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Giant Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility Opens in Switzerland

Giant Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility Opens in Switzerland

Fourteen years and more than $2 billion later, the Nant de Drance power plant has begun operation in the Swiss Alps.


News Aug 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Nikola to Acquire Romeo Power for $144M

Nikola to Acquire Romeo Power for $144M

With its acquisition of the EV battery maker, electric truck manufacturer Nikola will look to produce some of its modules in-house.


News Aug 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
US Power Grid Adding Capacity

US Power Grid Adding Capacity

Wind power accounted for the biggest share of the more than 15 gigawatts of new generating capacity added in the first half of 2022.


News Aug 08, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Skeleton Technologies, Siemens to Build World’s Largest Supercapacitor Plant

Skeleton Technologies, Siemens to Build World’s Largest Supercapacitor Plant

Skeleton Technologies announced it’s partnering with Siemens to juice its production of “curved graphene” next-gen supercapacitors.


News Aug 04, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla and PG&E are Building California’s Largest Virtual Power Plant

Tesla and PG&E are Building California’s Largest Virtual Power Plant

After an invitation to some 25,000 Powerwall-owning PG&E customers, Tesla and the utility giant will look to build what they say could be the…


News Aug 04, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

A market update on continued acceleration in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, featuring two of the biggest players in the game: GM and Ford.


News Aug 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba combine their technological expertise to create a more intelligent, safe, and cost-effective battery system for the…


News Jul 29, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Rolls-Royce, Hyundai Closer to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Rolls-Royce, Hyundai Closer to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

International companies like Rolls-Royce, easyJet, and Hyundai are exploring technologies to replace fossil jet fuels.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Could Lithium-ion Battery Anodes Be Made From Wood?

Could Lithium-ion Battery Anodes Be Made From Wood?

A Swedish battery maker and a Finnish paper company are working together to turn Nordic Forest timber into graphite anode material.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
How Everrati is Engineering All-electric Ford GT40 MKIIs

How Everrati is Engineering All-electric Ford GT40 MKIIs

The 2019 startup, with electrified models of classics such as the Porsche 911 and the Land Rover Series IIA already under its belt, has turned its…


News Jul 28, 2022 by Ian Hahn
GM to Add EV Fast-Charging at Gas Stations Nationwide

GM to Add EV Fast-Charging at Gas Stations Nationwide

Pilot Flying J gas stations will soon be equipped with fast-charging stations from General Motors, serving the car giant’s growing electric…


News Jul 27, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Are Wireless Electric Roads a Better Solution to the EV Infrastructure Challenge?

Are Wireless Electric Roads a Better Solution to the EV Infrastructure Challenge?

What if vehicles with internal combustion engines never existed? Would the design of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure look…


News Jul 25, 2022 by Dale Wilson
A New, Easier Way to Recycle Battery Materials

A New, Easier Way to Recycle Battery Materials

Separating valuable metals from caustic reagents is made easier using a novel emulsion flow technique.


News Jul 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
GaN Systems, PowerSphyr To Develop “Industry-first” WPT Lineup

GaN Systems, PowerSphyr To Develop “Industry-first” WPT Lineup

Together, the companies will look to deliver a portfolio of end-to-end wireless power transfer solutions for industrial and automotive applications.


News Jul 21, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski Unveil First Commercial Sand-Based Heat Storage Solution

Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski Unveil First Commercial Sand-Based Heat Storage Solution

Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski support the green energy revolution with the commercial launch of its sustainable heat-producing sand-based…


News Jul 20, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Sodium Could Replace Lithium in Some Battery Systems

Sodium Could Replace Lithium in Some Battery Systems

Sodium is cheaper and much more common than lithium, but sodium-ion batteries have some challenges that will need to be resolved.


News Jul 20, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Abandoned Mines Could Provide Energy Storage

Abandoned Mines Could Provide Energy Storage

Pumped Underground Storage Hydro (PUSH) technology has the potential to provide the necessary energy storage for a zero-emission economy.


News Jul 18, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Europe’s Most Powerful EV Charging Hub Opens

Europe’s Most Powerful EV Charging Hub Opens

The UK’s largest public renewable energy powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub opens at Redbridge Park & Ride, Oxford.


News Jul 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Storing Heat in a Big Thermos Helps Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Storing Heat in a Big Thermos Helps Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Storing energy from renewable sources and excess heat from industrial processes can make district heating systems more efficient and less polluting.


News Jul 14, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Northvolt Lands Another $1.1B to Boost EV Battery Production

Northvolt Lands Another $1.1B to Boost EV Battery Production

Coinciding with its ongoing plant expansions in Europe, Northvolt secured $1.1 billion in new financing to ramp up its production of EV battery…


News Jul 14, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell