LOS ANGELES: One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was a zero-emission vehicle, the state said on Saturday, as the largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet. Last year officials set ambitious targets for boosting the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) […]
Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 310 MWp Athos III Solar + Storage Project in California – EQ Mag
Oakland : Intersect Power, LLC, (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”), announced the commercial operation of its Athos III solar project located in Riverside County, California, on December 22, 2022. The Athos III solar project was built by union labor, with American-made solar panels, batteries, and steel piles, meaning it is expected to meet the domestic content […]
From Liability To Asset: How Managed EV Charging Supports Energy Resilience – EQ Mag
CEO and cofounder of ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software. Electric vehicles are the most significant change in how we use energy since the beginnings of the energy grid—and for many within the industry, it’s the biggest headache they’ve had to face. With 229 million EVs expected to hit roads by […]
A new climate reality: Less warming, but worse impacts on the planet – EQ Mag
The most severe climate change scenarios now appear less likely, but extremes are nonetheless poised to overwhelm societies, scientists say In the not-so-distant past, scientists predicted that global temperatures would surge dramatically throughout this century, assuming that humans would rely heavily on fossil fuels for decades. But they are revising their forecasts as they track […]
Leeward inaugurates 100-MW solar park plus storage in California – EQ Mag
Leeward Renewable Energy LLC on Wednesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its 100-MW Rabbitbrush solar park in California, which is coupled with a 20-MW/50-MWh battery. Located in Kern County, the facility will supply its electricity to community-owned electricity providers Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) under two 15-year power purchase […]
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group is rapidly moving ahead with construction of its $5.5 million electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia ELLABELL, Ga. (AP): A robotic dog delivered a champagne toast and Georgia’s governor and junior U.S. senator shared a brief bipartisan celebration ahead of high-stakes elections as Hyundai Motor Group broke ground Tuesday on its […]
Tesla Tumbles Most in S&P as Quarterly Deliveries Disappoint – EQMagPro
Tesla Inc.’s shares dropped the most in four months after the carmaker blamed a disappointing deliveries report on shipment issues that increased the number of vehicles on their way to customers as the quarter ended. The maker of Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers handed over 343,830 vehicles to customers in the last three […]
Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging – EQ Mag Pro
LOS ANGELES : Heading into one of the busiest holiday travel weekends in the United States, and just a week after approving a bold plan to ban the sale of new gasoline cars, California asked electric vehicle owners this week to limit when they plugged in to charge. The California Independent System Operator, which manages […]
California advises slower EV charging as state’s electric grid struggles – EQ Mag Pro
As the state of California is mired in a massive heat wave, one of the major operators of the grid asking residents to avoid charging electric vehicles during peak hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The California Independent System Operator also asked residents to curb energy usage during peak hours and keep thermostats at […]
Energy storage facility draws worries – EQ Mag Pro
RCSD says some concerns not addressed at meeting ROSAMOND : A proposed energy storage facility near Rosamond, one that employs a novel approach by using compressed air stored deep underground in a cavern and generating electricity when it is released, has prompted concerns by the Rosamond Community Services District Board of Directors. The Willow Rock […]