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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

•The US EV market is currently experiencing a downturn, attributed to significant shifts in US policy and the imposition of extreme tariffs.
•The Rivian R2 is highlighted as a potential catalyst to re-stimulate optimism and sales in the struggling EV sector.
•The success of new EV models like the R2 is crucial for driving future electricity demand from transportation, directly impacting long-term load growth projections for power developers and large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

•Rapid advancements in battery energy density and cost are rendering even recent maritime battery propulsion studies obsolete, indicating a faster-than-anticipated improvement curve for battery technology.
•The accelerating improvement in battery economics makes battery-electric solutions increasingly viable for heavy-duty applications like maritime shipping, signaling continued downward pressure on battery storage costs for grid-scale and industrial applications.
•Developers should re-evaluate project feasibility for battery-centric solutions (e.g., grid storage, industrial electrification, maritime charging infrastructure) using the most current battery cost and performance data, as older models are likely too conservative.

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