12-02-2016, 11:49 PM
The federal energy program that’s best-known for a failed loan to solar manufacturer Solyndra LLC is generating billions for the government, and probably won’t be going anywhere under Donald Trump. The incoming president can’t unilaterally kill the U.S. Energy Department’s loan programs office. Only Congress can do that, and it would require new legislation. And that’s doubtful, according to the program’s executive director and his two most recent predecessors, all appointees of President Barack Obama.
Trump Can’t Kill Solyndra Loan Program That Outperforms Banks - Bloomberg
It’s about the closest you can get to an energy industry beauty parade. Every year, InnoEnergy, an accelerator backed by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology, holds a two-day gathering to present the companies and projects under its wing to customers and investors. Called The Business Booster, this year’s event in Barcelona, Spain brought together 150 of InnoEnergy’s ventures. InnoEnergy, which usually holds a 10 percent share in the companies and projects it fosters, gives some of the most promising startups a 4-minute slot to pitch their concepts to the audience. Energy storage companies are getting increasing attention at the event. Here are some of the companies that took to the stage.
12 European Energy Storage Startups to Watch | Greentech Media
It was expensive but necessary to build the Superchargers as part of the overall Tesla ecosystem. But it's also akin to a traditional automaker opening its own gas stations to get people to buy cars. That's what the electric-car industry is now confronting: a potentially nightmarish added cost. It's moving forward, together — Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes, and BMW just partnered to develop a fast-charging network in Europe.
Automakers face charging problem for electric cars - Business Insider