Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 18
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DOE closes $102M loan to Syrah Technologies to grow EV battery manufacturing, materials processing
The loan will help expand a Louisiana facility that processes raw materials for electric vehicle batteries.
By Robert Walton • July 27, 2022 -
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Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages hampering EV production
The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the number of chips needed to produce a single vehicle.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 27, 2022 -
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TrendlineBuilding 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.
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Retailers warn demand charges, utility competition could impede national EV charging network
The federal government is preparing to disburse $5 billion to states for the development of a national electric vehicle charging network, but retailers say policies must change to incentivize private investment.
By Robert Walton • July 27, 2022 -
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Amazon preps Rivian EVs for use as delivery vehicles in 100 cities
The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 Rivian EVs making deliveries by the end of 2030.
By Max Garland • July 26, 2022 -
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Newsom pushes for 20 GW offshore wind goal by 2045, says California must 'up our game' on climate
The governor’s letter is “great news” for California’s offshore wind industry, Adam Stern, executive director of Offshore Wind California, said in a statement.
By Kavya Balaraman • July 26, 2022 -
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DOE announces $2.5B loan to GM, LG Energy JV to support EV growth as US battery manufacturing heats up
The conditional loan commitment to General Motors and LG-backed Ultium Cells builds on a trend of automakers partnering to manufacture EV batteries.
By Robert Walton • July 26, 2022 -
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Volvo plans electric truck charging corridor in California
The corridor stretches more than 400 miles and will help companies power their electric fleets mid-route.
By Kate Magill • July 25, 2022 -
Massachusetts passes 'landmark' climate bill to decarbonize multiple sectors, add 5.6 GW offshore wind
The wide-ranging bill supports the decarbonization of the state’s building and transportation sectors, scrapping language that would have blocked residential retail energy choice.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 22, 2022 -
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$225M for energy-efficient building codes, $96M for EV charging, innovation in new DOE funding
The Department of Energy estimates its Building Codes Implementation for Efficiency and Resilience program could help lower U.S. electricity costs by as much as $138 billion over the next 30 years.
By Ethan Howland • July 22, 2022 -
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USPS to purchase 40% electric vehicles, expanding previous commitments
A previous decision to purchase 10% electric vehicles as part of an update to its aging delivery fleet led to pushback, scrutiny and lawsuits.
By Robert Walton • July 21, 2022 -
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Smart thermostats can drive higher peak electricity demand, Cornell researchers find
Control algorithms used in the thermostats “can severely increase the winter peak heating demand through load synchronization,” according to a study from the university.
By Robert Walton • July 20, 2022 -
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Arizona selects AECOM to develop statewide EV charging station plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation wants to create a network of fast chargers to encourage electric vehicle adoption and reduce EV owners’ fears that their battery lacks sufficient charge to reach their destination.
By Julie Strupp • July 20, 2022 -
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Walmart's EV deal blocks Amazon as rivalry expands
Walmart announced last week that it plans to purchase 4,500 electric delivery vehicles from Canoo, with the option to buy up to 10,000. Amazon has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian.
By Max Garland • July 19, 2022 -
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Deadline approaches for states to access National EV Infrastructure program funds
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently received the first state plan. “We've really been there to try to be as much of a resource as possible,” said Deputy Director Rachael Nealer.
By Dan Zukowski • July 18, 2022 -
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Panasonic to open $4B EV battery plant in Kansas
The new project is one of several underway in the industry to grow U.S. battery production amid increased demand.
By Kate Magill • July 18, 2022 -
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Pending copper shortfall threatens energy transition, greenhouse gas reduction goals: S&P Global
Even assuming record levels of mining and recycling, there won’t be enough copper to meet the needs of electric vehicles and other components of the energy transition, according to a report released Thursday.
By Ethan Howland • July 15, 2022 -
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Electric vehicle sales hit new record in Q2
The market share for electric vehicles nearly doubled year over year despite supply shortages and high prices, according to data released by Cox Automotive.
By Dan Zukowski • July 14, 2022 -
DOE awards weatherization, efficiency funding to address 'critical gap' in federal assistance
Experts say about half of low-income households struggle to pay their power bill, and expansion of the federal government’s Weatherization Assistance Program can help lower energy burdens.
By Robert Walton • July 13, 2022 -
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New Jersey has adequate natural gas pipeline capacity, utility regulator tells FERC amid Transco pipeline review
The debate over New Jersey’s gas needs comes amid a broad argument over the future of existing and planned U.S. natural gas infrastructure.
By Ethan Howland • July 12, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHigh energy prices, Ukraine war and rising demand response potential spur energy efficiency efforts
New energy efficiency as demand response opportunities can meet customer and system needs as well as set the EU and the world free from both Russian energy and stopgap coal burning, International Energy Agency leaders said.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 11, 2022 -
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EV adoption is higher where consumers see more electric vehicles, studies show
Peer effects and EV-friendly government policies help drive consumer adoption of electric vehicles, mounting research suggests.
By Dan Zukowski • July 11, 2022 -
Texas energy retailer Octopus Energy launches electric vehicle leasing business
Utilities across the country are working to enable the electric vehicle transition, but Octopus Energy says its new Texas leasing plan is unique.
By Robert Walton • July 11, 2022 -
Battery prices to rise for first time since 2010, slowing EV adoption: BNEF
The costs to build and operate new onshore wind and solar resources have also risen in the past year but overall remain cheaper than those costs for fossil fuel resources, according to BloombergNEF.
By Robert Walton • July 11, 2022 -
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Interest in EVs has grown substantially, survey shows
A Consumer Reports survey shows 14% of consumers would buy or lease an electric vehicle if shopping today, but high purchase costs and low awareness of incentives remain barriers.
By Dan Zukowski • July 8, 2022 -
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Urban flooding presents challenges for electric vehicle charging stations
Considerations around sea level rise and intense rains come as the Federal Highway Administration weighs where to effectively locate chargers for the future as more people drive EVs.
By Charles Pekow • July 6, 2022
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