On the road to electrifying vehicles, cars and small trucks are getting there. Big rigs, however, pose bigger hurdles. The trouble with electrifying tractor-trailer trucks is that the tractor component needs more power than the current charging infrastructure can handle and the necessary charging time is long. Major truck manufacturers such as Volvo, Freightliner and […]
California Now Has A Little Over 6,600 MW Of Energy Storage – EQ
In Short : California has reached a significant milestone in its energy storage capacity, boasting over 6,600 megawatts (MW) of installed energy storage projects. This achievement highlights the state’s commitment to renewable energy integration and grid stability. With a diverse range of energy storage technologies, including batteries and other innovative solutions, California continues to lead […]
Solar and wind power curtailments are rising in California – EQ
In Short : California is experiencing a rise in solar and wind power curtailments, indicating challenges in managing the state’s renewable energy supply. Curtailments occur when excess electricity is generated, but the grid cannot accommodate it. Factors like transmission constraints and mismatch between supply and demand patterns contribute to curtailments. Addressing these challenges is crucial […]
This Black-owned startup is fixing and learning from broken EV charging stations – EQ Mag
More than a quarter of public EV charging stations were found to be nonfunctioning, according to a survey done in California by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Cool the Earth, a nonprofit. Maintenance companies such as a California-based startup ChargerHelp! are expanding at lightning speed. Kameale Terry, founder of ChargerHelp!, says her […]
California Amps up Energy Storage and Hydroelectric Power, Diminishing the Threat of Summer Blackouts – EQ Mag
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 […]