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03.15.19 Electric Vehicles 55

Elon Musk at Model Y Reveal: ‘This Is the Year of the Solar Roof and Powerwall’

Tesla reveals its Model Y crossover. But only after the CEO gave a Tesla history lesson and touted the solar roof.

by Eric Wesoff

03.13.19 Utilities 2

AEP is accepting applications through April 7.

AEP Launches the Latest Utility Contest for Cleantech Startups

AEP’s IlluminationLab seeks tech for EV charging, grid optimization, efficiency and customer experience.

by Jeff St. John

03.04.19 Policy 87

Capacity market reform was a primary driver of the legislation.

New Illinois Bill Targets 100% Renewable—Not Just Clean—Electricity by 2050

Getting to 100 percent renewables is “not just a pie-in-the-sky idea,” according to supporters.

by Julia Pyper

The Dynamics of China’s Rapidly Expanding EV Charging Market

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The Dynamics of China’s Rapidly Expanding EV Charging Market

Recent research paints a disjointed picture of China’s EV charging market, where infrastructure is being deployed at a breakneck pace and yet there isn’t nearly enough to keep up with demand.

by Julia Pyper | March 4, 2019

03.01.19 Residential Solar 43

Tesla was intent on selling solar exclusively at its 100-plus Tesla stores and online.

What Happens to Tesla’s Solar Business as Retail Stores Close and Sales Go Online?

Another nail in the SolarCity coffin. And a profit warning for Q1.

by Eric Wesoff

02.28.19 Electric Vehicles 12

Can Tesla make a profit selling the Model 3 at $35,000?

Tesla Finally Makes a $35,000 Model 3 Available, Shifts All Sales Online

Tesla is shutting down “many of its stores.”

by Eric Wesoff

02.27.19 Energy Storage 21

Does Tesla want ultracapacitors? Or dry electrode technology?

Why Did Elon Musk Spend $218 Million on an Ultracapacitor Company?

Maxwell has “demonstrated” batteries using its technology with an energy density of greater than 300 watt-hours per kilogram.

by Eric Wesoff

02.26.19 Electric Vehicles 6

It's been a challenging quarter for Tesla, for several reasons.

SEC Asks Court to Hold Elon Musk in Contempt for Reckless Tweets

Despite the terms of his settlement, Musk can’t resist taunting the SEC.

by Eric Wesoff

02.21.19 Mobility 3

Eviation plans to debut the Alice at the Paris Air Show in June of this year.

Siemens to Supply Motors for Eviation’s All-Electric Airplanes

Startup Eviation Aircraft and Siemens will jointly develop propulsion systems for the Alice, a nine-passenger electric commuter plane.

by Justin Gerdes

02.20.19 Electric Vehicles 6

GTM spoke with CEO R.J. Scaringe late last year to learn more about Rivian’s bold EV strategy.

A Q&A With Rivian, the Amazon-Backed Electric Truck Startup

CEO R.J. Scaringe’s vision is to eliminate the compromises drivers make around performance, usability and energy efficiency—and to deliver that vision to customers by late 2020.

by Julia Pyper

02.19.19 Electric Vehicles 0

E.ON announced its alliance with ALD Automotive earlier this month.

E.ON Amps Up Its E-Mobility Plans With ALD Automotive Partnership

The EV charging will be so smart it will even know to charge your boss’ car first.

by Jason Deign

The Rise of China’s World-Leading EV Market

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The Rise of China’s World-Leading EV Market

A look at the trends shaping China’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle market.

by Julia Pyper | February 17, 2019

02.15.19 Regulation & Policy 18

Transportation experts lay out their priorities for possible Green New Deal policies.

A Look at the Green New Deal’s Clean Transportation Goals and How to Achieve Them

The goals are ambitious, and the possible solutions are many.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.14.19 Electric Vehicles 8

This is the state's first vehicle-to-grid research and testing center.

Vehicle-to-Grid Testing Comes to Texas

Pecan Street and Austin Energy have teamed up to determine if EV batteries can provide grid services.

by Justin Gerdes

02.13.19 Electric Vehicles 38

A good alternative to the Tesla Model 3.

Industry Perspective

A Review of the 2018 Chevy Bolt

Tam Hunt details his EV buying process and the first month of use.

by Tam Hunt

02.07.19 Regulation & Policy 18

Marbletown's lack of access to natural gas could actually be an asset.

Industry Perspective

A Small New York Town Plans a Profitable, 100% Renewable Energy Future

A community choice program and a lack of natural gas are enabling Marbletown to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity—while saving money.

by Tom Konrad

5 Stats on the State of Global EV Growth

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5 Stats on the State of Global EV Growth

From EV purchases in the U.K. to public support for EV policies in Australia, most of the latest EV market indicators are positive. But it’s not all good news.

by Julia Pyper | February 7, 2019

02.06.19 Electric Vehicles 4

What will EV charging look like in 10 years?

E-Mobility Leaders: The Industry’s Future Depends on Policy and User Experience

Electrify America tackles demand charges, Proterra pitches “cash for clunkers” for buses, and other highlights from a summit on the future of mobility.

by Justin Gerdes

02.01.19 Policy 232

Wind power, in particular, sees virtually no growth in the EIA's forecast.

EIA Outlook 2019: The ‘Extremely Conservative’ Case for Renewables Growth

Outside analysts see better long-term growth prospects for wind, solar and electric vehicles than the projections offered up in the government report.

by Kevin Stark

01.30.19 Electric Vehicles 4