Fleet vehicles, including public transportation vehicles, are critical for embracing a transition to fossil fuel-free transportation, but committing to transitioning a whole city bus or train system to electric power is no easy feat. Fortunately, microgrids could play a critical … [Read more...] about Why public transportation systems are the perfect microgrid candidates
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GM increases EV investment by 75%
More and more car brands are shifting production to focus on electric vehicle technology. This move is critical for increasing available EV options, making them more affordable, and increasing public confidence in these vehicle types. Most recently, General Motors (GM) announced … [Read more...] about GM increases EV investment by 75%
Harvard researchers uncover breakthrough in lithium-metal battery efficiency
Researchers at Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have discovered what is being referred to as the “holy grail” of battery breakthroughs, solving a 40-year quest for a fast-charging, long-lasting electric vehicle battery. The newly developed … [Read more...] about Harvard researchers uncover breakthrough in lithium-metal battery efficiency
GM’s new Li-metal batteries nearly double the capacity of lithium-ion cells
Back in January 2021, General Motors (GM) announced that it will only produce electric vehicles by 2035. If such an announcement from America’s biggest automaker wasn’t encouraging enough for the transition to electric vehicles in the US, GM has followed it up with another big … [Read more...] about GM’s new Li-metal batteries nearly double the capacity of lithium-ion cells
The path to making zero-carbon travel is accessible to all
The increasing acceptance of electric vehicles is motivating office garages, retail outlet parking lots, highway corridors, and residential complexes across the US to install more EV charging stations. That said, the installation of EV charging infrastructure is happening more … [Read more...] about The path to making zero-carbon travel is accessible to all