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Photo voltaic saves in many alternative varieties of how. Over 63,000 prospects had been powered by Sunnova SunSafe photo voltaic + storage techniques throughout storms in July and August. The current-day grid requires pressing restoration, however at the very least Sunnova is there to save lots of the day.
California continues its efforts in bringing 400kW chargers for giant EVs on-line in early 2025, and one other 1 MW charger on-line in 2026. As much as 5 vans can obtain DC ultra-fast charging from it without delay.
Buyer deliveries of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV are starting. I’m impressed with the specs on this one, as an early adopter of an EV with vary that’s far much less (the Denali Version 1 is estimated by GM to go 440 miles/708 km on a full cost). What vary nervousness? Learn on to seek out out extra about these tales and different cleantech information.
Volkswagen Industrial Automobiles expands ID. Buzz vary with new entry-level and flagship fashions
- New entry-level fashions: the ID. Buzz Pure and ID. Buzz Freestyle will debut in September with a brand new 59-kWh battery. Freestyle mannequin from 49,998 euros.
- With all-wheel drive for the primary time: that includes system energy of 250 kW, the brand new ID. Buzz Cargo 4MOTION is ready to tow trailers with a weight of as much as 1,800 kg.
- New GTX flagship fashions with all-wheel drive, two battery sizes and two wheelbases.
- Highly effective all-rounder: with a most trailer weight of as much as 1,800 kg and all-wheel drive, the ID. Buzz GTX is right as an electrical towing car for camper, boat or horse trailers.
Volkswagen broadcasts 2025 ID. Buzz pricing and vary and provides first have a look at new interiors
- Beginning MSRP is $59,995 for Professional S
- EPA-estimated vary for ID. Buzz is 234 miles for RWD fashions; 231 miles for 4Motion® fashions
- First have a look at Moonlight and Copper ID. Buzz inside shade worlds
“Reston, VA — Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced pricing and the EPA-estimated range for the ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus which debuts in American driveways later this year. Pricing for ID. Buzz models will start with the Pro S at an MSRP of $59,995, Pro S Plus at $63,495, and the launch-only 1st Edition at $65,495. At 100% charge, rear-wheel-drive models will offer 234 miles of EPA-estimated range and 4Motion all-wheel-drive models will offer 231 miles of EPA-estimated range.”
Volkswagen Industrial Automobiles ID. Buzz 7-seat to make UK debut at CarFest 2024
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1 buyer deliveries start
“The Denali of EVs is here. Customers can now purchase the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 from dealers across the country. This all-electric pickup offers 440 miles of GM-estimated range1, GMC-exclusive CrabWalk3 mode, MultiPro MidGateTM and 10,000 pounds max towing4, combining true truck capability with EV performance.”
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1 Specs
EFFICIENCY
Driving Range1 GM-estimated 440 miles (708 km) on a full cost
1Your precise vary will fluctuate primarily based on a number of elements, together with temperature, terrain, battery age and the way you employ and keep your car.BATTERY SYSTEM
Sort: Rechargeable power storage system comprising a number of linked modules
Battery Chemistry Ultium Cells
Warranty1: 8 years / 100,000 miles of battery and electrical elements protection
1Limited guarantee. Whichever comes first. See seller for particulars.ELECTRIC DRIVE
Sort: Efficiency Torque Vectoring e4WD (Digital 4WD)
Motor: 2 motors (1 entrance @ 1 rear electrical drive unit)
Energy (hp): 754
Torque (lb.-ft / Nm): 785 / 1064
Extra specs right here.
Volvo receives order for 300 electrical vans from DSV
“Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe.”
Bollinger Motors broadcasts Bollinger B4 begin of manufacturing Sept. 16, 2024
“Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle (‘EV’) manufacturer, today announced it will begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on Sept. 16, 2024. The announcement was made by company President and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Chambers and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Connelly.”
Contained in the cutting-edge EV efficiency of Nissan’s Method E racecar | Nissan Storage exclusives
“That is the scene of the newest Nissan Storage Exclusives video, the place motorsports skilled Laurence Wiltshire offers us an insider’s have a look at the electrifying efficiency of the Nissan Method E GEN3 racecar.
“These GEN3 racecars are the fastest to ever compete in Formula E. This year in Season 10, they helped Nissan secure seven podiums, including a victory in the final race of the season in London. The team finished fourth overall this season.”
