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COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis- Electric Vehicle Motor Market 2020-2024 |
published: 2020-07-07 4:00 |
Technavio has been monitoring the electric vehicle motor market and it is poised to grow by $5.38 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 21% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Energy Company to Acquire Dominion Energy’s Gas Transmission and Storage Business |
published: 2020-07-06 21:00 |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., today announced it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business.
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Offshore Wind Farm Foundation May Become Rest Stop for Fish In the Future by Drafting Optimal Construction Period for Ecology Insight |
published: 2020-07-05 18:30 |
All development projects create impact to the environment, and since most offshore wind farms are large development projects, they must be approved by the Environmental Impact Assessment before commencing construction. American scientists have recently begun seeking for the optimal construction period in accordance with the possible effects the research wind farms in the East Coast have on marine organisms and the fishery, and have discovered that there is a possibility for offshore wind farms to become maritime rest stops for migratory fish, including salmon and sea bass. ...  more
ANU Unveils Solar-to-Hydrogen Cells Made of Silicon and Perovskite with Conversion Efficiency of 17.6% |
published: 2020-07-04 18:30 |
Recent advances in the development of fuel-cell vehicles have also led to rising interest in the industrial production of hydrogen fuel. Some of the mainstream production processes for hydrogen fuel are currently based on electrolysis of water or chemical solutions. Conversion efficiency has been the main focus for hydrogen suppliers, but the cost and accessibility of raw materials are also key factors when considering the commercial viability of a particular process. ...  more
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
Bank of America Taps Duke Energy To Expand Renewable Energy Commitment |
published: 2020-07-03 13:00 |
Bank of America announced today it is partnering with Duke Energy to further expand its renewable energy commitment by powering its headquarters and other Charlotte operations with solar energy.
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CBAK Energy Planned Investment in Lithium Battery Project in Jiangsu Province, China |
published: 2020-07-03 10:00 |
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. ("CBAK Energy",NASDAQ: CBAT), a world's leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, China BAK Asia Holdings Limited (the ...  more
Dominion Energy Completes Construction of First Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Federal Waters |
published: 2020-07-03 4:00 |
Dominion Energy announced today the successful installation of the two turbine, 12-megawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project 27 miles off Virginia Beach. The first offshore wind farm to be approved by the Bureau...  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