Power transmission has rarely been the hottest topic in the utility industry. With the integration of large-scale renewables and the drive to decarbonize, this segment of the power value chain has received more attention, and the focus on data is not to be underestimated. Moves to electrification are raising questions about whether new transmission infrastructure is […]
Austin Energy (AE) recently announced that it will work with the Pecan Street project to test Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, adding to an increasing number of V2G pilots globally. In addition to providing insights for grid management, V2G has the potential to provide flexible resources and a way to meet clean energy objectives. Whether or not […]
Once a niche product, EVs are coming into the mainstream. In the United States, registrations for EVs have grown at an astronomical 55% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2011 to 2016 . According to a recent AAA survey, one in five U.S. drivers desires an EV for their next car. For utilities, EVs offer […]
Amazon made big news last September when it announced a deal with well-funded startup Rivian to deploy 100,000 medium-duty electric box trucks by 2030. There are a lot of incentives for companies to adopt electric fleets. Still, there are a lot of unknowns – which class of trucks will be adopted first, when will substantial […]
With all the attention on pilots and automakers/tech company investment in autonomous transportation, it is easy to get caught up in cool technology and how it works. More importantly, autonomous vehicles (AVs) will undoubtedly spawn new business models and opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge CleanTech event – Ubiquitous Autonomous Vehicles: […]
More and more cities are deciding to “get smart”. According to Navigant Research’s Smart City Tracker Q1 2017, there are “250 smart city initiatives in more than 178 cities around the world with the majority focusing on government and energy initiatives, followed by transport, buildings, and water goals”. Still, participation in these initiatives requires investment […]
Autonomous vehicles are grabbing lots of attention these days. All the major automakers are involved in development in hopes of getting a piece of the market. Plus, tech companies and ride sharing services are getting into the game. Forward-looking cities are discussing how AVs will fit into the transportation mix. With any game-changing technology, there […]
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are the shiny new object of our attention. We have already seen transportation disrupted with the rapid ramp up of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Autonomy has made its way into new cars, trucks and buses in the form of self-parking cars, new safety features and internet-connected vehicles. Now all attention […]