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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020

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The United States continued a trend of significant growth in large-scale battery capacity, with US battery power capacity reaching 1,650 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020. Much of the recent increase in new storage capacity comes from battery energy systems co-located with or connected to solar projects.

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Repsol and Talgo to develop hydrogen-powered trains

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Spain-based global energy company Repsol and Talgo, a manufacturer of intercity, standard, and high speed passenger trains, will promote a renewable-hydrogen-powered train, fostering emission-free rail transport in the Iberian Peninsula. To do so, it will have an installed capacity of 400 MW by 2025 and will exceed 1.2 GW by 2030.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.

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Ford and ADT to form vehicle security JV Canopy; AI-powered connected security cameras

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The first products to be manufactured and sold will be available in the US and the UK for the industry’s highest-volume commercial and retail pickups and vans—including the Ford F-150, F-150 Lightning, Transit vans and E-Transit—and will be easily installable by customers to protect expensive work and recreational equipment.

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. Solar arrays have been installed on homes and businesses and as utility-scale solar farms.

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How Skycharger Built Their Charging Network on the EV Connect Charging Business Platform

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In 2020, the Skyview board thought it was the right time to invest heavily in expanding Skycharger’s footprint. Partnering with New York installers, they put in 300 stations in less than 12 months under the Skycharger brand. They found a reliable network technology and services platform in EV Connect.

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SEMI: 200mm semiconductor fab capacity set to surge 21% to mitigate supply-demand imbalance

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million wafers, or 21%, from the start of 2020 to the end of 2024 to hit a record high of 6.9 200mm installed semiconductor capacity and fab count, 2013 to 2024. 200mm installed semiconductor capacity and fab count, 2013 to 2024. SEMI connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 After climbing to $5.3 Source: SEMI.

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