Today in EGEB, major U.S. pension funds want utilities to cut carbon emissions — and they want details. The Scottish government wins a court battle against Trump’s golf resort over a wind project. 3M commits to renewable energy at its headquarters. A small Maine city welcomes solar. And the Green Climate Fund is ready to raise money.
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Jay Inslee announces presidential bid, says defeating climate change ‘number one priority’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) announced he’ll be running for president in 2020, and his announcement makes defeating climate change the primary goal of his campaign.
Considering the lobster: Maine joins US Climate Alliance
Maine is the latest state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, as Governor Janet Mills (D) announced her intent in a speech which expressed concerns about climate change affecting Maine’s famous lobster industry, among other repercussions.
India’s Ola raises $56 million in funding for dedicated EV unit
Ola, Uber’s chief rival in India, has raised $56 million in funding for its dedicated EV unit.
Bill would extend tax credit for fuel cell cars, but not the $7,500 EV credit
Newly proposed legislation in Congress would extend a number of alternative fuel tax credits, but it wouldn’t make any changes to the $7,500 EV credit.
EGEB: Waiting on India’s cheap wind power, a floating solar farm in Cambodia, and more
Today in EGEB, India’s wind power push is hampered by delays. A new floating solar farm comes to Cambodia. And construction starts on a large solar project in Texas.
Carbon climate costs: coastal homes lose $15.8 billion in value due to rising seas
Coastal homes have lost $15.8 billion in property value during the past dozen years, according to new research that analyzes the effects of tidal flooding caused by sea level rise in every U.S. coastal state from Maine to Mississippi.
Hyundai to intro electric car on its own dedicated EV platform in 2020
Hyundai already has a few electric cars in its stable, but the company announced that an electric model built on its own dedicated EV platform will make its debut in 2020.
EGEB: New US renewables program, Virginia solar fight, solar parking solution
Electrek Green Energy Brief: A daily technical, financial, and political review/analysis of important green energy news.
Today in EGEB, a new renewables initiative aims to help American cities reach carbon reduction goals. Virginia residents speak out about a big proposed solar project. And a clever solar project in Massachusetts provides energy — and car charging.
Three in four U.S. drivers believe ‘EVs are the future of driving,’ survey says
Results of a new survey show that nearly three in four U.S. drivers believe electric vehicles are “the future of driving.”
Here are the electric cars being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show
Next week’s Geneva Motor Show looks to have its fair share of electric car debuts. Here, we’ve put together a list of what to expect.
EGEB: Community Power Scorecard, hydrogen solar panels, 2018 wind capacity
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Today in EGEB, the 2019 Community Power Scorecard gives out state scores for local energy. Belgian researchers reveal a special solar panel that uses air moisture to make hydrogen gas. And the Global Wind Energy Council shares global installation numbers from last year.
Report says VW to invest $1.7 billion in Ford self-driving unit Argo
Volkswagen will invest around $1.7 billion in Ford’s self-driving subsidiary Argo, according to a new report.
Climate conundrum: emissions reduction policies work — is that enough to save the clouds?
Two new major reports are offering two starkly different views of climate change. While one report reveals the progress made by developing countries aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, the other hints at a future which could find global warming accelerating even faster than in current “worst-case” scenarios.
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Kia Soul EV introduced as 2019 Kia e-Soul in Europe with 280-mile WLTP range
Kia’s new 2020 Soul EV has been introduced in Europe with a new name: the e-Soul. The Soul will only be sold in Europe as an all-electric model. Kia announced the e-Soul today, and it will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
EGEB: Senators seek Huawei solar ban, Australian solar farm, Mass. wind worries
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Today in EGEB, U.S. senators seek a ban on Huawei solar generators. A massive solar project breaks ground in Australia. And a Massachusetts state law threatens to stall the state’s progress in offshore wind.
SEAT unveils Minimó all-electric urban mobility concept car
Spanish automaker SEAT unveiled its new Minimó all-electric concept car at the Mobile World Congress today. A report claims there may be a production version of the vehicle in 2021.
Reports say Porsche to make all-electric Macan SUV
Porsche is planning to make an all-electric version of its Macan SUV, according to new reports.
EGEB: Kansas wind kerfuffle, Arizona solar storage, Portugal preps for solar auction
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Today in EGEB, a proposed bill restricting wind turbine development makes noise in Kansas. Arizona Public Service Co. announces big battery plans for solar plants. And Portugal is preparing for a solar power auction this summer.
Lucid Motors may debut electric SUV this year
Lucid Motors is working on an electric SUV, and the company may reveal its design as soon as this summer, according to a new report.
Volkswagen announces all-electric version of its Multivan
Volkswagen revealed its updated Multivan 6.1 will have a new all-electric version.
EGEB: European wind report, California fuel economy battle, Ford wind power
Electrek Green Energy Brief: A daily technical, financial, and political review/analysis of important green energy news.
Today in EGEB, a new comprehensive wind report from Europe. Auto emissions talks stall out between California and federal officials. A report details the lobbying history of a current EPA administrator. Ford will power a number of plants and buildings with 100 percent renewable energy.
Kia teases new all-electric concept car
Kia will unveil a new all-electric concept car at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, and the company has released a teaser image of the vehicle.
Electric car sales soar in China before incentive phase-out, overall car sales slump
Electric vehicle sales are skyrocketing in China before the country phases out incentives. Meanwhile, overall passenger car sales continue to go in the opposite direction.