EV

Assuming there are nearly 40 million EVs on the road by 2030, researchers suggest the region needs between 2,350 and 4,610 direct current fast charging ports.

Technological advancements are informing the way maintenance specialists are trained and deployed in the industry. 

Electricity system stakeholders have been eyeing vehicle-to-grid technology for its ability to improve grid reliability, among other things. 

Also on the rise: U.S. Airforce embraces e-mobility. Caribbean could become offshore floating solar PV giant. And more.

Leidos will design and implement a charging infrastructure for the Air Force fleet of non-tactical electric vehicles using the Fuel by Shoals solution.

The solar microinverter and home battery provider has released its IQ EV charger in the United States and Canada.

Also on the rise: DOE announces $7 billion to kick off seven regional clean hydrogen hubs. Historic agreement accelerates large-scale solar development while minimizing land use impact. And more.

Redwood Materials purchases hybrid and electric vehicle lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride battery packs to process and reintroduce anode and cathode materials into the domestic market.  

Also on the rise: Not all ‘lithium-ion’ batteries are dangerous. Solar industry should focus on virtual power plants, says DOE’s Jigar Shah. And more.

As the energy storage trend unfolds, stories litter the media landscape about lithium-ion batteries catching fire, and even exploding. It’s a valid concern, and the time for consumers to understand a basic truth about lithium-ion batteries is long past due.