6 Tips to Help Small Businesses Become Ready for the Summer in Arizona
We have warm weather in Arizona, and it comes with substantial surges in our utility bills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the nation’s small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year on energy. However, keeping your business cool during the summer months does not have to result in increasing your energy expenses. Small […]
New lithium-Ion battery recycling facility opens in Arizona
Li-Cycle Corp. has started operations at its new Arizona Spoke facility located in Gilbert, Arizona. The company says that Arizona presents a significant opportunity for lithium-ion battery recycling due to the emerging electric vehicle supply chain in the region, as well as its close proximity to large markets such as California, which are expected to […]
SRP is First to Receive Battery Electric Truck
“SRP has a major focus on sustainability and remains steadfast in its objectives to improve EV adoption inside and outside our organization,” said Brendan King, manager of SRP’s transportation services engineering operations. “Our goals associated with using Kenworth’s new battery electric vehicle include evaluating its suitability for our fleet and supporting strategic plans for future […]
New study: All-electric homes cheaper to build and operate in the Southwest than those that use gas
Southwest homes in warmer climate cities such as Phoenix or Las Vegas that are built with highly efficient electric heat pumps will reduce their annual heating cost by 30%, compared with gas while reducing climate emissions by 60%, according to a study released today by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP).
How Metro Phoenix transportation infrastructure is transforming economy
When you think about transportation throughout Greater Phoenix, what comes to mind? For some, it might be whatever highway is nearest you — the I-10, Loop 101, Loop 303, or I-17. Or, maybe it’s the light rail or other Valley Metro public transit systems. And, it’s not beyond the scope of reality to let out […]
Exro Technologies, newest electric vehicle parts maker, welcomed in Mesa
A company you’ve probably never heard of, Exro Technologies, believes it can make electric vehicles cheaper and more efficient, and its main headquarters is in Mesa, Arizona. It’s also hiring!
AMPED science and technology center at ASU is helping to energize the New Economy Initiative
Arizona is on the hunt for high-tech industry, and one of the lures are five science and technology centers being built by Arizona State University. The centers are a key part of the New Economy Initiative, an ambitious plan conceived by government, industry and civic leaders to bring the state to the forefront of technological […]
Polestar Cars Moves Into Permanent Home in Scottsdale, Arizona
Polestar, the premium electric performance car maker, today opened a new retail location – known as a Polestar Space – in Scottsdale, Arizona. The new showroom offers sales, service, and test drives of the all-electric Polestar 2 performance fastback. Polestar Scottsdale is located in the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall at 7014 East Camelback Road, and […]
States with the most electric vehicles
Few announcements have rocked the automotive industry as hard as the one-two punch of General Motors’ notice of intent to exclusively produce electric-powered vehicles by 2035 and the Ford Motor Company’s $30 billion investment in electric vehicle development. The latter has thus far resulted in the release of an all-electric F-150 and Mustang, the automaker’s two top-selling […]
ASU’s mechanical trees could make a dent in climate change
Carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change, are rising. The U.S. Energy information administration found that carbon emissions rose 8% in 2021, and some scientists are worried that we aren’t adapting fast enough to meet this change. A device that looks like a metal tree could help. It looks like a 10-foot-tall beer keg. But […]
