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Latin America is leading the global move to clean mobility, investing over US$4.3 billion to replace diesel buses with electric, zero-emission fleets.| Cities Today
Latin America is leading the global move to clean mobility, investing over US$4.3 billion to replace diesel buses with electric, zero-emission fleets.| Cities Today
Three leading civil society organizations — ITDP Mexico, the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA), and El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) — recently joined together to urge the national Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) to take a bold step forward as it updates NOM-163, the country’s main policy overseeing on vehicle emissions and... The post A Turning Point for Mexico’s Vehicle Standards — and Its Climate first appeared on Institute for Transporta...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in public transport electrification. From megacities like Shenzhen and Beijing to provincial capitals, the rapid expansion of electric bus fleets has dramatically reduced carbon emissions and accelerated progress toward sustainable urban mobility. Among these success stories, Jinan’s dual-source trolleybus project, planned with the support of ITDP China, stands out as a model for green transformation — not just in China, but for the en...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
EV infrastructure is far more valuable to the nation's prosperity and jobs market than the White House believes, according to a new report.| Streetsblog USA
Pecan Street Inc. today released its groundbreaking high-resolution waveform electricity dataset, establishing a new standard for energy research and product development. Available through Pecan Street’s Dataport, waveform data provides unprecedented visibility into how electricity flows through homes, devices, and distributed energy systems. The post Pecan Street Releases High-Resolution Waveform Electricity Data to Transform Energy Research and Innovation appeared first on Pecan Street Inc..| Pecan Street Inc.
Register now free-of-charge to explore this white paper Overcome the Biggest Barriers to Fleet Electrification This whitepaper demonstrates how Automated Load Management (ALM) enables you to install charging stations that exceed your site's grid capacity - legally and safely. No waiting. No massive utility bills. Just smart power distribution that works with your existing infrastructure. What You'll Learn: How to install more chargers than your grid allows: One transit agency installed 1.8MW ...| Wiley Science and Engineering Content Hub
On September 19, I was invited by Ontario’s Minister of Energy to moderate a panel discussion with some of the country’s leading energy executives. As part of that panel, I delivered a short briefing on some new polling I did to prepare for the Energy Summit. This research was independently designed and was paid for […] The post Canadian Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy appeared first on Abacus Data.| Abacus Data
This is a note about some steps that I and my family have taken to work to reduce our carbon emissions. According to the EPA, commercial and residential use is the fourth largest source of carbon emissions overall in the U.S., generating about 12% of carbon emissions. Some sizable chunk of that is fossil fuels […]| Airs – Ian Lance Taylor
Portable Solar for Vermont campaign, a new effort to legalize and promote the use of simple, plug-in solar panel systems| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
ABB will invest a further $110 million in the US in 2025 to support expected growth in key industries, including data centres and power grid.| Smart Energy International
Jetson said its new heat pump system has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.1 and an energy efficiency rating of up to 11.7. The new product integrates air quality sensors, an energy monitor, and a “smart” thermostat.| pv magazine USA
AUGUST 28, 2025 Pratexo Granted Patent for AI-Enabled Expert System Builder Austin, TX - August 28, 2025 - The US Patent Office has granted Pratexo patent 19/064,833 for its “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL ISSUES OCCURRED IN EQUIPMENT BY ANALYZING DATA USING| PRATEXO
According to the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy, global coal demand reached an all-time high of 165.1 exajoules in 2024,…| IER
AGH recently submitted another comment on proposed legislation in Massachusetts. "An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building," (H.3183 / S. 2115) aims to establish a law requiring that "all newly constructed commercial buildings and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated commercial buildings and newly constructed buildings and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings containing a residential dwelling unit shall use electrici...| Heated Up!
