Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 30
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Supply chain woes continue to crimp Tesla's vehicle, energy business
Despite record profits, Tesla executives say supply constraints have limited the company's ability to meet growing demand.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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10 cleantech startups to watch
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator fall 2021 cohort has companies whose efforts range from wildfire prevention to transportation electrification. CEO Matt Petersen discusses challenges startups face in working with the public sector.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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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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OpinionThe wrong policies will hinder electrification — here's what we need to do
Utilities' priority must be delivering clean, reliable power as efficiently as possible, so as a regulator, I'm skeptical when utilities propose that their role is to promote electrification with their ratepayers' money, the author writes.
By Abigail Anthony • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Autonomous or electric? Knight-Swift, PGT Trucking choose both
Knight-Swift put in a reservation for Embark's AV technology around the same time it ordered a battery-electric T680E from Kenworth.
By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Southern California Edison eyes building electrification filing later this year
The proposal would be similar to the utility's transportation electrification program, which is the largest in the United States.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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EVs and hydrogen may dominate, but trucking's green movement isn't void of diesel and gas
Curbing emissions doesn't have to be all or nothing. Renewable diesel and natural gas can produce a "double-green effect" that cut downs carbon and costs, industry experts said.
By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz touts sustainability with electric vehicle experiences
In addition to a 20-city test drive tour, the carmaker will promote its first line of electric models at pop-ups in New York and California.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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OpinionNew Jersey's EV charging proposal for trucks could be a national model, with a few changes
Electrifying the U.S. truck and bus fleet is not only a transformational opportunity, it's a big lift. We need to get it right the first time, the author writes.
By Pete Silva • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Boston passes new building decarbonization ordinance
Acting Mayor Kim Janey signed an ordinance Tuesday requiring buildings 20,000 square feet or larger to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as a wave of cities pursue regulations to reduce building-sector emissions.
By Scott Pruden • Updated Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAs California's solar net metering battle goes to regulators, a focus on reliability may be the best answer
The reliability value of solar plus storage in ensuring resource adequacy might be the key to solar's future, according to Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies Executive Director V. John White.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2021 -
California utility energy savings goals now account for fuel-switching potential
State regulators want efficiency program administrators to "start developing infrastructure to roll out electrification programs now," said Mohit Chhabra, a senior scientist with NRDC's climate and clean energy program.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Denver creates new role to advance building decarbonization incentives
As buildings and homes account for 64% of the city's GHG emissions, it created what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind role to support new strategies after voters greenlit a $40 million Climate Protection Fund last year.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Deep DiveState, federal actions show growing push for a nuclear role in reaching net zero emissions
Former critics of nuclear power agree, financial support may be justified for firm power options to tackle climate change and get over the net zero emissions finish line.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Portland, Maine, to bulk-purchase clean energy equipment in electrification push
The “Electrify Everything” campaign focuses on voluntary measures. “If someone wants to decarbonize 100%, that’s great. But we know most people want help just taking the first step," said the city's sustainability coordinator.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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House committee sets aside $4B for transportation carbon reduction initiatives in reconciliation bill
The legislation requires the Federal Highway Administration to set greenhouse gas performance metrics, wherein states would set emissions targets and receive incentives to meet those goals.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Volvo, Amply Power partner on uptime and cost savings for electric trucks
Charging and management are among the challenges fleets face when it comes to EVs.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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OpinionCongress must commit to electric vehicles
China's continued dominance in electrification would result in a severe competitive disadvantage for the United States, sending jobs, new investments and intellectual capital overseas, the authors write.
By Ben Prochazka, Shelley Francis, Jeff Allen and Joel Levin • Sept. 21, 2021 -
US can meet Paris climate commitments but will need to rely heavily on electric utilities: report
A new analysis outlines approaches for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Meeting that target depends on the power sector contributing more than half the total reductions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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City leaders should expand their purview of electric transportation beyond cars, experts urge
Bringing electrification to underserved communities will require access, collaboration and outreach, and an emphasis on electrifying school buses, public transit, ride-share and more, panelists at an ICF webinar said last week.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Money and range: Experts note roadblocks to EV adoption
The smaller the truck, the smaller the battery, which is why fleets such as PepsiCo's target medium-duty vehicles for electrification.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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3 cities enter accelerator program to help achieve 100% zero-emissions commercial vehicles by 2030
Chicago, San Diego and San Jose, California, each won $100,000 to reduce emissions through local initiatives that include a cargo e-bike pilot and zero-emission neighborhood zone.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Schneider taps California electric transportation incentives to add 50 trucks
Large fleets are leading the charge in the transition to electric trucks, in part because of the upfront costs required.
By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 6, 2021 -
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OpinionWhen there's a will, there's a way: Building the foundation for municipal EV infrastructure
Electric vehicles are no longer a novelty. Local leaders can begin to expand their EV infrastructure by first building the local will and political capital, while also investing in workforce development.
By Celeste Frye • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.
Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Tesla plan to sell electricity in Texas would cut out the 'middleman'
The company's move to leverage its solar and storage buildout could make it a unique player in Texas' electricity market, one analyst said.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 1, 2021
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