Clean Update

The Future Of Renewable Vehicle Fuel Is Nitrogen

DETROIT — The future of renewable vehicle fuel is nitrogen, 700 times more powerful than Hydrogen. As the world becomes increasingly united in its focus on finding alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, innovation continues to accelerate. As a result, we can expect more fresh options to crop up in the foreseeable future. 1. Hydrogen's Current

By |2025-05-08T18:43:12-04:00January 7th, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Onshore Wave Technology Ushers In Clean Energy Future

SAN FRANCISCO – Eco Wave Power has received the final approval to introduce its revolutionary onshore wave technology in the United States, marking a major milestone in clean energy innovation. This project, set to launch in Los Angeles, will be the first-ever wave energy installation in the country, laying the foundation for a more sustainable

By |2025-05-08T16:55:32-04:00December 29th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Michigan Unveils Elective Pay Resources To Help Communities Bring Home Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits

LANSINGv— The Michigan Infrastructure Office’s (MIO) Technical Assistance Center (TAC), in partnership with the Michigan Infrastructure Council, announced the opening of an application window for Elective Pay Accounting and Support Services. Elective Pay (also known as Direct Pay) is a new IRS mechanism that allows tax-exempt entities to receive federal clean energy tax credits as

By |2024-12-29T14:21:10-05:00December 29th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

MISO Board Approves Historic Transmission Plan to Strengthen Grid Reliability

CARMEL, Ind. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers electric power across 15 U.S. states, including Michigan, and the Canadian province of Manitoba, approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history. The 488 projects span more than 5,000 miles across 15 states in the MISO footprint and include local reliability and growth projects, the Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) Tranche 2.1 portfolio of projects and the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) projects with Southwest Power Pool.  

By |2024-12-22T18:11:24-05:00December 22nd, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Ann Arbor Gets $10 Million Grant To Create Geothermal Heating And Cooling System

ANN ARBOR — The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Community Geothermal Technologies Office to begin implementing a community geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood. The city has been partnering with the Bryant neighborhood since 2021 to justly and equitably implement

By |2024-12-17T15:13:31-05:00December 17th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple The Energy Of Lithium Batteries

BALTIMORE - Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of lithium-ion batteries per unit mass, making them ideal for lightweight and safe energy storage applications like medical implants. Groundbreaking Energy Storage Research A global team of scientists, including two researchers from the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at the

By |2024-12-12T14:24:39-05:00December 12th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records

WASHINGTON D.C – American Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Breaks Records. The American Clean Power Association released its latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, detailing a surge in clean energy deployment during Q3 2024, with 10.2 GW of clean energy capacity coming online. Consequently, this record-setting quarter positions the industry to achieve a historic year

By |2025-01-11T07:00:18-05:00December 7th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Report: By 2030, Replacing EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing Gas Engine

NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs recently reported that by 2026, battery prices should reach $80/kWh, which is roughly 50% the 2023 price. Let that sink in for a moment: the cost has dropped by almost half in 3 years. This is great news for EV affordability, as well as many other energy and technology projects

By |2024-12-09T16:25:25-05:00December 6th, 2024|Clean Update, ESD, Featured|

Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self Charging

BERLIN – Solar Paint Could Make Electric Vehicles Self-Charging? Sounds impossible right? Yet Mercedes-Benz says it’s developing a solar paint that would allow electric vehicle owners in places like Los Angeles to power their daily driving without ever plugging in. The German automaker teased the idea last week during a future technology showcase at its

Michigan Partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS Electric Trucks

In a groundbreaking initiative, Michigan partners with Israel-based Electreon for UPS electric trucks, aiming to revolutionize the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. This collaboration not only highlights Michigan's commitment to sustainable transportation but also showcases Electreon’s innovative wireless charging technology. 1. What is the Partnership Between Michigan and Electreon for Electric Trucks? Officials with the Michigan