Many electric utilities are putting up lots of new power lines as they rely more on renewable energy and try to make grids more resilient in bad weather. But a Vermont utility is proposing a very different approach: It wants to install batteries at most homes to make sure its customers never go without electricity….
The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage to property, ranging from “some damage” to “catastrophic.” The 2023 season saw its first major storm in late…
On October 25th, Toyota and Lexus will give successive press briefings as part of their participation in the Japan Mobility Show 2023. The Toyota press conference is scheduled for 8:45 JST and the Lexus one will begin at 10:00 JST. We expect to see the Land Cruiser Se which offers the high-torque driving performance unique…
MSRTC launched the QR code-based information system for the Shivajinagar bus depot and plans to roll out the feature to other depots in the city. Shivajinagar state transport bus depot incharge Dnyaneshwar Ranavare pondered on ways to effectively manage the crowd at the terminal and ensure its smooth functioning. He came up with the idea…
The upcoming USD 2.75 billion Micron Technology‘s facility in India proves that the growth in Micron Technology has committed to investing up to USD 825 million in building a new semiconductor assembly and test facility in India, with support from the Indian government. the country’s semiconductor ecosystem will soon manifest itself in myriad ways, propelling…
Embarking on the journey towards a greener tomorrow, electric cars have captured our imagination with promises of cleaner air and sustainable mobility. While the advantages of driving emission-free vehicles are evident, the road to an electric future holds hidden twists and turns. From the toxic legacy of battery materials to the intricate dance between energy…
Nissan swarmed the opening day of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo with four electric vehicle concepts and a bold new design language. While it’s great to see the company that gave the world the Leaf back in top form, the real game-changer might be Nissan’s all-solid-state battery (ASSB) development program. Kazuhiro Doi, corporate vice…
Ryder System, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces the deployment of its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans at four strategic Ryder facilities in California, Texas, and New York. The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans within Ryder’s rental fleet marks an important step in the company’s ongoing efforts to…
After announcing the 2024 EV9’s starting MSRP of $54,900 last month, Kia has released information about the reservation procedure for US customers. Starting October 16 at 10 am PST/1 pm EST, customers can visit Kia’s US website to configure and place a reservation request for the EV9 three-row electric SUV by placing a $750 fully…
Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air. The jointly developed electric sports boat with the drive technology of the future all-electric Porsche Macan was ready for initial test drives on Lake Garda. International media and interested parties had the opportunity to test the new…
