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Cheap Batteries Break Solar Power’s Night Time Barrier

August 19, 2026 | Innovation

Battery deployment is beginning to extend solar generation beyond daylight hours. Ember estimates 2026 additions could theoretically shift 34 per cent of new daily solar generation into the evening.

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Chinese EVs and Grid Technology Are Reshaping Global Energy Demand, Says Reuters Columnist

August 19, 2026 | Innovation

euters energy columnist Gavin Maguire says Chinese EVs and grid technology are spreading across developed and emerging markets as consumers seek cheaper, more secure energy — a trend with long-term implications for gasoline and diesel demand.

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Cold Weather Forces Canadian Cities to Rethink Electric Bus Planning

August 11, 2026 | Innovation, News

Cold weather can increase electric-bus energy demand by roughly 30 per cent, making grid capacity and charging strategy central to Canadian transit electrification.

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TTC electric bus

First TTC electric bus hits Toronto streets

June 10, 2019 | Innovation

Last week, the Toronto Transit Commission launched the first TTC electric bus on the 35 […]

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CO2

U of C technology converts waste CO2 into high value fuels, chemicals

May 31, 2019 | Innovation

A University of Calgary postdoctoral fellow’s research work converts greenhouse gas emissions into high value […]

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Saudi Aramco looks to improve engines, fuels to sustain business

March 6, 2019 | Innovation

Saudi Aramco, the state-run oil giant of Saudi Arabia, says it is looking to develop more efficient fuels and sophisticated combustion engines to help reduce CO2 emissions and secure the company’s business.

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Will EV batteries help stabilize power grid? Nissan, European utilities think so

January 22, 2019 | Innovation

Nissan and two European energy companies are looking to develop technology that will allow power […]

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Net-zero energy college building opens in Hamilton

December 17, 2018 | Innovation

The Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation at Mohawk College is Canada’s largest net-zero energy […]

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Ultra-fast EV charging technology testing underway in Bavaria

December 17, 2018 | Innovation

With an increase in charging capacity to as much as 450 kW, an industry consortium […]

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VW EV

New VW EV expected to sell for under $23K to rival Tesla

November 12, 2018 | Innovation

Volkswagen says it will offer its WV EV for under $23,000.  The company says by […]

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electric semi trucks

Electric semi trucks expected to hit market by 2020 as big fleet operators begin testing new technology

October 29, 2018 | Innovation

Elon Musk told investors in June that Tesla electric semis will be available by 2020, […]

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LEVs

SFU researchers look to increase efficiency of LEVs

October 25, 2018 | Innovation

SFU professor Majid Bahrami and researchers at the university’s Surrey campus are developing a 1200W […]

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waste water recovery system

Lake Louise Inn installs waste water heat recovery system

October 11, 2018 | Innovation

Lake Louise Inn is the first hotel property in the world to install a waste […]

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solar alliance

Solar Alliance launches “SunBox” for residential homebuilders

October 10, 2018 | Innovation

Solar Alliance Energy’s “SunBox” will allow new home buyers to add on a solar system […]

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natural gas engine

Cummings Westport natural gas engine meets Calif. standards

September 26, 2018 | Innovation

In testing, the Cummins Westport ISX12N 400 hp natural gas engine met and exceeded the […]

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