Southern California Edison (SCE) is one of the largest electric companies in the United States. With a service area covering over 50,000 square miles, SCE provides electrical services to more than 14 million customers. We here at enrg.io were lucky enough to interview SCE’s Katie Sloan recently. Ms. Sloan is the director of eMobility for SCE and we are extremely grateful to h … [Read more...] about An Interview with Southern California Edison’s Director of eMobility, Katie Sloan
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Out-Darwined by EVs, are Hybrids Going Extinct? Let’s Hope Not!
The progress electric cars have made in the last decade is, frankly, staggering. As recently as 2008, in fact, you could win engineering awards at SEMA for building a "hybrid" concept car that was basically a normal car with eight extra car batteries stuffed into the trunk. You can trust me on that, since building that very car is what got me started writing about "green … [Read more...] about Out-Darwined by EVs, are Hybrids Going Extinct? Let’s Hope Not!
Range Anxiety Dead? Electric Porsche Does 2148 Miles in 24 Hrs
Covering 2,128 miles in a day. That's enough to carry a car about the distance from Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia in just twenty four hours. That's impressive enough in any car, but there's something extra special about this particular run, because it was done in a Porsche. An electric Porsche. That's right, kids. Last week, at Italy's Nardo test track, a … [Read more...] about Range Anxiety Dead? Electric Porsche Does 2148 Miles in 24 Hrs
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hyundai NEXO Earns Top Safety Rating
Despite hydrogen fuel cell equipped cars and trucks having been around for several years now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has never actually crash tested one. Hyundai wanted to be the first, apparently, and they threw down the gauntlet by offering the IIHS an first early opportunity to evaluate a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle just as the NEXO starts to reach … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hyundai NEXO Earns Top Safety Rating
Meet Andrew Ference: the NHL’s Mr. Green
Andrew Ference has long been known for his commitment to environmental causes. The Canadian defender has been a staunch advocate of all-electric vehicle (EV) ownership and other forms of green living. In 2018, Ference was hired to be the NHL's first Director of Social Impact, Growth, and Fan Development, a position that will allow him to continue his environmental … [Read more...] about Meet Andrew Ference: the NHL’s Mr. Green
Prometheus Looks to Make Gasoline from Air
In the world of Greek mythology, Prometheus is credited with stealing fire from the gods and giving it to man. In similar fashion, the California startup Prometheus Fuels is looking to do the impossible and perfect a process that turns air into gasoline. Impossible you say? Hardly. According to Prometheus' founder Rob McGinnis, "It can sound like magic, but it’s really just c … [Read more...] about Prometheus Looks to Make Gasoline from Air
Tesla Brings Back Free Supercharger Access to Boost Sales
There's really no way to put a positive spin on the fact that sales of the Tesla Model S and Model X-- the brand's most profitable products-- are down double-digit percentages this year. Maybe the long-term demand isn't there or the Model 3 is scavenging sales-- or maybe the people who bought the pricey Tesla models are waiting to see the new Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron … [Read more...] about Tesla Brings Back Free Supercharger Access to Boost Sales
Oklahoma to Be Home to New Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Complex
As first reported by Renewablesnow.com, Oklahoma will soon be home to the largest wind-solar hybrid energy generation complex in the United States. The Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) will be off-taking the power generated and NextEra Energy Resources LLC. will be responsible for construction and operation. An announcement made last week by a WFEC spokesperson … [Read more...] about Oklahoma to Be Home to New Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Complex
Infographic: Toyota Set to Reduce Carbon Emissions 40% by 2022
With great power comes great responsibility-- and, with its international engineering and manufacturing empire spanning six continents, it would be hard to argue that Toyota didn't have great power. That's why it's so nice to see the giant automaker take corporate its responsibility seriously. Toyota's Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of cutting global emissions from plant … [Read more...] about Infographic: Toyota Set to Reduce Carbon Emissions 40% by 2022
Tidal Power: the Pros and Cons
I read an article last week on a subject that I admittedly know very little about: tidal power. I've seen a few videos on Youtube about the subject, but that's about it. What is tidal power? Is tidal power a reliable, consistent renewable energy? With so much of the world's population living near large bodies of water, why isn't tidal power a rival to solar or wind as a viable … [Read more...] about Tidal Power: the Pros and Cons