Electricity News

• As Trump Dismisses Renewables, Energy Sector Doubles Down
  
  President Trump's comments about the poor economics of renewable energy in the last presidential debate fly in the face of current investment and acquisition activity in the US electric utility industry.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 25 Oct 2020.
• 1 million Californians set to lose power as power company fears gusty winds could snap branches
  
  Pacific Gas and Electric may cut power to more than 1 million people in Northern and Central California on Sunday from 10am for as long as 24 hours as strong winds increase the risk of wildfire
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 25 Oct 2020.
• How much switching to an electric vehicle could really save you
  
  Buying an EV can be daunting, but a new report shows how worthwhile the investment can be.
  Yahoo.  Saturday, 24 Oct 2020.
• PG&E to Cut Power to More Than 1 Million People in California
  
  Pacific Gas & Electric says move will prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region.
  Voice of America.  Saturday, 24 Oct 2020.
• GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
  
  The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
  CBS News.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Stanley Black & Decker, Franklin Electric, IDEX, John Bean and Regal Beloit
  
  The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Stanley Black & Decker, Franklin Electric, IDEX, John Bean and Regal Beloit
  Zacks.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Earnings Preview: nVent Electric (NVT) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
  
  NVent (NVT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
  Zacks.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• 3-door electric Fiat 500 is forbidden fruit for US buyers
  
  The Fiat 500 Electric 3+1 has three passenger doors to make it easier to get into the back seat of the micro-compact car. Unfortunately for American fans, it won't be sold in the USA.
  Fox News.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Charging electric cars up to 90% in 6 minutes
  
  POSTECH Professor Byoungwoo Kang's research team uncovers a new Li-ion battery electrode material that can achieve high-energy density and high power capability per volume without reducing particle size.
  Science Daily.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'
  
  The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste.
  BBC News.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Collaboration sparks new model for ceramic conductivity
  
  As insulators, metal oxides - also known as ceramics - may not seem like obvious candidates for electrical conductivity. ...
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• The GMC Hummer EV is huge: Here's how it measures up
  
  The GMC Hummer EV is so wide that it needs special safety lights. Here's how big the new electric pickup really is.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Why Tesla's 20-million electric vehicle goal could next take Elon Musk to India
  
  As Tesla ramps electric vehicle production in China and constructs a new auto factory in Germany, Elon Musk envisions 20-million EVs from the company. Getting there could mean going to India next.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Snakes see and hunt in the dark thanks to a nose which turns heat from prey into a 'thermal image'
  
  Researchers from the University of Houston believe tissues in the pit organ turn heat into electrical signals.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• An Electric Car With Swedish Roots, and a Rebellious Streak
  
  The Polestar 2 inherits some classic Scandinavian design elements from its Volvo lineage, but aims to be a little more free spirited.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.

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