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FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages.

The company said the cuts were part of a restructuring meant to help scale to profitability. Rivian recently pushed back its profitability goal to invest in autonomy.

Against all odds, the Tesla Cybercab is in production. And while Elon Musk's company may not have a very coherent plan for the tiny, autonomous two-seater, it's still taking the necessary steps to certify the EV's legitimacy. As such, Tesla recently filed paperwork with the Environmental Protection Agency that reveal many of the Cybercab's specs, […]

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we […]

The Škoda Peaq, which will debut this summer as the European automaker’s flagship model, seats seven and has an intriguing design. It will almost certainly come with a hefty price tag.

RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.

Just in time for Le Mans, BMW is pulling the cover off its new M performance concept built on the Bavarian automaker's Neue Klasse next-generation architecture. The concept is the debut of a new design language for BMW's M division, signaling a shift toward a more electrified future. The company says it is built on […]

Chinese EV colossus BYD has announced plans to speed up its conquest of the European auto market with the rollout of superfast Flash Chargers across the continent. BYD has already installed the first new chargers in Germany and the UK, and plans to roll out 3,000 across Europe by the end of next year. At […]

The exec, Emad Dlala, has left just a few months after being promoted to SVP of engineering and digital, TechCrunch has learned.

The automaker today is turning on vehicle-to-grid charging for its GM Energy customers. Will people actually use it?

At an event in San Francisco today, General Motors made a series of announcements around EV batteries, energy storage, and grid resiliency in the face of growing electricity demand from AI data centers. The automaker announced that it would be activating new vehicle-to-grid capabilities for its current EV and home energy customers. It's releasing a […]

Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date."

With a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech.

Rivian may be all in on robotaxis and autonomy, but it's still got human drivers - and EV buyers - to win over. The pricey R1S SUV and R1T pickup brought Rivian A-list media attention and cult-hit status, but the company faces a critical next step. The 2027 R2 is Rivian's bid for mainstream success, […]

Whenever I heard about harmonics, I thought they were only related to large substations, transmission systems, and industrial facilities. I assumed harmonics were something utility engineers dealt with and not something connected to everyday devices. Phone chargers can create harmonics. Laptop chargers can create harmonics. LED lights can create harmonics. Even a UPS sitting under a desk can create harmonics. Today, modern power systems use many power electronic devices such as EV chargers, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS systems, data centers, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). While these technologies bring many benefits, they can also introduce harmonic distortion. The more power electronic devices we connect to the grid, the more important harmonic analysis becomes. In this article, I will explain what harmonics are, what causes them, how they affect power quality, how they can be analyzed using PSCAD, and why they are becoming more important in modern power systems. Before we talk about harmonics, let's first understand electrical loads, because this is where harmonics usually begin. What Is an Electrical Load? An electrical load is any device that uses electrical energy to perform useful work. For example, think about a typical evening at home. You turn on a ceiling fan, LED light, laptop, air conditioner, and phone charger. All of these devices use electricity, so they are called electrical loads. Examples of electrical loads include motors, heaters, fans, computers, air conditioners, lighting systems, and EV chargers. However, not all electrical loads use electricity in the same way. Some draw current smoothly, while others draw current in short pulses. This small difference is actually where the story of harmonics begins. Linear vs Non-Linear Loads To understand harmonics, we first need to understand the difference between linear and non-linear loads. Although both types of loads consume electricity, they draw current from the

From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

Money would keep coal plants open, build the first new plants in over a decade.

Back in 2002, Porsche fans sputtered with rage as the Cayenne made its debut at the Paris Motor. More than 20 years later, Porsche now sells more SUVs than anything else in its lineup. Last year, the Macan and Cayenne accounted for 62 percent of all Porsche sales. Now, these SUVs are trolling traditionalists in […]

The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.

Used Waymo batteries will bolster California and Texas energy storage projects.