Remove Gas-Electric Remove News Remove Power Grid Remove Resource
article thumbnail

Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

Teslarati

Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Elon Musk announced Tesla’s solar neighborhood a few days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott released directives that included streamlining incentives to foster and maintain power sources like natural gas, coal, and nuclear power.

article thumbnail

Tesla nickel supplier BHP building off-grid solar & battery storage systems for mining

Teslarati

Tesla nickel supplier BHP announced that construction on one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems has started. BHP, a world-leading resources company in Australia, is working with TransAlta to shift its mines from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Grid 98
article thumbnail

Morris Tanenbaum, Inventor of the Silicon Microchip, Dies at 94

Cars That Think

Tanenbaum later developed the first gas-diffused silicon transistor, which could amplify and switch signals above 100 megahertz at a switching speed 10 times that of previous silicon transistors. Today solar is the third largest renewable-electricity sector behind hydropower and wind. Sauer served in the U.S.

Solar 142
article thumbnail

v2g, g2v technology company benefits drivers and grid

Baua Electric

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) are two-way communication technologies that involve the flow of electricity between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. Let’s explore each in detail: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: 1. Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) Technology: 1.

Grid 52
article thumbnail

A Look at EV Charging Pricing Policy and Why It Matters

EV Connect

While some aspects of pricing policy remain similar to conventional gas pricing, let's learn about how pricing policy for EV charging is set and the future of electric-powered travel. Pricing at a Glance Charging up your electric car at home sets a pricing baseline.

Price 52
article thumbnail

Stamp of Approval

Plug In Partners

E PRI and the National Resource Defense Council have recently released a new study which shows the environmental as well as the economic benefits of plug-ins. Plug-in hybrids seen as vehicles for change A study projects lower emissions and sufficient power grid capacity. more ) Join Plug In Partners today.

article thumbnail

Smokey the AI

Cars That Think

While some of these fires started from human carelessness—or arson—far too many were sparked and spread by the electrical power infrastructure and power lines. Until these recent disasters, most people, even those living in vulnerable areas, didn't give much thought to the fire risk from the electrical infrastructure.

EPRI 106