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Podcast: Tesla opening its charging standard, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA, solar scale back, and more

Electrek

This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla opening its charging standard to the industry, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA stock, Tesla’s solar scale back, and more. Use code EFBF8OFF for an extra 8% off.

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ABB and Solar Impulse in technology alliance for round-the-world flight powered by the sun

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ABB and Solar Impulse have formed a technology alliance under which ABB will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered airplane in 2015. The 12,000 solar cells built into the wing provide four 10 hp electric motors with renewable energy. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Trucks to begin selling all-electric trucks in North America in 2020

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The project will also integrate non-truck battery-electric equipment, non-proprietary chargers, and solar energy production equipment. We are convinced that electrified truck transport will be a key driver of sustainable transports, and we’re proud to contribute the Volvo Group’s expertise to this innovative public-private partnership.

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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to acquire all of the outstanding shares of solar energy provider SolarCity. In a blog post, Tesla management said that: Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. We seek to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles.

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Essential Features for an Effective and Secure EV Charging Station

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Infrastructure design must meet the highest industry standards to guarantee a secure charging experience. Adopting Sustainable Design Aligning with the motivations for EV adoption, charging stations should embody sustainability in their design. Ensuring Safety The necessity for safety at EV charging stations is paramount.

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Daimler Truck’s powertrain plants in Germany will produce electric drive components

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Our industry is undergoing a transformation toward CO 2 -neutral trucks. As part of this, the sites will purchase electricity from wind and solar farms as well as hydropower plants from 2022 onwards.

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Demand Response Management for EVs

Blink Charging

19.28% when coupled with solar power. The “ Demand Response in Industrial Facilities: Peak Electric Demand ” report by the U.S. Industrial facilities stand to gain significant incentives for participating in an ADR program. manufacturers to adopt energy efficiency practices.

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