Investing in WA’s future

Investing in WA’s future

Investing in WA’s future On Monday we highlighted the Sila Nanotechnologies announcement of plans to open a hydro powered operation in Moses Lake to produce advanced lithium-ion anode battery materials for electric vehicles. Today we highlight another major WA clean...
Charging up WA’s economy

Charging up WA’s economy

Charging up WA’s economy In an example of public policy sparking private investment, Sila Nanotechnologies announced plans to open a hydro powered operation in Moses Lake to produce advanced lithium-ion anode battery materials for electric vehicles. Sila projected it...
Caffeine for cars

Caffeine for cars

Caffeine for cars As more drivers move from burning gas to draining batteries, the availability of EV charging stations presents both challenge and opportunity. Washington’s own Starbucks sees opportunity, announcing a pilot partnership with Volvo, to install EV...
“You can still buy a horse”

“You can still buy a horse”

“You can still buy a horse” So says Washington State Senator Marko Liias, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. Tom Banse of Northwest News Network asked Liias why the state didn’t mandate EVs for all new car sales after 2030 rather than simply setting a goal....
H2, Part 2

H2, Part 2

H2, Part 2 On Monday we highlighted the opportunity our state has for federal funding of a regional H2Hub. The prospects for Washington to win a Department of Energy grant were improved with passage of SB 5910 “Accelerating the availability and use of renewable...