HISTORICAL FACTS: 26 | History Defined

What Is An EREV? Why Automakers Are Putting Gas Engines Back In EVs

A new kind of electric vehicle is giving drivers more ways to go farther, but how does it work?

Motor1 · Sep 9

In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balance

A Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free-nights electricity plan and referral bonuses. After investing $48,000, the homeowner's 23.2-kilowatt system paid for itself, showcasing the complexities of solar economics. It emphasizes that potential solar users should…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Belgium sank 23 concrete blocks in the North Sea to build world's first artificial energy island in a €7B project

Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species. While civil engineering nears completion, electrical infrastructure installation will continue…

The Times of India · Sep 9

South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong

The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices.

The Conversation · Sep 8

Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

She built a 12-by-12-foot cabin with no electricity or road: The woman who chose to live alone in the Adirondack wilderness

Anne LaBastille, an iconic figure in wilderness living, constructed a secluded cabin in the Adirondack wilderness, eschewing all modern perks. Her life there was immortalized in her famous 'Woodswoman' memoir series, capturing the essence of nature. Later, her beloved property was turned over to New York State for conservation, now…

The Times of India · Sep 8

AI's left hand begins to take away jobs before its right hand can

In response to soaring chip prices, Samsung India is downsizing its electronics division. The burgeoning demand for specialized chips fueled by AI advancements is driving up costs for standard memory. As organizations focus their finances on AI infrastructure, resources for payroll are strained, potentially resulting in job reductions despite the…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft

In a bold move towards sustainability, Toronto harnesses the icy depths of Lake Ontario for its cooling systems. By drawing from eighty-three meters beneath the lake's surface, this network services two hundred buildings and spans over forty million square feet. This innovative strategy not only slashes electricity usage compared to…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Germany turned apartment balconies into tiny solar power plants with 550,000 systems

Germany’s balcony solar boom is giving apartment renters a new way to generate electricity without owning a house or installing rooftop panels. Compact systems costing around €500 can be attached to balconies and plugged into household circuits. By 2024, more than 550,000 systems had been recorded, helped by simpler rules,…

The Times of India · Sep 8

In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?

In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology. Henry Cavendish identified hydrogen as a separate gas and called it inflammable air. His work on gases, water, electricity and Earth’s density influenced later chemistry and physics and helped establish methods used in…

The Economic Times · Sep 7