Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 21
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Republicans use EV hearing to knock Biden's clean energy policy as US bans oil and gas imports from Russia
The White House on Tuesday warned that drivers may see higher prices at the pump. Clean energy advocates say it is a reminder the country must shift away from fossil fuels.
By Robert Walton • March 9, 2022 -
White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks
The Biden administration announced new grant funding for manufacturers and a proposed rule to dramatically curb emissions of nitrogen oxides by 2031.
By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Stellantis builds EV capacity with battery supplier partnerships
Soaring demand for parts has prompted suppliers and their customers to invest billions of dollars in capacity expansion projects.
By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2022 -
Retrieved from Department of Energy on October 08, 2021
PG&E, GM initiative will pilot use of electric vehicles to power homes in Northern California
“We see this as ... electric vehicles becoming mobile power sources or mobile batteries, if you will, offering greater energy reliability and resilience,” PG&E executive Aaron August said.
By Kavya Balaraman • March 8, 2022 -
Inflation, production backlogs hit electric transit bus manufacturer Proterra
The company, which makes electric transit buses and EV batteries for other commercial vehicles, warns of little improvement in parts shortages this year as inflation leads to price increases.
By Dan Zukowski • March 4, 2022 -
As Biden plans EV charger rollout, location questions take the fore
From Denver to Seattle, cities are placing charging stations in under-resourced neighborhoods. The efforts could guide state plans that must meet equity goals to qualify for federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program funds.
By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2022 -
Biden touts charging network expansion in State of the Union amid 85% jump in 2021 US EV sales
During his speech to Congress, President Joe Biden highlighted plans for a 500,000-charger national network supported by the federal government as EV sales surge and the market prepares for a flood of federal funding.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2022 -
Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future
The move by the two companies signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2022 -
Duke may offer some EV customers ‘all you can charge’ for just $19.99/month (restrictions apply)
Duke Energy wants to offer North Carolina residential customers a flat-fee EV charging subscription, in exchange for control over when the charger is used.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Opinion
To decarbonize buildings, think like an entrepreneur
The most innovative ideas to slash emissions won’t have impact if they never reach the market, writes Reshma Singh, who focuses on building technologies at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Reshma Singh • Feb. 22, 2022 -
How much lithium can be extracted from the Salton Sea? A new DOE project seeks to find out.
Scientists will investigate how much of the crucial battery mineral can be obtained through geothermal energy brine in California's "Lithium Valley."
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Opinion
Revisiting California's natural gas hookup subsidies
California is one of the biggest consumers of natural gas in the U.S., and has been adding new gas customers faster than any other state. These trends are in direct conflict with its ambitious climate goals, the authors write.
By Clifford Rechtschaffen and Simi Rose George • Feb. 18, 2022 -
What being in the 'messy middle' of EV adoption means for trucking
Fleets can figure out what their path to electrification will look like by considering what equipment is available now and what's in development.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 16, 2022 -
DOE makes $3.1B available for battery manufacturing incentives
The funding is part of more than $7 billion for electric vehicle and energy storage batteries coming from the infrastructure bill signed into law last year.
By Jason Plautz • Updated May 3, 2022 -
Opinion
7 principles to help utility regulators untangle the wires of a clean, equitable EV transition
By adopting these guidelines, state policymakers and utilities will be able to drive more rapid, widespread and equitable deployment of EVs and their infrastructure, the authors write.
By Larissa Koehler and Pamela MacDougall • Feb. 15, 2022 -
States must develop EV infrastructure plans to access $5B in federal funding: DOE, DOT
Federal officials on Thursday unveiled the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program that will make $615 million available to states in fiscal year 2022.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2022 -
Electric truck deployments could jump tenfold as interest surges, study says
Zero-emission truck deployments are heavily concentrated in California, New York and Texas.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 8, 2022 -
Massachusetts approves $4B efficiency plan. Is it 'transformational' or a 'missed opportunity' on equity?
The Mass Save budget recognizes efficiency as a key to meeting the state's carbon reduction goals, but regulators declined to approve some provisions focused on energy equity.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2022 -
Deep Dive
More electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology improve
As zero-emission buses are added to more transit fleets, officials and bus manufacturers are optimistic about their potential, but they caution that planning, training and learning from other cities are needed.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 2, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Breakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say
The new technologies will reverse the supply-demand equation and bring competitive procurement and a transaction platform to merge the bulk power and distribution systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 31, 2022 -
Connecticut launches 'comprehensive' and 'complex' charging program to support 500,000 EVs by 2030
Advocates are excited about the new program and incentives but say it may require significant outreach by utilities to bring the next generation of EV owners on board.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 28, 2022 -
DC joins growing list of cities requiring new buildings to include EV parking
A make-ready rule requires 20% of parking to be ready for EV charging in certain new and refurbished buildings. But a parking reform expert said the rules ignore a bigger climate question: Is new parking necessary at all?
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 27, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Battery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022
As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether battery electric vehicles or fuel cell electric vehicles will come out ahead.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 26, 2022 -
Retrieved from The White House.
White House forms coalition with local governments to pursue building performance policies
In a federal show of support for locally led decarbonization and retrofitting efforts, the coalition will cover nearly 20% of the U.S. building footprint and aims to advance legislation or regulation over the next two years.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022 -
Nikola breaks away from troubled past as fleets get serious about emissions
Covenant Logistics Group signed a letter of intent for a possible 50 trucks from the zero-emission vehicle manufacturer. "We're convinced they're around for the long haul," an executive said.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 25, 2022