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Solar saves in many different kinds of ways. Over 63,000 customers were powered by Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems during storms in July and August. The present-day grid requires urgent restoration, but at least Sunnova is there to save the day.
California continues its efforts in bringing 400kW chargers for large EVs online in early 2025, and another 1 MW charger online in 2026. Up to five trucks can receive DC ultra-fast charging from it at once.
Customer deliveries of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV are beginning. I am impressed with the specs on this one, as an early adopter of an EV with range that is far less (the Denali Edition 1 is estimated by GM to go 440 miles/708 km on a full charge). What range anxiety? Read on to find out more about these stories and other cleantech news.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles expands ID. Buzz range with new entry-level and flagship models
- New entry-level models: the ID. Buzz Pure and ID. Buzz Freestyle will debut in September with a new 59-kWh battery. Freestyle model from 49,998 euros.
- With all-wheel drive for the first time: featuring system power of 250 kW, the new ID. Buzz Cargo 4MOTION is able to tow trailers with a weight of up to 1,800 kg.
- New GTX flagship models with all-wheel drive, two battery sizes and two wheelbases.
- Powerful all-rounder: with a maximum trailer weight of up to 1,800 kg and all-wheel drive, the ID. Buzz GTX is ideal as an electric towing vehicle for camper, boat or horse trailers.
Volkswagen announces 2025 ID. Buzz pricing and range and offers first look at new interiors
- Starting MSRP is $59,995 for Pro S
- EPA-estimated range for ID. Buzz is 234 miles for RWD models; 231 miles for 4Motion® models
- First look at Moonlight and Copper ID. Buzz interior color worlds
“Reston, VA — Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc., announced pricing and the EPA-estimated range for the ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus which debuts in American driveways later this year. Pricing for ID. Buzz models will start with the Pro S at an MSRP of $59,995, Pro S Plus at $63,495, and the launch-only 1st Edition at $65,495. At 100% charge, rear-wheel-drive models will offer 234 miles of EPA-estimated range and 4Motion all-wheel-drive models will offer 231 miles of EPA-estimated range.”
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID. Buzz 7-seat to make UK debut at CarFest 2024
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 customer deliveries begin
“The Denali of EVs is here. Customers can now purchase the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 from dealers across the country. This all-electric pickup offers 440 miles of GM-estimated range1, GMC-exclusive CrabWalk3 mode, MultiPro MidGateTM and 10,000 pounds max towing4, combining true truck capability with EV performance.”
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Specs
EFFICIENCY
Driving Range1 GM-estimated 440 miles (708 km) on a full charge
1Your actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age and how you use and maintain your vehicle.BATTERY SYSTEM
Type: Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Battery Chemistry Ultium Cells
Warranty1: 8 years / 100,000 miles of battery and electric components coverage
1Limited warranty. Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.ELECTRIC DRIVE
Type: Performance Torque Vectoring e4WD (Electronic 4WD)
Motor: 2 motors (1 front @ 1 rear electric drive unit)
Power (hp): 754
Torque (lb.-ft / Nm): 785 / 1064
More specs here.
Volvo receives order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
“Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe.”
Bollinger Motors announces Bollinger B4 start of production Sept. 16, 2024
“Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle (‘EV’) manufacturer, today announced it will begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on Sept. 16, 2024. The announcement was made by company President and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Chambers and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Connelly.”
Inside the cutting-edge EV performance of Nissan’s Formula E racecar | Nissan Garage exclusives
“This is the scene of the latest Nissan Garage Exclusives video, where motorsports expert Laurence Wiltshire gives us an insider’s look at the electrifying performance of the Nissan Formula E GEN3 racecar.
“These GEN3 racecars are the fastest to ever compete in Formula E. This year in Season 10, they helped Nissan secure seven podiums, including a victory in the final race of the season in London. The team finished fourth overall this season.”
EV Charging
“IKEA, one of the world’s most trusted home furnishings brand and an advocate of sustainable business, clocked its first big milestone in India with 100% EV-powered deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Its Mumbai operations will soon join this wagon, and the company will enter all new markets with an EV-first approach; starting with Delhi NCR. IKEA is also piloting same day delivery in its birth city of Hyderabad and plans to scale it across all its markets in the coming year.”
“TravelCenters of America (TA), part of the bp portfolio, broke ground today on one of the nation’s first publicly accessible medium-and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center. The charging station, a pilot project in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, supports delivery of bp’s convenience and EV charging strategy. The truck charging station will have four 400kW chargers, to go live in early 2025, with an additional one MW charger to go live in 2026. It will provide DC ultra-fast charging for up to five trucks simultaneously.”
“Fermata Energy is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Reuters Events 2024 D.R.I.V.E Honours which celebrate innovation, commitment, impact and leadership within the automotive industry. The company’s V2X technology that transforms electric vehicles into mobile power hubs has earned recognition in the Reducing Emissions category as an industry leader for driving sustainability, zero emission or net-zero goals within the automotive industry.”
Solar
Sunnova powers over 54,500 customers through Ernesto
“Sunnova Energy International, Inc. (‘Sunnova’) (NYSE: NOVA), an industry-leading adaptive energy services company, announced today that it powered more than 54,500 customers in Puerto Rico during and after Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 19 while the local utility grids buckled and were unable to deliver power to approximately half of the residents on the Island. During these seven days, Sunnova solar + storage customers generated a tremendous 8.05 GWh of energy.
“’Keeping the lights on for over 54,500 Puerto Rican customers who lost grid power this month shows the tremendous value of our solar + storage systems,’ said William J. (John) Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer at Sunnova. ‘Nearly half of the Island was without power after the most recent storm, and at such critical and vulnerable times like this, we had the capability to deliver when the local utilities could not. By powering all of these customers in Puerto Rico, we are demonstrating the true power of solar + storage to protect our customers and their communities, and to live life uninterrupted®. Our systems protect homeowners and provide peace of mind with clean, resilient power that comes backed by the best service in the industry.’”
Enel begins operating Stampede solar-plus-storage project, supported by Nestlé investment
Premier PV, a Primoris Services Corporation company, reaches $55 million in backlog
Aviation
magniX launches next phase in NASA program to electrify aviation
“magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today launched the next phase in the NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s industry-leading electric powertrains.”
“Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, is scheduled to open by the end of the year.”
- Archer Aviation today announced the closing of the PIPE investment it previously announced as part of its Q2’24 earnings, with participation by longtime strategic investors United Airlines and Stellantis, as well as institutional investors.
- This additional capital gives Archer one of the strongest liquidity positions in its industry and brings Archer’s aggregate funding to over $1.5B to date
- Archer also recently announced it reached the key terms of an agreement with Stellantis for the contribution of significant capital in the form of labor and capital expenditures to help scale Archer’s Midnight manufacturing. This strategic funding arrangement is intended to give Archer the ability to access up to an additional $400M in capital in exchange for Archer equity at future stock prices with the goal of minimizing dilution
Grid
CMP: bizarre forklift incident highlights benefits of a modern grid
“Early Sunday morning, joyriding vandals stole an industrial forklift and drove its boom into high voltage transmission lines in the Lewiston-Auburn area, cutting power to nearly 7,000 customers. No one was hurt and police continue to investigate.
“Despite this bizarre incident, Central Maine Power (CMP) crews were able to quickly restore power to more than 80% of affected customers in 10 minutes, thanks to investments in modern grid technology.”
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