The demand for new battery technology for EVs and large scale power storage is driving investment and entrepreneurs into battery technology and development. There are several new start-ups working on new battery chemistry, nanotechnology, and high density structures for EVs and the grid. Several of these new startups are receiving grant funding from the DOE[…]
On February 28, 2013 the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted to expand the state’s clean vehicle rebate project (CVRP) with a reward of $4.5 million in additional funding. For those who are unfamiliar, the CVRP is funded by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Resources Board (ARB) and provides rebates of up to $2,500 for[…]
With the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles continuing at record pace, there is always something new to keep up with. Below your find some new information and resources. Multifamily and Workplace Charging Semiars SDG&E will be hosting workshops on electric vehicle charging at multifamily dwelling communities and at workplaces. Both Events will take place 9am[…]
With the number of plug-in vehicles growing at amazing rates, now is a good time to think about installing charging infrastructure. Clean Cities provides some resources for those interested in learning more: Clean Cities Plug-In Electric Vehicle Handbook for Public Charging Station Hosts: This 20-page guide provides information on charging equipment, installation considerations, station design,[…]
To ring in the new year, Congress not only avoided the dreaded “Fiscal Cliff”, but also brought cheerful news for green energy supporters. The “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” contains 12 energy tax extenders that will benefit wind energy, biofuels, cellulosic biofuel (like algae), natural gas, and electric vehicles. These tax policies should be[…]
Today, the California Energy Commission approved an award to support UC San Diego’s growing microgrid and fund the integration of additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure on campus. The campus will be hosting the largest and most diverse collection of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the nation, with charge for fleet, employee, and public use. San[…]
I decided to checkout the San Diego Car Show this year to see what the OEMs were highlighting for the 2013 model year. I was particularly interested in how alternative fuels and connected car were presented at the show. I was not disappointed at the show this year as these were prominent themes and key[…]
While walking through the UTC mall after a rough night of Christmas shopping, I stopped to gaze through the window at the Tesla store to look upon the Tesla S with range envy and dreams of driving 400 + miles on a single charge. The EPA’s official range for the Tesla S luxury model equipped[…]
Last night was car2go’s one year anniversary celebration in San Diego! San Diego is the first car2go city that offers an all-electric fleet. In the company’s first year here, more than 12,500 San Diego residents have become car2go members. Collectively, San Diegans have taken more than 200,000 trips around town. With an average of 5,000-6,000[…]
DC fast chargers are getting installed along the West Coast Green Highway and making the idea of an EV traveling the 1,300 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border more of a reality each day. ChargePoint has installed many Level 2 stations in Oregon and Washington in support of the green I-5 effort,[…]