After last year’s devastating heat wave sent California’s power consumption soaring to near-record levels, the state’s power grid buckled under the strain. The result was a distressing power supply shortage and inconvenient rolling blackouts. However, California’s energy authorities are hopeful for this year. The California Independent System Operator (Caiso), responsible for managing the state’s power […]
Silicon Valley automotive ethernet chip startup Ethernovia raises USD 64 mn – EQ Mag
OAKLAND, California : Silicon Valley automotive ethernet chip startup Ethernovia Inc said on Monday it had raised $64 million in a Series A funding round including Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Qualcomm Ventures, VentureTech Alliance and others. As automakers pivot to electric vehicles with more driver assistance functions, they are revamping the electronics to eliminate dozens […]
Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Receive Zero Emission Certification in California – EQ Mag
After 30 years of developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Toyota has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) certification in California for its heavy-duty powertrain system. This certification ensures the company’s eligibility to sell hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the state. While hydrogen fuel cell technology may lack competitiveness for small vehicles, […]
Faster, More Powerful EV Charging Means Nothing Without Reliability – EQ Mag
Current legacy chargers are not equipped with the right technology to meet uptime demands that both consumers, and now regulators, expect. When the automobile was first introduced, drivers were faced with a new fear—range anxiety. Gas stations were non-existent and the best place to find fuel was at pharmacies, which sold containers of gas as […]
Hydrogen Is Here; This is How We Get It There – EQ Mag
Trucks with hydrogen-powered fuel cells will soon be rolling off assembly lines at many of the major vehicle manufacturers. At the same time, the trillion-dollar U.S. Infrastructure Act is supporting the build-out of hydrogen hubs. But all the hubs in the country won’t help the trucker whose tank runs out of fuel hundreds of miles […]
GSF acquires California energy storage project – EQ Mag
Big Rock has a capacity of 200MW and is scheduled to connect to the grid in 2024 Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) has agreed to acquire the 200MW Big Rock energy storage project in California from Avantus. The construction-ready project has secured material land rights, planning consents and a grid connection scheduled for the […]
Proximity to electric vehicle charging stations positively impacts home values – EQ Mag
New study shows home values rise up to 5.8% KINGSTON, R.I. : A new study finds that proximity to electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) can raise property values depending on where homes are situated. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island, the University of Maryland College Park, Princeton […]
One-in-five new cars in California zero-emission in 2022 – EQ Mag
LOS ANGELES: One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was a zero-emission vehicle, the state said on Saturday, as the largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet. Last year officials set ambitious targets for boosting the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) […]
Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 310 MWp Athos III Solar + Storage Project in California – EQ Mag
Oakland : Intersect Power, LLC, (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”), announced the commercial operation of its Athos III solar project located in Riverside County, California, on December 22, 2022. The Athos III solar project was built by union labor, with American-made solar panels, batteries, and steel piles, meaning it is expected to meet the domestic content […]
From Liability To Asset: How Managed EV Charging Supports Energy Resilience – EQ Mag
CEO and cofounder of ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software. Electric vehicles are the most significant change in how we use energy since the beginnings of the energy grid—and for many within the industry, it’s the biggest headache they’ve had to face. With 229 million EVs expected to hit roads by […]