Utility solar dethrones coal as the cheapest power source in Asia
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study.
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Electrek
MARCH 10, 2024
First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America. Whether you love them or hate them , electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Tesla installed the first V4 Supercharger in Asia. Tesla Superchargers can cost from HK$3.05 The post First Tesla V4 Supercharger installed in Asia appeared first on TESLARATI. The new Tesla V4 Superchargers were installed on Hong Kong Island at Lee Garden One in Causeway Bay. to HK$4.05 per kilowatt-hour between 4 a.m.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2021
are enhancing their ongoing strategic partnership in mobility services to focus on accelerating EV adoption in Southeast Asia. Both parties will also develop a joint EV roadmap to accelerate adoption in Southeast Asia. Hyundai Motor Group has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia to foster new mobility innovation.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Photo: China News Service Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study. The driving force behind this trend is the substantial reduction in capital costs for renewable energy projects.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 1, 2021
Hyundai and Grab, which provides taxis and rental cars in markets in Southeast Asia, are in the mood to electrify. Down in Southeast Asia, the duo are partnering to offer more electric cars as rentals. Although operational costs of […]. But that’s not all!
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America. more… The post The hidden costs of using an electric bike appeared first on Electrek. more… The post The hidden costs of using an electric bike appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
MAY 11, 2021
Roof-integrated solar company GAF Energy announced today that it will move all of its manufacturing from Asia to a facility in Silicon Valley. It’s a reversal of the solar industry trend of manufacturing solar panels in Asia due to lower labor costs.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2022
The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019. The latter cost at $74 and $81 per MWh, respectively.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
EIA projects most of this growth will come from regions where the consumption of energy is driven by strong economic growth, particularly in non-OECD Asia. Other significant findings of IEO2019 include: Manufacturing centers are shifting toward Africa and South Asia, especially India, resulting in energy consumption growth in those regions.
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2023
MEAs are the critical component of fuel cell systems and have a pivotal role in determining the overall performance, durability, efficiency, weight, and cost-effectiveness of the electrochemical products they empower.
Teslarati
JANUARY 9, 2023
IDRA has announced that it is sending a 9,000-ton Giga Press to Asia. This allows the manufacturer to limit the number of parts per vehicle and simplify manufacturing, hence reducing cost. Now, IDRA has announced that it is sending yet another of its Giga Presses to an anonymous buyer in Asia.
The Driven EV News
MAY 30, 2023
BYD looks to use low cost EVs to take market share away from Japanese car makers in south-east Asia. The post BYD sets electric sights on Southeast Asia, a market dominated by Japanese fossil cars appeared first on The Driven.
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Figures released by the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) show that total vehicle sales in Southeast Asia will be about 2.79 Southeast Asia’s new energy vehicle market is expected to grow from about $500 million in 2021 to $2.67 The attractiveness of Southeast Asia to new energy vehicle companies is gradually strengthening.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Unlike in much of Europe and Asia, electric bikes sold in the United States can benefit from the inclusion of a hand throttle, which allows riders to power an e-bike’s motor without pedaling. more… The post Ride1Up adds throttle to its popular low-cost electric bike appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 16, 2022
The new index allows users to accurately track real-world movements in lithium-ion battery raw material prices relative to key cathode types within the supply chain and to track the shifting cost structure of a key component of cathode and cell supply contracts. Lithium hydroxide (CIF Asia). Cobalt hydroxide (CIF Asia).
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The results showed that just more than 70% of ride-hailing trips were completed in Asia alone, with the next biggest markets being North America and Latin America, with only 5% of trips being completed in Western Europe due to stricter regulation. It hasn’t been all success stories for those operating in Asia, however.
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2013
General Motors’ Rayong engine plant in Thailand and Cheongna proving ground in Korea are now landfill-free , bringing the company’s total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste. GM’s landfill-free facility count in Asia compares to 45 in North America and 22 in Europe.
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2023
The Louisiana SAF facility will be the template for multiple other such facilities to be built across North America, Europe and Asia. These changes eliminate the need for carbon sequestration and reduce the system’s feed-stock handling costs and complexity. DGF currently expects that FID on its proposed US$4.2-billion,
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2019
Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. So far, German companies have been purchasing the cells for this purpose in Asia.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 20, 2012
signed a collaborative agreement with representatives from the Malaysian government’s East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC), Malaysian Biotechnology Corp (BiotechCorp) and the State Government of Terengganu with the intent to site a cellulosic biomass isobutanol facility in Southeast Asia.
