Alphabet makes move into energy storage
Posted on 15 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Technology conglomerate Alphabet has revealed that it is actively investigating new methods of storing energy.
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UK to establish itself as world leader in battery technology
Posted on 24 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The first phase of a £246m government investment into battery technology will be launched today, geared towards ensuring the UK builds on its strengths and leads the world in the design, development and manufacture of electric batteries. £4.2m consortium to make nuclear power safer & more reliable
Posted on 24 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The University of Strathclyde and Babcock are to lead an industrial partnership worth £4.2m with the aim of making nuclear assets safer and more reliable. Volvo to go all electric from 2019
Posted on 21 Jul 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Volvo is set to build only plug-in electric and hybrid cars from 2019 with the premium Swedish-based car maker announcing an end to its era of petrol-only motor cars. CO2 emissions focus leads to serious unintended costs
Posted on 18 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The sole focus on vehicle tailpipe emissions as a measure of environmental impact has led to serious unintended consequences, according to new research by Cranfield University’s Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre Tesla to build world’s largest battery in South Australia
Posted on 7 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based automotive and energy company Tesla has announced that it will build the world's largest battery array in South Australia.
Chinese province runs on entirely renewable power for a week
Posted on 29 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A Chinese province ran the entirety of last week on 100% renewable power, demonstrating the country's commitment to green energy.
Top 10 digital trends for power and utilities
Posted on 16 Jun 2017 by Marc Hauschild
The century old linear model of electrification is being challenged and tested thanks to the far-reaching digital transformation redefining the rules of power and utilities. Fisker takes on Tesla with high-tech EV
Posted on 15 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Automotive designer Henrik Fisker has this week revealed a new electric vehicle which could revolutionize the way these EVs store energy.
Trump pulls US out of Paris Climate Accord
Posted on 2 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US President Donald Trump has formally announced that the country will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord.