Tag: Energy
Volkswagen Group Produces 5 Millionth Electric Drive Unit
Volkswagen Group has achieved another electric vehicle milestone this week. The German auto giant has just produced its 5 millionth electric drive unit. This was achieved across a handful of factories. “The Volkswagen Group has reached a milestone in producing five million electric drive units worldwide. This collective achievement by … [continued]
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Kenya Power Says Consumption From EV Charging Was Up 188% In Kenya In 2025
Electricity consumption from customers connected to Kenya Power’s E-Mobility tariffs surged 188% in 2025. Consumption rose from 2,922,692 kWh in 2024 to 8,433,437 kWh in 2025. This led to an increase in revenue from EVs charging to KShs. 190,800,016 ($1,479,069.89) from KShs. 64, 843,181 ($502,660.32) in 2025. Kenya Power says … [continued]
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Solid-State Battery Milestones Appear Encouraging For Near Future
Solid-state batteries for electric vehicles potentially have some significant improvements over lithium-ion and lithium-ion-phosphate batteries. They are less prone to combustion, can charge faster and can provide longer driving ranges. Some progress recently has been made with solid-state batteries: February 5: Karma Automotive agreed with Factorial Energy to launch the first … [continued]
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The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water. Is Michigan ready?
How the region powers its growth will determine the future of the Great Lakes….
The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water
This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.