World:
¶ “Volkswagen Gets Critical Tech Boost In China From Xpeng” • Volkswagen makes quality cars at scale. But it could use a hand getting on the cutting edge for driving technology. That’s where Xpeng steps in. Xpeng, as a “smart vehicle” startup, is one of the best in the world at integrating high-quality tech and software into its vehicles. [CleanTechnica]
New China Electrical Architecture (VolksWagen image)
¶ “Volkswagen Planning 30 Fully Electric Models For China By 2030” • Volkswagen Group set out several years ago to be a leader in the transition to EVs. China is the epicenter of the global EV revolution, with 60% of the world’s plugin vehicle sales taking place in China in 2023. It should be no surprise that Volkswagen has big plans for China. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Eversource Finalises Sunrise Wind Exit” • Eversource Energy has finalised definitive documents regarding its previously announced agreement to sell its 50% ownership stake in the 924-MW Sunrise Wind scheme to Ørsted. Eversource will remain contracted to lead the onshore construction of the project following the closing. [reNews]
Wind turbine (Ørsted image)
¶ “Central Queensland’s New Windfarm To Energize 240,000 Homes” • The Albanese Government has approved a new wind farm in Central Queensland which will generate enough energy to power 240,000 Queensland homes. The 400-MW Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, 65 km west of Gladstone, is to consist of 63 wind turbines. [Mirage News]
¶ “Mexican Presidential Frontrunner Would Focus On Water And Renewable Energy” • Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum said that if she is elected, her administration would focus on water management and renewable energy as part of a plan to boost the country’s sustainability. She is strongly favored to win the June elections. [Yahoo News Canada]
Claudia Sheinbaum (Claudia Shein, public domain)
¶ “Global Utility Alliance Calls For Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity” • The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance was formed at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai last year. It said it wants to increase its green energy capacity to at least 749 GW by the end of this decade. That is nearly tripple their renewable energy generation capacity. [POWER Magazine]
¶ “Statkraft Signs 150 MW Of German PPAs” • Statkraft and Alterric, Germany’s largest onshore green power producer, have concluded several long-term power purchase agreements with terms of two to five years. Statkraft will purchase 330 GWh of green electricity annually from eleven wind farms with a total capacity of almost 150 MW. [reNews]
Wind farm (Waldemar, Unsplash)
US:
¶ “Tesla Recalling More Than 3,000 Of Its 2024 Cybertrucks Due To Faulty Pedal” • Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it found that the accelerator pedal can get stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash. The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and get trapped by the interior trim. [ABC News]
¶ “GM Picks Up The Electric Pickup Truck Torch Dropped By Cybertruck” • When you have a powerful electric pickup truck, do you really need to shell out for a home energy storage system as well? The launch began earlier this week with a focus on the new Chevy Silverado electric pickup truck and its bi-directional charging capability. [CleanTechnica]
Chevy Silverado EV (Courtesy of GM)
¶ “Nearly 200 Clean Energy Companies Urge Congress To Pass Siting, Permitting, And Transmission Reform Before The 2024 Election” • Nearly 200 solar and storage companies sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for legislation to improve project siting, permitting, transmission, and access to public lands for solar and solar plus storage projects. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “RTX Partners With ENGIE For Renewable Electricity In Texas Facilities” • RTX has announced an agreement with ENGIE North America to power 12 of RTX’s facilities in Texas with 100% renewable electricity. This deal is RTX’s largest renewable energy procurement to date, nearly doubling the company’s use of renewable electricity. [GreentechLead]
Texas wind farm (Carol M Highsmith, public domain)
¶ “New York Cancels Three Offshore Wind Projects” • Provisional contracts for three New York Bight wind projects were cancelled, after it became impossible for developers to move forward, New York State energy planners announced. The cancellations are tied to General Electric’s decision not to proceed with building 18-MW turbines. [WorkBoat]
¶ “Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action To Secure Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain” • Over the past several years, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken critical steps both to establish an advanced nuclear fuel supply chain in the US. Currently, Russia supplies 20–30% of enriched uranium product used in the US and Europe. [US DOE]
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