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06.01.20 Energy 10

Not-so-green dreams: An oil field in Kern County, California.

How Should California Wind Down Its Fossil Fuel Industry?

California has long had it both ways: pursuing green ambitions while remaining a major oil-producing state. Pressure to change is building.

by Justin Gerdes

05.28.20 0

Fantasy Decarbonization Draft: The Corporate Raider Edition

This week on The Interchange, we take over public companies and overhaul their climate strategies.

by Stephen Lacey

05.27.20 Energy Storage 3

New Jersey has little progress to show on its energy storage target for 2021. (Photo: Binh Nguyen/GTM)

After Bold Promise, New Jersey’s Energy Storage Plan Remains a Mystery

New Jersey is chasing major wind and solar growth. So why has its energy storage strategy fallen by the wayside?

by Julian Spector

05.21.20 Grid Edge 2

Wireless technology could allow cities to integrate EV charging equipment into existing paved surfaces.

HEVO to Launch US Manufacturing for Wireless Electric Vehicle Charger

The Brooklyn-based startup quietly finalized a product, working with limited funds and staff. Now the race is on for the wireless charging market.

by Julian Spector

05.18.20 Energy Storage 3

Individual Voltpack Mobile units can be grouped into hubs to achieve megawatt scale. (Credit: Northvolt)

Northvolt and Vattenfall Launch Mobile Battery System Capable of Patching Up Grids

Volkswagen-backed Northvolt unveils Voltpack Mobile System as it rolls ahead with Swedish “gigafactory.”

by John Parnell

05.13.20 Grid Edge 3

Engenie is looking to improve the consumer experience of EV charging. (Photo: Engenie)

How a Former McDonald’s Product Director Plans to Shake Up the EV Charging Sector

Range anxiety is no longer the biggest objection for potential EV consumers, says Engenie’s new chief technology officer.

by John Parnell

05.06.20 0

North America's public EV charging infrastructure trails Europe today.

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: North America, China and Europe Will Install a Total of Nearly 30 Million EV Chargers by 2030

Like the EV market, the charger market will take a hit from the pandemic, but it should recover fully by mid-decade, analysts say.

by Kelly McCoy and Ben Kellison

04.30.20 Grid Edge 2

Gridserve's first charging station in Braintree, U.K. is currently under construction. (Credit: Gridserve)

Hitachi to Bankroll UK Chain of Solar-Powered Supercharging Stations

Japanese conglomerate ramps up financial support for Gridserve’s rollout of solar-backed EV charging stations.

by John Parnell

04.29.20 Grid Edge 0

Tesla revealed that more than 40 percent of its residential solar customers added storage in Q1.

Tesla Puts 2020 Financial Guidance ‘On Hold’ as Coronavirus Disrupts Production

Solar sales slumped again, but car production broke records for the first quarter.

by Julian Spector

04.28.20 Grid Edge 0

Amply CEO Vic Shao doesn't expect COVID-19 to slow EV fleet purchases. (Credit: Amply Power)

Amply Power Draws Backing of Siemens, Soros Fund Management in Series A

The coronavirus has not derailed investor interest in the fleet electrification specialist, CEO Vic Shao tells GTM.

by Julian Spector

04.28.20 Grid Edge 2

Harley launched its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, last year. (Credit: Harley-Davidson)

Harley-Davidson Stands Behind Electric Motorcycle Bet

Can Harley do for motorcycles what Tesla has done for cars?

by Jason Deign

04.24.20 Grid Edge 6

The new Boost Charger uses a built-in battery to minimize its pull from the local distribution grid, lowering installation costs. (Image credit: FreeWire)

FreeWire Technologies Raises $25M, Starts Shipping Battery-Boosted Fast Chargers

California startup finishes its “infrastructure-light” electric car chargers and moves into initial deployment.

by Julian Spector

04.22.20 Solar 4

EDF installs rooftop solar systems for corporate clients through its interest in EnterSolar. (Credit: EDF)

Can EDF Make Big Money in Small-Scale Renewables?

The world’s leading nuclear power generator is betting big on a future of small-scale, distributed energy.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.16.20 Energy 10

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said the coronavirus pandemic has not undermined the company's environmental ambitions.

Shell Sets Net-Zero Target for 2050, Emphasizing Power and Renewables

Its new net-zero emissions target makes Shell the second European oil supermajor after BP to commit to such a goal.

by John Parnell

04.10.20 Grid Edge 1

Tri Delta Transit brought in Amply to make its charging operations more cost-effective. (Credit: Amply Power)

How Much Money Does Smart Fleet Charging Save? 40%, for This California Bus Operator

Amply Power’s charging management is saving money for an e-bus fleet in Northern California, as more transit agencies prepare to go electric.

by Julian Spector

04.08.20 Grid Edge 19

Tesla idled production last month at its EV factory in Fremont, California.

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

Global EV sales will plunge by more than 40 percent this year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts — and the coronavirus is not the only culprit.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.07.20 Grid Edge 8

Homes in Austin, Texas showed markedly different energy consumption patterns in March. (Credit: Pecan Street)

The Solar ‘Duck Curve’ Might Look Different Under Coronavirus

Solar, EV charging and air conditioning use is changing with stay-at-home orders, data from researcher Pecan Street shows.

by Jeff St. John

03.26.20 Energy 9

GTM’s Live Coronavirus Blog: The Impact on Clean Energy

European governments cut developers some slack, and the U.S. wind and solar sectors look for help in the next stimulus bill. Follow the latest developments here.

by GTM Staff

03.25.20 The Interchange Podcast 3

The Vast Potential of Managed Electric Vehicle Charging

EV chargers now outnumber gas stations in some countries. They’re getting easier to find. They’re easier to install in homes. And they’re getting way smarter.

by GTM Creative Strategies

03.20.20 Solar 0

Tesla will close its California EV factory on March 23.

Tesla Closing New York, California Factories in Response to Coronavirus

Decision to halt EV and solar factory production comes as governments in both states are urging residents to stay home.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.18.20 Grid Edge 4

Managing charging has been one of AVTA's biggest hurdles in its fleet-electrification push.

Research Spotlight

4 Lessons From a California Transit Authority’s Bus Electrification Rollout

The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will soon be the first U.S. public transit agency to operate a 100 percent e-bus fleet. Here’s what they’ve learned.

by Kelly McCoy and Isaac Maze-Rothstein

03.18.20 Energy Storage 4