Baua Electric
APRIL 25, 2024
The company’s domestic market of Taiwan is by far its largest, though Gogoro scooters and battery swapping stations have now expanded to much of Asia as Gogoro expands its footprint. The post Gogoro’s new lower-cost electric scooter breaks sales records, begins shipping appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
Electrek
APRIL 4, 2022
And now that the model has received new upgrades and the company is expanding its reach across Europe, Oceania, and Asia, the future is looking quite bright for a new era of high-performance commuter electric motorcycles.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2014
On average, current project estimated completion costs were 59% above the initial estimate. In absolute terms, the cumulative cost of the projects reviewed for the report has increased to $1.7T Proportions of projects facing cost overruns, delays and budget overruns. Source: EY Megaprojects oil and gas report.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
New battery chemistries using niobium oxide in the cathode active materials are nearing completion in Asia, according to CBMM , a niobium manufacturer and seller. The solution reduces the cost of battery production as the addition of niobium varies from 0.5
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2014
Hysco) to create a joint venture partnership to develop and to sell hydrogen fuel cells in countries throughout Asia using Hysco’s advanced stack and plate technology. Plug Power Inc. signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Hysco Co. Hysco has a significant presence in the Asian marketplace.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2022
This year’s report explores a variety of issues impacting the global automotive sector, including the development of advanced technologies, sustainability, cost expectations on new vehicles, virtual purchasing experiences and mobility services. Demand for public charging is highest in the Republic of Korea (38%) and Southeast Asia (29%).
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2012
Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. China will reach more than 355 million units by 2018, with cumulative electric two-wheel vehicle sales in Asia Pacific will reach more than 381 million units in 2018. —“ Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles in Asia Pacific ”. Source: Pike Research. E-Motorcycles.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Under the terms of the agreement, BioAmber and CJCJ plan to establish a joint venture in China to produce up to 36,000 metric tons of bio-succinic acid annually and commercialize the output in Asia. The goal is to competitively produce bio-succinic acid in China and quickly penetrate the world’s largest succinic acid market.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 4, 2023
Zero tariff on importations, a favorable supply chain, and the second largest access to nickel deposits in the region puts the Philippines in the bullseye of the world’s second largest electric vehicle maker, BYD, as a location for an assembly plant estimated to cost $500 million.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
will market energy-efficient coal-fired power plants in Asia, leveraging a bilateral emissions offset mechanism between Japan and other countries that enables Japan to receive carbon reduction credits in return for providing low-carbon technologies and equipment. Japan’s Marubeni Corp.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2015
This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. —Seb Henbest, head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at BNEF.
Baua Electric
MARCH 10, 2024
First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America. Sure, there’s mountains of scientific evidence that increased outdoor time is linked to improved mental and physical health, but at what cost? At what cost?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2021
In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2023
Rheinmetall won the order in the face of stiff competition from Asia, establishing itself as a global market leader for contactors for this future voltage class. Rheinmetall will be equipping the new 900-volt generation of electrically powered vehicles with a new type of contactor. Moreover, low contact resistances guarantee low power losses.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 18, 2021
DESTEN introduced the technology in Jakarta, and plans to showcase these innovations in a global roadshow starting in Asia, then The Middle East, Europe, and North America. This reduces costs and battery cooling systems’ weight, resulting in energy and cost savings. With UN 38.3
Baua Electric
APRIL 19, 2024
Alongside Dell Technologies, we’re offering enterprise customers a turnkey solution that allows them to scale up their IT infrastructure quickly and cost-efficiently with end-to-end deployment to ease operational hassle.” ” Alex Chan, Vice President, Enterprise and Digital Solutions, NTT Com Asia, said.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2010
a manufacturer of ultracapacitors for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets ( earlier post ), is expanding its sales efforts in China and the Asia Pacific region. US-based Ioxus, Inc.,
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2010
THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. THINK says that business-to-business agreements for the controller are underway in Asia, Europe and South America. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 15, 2022
Automotive OEMs are sitting on mountains of discarded batteries and scrap, and right now they have very few options for responsible and cost-effective disposal. Compared to mining and production of new materials, the Hydro-to Cathode recycling process is 93% cleaner at a 59% lower cost.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Equipping 67 of DHL Express’ medium- and heavy-duty trucks with the TRAILAR solar technology is expected to reduce CO 2 emissions by 1,000 kg per year for each vehicle, also lowering both fuel and maintenance costs. This reduces the load on the alternator and, as a result, fuel consumption.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 12, 2021
The energy crisis in Europe and Asia this winter is a preview of what we can expect in the years ahead. The unprecedented level of uncertainty increases the risk profile of hydrocarbon investments and the cost of capital, reshaping investment decisions, the report states.
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