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Hey Google! Lets Reinvent Detroit Together Using Our Creative Greenius Before The Opportunivors Scavenge It

Creative Greenius

I went to Detroit last month and found myself in neighborhoods that looked like they had been attacked by enemy forces, had lost their battle and had now surrendered and in most part been abandoned. One of the houses Power House Productions is transforming in Detroit – and none too soon. photo by Galliani (c). Now is the moment.

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Duke Energy and ITOCHU to assess second-life applications for Li-ion automotive batteries

Green Car Congress

Reuse possibilities for these batteries include providing a supplemental home energy supply, storing renewable power and providing a fast-charging power source for EVs. The companies will assess how EV batteries perform in their “second lives,” including stationary applications in homes, neighborhoods and commercial buildings.

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LADOT count shows a 22% increase in biking, 6% drop in walking in 2019 from 2017

Green Car Congress

Thanks to this report, LADOT gained valuable insights into how people move through Los Angeles neighborhoods so that our investments can deliver the most effective improvements for people walking and biking. p>Information gathered during the count will be used to guide future pedestrian and bike infrastructure projects throughout the city.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

Anthropogenic climate change confronts humanity with a challenge: How can we keep warm now as we try to prevent our world from overheating in the future? This means that storing and distributing energy is as important as its generation. What if, rather than storing electricity, a “battery” could store heat instead?

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs

Charged EVs

The premiere was held at the Goldstein Residence, an early 1960s residence with expansive views set into a hillside in LA’s Beverly Crest neighborhood. On Wednesday, just before the Los Angeles auto show, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 battery-electric crossover made its global debut.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop. Procure funding Next, it’s time to look for funding opportunities.

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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

Green Car Congress

The pilot is assessing how a typical home could maximize its renewable energy usage by switching between EV battery stored renewable energy and grid-provided renewable energy. The EV battery charges when the renewable energy mix on the grid is highest and the battery discharges throughout the day to support the household load.