article thumbnail

Leclanché, eCAMION and SGEM to build and operate network of 34 fast-charging stations along Trans-Canada Highway

Green Car Congress

million) repayable contribution from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Canadian Energy Innovation Program. Bryan Urban, EVP of Leclanché North America, will serve as president and Himanshu Sudan CFO of eCAMION will serve as CEO of the joint venture. million (US$13.6 million) and is being partially funded by a C$8.0-million

Canada 150
article thumbnail

Ethiopian Dam Generates Power, but What's Next?

Cars That Think

There’s even talk of selling power to neighboring countries — though the dam is located hundreds of kilometers from any major city, and it’s not clear if Ethiopia’s grid can handle GERD’s peak power, let alone transmit current to Sudan or Kenya. The NIle much more than a hydropower resource.

Ethiopia 104
article thumbnail

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. Alternative EV Charging Methods in New Zealand. THE BOTTOM LINE.

article thumbnail

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. Alternative EV Charging Methods in New Zealand. THE BOTTOM LINE.