▲ 53 r/globalelectrification+1 crossposts

9.7 kWh sodium-ion home battery promises ultra-long 20,000-cycle life at 100% discharge.

Home energy storage is being revamped. The 48 V residential energy storage system (RESS) developed by AuroraCell, a Bulgaria-based company, uses sodium-ion chromium oxide (NCO) cathode technology.

interestingengineering.com
u/Simpleximo — 6 days ago

Renewable Caribbean꞉ towards energy independence

The region generates 91% of its electricity from fossil fuels, and ten of the thirteen countries produce none of the fuel they burn. An oil price shock abroad lands either on the household bill or on the public budget.

ember-energy.org
u/Simpleximo — 12 days ago

2,000 new electric trucks for the FedEx fleet

FedEx was already involved as a co-lead investor in a $160 million financing round for Harbinger at the beginning of 2025 and had equipped its fleet with vehicles from the commercial vehicle manufacturer. Now, with 2,000 additional vehicles worth $300 million (~€266 million), Harbinger claims this is the largest binding order of electric trucks in history. The models fall under US Class 5 and Class 6 categories, covering gross vehicle weights from 7.25 to 11.79 tonnes. The manufacturer has not disclosed details about the drivetrain of the medium-duty electric trucks.

electrive.com
u/Simpleximo — 12 days ago

"It tested us in many ways:" Australia's most powerful battery finally completed after lengthy delays

The Waratah battery, sized at 850 megawatts (MW) and 1,680 MWh, is the most powerful machine of any type to be connected to the Australian grid, although it has only two hours of storage because its prime function is to react quickly in the case of any disruptions.

reneweconomy.com.au
u/Simpleximo — 12 days ago

The USDA just made it way harder for farmers to get grants for solar

Trump and GOP are bought and paid for by oil and gas no matter the cost to the American people.

The Trump administration’s changes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) are its latest attempt to block solar development even as the nation’s energy demands skyrocket. Started by the 2008 Farm Bill, REAP helps farmers and rural small businesses install renewable energy and make efficiency improvements.

canarymedia.com
u/Simpleximo — 13 days ago

In global first, a next-gen geothermal plant goes live at utility…

Cape Station, a $2 billion project that will eventually be 500 MW, is unique among the world’s commercial geothermal plants. While other facilities draw on naturally occurring hot water and steam, Fervo has engineered its own geothermal resource deep underground. The startup uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to create reservoirs in hot, dry rocks that generate steam to produce electricity.

canarymedia.com
u/Simpleximo — 13 days ago
▲ 54 r/HydrogenSocieties+1 crossposts

Italian shipbuilder launches world’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship

The Viking Astrea is set for delivery in 2027 and follows the launch of the world’s first H2-powered cruise ship earlier this year, the Viking Libra.
The world's second-ever hydrogen-powered cruise ship was launched by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri on Friday last week at a shipyard in Ancona, on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Commissioned by cruise line Viking, the Viking Astrea will run on a propulsion system “based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells”, presumably in addition to a diesel engine.

Like its predecessor the Viking Libra — the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, set to be delivered by the end of this year — the Viking Astrea will use fuel cell technology manufactured by Fincantieri subsidiary Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM) capable of producing up to 6MW of power.

The Viking Astrea is set to be delivered in May 2027 and has a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tonnes. It will be capable of carrying up to 998 passengers once operational on its inaugural routes across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

After its “float-out” process, the ship will be moved to a separate dock for final construction and interior build-out.

“The float out of the Viking Astrea represents another important milestone for Viking,” said Viking CEO Leah Talactac.

“From the beginning, we have sought thoughtful ways to design more efficient ships, and the Viking Astrea is an important step forward in that ongoing effort.”

Viking had previously ruled out liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an option for reducing emissions from its cruise ships, and instead backed hydrogen fuel cells, which can allow vessels to be operated emissions-free in protected areas such as Norwegian fjords.

https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/transport/italian-shipbuilder-launches-world-s-second-hydrogen-powered-cruise-ship/2-1-2043166

u/FewUnderstanding5221 — 28 days ago
▲ 7 r/TrainPorn+1 crossposts

New fleet of battery electric trains promises faster, more reliable UK travel

29 new British-designed and built battery electric trains. The new fleet of trains, which will be built in Derby, will support more than 6,000 permanent jobs across the UK. Designed to operate primarily on battery power while operate at speeds of up to 110 mph. The trains will provide “around” 300 seats per train, including a comfortable First Class area with catering and dining facilities that promises to make the British rail a generally more enjoyable experience than it is now.

electrek.co
u/Simpleximo — 1 month ago
▲ 280 r/EuroEV+2 crossposts

Last year, BYD bought the world's largest car carrier – they just ordered 10 more LNG fueled. Total fleet of 18 carrying 130000 EVs

BYD’s exports reached 1,127,000 vehicles through August of this year, representing nearly 90% growth from the same period in 2025.

electrek.co
u/Simpleximo — 1 month ago