Tag: Infrastructure
What Are The Implications Of $66/kWh Battery Packs In China
The Power Construction Corporation of China drew 76 bidders for its tender of 16 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to reports. Bids averaged $66.3/kWh, with 60 bids under $68.4/kWh. The tender, covering supply, system design, installation guidance, 20-year maintenance, and safety features, targets … [continued]
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Southwestern Ontario town’s boil-water warning ends just in time for Christmas
Local public health officials have ended a Southwestern Ontario town’s boil-water advisory just in time for Christmas, two days after it was put in place after a water main break. Southwestern Public Health, which covers Oxford and Elgin counties, has lifted the warning for some Aylmer residents, officials said on Tuesday. The acting top medical […]
Eversource Transitions From Gas Company To Geothermal Company In Framingham
Framingham, Massachusetts is the first city in the US where a gas utility is now offering geothermal services to its customers.
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Only 1% of EV Drivers Would Go Back to a Gas Car*
A new survey of electric vehicle owners around the world finds that only 1% of electric vehicle owners would buy a pure gas-powered (or diesel-powered) car for their next vehicle. The survey comes from the Global EV Drivers Alliance (GEVA), and this is GEVA’s first survey on the topic. (Hat … [continued]
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Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Failure — First Mode Edition
In the past few weeks, three hydrogen transportation firms have declared bankruptcy. First in the set of dominos was German firm Quantron, which left IKEA Austria holding a fleet of its hydrogen delivery vans as well as a fleet of its inferior-to-competitors’ vans without warranty, parts, or maintenance. The other … [continued]
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Green Hydrogen Advocates Get A Cold Dose Of Reality From Bloomberg
The price of green hydrogen will remain stubbornly high until 2050, claims the latest report from BloombergNEF.
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Owen Sound mayor highlights 2024 accomplishments
Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy says the city has made some huge decisions in 2024, including important deals with its neighbouring municipalities, new services for its own ratepayers and renewed agreements with its community partners. Boddy gave his year-end update during the city’s last regular council meeting on Monday (Dec. 16), where he outlined dozens […]
Charging Microgrids: Progress for Electric Trucks, Challenges Remain
Key Takeaways: Microgrids speed power availability and deployment of freight truck charging Specific charging challenges face microgrid deployment that must be overcome There are federal, state, and non-profit organizations that can assist As previous articles have made clear, microgrids, strategically designed for truck stops and depots, are a path forward … [continued]
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Rivian Shows It Knows How To Do National Park Charging
From the beginning, Rivian has marketed itself as the best provider of “adventure vehicles,” and vehicles like the R1T and R1S have lived up to that promise. All over social media, Rivian owners excitedly share their tales of heading out and seeing the outdoors. The upcoming R2 and R3 models … [continued]
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Stew Taylor remembered for humour, passion for hockey team
Former Owen Sound Mayor Stew Taylor, a popular city politician, champion of OHL hockey, school teacher and principal, and long-serving justice of the peace, died Dec. 20 of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Taylor died in Chapman House hospice in Owen Sound. He was 77. His most lasting and visible contribution to the city might be […]