The 'Electric Election': energy policies, side by side
IDTechEx’s new report Battery Markets in Construction, Agriculture and Mining (CAM) Machines 2024-2034 shows CAM machines require a diverse range of battery solutions to cater to their individual needs, especially in agriculture such as tractors. Senior technology analyst Dr James Jeffs has looked at the different use cases and where they work best and the report shows battery demand for off-highway industries will be worth $8 billion by 2034. Rewiring Aotearoa chief executive Mike Casey gets a mention after his orchard introduced the Monarch electric tractor to the country, where it performs well for low-energy tasks like mowing.
Read moreDownload the document hereCOP31 has an electrification target, which is a good thing, but the delegates need to watch their language; Turkey puts the foot down on EVs and renewables; Rewiring Australia's new report shows electric homes with solar and batteries can save over $4,000 a year; the IEA's renewables report takes aim at the 'energy trilemma' and shows there's scope for an 'energy trifecta'; how petrol and diesel are causing high inflation (and lower emissions) and how EVs can reduce it; Toyota tries some electric initiation with its brand ambassadors; and Mike Casey frolics in a field.
Read moreDownloadThe installation of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger at the Arrowtown Community Centre has made it one of the most resilient emergency hubs in the country. The bidirectional Starcharge unit, which was fully commissioned last week, can not only charge an electric vehicle (EV) but also draw power from the batteries of compatible EVS to provide backup power for the building in the event of an emergency.
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