The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?
There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” It depends on several factors, including the speed of grid-component modernization,…
The EV Transition Explained: Charger Infrastructure
The ability to conveniently charge an EV away from home is a top concern for many EV owners. A 2022 survey of EV owners by Forbes indicates that 62 percent of respondents are so anxious about their EV range that travel plans have been affected. While…
The electronic vehicle transition | Enterprise
By By REBECCA BAILEY – Oct 14, 2021 An electric vehicle showcase was part of the 2021 Cornish and Plainfield Energy Expo Sept. 11. Courtesy photo Julie Davis, of Lyme, N.H., heads for work in her new electric car on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (…
Engine No. 1, Famed Activist Investor, Believes GM Will Lead Electric Vehicle Transition
The activist investment firm in the news earlier this year for ousting existing Exxon board members in favor of its own environmentally focused replacements has spoken out in favor of GM’s transition towards electric vehicles. Engine No. 1 believes that…
Biden wants an aggressive transition to electric vehicles. A surprising ally is pumping the brakes
By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden wants to corner the market on electric vehicles. In August, he announced a target that by 2030, half of the vehicles sold in the United States will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrid. It…
Los Angeles to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035 following unanimous city council vote
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to have the Department of Water and Power transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035, as well as develop a long-term hiring plan for nearly 10,000 “green” jobs. The 2035…