EGEB: Another Cali. gas plant goes solar/storage, China solar and coal, Earth Overshoot Day, more
In today’s EGEB:
- Another California gas-fired plant is looking toward solar and battery storage for its future.
- China is funding more renewables abroad! And also, coal.
- Earth Overshoot Day lands earlier than ever.
- DC moves to streamline solar installations.
Ford acquires mobile robotics defense contractor Quantum Signal for self-driving help
Ford announced that it has acquired Quantum Signal, a mobile robotics defense contractor, to aid with its self-driving car development.
EGEB: Australia as renewable leader, North Dakota’s first solar farm, Scottish wind, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Australia is quickly becoming a world renewable energy leader.
- North Dakota unveils its first solar farm.
- Scotland opens its largest offshore wind farm.
- High schoolers learning the solar industry in Philadelphia.
Billions earmarked for EV charging stations and reducing emissions in bipartisan highway bill
A new bipartisan piece of legislation which aims to repair highway infrastructure in the US includes billions in funding for projects that include reducing carbon emissions and installing electric vehicle chargers along designated highway corridors.
Honda e’s dual touchscreen dashboard featured in video demonstration
Honda recently posted a new video detailing the dual touchscreen experience in its all-electric Honda e.
India to add 5,000+ electric buses in 65 cities in ongoing massive EV push
An Indian government committee has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for 65 cities in one of the largest electric bus initiatives the world has seen outside of China.
EGEB: Largest US wind/solar/storage project set for Oklahoma, energy efficiency bill, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- The largest wind/solar/storage project in the US is coming to Oklahoma.
- Senators introduced the American Energy Efficiency Act of 2019.
- A California natural gas company earns astroturfing accusations.
- Guess who’s spent millions lobbying against the Green New Deal?
Climate Crisis Weekly: Climate Town Hall coming, Iceland honors lost glacier, and the next 18 months
In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:
- Recent global warming is unprecedented, scientists say.
- It may not be a debate, but the Democratic presidential candidates will do a climate-crisis town hall event.
- Iceland honors its first glacier lost to climate change with a monument.
- The importance of the next 18 months when it comes to long-term climate change.
- Climate-related terms disappear from federal websites under Trump administration.
- And more…
Clean energy scorecard shows few US cities on pace to meet climate goals — where does your city rank?
A newly released report tracks the progress of American cities when it comes to clean energy efforts, and finds that fewer than a dozen are currently on pace to meet greenhouse gas emission goals.
EGEB: Wind bests coal in Texas for first time, solar refinery creates carbon-neutral fuel, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Wind power has passed coal in electricity generation so far this year in Texas.
- A newly demonstrated technology can make carbon-neutral fuels from a rooftop solar refinery.
- Renewables + nuclear made up more than 50% of UK electricity last year.
- One of the oldest utilities in the US vows to go carbon-free by 2050.
All Florida Turnpike plazas to get fast charging stations, state intros its Dieselgate settlement plan
Florida’s Turnpike plazas will be getting fast charging stations, as the state recently introduced its mitigation plan from its share of the Volkswagen Dieselgate settlement.
BMW, Ford, Honda, and VW strike deal with California on vehicle emissions, bypassing Trump rollback
Four big automakers have cut a deal with California to adopt the state’s vehicle emissions rules in a compromise agreement, bypassing the Trump administration’s plan to freeze fuel economy standards.
EGEB: 302 MW wind farm in Texas, blockchain to buy wind and solar, Green New Deal support, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- A 302 megawatt Texas wind farm reaches completion.
- A Japanese corporation invests in a blockchain platform that enables wind, solar purchases.
- Pakistan aims for 20% renewable energy capacity with new projects.
- Another new poll shows support for the Green New Deal.
Arizona asks utilities to present public EV charging projects, oil lobby campaign fails
Arizona is moving forward with a plan to develop EV infrastructure in the state, as a recent push by a Chevron lobbyist apparently hasn’t succeeded in derailing the progress.
GM’s Cruise to build largest fast charger station in US, delays driverless taxi service launch
GM’s self-driving unit Cruise issued an update on its progress as it looks to achieve large scale deployment in San Francisco, including a scaled buildout of electric vehicle infrastructure.
EGEB: Ohio helps nuclear and coal at expense of renewables, building renewables around wildlife, more
In today’s EGEB:
- Ohio votes for a bill that will bail out nuclear plants and offer coal subsidies while cutting renewable funding.
- The importance of building renewable energy to complement existing ecosystems.
- A Washington State wildfire was started by a wind turbine.
- Maryland is getting an offshore wind energy staging center.
Warsaw orders 130 articulated electric buses from Solaris to replace diesel buses
Warsaw has placed an order for 130 articulated electric buses from Polish bus maker Solaris in one of the largest European orders for e-buses to date.
Daimler and Bosch approved for first use of a completely driverless valet service
Daimler and Bosch announced today that their driverless valet parking system in Stuttgart, which will park cars independently without any safety personnel, is the first such autonomous parking function to be approved for everyday use.
CUPRA teases new all-electric concept crossover before Frankfurt debut
CUPRA has teased its first all-electric vehicle ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month.
EGEB: Berkeley bans natural gas, Africa’s largest wind farm, offshore solar, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Berkeley, California becomes the first US city to ban natural gas in new homes.
- Africa’s largest wind farm launches in Kenya.
- A new consortium looks into high-wave offshore solar technology.
- Melbourne’s trams to run on 100% solar power.
BMW has a new CEO, but the same old approach to electric cars
Oliver Zipse is set to take over as BMW CEO next month, and while his predecessor drew criticism for overseeing a slow transition to electric cars, new comments from Zipse make it sound like the automaker is staying the course.
BMW iNEXT polygonal steering wheel made to transition from automated to active driving
BMW has released an image of the new large polygonal steering wheel in its upcoming iNEXT electric crossover, which the carmaker says is “perfect” for switching between highly automated and active driving.
EGEB: Solar developers stockpile panels, ‘satanic’ wind turbines, renewables on public land, more
In today’s EGEB:
- Solar developers are stockpiling panels ahead of the tax credit phaseout.
- A former Australian prime minister calls wind turbines “satanic.”
- A bill to increase renewables on public lands in the US.
- A look at a cost-effective zero energy home.
Climate Crisis Weekly: Hottest days in US could double in 20 years, a manmade Antarctic snowstorm, more
In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:
- Extremely hot days in the US could double in less than 20 years.
- Tech that could feed the growing world in the era of climate change.
- Researchers float the idea of a manmade snowstorm to save Antarctica.
- US mayors seek help on cutting transportation emissions.
- The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is signed into law in New York.
- And more…