Batteries

The Canadian city is working with Saint John Transit agency to introduce to cleaner transit options and support its plan to eliminate combustion-engine vehicles in its fleet by 2040.   The New Brunswick city of St John is transitioning to electric buses City of Saint John, New Brunswick, has debuted the Karsan e-Jest – the […]

The multi-customer solar-plus-storage system aims to provide energy resilience for Humboldt County and serve as a blueprint for other clean microgrids.   Solar and storage systems can help communities build energy resilience California’s first 100 per cent renewable energy multi-customer microgrid is fully operational, providing enhanced energy resilience for the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport […]

Toyota and Woven Planet will conduct proof-of-concept trials in various locations, including the Woven City smart city development being constructed in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan.   Cartridge can bring hydrogen to where people live without use of pipes Woven Planet, the Toyota Motor Company subsidiary building a smart city at the base of […]

Electric vehicle drivers in the US state can enrol their vehicle or home charger to earn between 3¢ and 5¢ off every kWh of charging they do during off-peak hours.   The programme aims to reduce the cost of charging and improve grid resiliency Massachusetts has introduced an expanded off-peak residential electric vehicle (EV) charging […]

Papilio3 is a car park built around a recycled shipping container that integrates solar photovoltaic electricity generation, battery energy storage systems and electric vehicle charge points.   The pop-up solar car park and electric vehicle charging hub at Surrey Research Park What claims to be the world’s first pop-up mini solar car park and electric […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s research and development centre has registered a new patent for an unmanned aerial vehicle charging system using electromagnetic induction.   Dewa uses drones to inspect photovoltaic solar panels and monitor performance Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA)’s research and development centre has registered a new patent for an unmanned aerial […]

The company has been awarded a contract to supply seven battery-powered trains to Danish rail company Midtjyske Jernbaner and has premiered elements of its hydrogen train and storage system in Germany.   The Mireo Plus B battery-powered train will be used on routes in Denmark from 2024 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to […]

The Battery Pass research and development project aims to put in place the foundations for an interoperable, open standard, scalable data platform in Europe and support an EU battery passport.   Consortium hopes findings from the project will have significance beyond the automotive sector A consortium of German organisations from industry and science is launching […]

The year-long programme will provide participating small- and mid-size enterprises with a platform to nurture their sustainable innovations and opportunities to engage with potential investors.     Masdar City’s mission is to realise greener, more sustainable urban living   Masdar City in Abu Dhabi has announced a global initiative that seeks to identify and nurture […]