Utility partnerships with the automotive sector: How electric companies are preparing for EV growth

Collaborations to date focus on managed charging, vehicle-to-grid integration, customer outreach and more.

Sept. 6, 2023

Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US

The startup, founded by former Tesla CTO J.B. Straubel, says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Building Electrification

Decarbonization goals are spurring building electrication efforts across the U.S. While the use of heat pumps and other technologies is expanding, some policies are facing legal challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Cyber-Informed Engineering and Secure by Design for the energy industry

Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) and Secure by Design (SbD) are related concepts, but they have distinctive approaches and methodologies.

Sept. 5, 2023

How flexibility redefines utility battery investment strategies

With renewable penetration and electrification on the rise, flexible assets that can adapt and shift duty cycles are getting utilities’ – and the DOE’s – attention.

By Matt Harper, Chief Commercial Officer, Invinity Energy Systems • Sept. 5, 2023

LG Energy, Hyundai to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May by the two companies and will create 400 more jobs.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 1, 2023

How EPA truck emissions standards can help move EV charging forward

The agency’s draft Phase 3 rule for heavy-duty vehicle emissions sets ambitious and tangible targets, helping utility regulators get more comfortable with the compelling need for electric vehicle infrastructure.

By David Farnsworth • Sept. 1, 2023

DOE announces $15.5B to support electric vehicle transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Duke Energy unveils EV charging subscription service, partnering with BMW, Ford and GM

The pilot program in North Carolina will allow Duke to call up to three demand response events per month and utilizes vehicle telematics to avoid the need for a second meter at the customer’s home.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2023

1 year later, EV and battery projects dominate Inflation Reduction Act-driven investment

The solar and wind industries have also seen significant investment spurred by the IRA, while interest in biofuels and energy efficiency has lagged.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 30, 2023

Freewire unveils tool to determine optimal EV charging locations

The tool, Mobilyze Pro, will be available across the U.S. and in four Canadian provinces in the first quarter of 2024.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 28, 2023

California clean vehicle rebate program expands statewide

The state's rebate incentives will help lower-income consumers access electric and fuel-cell vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 24, 2023

The American power system is changing. How can electricity rates keep up?

As the industry prepares for the electrification of different sectors of the economy, experts are looking at new ways to make electricity rates more equitable. 

By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 24, 2023

Colorado mandates new building energy performance standards despite criticism

The ruling unfairly burdens existing buildings, operators and owners say. The state Air Quality Commission touts the rules’ flexibility.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 22, 2023

Green Mountain Power partnership with Motor to provide Vermont customers easy access to EVs

The Try-an-EV program allows customers to select a vehicle, schedule delivery and have a Level 2 charger installed.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2023

Public EV charger customer satisfaction drops: J.D. Power

"The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 17, 2023

GM invests $60M in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

Mitra Chem says its technology can reduce electric vehicle battery development times by 90%.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 17, 2023

Democrats call on EPA to implement credit program for electricity from biomass by 2024

A letter from a group of nine Democrats argues EPA has all the information and authority it needs to move ahead with the program. The proposal was excluded from a previous update to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 17, 2023

For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 16, 2023

Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2023

Department of Energy earmarks $46M to reduce energy waste in buildings

The Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies funding will be channeled toward 29 projects across 15 states.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 10, 2023

A community solar boom will test Xcel, other utility plans against developer, customer needs: analysts

New state and federal funding and initiatives for community solar can bring equity and system reliability to the emerging energy transition, analysts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 10, 2023

New York offers $12M for innovations in EV deployment, load management

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says the state will need to “rapidly electrify” medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to meet its climate goals.

By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 9, 2023

Electric bus maker Proterra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Citing "market and macroeconomic headwinds," the U.S.-based manufacturer looks to restructure its business.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 9, 2023

GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging

The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2023

Mayor Michelle Wu issues order to ban fossil fuels in Boston buildings

The executive order, which also prohibits fossil fuel use in renovations of existing city-owned structures, is part of a larger push for carbon neutrality by 2050.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 8, 2023