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@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-02-20 15:39:24

lets do this!
"For instance, the technology’s fast charging, high output and robust endurance suggest a good fit for storing excess electricity generated at solar farms during the daytime, to power the grid at night. It may also be useful for backup power at data centers.
“Because this technology could extend the lifetime of batteries to decades upon decades, it might be ideal for storing renewable energy or quickly taking over when power is lost,” El-Kady said. “This would remove worries about the changing cost of infrastructure.”
#climateaction #electrification

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-03-04 22:19:33

oh fun!
To provide “unlimited" range on their BEV buses they’ve created 'charge points' that can be strategically installed on a route. All of the BEV buses come equipped with a pantograph style connector on the roof that can raise up and attach to the charger.
It is 450kW and delivers 1.5-2hrs operating time in 6mins.
#Transportation #ClimateAction #Electrification #PublicTransport #PublicTransit #Winnipeg

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-03-04 21:46:33

Transit buses from New Flyer are once again being *fully* built in Canada! Including Hybrid-Electric and BEV!
#Transportation #ClimateAction #Electrification #PublicTransport #PublicTransit #Winnipeg

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-03-04 22:01:31

Just looking at their brochure for their lineup of new buses.
#Transportation #ClimateAction #Electrification #PublicTransport #PublicTransit #Winnipeg

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2026-03-05 18:51:45

It's wild how far behind North American, European, Japanese and Korean automakers are in the EV space. I submit it is *primarily* because fossil fuel interests are holding them back.
The new tech in China is stunning.
"The EVs were plugged in at 9% state of charge with 93 kilometers of range (57 miles). In 9 minutes and 51 seconds, they charged up to 97% with the range prediction in their gauge cluster displaying 1,008 kilometers (626 miles).
"The Commies” also seem to do capitalism better than "us”:
"The world’s largest EV maker saw its steepest sales plunge since the pandemic, with February sales falling 41% amid cut-throat competition in China's EV market. BYD is now hoping for a comeback by democratizing its cutting-edge new technology.”
#ClimateAction #EndFossilFuels #Electric #Electrification #EV #Cars #Driving