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Germany Released A New Version of Solar Highway. Is Driveway Canopy Attainable?

published: 2020-08-14 18:30
We have learnt from past experience that transforming road surfaces into solar panels perhaps is not the optimal green solution as both the bustling traffic and the substantial amount of dust will impact the performance of solar power generation. So what if the solar panels are installed above the driveway? German and Austrian scientists are recently pondering on how to utilize the highway section that occupies 2.6% of the total area in Germany by transforming the transportation network into a section of green power supply. ...  more

CATL on Ascendency as the Company Expands to Numerous New Markets

published: 2020-08-13 13:00
The Chinese leading battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has been teaming up with several high-profile tech companies and fiercely defending its throne in the field of batteries. CATL will develop new battery technology with Mercedes-Benz, while it joins forces with Schneider Electric in the fields of energy storage and lithium batteries. ...  more

Lucid Air Sets a New Standard for Electric Vehicles with an Estimated EPA Range of 517 Miles on a Single Charge

published: 2020-08-13 12:00
Independent verification of this industry-leading range highlights Lucid Motors' in-house engineering of advanced EV drivetrains, battery packs, and more. Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced independent range verification of 517 miles on a single charge for its forthcoming Lucid Air all-electric sedan. ...  more

Is the Post-Pandemic Economic Revitalization Plan from the EU “Green” Enough?

published: 2020-08-13 10:00
As the leader in aggressive implementation of carbon reduction economy, the EU adheres to the philosophy of greening, even amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, by drafting a post-pandemic economic revitalization program, and claims to conform to a “green recovery”, which signals that greening will be executed alongside the revitalization program. ...  more

First-of-Its-Kind 12-Month No-Payment Solar Financing Solution Through Mosaic Platform Supports Recovery of Home Solar Installations

published: 2020-08-13 4:00
PowerSwitch ZERO uses contact-free technology, giving new agility to the industry. Mosaic, a leading provider of financing solutions for residential solar and energy-efficient home improvement projects in the U.S., today announced the launch of a new solar financing offering: PowerSwitch ZERO. The loan keeps cash in homeowners' pockets with no payments required during the 12-month promotional period preceding a 10-, 15- or 20-year repayment period. It's an industry game-changer that responds to an immediate need to put solar installers back to work after the economic slowdown associated with COVID-19. ...  more

What Do We Know So Far About Suzuki’s New Electric Scooter eReady That Is Making Its Debut Soon?

published: 2020-08-12 18:30
Suzuki is about to launch its brand new electric scooter eReady in advance on August 13th, which serves as the debut of the new brand, and is also the first product after the company had joined the Powered by Gogoro Network, making it an anticipated piece among fans. Before its official reveal, let us check out some of the circulated rumors regarding eReady. ...  more

Exelon Joins EPRI and GTI in Initiative Accelerating Low-Carbon Energy Technologies

published: 2020-08-12 13:00
Exelon Corporation today announced its sponsorship of an Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) five-year initiative to accelerate the development and demonstration of low-carbon energy technologies. The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative is part of Exelon’s commitment to advancing clean-energy solutions to benefit customers and communities.  ...  more

First Commercial Remote Wireless Power Transmission Equipment Expected to Debut in New Zealand During October

published: 2020-08-12 10:00
Is this another version of the Tesla Tower? Powerco, the second largest electricity distributor in New Zealand, has recently joined hands with startup Emrod to commence testing on remote wireless power transmission through microwave energy, which is expected for delivery in October, and may become the first commercial remote wireless power transmission system in the world. ...  more