EV Charging
IKEA India makes daring leap in the direction of sustainability with 100% EV deliveries throughout Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune
“IKEA, one of the world’s most trusted home furnishings brand and an advocate of sustainable business, clocked its first big milestone in India with 100% EV-powered deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Its Mumbai operations will soon join this wagon, and the company will enter all new markets with an EV-first approach; starting with Delhi NCR. IKEA is also piloting same day delivery in its birth city of Hyderabad and plans to scale it across all its markets in the coming year.”
TravelCenters of America to construct one in every of nation’s first publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty truck charging stations at Ontario, California journey middle
“TravelCenters of America (TA), part of the bp portfolio, broke ground today on one of the nation’s first publicly accessible medium-and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center. The charging station, a pilot project in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, supports delivery of bp’s convenience and EV charging strategy. The truck charging station will have four 400kW chargers, to go live in early 2025, with an additional one MW charger to go live in 2026. It will provide DC ultra-fast charging for up to five trucks simultaneously.”
Fermata Vitality named a finalist for Reuters Occasions 2024 D.R.I.V.E Honours in lowering emissions class
“Fermata Energy is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Reuters Events 2024 D.R.I.V.E Honours which celebrate innovation, commitment, impact and leadership within the automotive industry. The company’s V2X technology that transforms electric vehicles into mobile power hubs has earned recognition in the Reducing Emissions category as an industry leader for driving sustainability, zero emission or net-zero goals within the automotive industry.”
Photo voltaic
Sunnova powers over 54,500 prospects by means of Ernesto
“Sunnova Vitality Worldwide, Inc. (‘Sunnova’) (NYSE: NOVA), an industry-leading adaptive power providers firm, introduced right this moment that it powered greater than 54,500 prospects in Puerto Rico throughout and after Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 19 whereas the native utility grids buckled and had been unable to ship energy to roughly half of the residents on the Island. Throughout these seven days, Sunnova photo voltaic + storage prospects generated an amazing 8.05 GWh of power.
“’Keeping the lights on for over 54,500 Puerto Rican customers who lost grid power this month shows the tremendous value of our solar + storage systems,’ said William J. (John) Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer at Sunnova. ‘Nearly half of the Island was without power after the most recent storm, and at such critical and vulnerable times like this, we had the capability to deliver when the local utilities could not. By powering all of these customers in Puerto Rico, we are demonstrating the true power of solar + storage to protect our customers and their communities, and to live life uninterrupted®. Our systems protect homeowners and provide peace of mind with clean, resilient power that comes backed by the best service in the industry.’”
Enel begins working Stampede solar-plus-storage undertaking, supported by Nestlé funding
Premier PV, a Primoris Companies Company firm, reaches $55 million in backlog
Aviation
magniX launches subsequent section in NASA program to impress aviation
“magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today launched the next phase in the NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s industry-leading electric powertrains.”
Archer closes PIPE as a part of $230 million in capital raised since finish of Q2, giving it one of many strongest liquidity positions in its {industry}
“Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, is scheduled to open by the end of the year.”
- Archer Aviation right this moment introduced the closing of the PIPE funding it beforehand introduced as a part of its Q2’24 earnings, with participation by longtime strategic traders United Airways and Stellantis, in addition to institutional traders.
- This extra capital offers Archer one of many strongest liquidity positions in its {industry} and brings Archer’s combination funding to over $1.5B thus far
- Archer additionally just lately introduced it reached the important thing phrases of an settlement with Stellantis for the contribution of serious capital within the type of labor and capital expenditures to assist scale Archer’s Midnight manufacturing. This strategic funding association is meant to present Archer the power to entry as much as a further $400M in capital in change for Archer fairness at future inventory costs with the purpose of minimizing dilution
Grid
CMP: weird forklift incident highlights advantages of a contemporary grid
“Early Sunday morning, joyriding vandals stole an industrial forklift and drove its increase into excessive voltage transmission strains within the Lewiston-Auburn space, chopping energy to just about 7,000 prospects. Nobody was damage and police proceed to research.
“Despite this bizarre incident, Central Maine Power (CMP) crews were able to quickly restore power to more than 80% of affected customers in 10 minutes, thanks to investments in modern grid technology.”
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