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Charging Ahead: Key Geographical Clusters For Electric Trucks

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:40:46 +0000

Key Takeaways: Focus on high-potential corridors with strong GDP, climate action, and low-carbon electricity Drill down to county-level data to align charging infrastructure with local needs Start with collaborative pilots and scalable microgrids to drive adoption When rolling out electric truck charging microgrids for depots and truck stops, a key … [continued]

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British Columbia Shows Norway How To Decarbonize Ferries

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:28:05 +0000

Moving people and vehicles across short distances is a no-brainer for batteries and electric motors. The only problem, as with most electrification of transportation, is getting electricity at sufficient power levels to the point of charging. British Columbia has a very obvious and straightforward strategy for its ferries. British Columbia … [continued]

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Avoiding the Uniqueness Bias In Charging Microgrids

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:44:26 +0000

Key takeaways: No truck stop or distribution center is unique Establish corporate control and management of the program Optimize the mix of vendors and staff for different phases of the program The uniqueness bias is a finding of Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, global megaprojects expert and author of the 2023 business … [continued]

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Equinor Shields Self Against Trump Offshore Wind Threat, Nails $3 Billion For New Wind Hub In Brooklyn

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:59:02 +0000

Equinor has taken steps to ensure that work continues on its new offshore wind hub in Brooklyn, regardless of uncertainty posed by the incoming Trump administration.

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Modular Charging: LEGO Logic For Electric Trucks

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:32:20 +0000

Key Takeaways: Tailor charging solutions for heavy-duty trucks at stops and depots Modular and standard component choices are key to scalability Optimize charging for local and grid resiliency, and utility engagement The principles of cause and effect have deep roots in scientific exploration, ancient philosophy, and religious teachings, and later, … [continued]

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Charging Trucks Comes First — Stay on Task

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:37:59 +0000

Key takeaways Charging trucks is the first, second, and third priority Side benefits to the site are welcomed, but can’t be allowed to drive design decisions Don’t let potential local or hypothetical value propositions distract from charging delivery As the people who will be building electric truck charging microgrids engage … [continued]

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