Greenlane’s Patrick Macdonald-King highlights how shifting policies impact EV charging rollout, fleet investment, and utility planning.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
Peterbilt’s Patrick Wallace outlines charging, payload, and range that determine whether electric trucks fit into commercial operations.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta led the way in 2022, followed by Medan, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru. Progress has been steady, but scaling up remains a steep climb. With a strong fiscal capacity and a dedicated public transportation... The post Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition first appeared on Institute for Transportation and...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
A stock 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck broke the EV distance record by traveling more than 1,000 miles on a single charge during a GM test.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2025 Pratexo to Deliver Keynotes at Airport Electrification Events in Europe and US Pratexo is excited to announce its upcoming participation at two important industry events: Airport Electrification Europe,| PRATEXO
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers are driving unprecedented energy demand growth, shifting industry conversations from megawatts to gigawatts. Permitting reform and policy consistency are critical to maintaining […]| ACP
Electrification can help restore competitiveness and cut fossil fuel dependence, according to a new Eurelectric study.| Smart Energy International
Your values should guide your electrification journey. But with a clear project timeline mapped out, you can budget for upgrades, replace old appliances before they fail, and maximize cost-saving incentives. The post Creating Your Home Electrification Plan: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Zero Energy Project.| Zero Energy Project
For the majority of homeowners, a traditional wood-burning fireplace is not a practical or healthy option. This reality has made zero-emission electric fireplaces popular. The post Decarbonize Your Hearth with an Electric Fireplace appeared first on Zero Energy Project.| Zero Energy Project
Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve talks about the potentially surprising role diesel can play in sustainability.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
The OEM says the new 579EV and 567EV bring new options to regional haul and vocational applications.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
By Scott Hinson, chief technology officer, Pecan Street – Now, we’re taking the next big step. Our latest advancement involves sampling waveform data, capturing direct high-resolution measurements of voltage and current at the waveform level.| Pecan Street Inc.
By Cavan Merski, data analyst, Pecan Street| Pecan Street Inc.
Tradelink Transport deploys 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks at LA and Long Beach ports with help from TEC Equipment and California funding programs.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
By Cavan Merski, data analyst, Pecan Street – Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a cost-effective, flexible solution to the challenges of balancing supply and demand on power grids. And they’re rapidly gaining traction in the energy industry.| Pecan Street Inc.
By Scott Hinson, chief technology officer, Pecan Street| Pecan Street Inc.
Listen to this article We all live in a very connected world. There are said to be over 50 billion connected devices and, in rail, there are tremendous opportunities to realise greater value and to remotely monitor and manage a vast range of assets. Technologies like Siemens Mobility’s Digital Station and Power Manager (DSPM) are […]| Rail Engineer
GB electricity network needs strengthening to meet the demand for electrification for industrial decarbonisation - new policy brief.| Smart Energy International
The running rails in a DC electrified traction system are one of the main sources of electromagnetic disturbance to internal and external metallic structures and installations, such as civil works (viaducts … Continue reading →|
The system which use electrical power for traction system i.e. for railways, trams, trolleys, etc. is called electrical traction. The track electrification refers to the type of source supply system that … Continue reading →|
A system which causes the propulsion of vehicle in which tractive or driving force is obtained from various devices such as diesel engine drives, steam engine drives, electric motors, etc. … Continue reading →|
Since many metro and light rail stations were built in the 20th century, lighting in many stations is conventional. That means that lighting with fluorescent lighting tubes and (incandescent) light … Continue reading →|
The section insulator (SI) is a device installed in the catenary system for electrical separation of two electrical feeds while allowing for the passage of a vehicle pantograph, such as … Continue reading →|
Pantograph is an apparatus which mounted on the roof of electric train to collect power through with an overhead tension wire. It lift or down on the basis of the … Continue reading →|
The rigid catenary is an Overhead Contact System (OCS) that can replace, with many advantages, the contact wire with sustentation wire, the third rail or the suspended bimetallic T-rail. It … Continue reading →|
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It … Continue reading →|
If you go through the list of technology and energy efficiency features in Ed Gies’ southwest Detroit home, it’s hard to believe it’s the same neighborhood his parents lived in after World War II. | Pecan Street Inc.
This blog was written by Hannah Danaë Goodman of CAPA Strategies. Pecan Street works in Portland, Oregon, with CAPA Strategies, Community Energy Project and Reed College as part of our Energy Equity Research Network.| Pecan Street Inc.
ABB completes second investment in Pratexo ABB and Pratexo co-developing digital solutions for next-generation analytics to enable deeper understanding of complex power systems for maximum resilience and reliability. The post ABB Completes Second Investment in Pratexo appeared first on PRATEXO.| PRATEXO
Electrification is not always viable due to factors such as asset age, cost and location. Charlie Booth of NZTC explores what else can be implemented to reduce emissions from power generation.| Power Engineering International
The city of Dakar recently launched the anticipated 18.3km fully electric BRT system, a first in the Africa region. The e-BRT system is expected to carry 300,000 passengers a day and reduce travel journey time from 95 to 45 minutes. The system is set to operate a robust fleet of 144 articulated e-buses, spearheading a transformative shift towards zero emission urban transport, a mode shift from private vehicle uses through better quality urban transport as well as encouraging renewable energy...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
ABB and Pratexo will co-develop edge computing solutions to improve security, autonomy and resilience for decentralized electrical networks.| PRATEXO
