Equinor acquires 9.8% stake in Ørsted
Norwegian energy major Equinor has acquired a 9.8% stake in Danish energy company Ørsted, becoming its second-largest shareholder.
Hitachi Energy to invest $250m in Indian transformer production
This investment is part of the company’s $6bn strategic plan across major global markets.
Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup
Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’s really using them yet — … [continued]
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Can Nissan Save Itself With LFP Batteries?
Nissan is in trouble. It has been for a few years now. For more on the broader story, you can see Steve Hanley’s recent article: “Nissan Is In Deep Doo-Doo.” As part of that, Steve wrote, “In the first half of 2024, the average Nissan dealership in the US earned … [continued]
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Will These Curbside EV Chargers + Light Poles Proliferate In Cities?
The biggest challenge for full electrification of the transport fleet seems clear to me — regular “home” charging for people living in cities who don’t have a dedicated place to park and charge. Simply put, with home charging, electric vehicles are much more convenient than gasoline-powered cars; but without home … [continued]
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Readout of US Energy Secretary Granholm & Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene Response
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 4, 2024, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk joined electricity sector leaders to discuss the ongoing response and recovery effort to Hurricane Helene, which caused devastating impacts to communities across the Southeast and Appalachia. The leadership of the Electricity … [continued]
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