On today’s sunny side up episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at the latest from the world of solar power, and discuss Congressional Republicans’ plans to limit your energy independence by eliminating a critical tax credit for homeowners nearly ten years early. (!) We’ve also got a quick review of a massive solar … Continue reading “State of the solar industry as GOP eliminates homeowner’s tax credits”
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Nissan says it’s on track to launch an all-solid-state battery (ASSB) by March of 2029. The company says it’ll go into both EVs and hybrids. Nissan claims it’ll be able to charge to 65% in around 5 minutes. Nissan is on track to launch an all-solid state battery (ASSB) by the end of fiscal year … Continue reading “Nissan's Solid State Battery Should Arrive In 2028: 'That's Our Ambition'”
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Solid state batteries have entered trailblazer mode. Pretty much every big automaker and battery plant is working on making a commercially-available product—a race to achieving that sweet, sweet equilibrium between cost, scalability, and viability that lets a piece of conceptual tech make its way into the car parked in your driveway. But while some automakers … Continue reading “Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030”
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Local news reports out of South Korea suggest that Hyundai is planning to reveal its first solid-state battery pack in March. A pilot production line has reportedly been built at its research center, and the first prototype EV with solid-state battery may roll out within a year. If true, Hyundai would join a growing list … Continue reading “Hyundai May Reveal Its Game-Changing Solid State Battery In March: Report”
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The US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget includes an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. But worry not; it was approved under the Biden Administration, so Elon Musk’s DOGE will undoubtedly eliminate this waste. Right? Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are currently examining a … Continue reading “US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million”
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DOT to review $7.5B federal EV charging program, funded with 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Keeps funding projects in progress but rescinds guidance for continued buildout Means new state proposals for rules not yet released, months of delay for states’ funding Tesla has captured more than $41 million in government money for the buildout The Trump … Continue reading “Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans”
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In other words, PAO is “assuming the customer is obligated to pay the corporate utility the retail rate” for the power customers generate and use themselves — “and anything they do otherwise is stealing,” McCann said. In terms of assessing who owes whom, that’s little different from saying that a customer who uses less electricity by … Continue reading “California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state”
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Electrical measurement technology company LEM has introduced a new single monitoring unit (SMU) sensor range to provide accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. The SMU continuously monitors such vehicle parameters as battery performance and safety systems. The sensor identifies anomalies and supports diagnostics, to help improve vehicle efficiency and … Continue reading “LEM unveils new sensor for accurate state of charge estimation in EVs”