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Here’s how – and why – EVs and solar are connected

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More of the 2018 survey participants owned or previously owned solar panels than an EV – 9.1% The 2018 survey also highlighted two reasons that might have prompted someone to adopt one or both technologies: being aware of EVs and solar, and being social enough to ask about them. “The

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Here’s how utility-scale solar farms may just help save the bees

Baua Electric

The two solar farms were planted with native grasses and wildflowers in early 2018. From August 2018 through August 2022, the researchers conducted 358 observational surveys for flowering vegetation and insect communities. Each time they visited, they evaluated changes in plant and insect abundance and diversity. Get started here. –ad*

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Daimler Truck North America rolls out its EV dealer certification program

Baua Electric

Freightliner dealers are making substantial investments to align with the program’s requirements, including setting up dedicated BEV service bays, battery storage facilities, and ensuring staff are fully trained on all aspects of EV sales, service, and parts. The goal is to certify 100 electric truck dealer locations by 2025.

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US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps [Update]

Baua Electric

Every solar market segment saw year-over-year growth in 2023, bringing total installed solar capacity in the US to 177 GW. California and Texas led the US for new solar installations in Q3, and Indiana ranked third with 663 megawatts (MW) of new capacity as several large utility-scale projects came online. million installations.

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Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

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The ferries—with capacity for 50 cars and 199 persons—are designed by Multi Maritime. The first ferry is schedueled for delivery in May 2018. Diesel engines, capable of pure biodiesel operation, will be installed as well, enabling hybrid and plug-in hybrid operation. Norwegian Electric DC switchboards.

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Nevada the site for the Tesla Gigafactory pending legislative approval of incentive package estimated at up to $1.25B over 20 years

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Elements of the agreement include abatements, tax credits, an economic development rate rider, and an agreement on direct sales. Abatements: Up to 100% abatement of Sales Tax until 30 June 2034. Up to 100% abatement of Personal Property Tax until 30 June 2024. million beginning in August 2018.

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Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Tesla did not respond immediately to a request for comment. .”

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