Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Cumulative battery and EV supply chain investment in North America grew to more than $250 billion by the end of 2023. Investment in battery and EV supply chains increased rapidly after the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on November 15, 2021, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on August 16, 2022. Investment by manufacturing product shows that cell production accounted for about half of all investments by the end of 2023, followed by EV assembly (22%) and minerals (12%).

North American Battery & EV Supply Chain Investment Grew to More than $250 Billion by End of 2023

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The advancement of smart grid technologies and renewable energy sources has transformed the automobile and power industries. We know that electric vehicle batteries produce much less carbon than their internal combustion engine vehicle counterparts. Then again, there’s concern about the amount of electricity that EVs consume — and whether that consumption will someday compromise the grid. Could the transition to personal transportation electrification actually boost the energy system by balancing grid flow?

Could EVs Of The Future Really Balance Grid Flow Fluctuation?

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

Power stations -- think power banks, only much bigger -- are all the rage. They are essentially battery-powered inverter generators that can provide power to a variety of appliances and gadgets, making them perfect for camping, emergencies, and off-grid living. Problem is, they're expensive, so being able to grab a...

Electrifying Jackery deals slashes power station prices by over 40%!

With the launch of Kia’s first electric van nearing, we are finally starting to see the PV5 out in the wild testing. The inside of Kia’s electric van was recently captured for the first time, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. Check out the video below.

Here’s our first look at the inside of Kia’s new electric van [Video]

A major new solar farm could be built in countryside to the west of Bath. Developers say the 28.2 hectare (70 acre) site near the village of Burnett could generate enough electricity to power 5,763 homes in the district each year. A statement submitted with the application to Bath and...

'Major' solar farm could be built despite concerns

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Could the Cadillac Optiq be the next big thing in the US EV market?. Cadillac is an interesting brand. Long ago, when my parents and grandparents were young, it was the luxury brand in the United States. It was king of the hill. But, gradually, new options came onto the market and Cadillac became more and more associated with … grandparents. It pretty much seemed like the brand was dying. However, the Escalade came onto the scene, quickly became one of the most prominent vehicles of rappers, celebrities, and country clubs, and the brand has done quite well for itself. (To be honest, I was surprised to find out the Escalade first hit the market in 1999 — I thought it was a bit older than that.)

Could the $54,000 Cadillac Optiq Be a Huge Hit?

I am interested in getting a portable solar power station. I have done research until I am blurry-eyed. I’m leaning heavily toward the Anker SOLIX F3800 (heavy beast). I want this for when shore power goes out. We just had this at the state park we are camp hosting at. All sites in the loop except three and bathrooms didn’t have power for 12 hours until the issue was fixed. It IS HOT! We are in the Texas Grand Canyon. Visitors were put in other camping loops where there were openings. What if there were no openings?

Looking for solar power station to run A/Cs when power is out

While electric vehicles are facing some serious challenges, fleet operations should not give up hope on the eventual advances and improvements that will make EVs more feasible to run than ICE vehicles, according to a recent session at the International Car Rental Show. Led by Sharky Laguana, the president of...

Taking a Practical Line on EV Potential

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Spartanburg, SC

A humanoid robot could handle some tasks on the factory floor of car plants. BMW demonstrated the possibilities with Robotics startup Figure. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have signed contracts for humanoid robots. Tesla’s developing its own. Robotics startup company Figure released a video last week showing its 01 humanoid robot...

Watch Figure 01 humanoid robot train for job at BMW factory

Business Insider

Researchers found a motherlode of around 230 million metric tons of minerals on the seabed off a remote island nearly 2,000km from Tokyo, per Nikkei.

Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade

The scheme would be the size of 13 football pitches and help the area become carbon neutral by 2050.

Plans for solar farm set to move forward

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

No discussions yet. Start a discussion below. Rolls-Royce - Large-scale battery storage from Rolls-Royce to complement Zeewolde wind farm from 2025. BC Hydro opens higher-powered fast charging site in Mackenzie. Aker Horizons Announces Second-Quarter Results 2024. PIF signs agreements to localize renewable energy manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. JSW Steel Investing...

Here's How Many Solar Panels You'll Need to Charge Your EV

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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Global Launch: CRRC Unveils 7 New Energy Locomotives for the First Time

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Global Launch: CRRC Unveils 7 New Energy Locomotives for the First Time

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