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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. percent to 2.8

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GAC and Huawei partner to develop Level 4 electric SUV out in 2023

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Since signing a strategic cooperation agreement in 2017, GAC and Huawei have worked together in the fields of intelligent connected electric vehicle technology. This SUV and multiple other future models will utilize GAC’s GEP.30

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

Baua Electric

The 5 million milestone comes just eight years after the US achieved its first million in 2016 – a stark contrast to the four decades it took to reach that initial milestone since the first grid-connected solar project in 1973. For example, Illinois, which had only 2,500 solar installations in 2017, now boasts over 87,000.

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IHS Markit: sales of automotive ECUs to hit $211B in 2030, 5% CAGR

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Electronic control units (ECUs) are playing an increasingly critical role in the automotive industry, driving the development of safer, smarter, cleaner and better-connected cars. from $114 billion in 2017. —Brian Rhodes, connected car research lead at IHS Markit.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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million vehicles in China in 2017—the most successful make in the country. We are accelerating to make mobility cleaner, safer and more intelligent to really improve people’s lives. FAW-Volkswagen is building an intelligent network-connected ecosystem that will provide users with a safe, convenient and personalized experience.

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California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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These include cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars and zero emission vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable energy, waste diversion from landfills, water conservation, improvements to energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and a Cap-and-Trade Program. Mobile Source Strategy (Cleaner Technology and Fuels Scenario).

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

It’s getting cleaner and prospects are improving BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Is it becoming cleaner? This is 2 to 3 times lower than the 150-200kg of CO2eq estimate measured by the same researchers in 2017. Green Energy Ohio plant in Dayton, OH.

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