Electricity News

• Three former SpaceX engineers are designing self-powered electric freight train cars
  
  Parallel Systems hopes to make the freight train system more efficient while reducing carbon emissions.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Mass Electrification And Its Cruel Twist To The Climate Challenge
  
  The transition to a largely electric-powered, low-carbon economy requires massive increases in both the renewable production and transmission of electricity. ...
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• All future electric car charge points need to be well-lit and wheelchair friendly, says AA
  
  Edmund King, AA President, says the height and weight of cables, particularly in enclosed areas with little space, were one of the biggest problem for those with mobility issues.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• SpaceX Veterans Aim To Shake Up Freight Rail With Electric, Robotic Trains
  
  L.A.-based Parallel Systems, which just raised $50 million, thinks it can squeeze far more capacity out of existing rail lines.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Bugatti first electric vehicle is this 18mph e-scooter
  
  The e-scooter is powered by a 700-watt electric motor, with power drawn from a 36-volt battery that allows for a range of around 22 miles.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Winnebago unveils e-RV electric motorhome
  
  The Winnebago e-RV concept is an all-electric motorhome with a range of 125 miles per charge.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022.
• Reasons to Invest in Portland General Electric (POR) Now
  
  Portland General Electric's (POR) long-term investment plan and upbeat earnings growth projections make it an attractive bet at the moment.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022.
• Subaru unveils two concept EVs including a slick STI E-RA race car
  
  Subaru has introduced two concept electric vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon, including an all-electric race car.Called the STI E-RA Concept, it features
  Pocket Lint.  Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022.
• Emerson Electric (EMR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
  
  In the latest trading session, Emerson Electric (EMR) closed at $97.47, marking a +0.2% move from the previous day.
  Zacks.  Monday, 17 Jan 2022.
• Sales of Electric Vehicles Surpass Diesel in Europe, a First
  
  The popularity of battery-powered cars is soaring while the overall auto market stagnates, a worldwide trend.
  New York Times.  Monday, 17 Jan 2022.
• BMW iX review: BMW's flagship electric car
  
  This is a great electric car, aimed at the top of the market. A refreshing interior marks out a new chapter in BMW design, but the exterior might
  Pocket Lint.  Monday, 17 Jan 2022.
• How the U.S. fell behind in lithium, the 'white gold' of electric vehicles
  
  The U.S. used to be a global leader in lithium production, but now has fallen way behind. Several domestic projects are in the works, but will it be enough?
  CNBC.  Monday, 17 Jan 2022.
• Test drive: The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT aims to be an electric muscle SUV
  
  The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is a performance version of the electric SUV that's as powerful as a V8 Mustang and even quicker.
  Fox News.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.
• Prices hikes 'inevitable' in face of rising costs, warns Currys boss
  
  Customers can expect to pay more for electrical and tech goods in 2022 with price increases "inevitable", the boss of Currys has told Sky News.
  Sky News.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.
• Metra Electric train strikes pedestrian at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago
  
  A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in downtown Chicago Thursday evening.
  ABC News.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.

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