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NetZero Insider’s transportation coverage for the past week included reporting from Elaine Goodman on a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission for a “charging float” to support electric ferries in the San Fransisco Bay.


While the San Francisco Bay ferries have historically run on diesel, the Water Emergency Transportation Authority is aiming to convert half of the boats to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. 


Going across the country, a new report found that a ferry system in the Chesapeake Bay could generate more than $100 million in benefits, but it also determined that electric ferries would struggle to meet the range requirements of the route. 


Back ashore, Voltera announced that it has achieved financing for a $100 million California charging facility based on contracts with fleet operators, rideshare companies and EV charging providers. According to the company, this is the first charging facility of its size to be financed this way. 


While deploying charging infrastructure will be a key component of decarbonizing transportation, advances in EV and battery technologies could significantly improve the range of vehicles, costs for consumers and stress of charging to the grid. 


A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy found that increasing battery efficiency and reducing battery size could provide significant cost savings, reduce mineral needs and minimize the total amount of electricity required. 


Solid-state batteries — which could increase the range of vehicles to more than 600 miles — may also be on the horizon, according to reporting by Inside Climate News. Toyota and Nissan have both indicated that they are aiming to roll out solid-state batteries before the end of the decade, while China-based automaker Nio already includes a semi-solid-state battery in one of its vehicles, boasting a range of more than 600 miles. 


The week’s news was not all good for the EV industry; Ford announced it is scaling back investments in electric vehicles and delaying the introduction of a new electric pickup. 


All that and more in this week’s Intelligence Report: 


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Aircraft

International

European airlines outpace US carriers on cleaner jet fuel

In Europe, there's a mandate to start using 2 percent sustainable aviation fuel next year. By contrast, the U.S. has embraced a voluntary approach. Climatewire


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Electric Vehicles

California

Battery maker Northvolt shutting down R&D in California

Northvolt had been conducting some development work on lithium-metal battery technology -- an alternative to the currently prevalent lithium-ion chemistry -- through Cuberg, a wholly-owned subsidiary in the San Francisco Bay Area the company acquired in 2021. Green Car Reports


Georgia

Electric vehicles are changing Georgia's economy. But not voters' minds.

Georgians love EV jobs. It's the car they can't stand. And that's bad news for Democrats. Energywire


Illinois

Illinois Is Bringing Back $4,000 Rebate in 2025

Residents in Illinois will be able to score a $4,000 rebate once again in 2025. The rebate is available to those who purchase an electric vehicle, and the state EPA also approved a $1,500 rebate for electric motorcycles. Altogether, the program cost $14 million and will begin accepting applications in January 2025. Newsweek


International

Electric Vehicles Are Key to Winning the Climate Fight

China's rapid adoption of new energy vehicles is helping to accelerate the global energy transition. Rocky Mountain Institute


International

EVs are losing hundreds of dollars in value every day

The depreciation of electric vehicles is far steeper than data showed just last year. EVs can now lose up to half their value over a single year, based on recent observations. Quartz


International

Want an EV With 600 Miles of Range? It's Coming.

The push for solid-state batteries could lead to extra-long battery ranges as soon as 2027. Inside Climate News


U.S.

EV sales growth is far outpacing the rest of the car industry

The boost has been spurred on by price cuts, tax breaks and other incentives. Quartz


U.S.

Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push

The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle. The New York Times


U.S.

If Ford can't crack electric cars, no one can

This is the latest blow to the struggling EV industry. Sales have stalled, costs have risen, and the manufacturers are struggling. The Spectator


U.S.

More-efficient EVs can reduce grid stress, cut charging costs by almost a third: ACEEE

Improving average EV efficiency could also help reduce vehicle prices by almost $5,000, according to research published Tuesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Utility Dive


U.S.

Public opinion of EV chargers improves, survey finds

Drivers are reporting greater satisfaction with the technology, even as they say there are technical problems with a quarter of the stations. Energywire


U.S.

Report shows US states and utilities easing into EVs

The Q2 2024 edition of "50 States of Electric Vehicles" published by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University said a total of 561 EV actions were taken during the timeline of the report. pv magazine


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Fuel Cells

California

California's Hydrogen Car Pioneers Echo the EV Revolution

While EVs have made significant strides thanks to improvements in infrastructure and technology, hydrogen-powered cars are still at the starting line, facing similar challenges. Hydrogen Fuel News


U.S.

Hydrogen cars flopped, but that's not the end for fuel cell technology

Mining trucks, cement mixers, and terminal tractors all seem like the perfect use of hydrogen fuel cells. But they run into the same challenges around price and fueling. The Verge


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Heavy-duty Vehicles

California

More money is flowing to charge electric trucks in California

Voltera's $100 million debt financing is backed by customers who need more charging-as-a-service sites for their growing electric fleets. Canary Media


California

NTSB investigating fiery Tesla Semi EV crash on Interstate 80 in Northern California

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into a fiery crash that led the batteries on a Tesla big-rig truck to burn for four hours along Interstate 80 in Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The Sacramento Bee


California

TravelCenters of America build electric truck charging hub in California

It will feature four chargers with 400 kW each, and one megawatt charger. Electrive


International

Volvo wins order for 300 electric trucks from DSV

The order, one of the largest electric ones for Volvo Trucks to date, represents about 8% of the total 3,800 electric trucks that the Volvo unit has delivered since 2019, it said in statement. Reuters


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Shipping

Maryland

Ferries in Maryland? Yes. Electric-powered? Not yet.

Consultants find a diesel-fueled passenger network is viable in the Chesapeake Bay. But electric ferries don't have the range. Climatewire


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Transportation Decarbonization

U.S.

Decarbonizing US transportation: Progress and opportunities

We have seen strong goal-setting and commitments to advance decarbonization through new federal policies and investments over the past few years Clean Air Task Force


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