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Solar, wind to lead US power generation growth for the next 2 years

Baua Electric

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. The EIA also expects wind power generation to grow 11% from 430 billion kWh in 2023 to 476 billion kWh in 2025. Get started here. –ad*

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This modular ‘pop-up solar canopy’ charges EVs off-grid

Baua Electric

The system works in temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F and is built to withstand winds up to 130 mph. But, thanks to a tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act, buyers could get back 40% of their expenses. It can support either one or two Level 2 EV chargers. Installation might add up to $5,000 more.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition. What was the maximum share of wind that we could have in the system without blowing it up—5 percent or 20 percent or 30 percent?

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit. Interior: Scandinavian Influenced.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Rebates and tax credits to offset the up-front costs of buying and installing bidirectional charging equipment are also key.

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GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share

Baua Electric

2023 Chevy Bolt EUV (Source: Chevrolet) GM has released its Q4 sales numbers , showing Ultium still ramping steadily, but overall EV sales are down as its best-selling model, the Bolt, winds down as Chevy takes it off the market in its best year of sales ever – leaving GM with only 3.1% EV share, well below the US average.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Baua Electric

A quick Kia EV9 recap leading up to the test drive This latest drive event (personally my first with Kia) was three years in the making, as the EV9 SUV’s origin dates back to its debut as a concept at the LA Auto Show in 2021. The AWD Wind or the Land trims, however, intrigue me. You still get dual motors, the 99.8

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