Battery modules can be exchanged at any point, even years later, and storage capacity can also be expanded years later The commercial storage system manufacturer Tesvolt collaborated with Samsung SDI to develop a high-voltage storage [Read more]
Expected to hit roads in 2019, new Telsa electric truck will have a payback time of just 2 years In a bold statement, which Elon Musk is well known for, Tesla’s leader has pronounced that he is [Read more]
Researchers hope to develop oil from algae for renewable, lower-emission alternative to traditional transportation fuels ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. announced a new phase in their joint algae biofuel research program that could lead to the [Read more]
VW says it plans to continue to produce cars and trucks with conventional drive systems, as well as Volkswagen EVs. Volkswagen image. 16 locations globally will produce Volkswagen EVs by the end of 2022 Speaking [Read more]
New synthetic oil provides protection guarantee for 15,000 miles or 24,000 kilometers between oil changes ExxonMobil is introducing a new high performance synthetic motor oil, . The new oil is specifically designed for high mileage [Read more]
Nordic countries represent third-largest electric-car market by sales The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Nordic region is projected to reach 4 million cars by 2030, or more than 15 times the number currently [Read more]
New website features over 120 projects, ranging from wind and solar to energy efficiency and clean tech The Pembina Institute recently launched an interactive online tool showcasing the multitude of new clean energy projects operating [Read more]
“The dramatic price drops for wind technology has put a big squeeze on the profits up and down the whole supply chain” According to Global Wind Energy Council annual statistics, the 2017 global market for [Read more]
“Canada has a unique opportunity to leverage its AI moment globally to shape AI’s future” By Danielle Goldfarb, Senior Fellow Global Commerce Centre, and Candice Faktor, Founder, Faktory Ventures In Jan. 2018, both Microsoft’s and Alibaba’s deep-learning software did better [Read more]
New filling station primary generation is electricity that would use large batteries to supply high demand times Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Cars equipped with electric engines or other alternative drives are making [Read more]
After suffering heavy losses and retreating from markets, including China and Russia, Uber says it is looking to build partnerships with automakers and taxi companies to establish itself in global markets. PAP photo by Will [Read more]
The permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles for testing autonomous cars with remote operators could be issued as early as April 2. Spectrum.ieee.org photo by Mark Harris. Remote control for autonomous cars already [Read more]
Largest number of installed heat pumps are in Ontario and Quebec Heat pumps are a highly efficient technology that extract heat from one place and transfer it to another, heating or cooling buildings and industrial processes. More [Read more]
Last November, Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi, an electric heavy duty truck that the upstart automaker said would be in production and set for delivery by 2019. Daimler AG is doubtful that Tesla can [Read more]
The Toyota EV motor magnet will use lanthanum and cerium which are cheaper than neodymium, demand of which is expected to exceed supply after 2025. Toyota EV magnet development expected to be in use in [Read more]
A Russian self driving car took on icy roads during recent snowstorm to gather data to help autonomous vehicles travel in wintery conditions. Getty Images photo by Mikhail Svetlov. Russian self driving car test part of [Read more]
The Netherlands offshore solar farm, similar to the Kagoshima Nanatsujima Mega Solar Power Plant in Japan (shown), will help the Dutch cut their fossil fuel use and meet their GHG emissions targets. Kyocera Corporation photo. Netherlands [Read more]
Tesla’s virtual power plant system will begin testing in 1,100 public housing properties. Tesla image. Virtual power plant will generate ‘significant’ portion of households’ electricity needs Months after Tesla built the world’s largest lithium-ion battery [Read more]
Global average building energy use per person has remained constant since 1990 By IEA energy analyst A growing number of countries have put in place policies to improve building energy performance, but average energy consumption [Read more]
Funding will enhance global profile of Western Canadian clean technology companies, companies attract new investment Companies in Western Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell industry will benefit from additional support to raise their global profile, generate [Read more]
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