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Ridesharing Platform Lyft Announces 100% Vehicle Electrification by 2030

published: 2020-07-03 18:30
As renewable energy develops vigorously in the power sector, the focus of carbon reduction is now gradually shifting to the solution in eliminating fossil fuel for transportation, which prompts the increasing attention on electric vehicles. Ridesharing platform Lyft decided to take the lead in the carbon reduction regulation program of California by having announced in June 2020 that the company will adopt 100% electric vehicles by 2030. ...  more

New Electrolyte Developed by Stanford Team Could Lead to Breakthrough in Commercialization of Lithium-Metal Batteries

published: 2020-07-02 18:30
Electrolyte, which plays the crucial role of transporting ions between the cathode and the anode of a battery, has been both the strength and the weakness of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Currently, the carbonate electrolyte that is inside conventional Li-ion batteries has a decent level of conductivity and is low in cost. However, its high flammability poses a serious safety risk. ...  more

Tesla Unsurprisingly Ranks Last for the Latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

published: 2020-07-01 18:30
The latest Initial Quality Study of 2020 was announced on June 25, where Dodge ranks first, followed by Kia and Chevrolet, and Tesla is ranked last based on 250 issues per hundred cars. Tesla’s infamous assembling quality has become a well-known fact, though it is still embarrassing to see the brand’s distressed position on the ranking. ...  more

Vivint Solar Closes $300 Million Of New Tax Equity Commitments

published: 2020-07-01 10:00
Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR), a leading full-service residential PV provider, today announced it has secured $300 million in new tax equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to boost the growth of Vivint Solar's residential solar business. With the addition of these two tax equity commitments, Vivint Solar has committed financing capacity for approximately 185 MWs. ...  more