We are continuing our theme of automotive manufacturers entering the battery storage arena. Last week we shared how Ford was launching an energy division, Ford Energy, with plans to convert its electric vehicle battery operation at Blue Oval to battery energy storage systems, … Read more

Last week we shared how Rivian was using its own batteries to power its massive manufacturing operation in Normal, IL. Now Ford has announced that it will convert its electric vehicle battery plans at the former Blue Oval campus to battery energy storage … Read more

Another way to reduce the drain on the power grid – use your own batteries. Battery storage systems are popping up in many places and could answer questions relating to power availability. A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV BatteriesConor Grant, Wall Street … Read more

The top 10 states for vehicle manufacturing are probably no surprise to most of us. Click on the link at the bottom for a detailed description of what is made in each state. These States Build The Most VehiclesJOSH WEST,  JALOPNIK.com, MAY 11, … Read more

The last two sentence of this article are key to our industry: “The industries of the future are no longer hypothetical. They are being built now, in places that understand how innovation moves from concept to commercial reality.” The future is now. Keep … Read more

Power-driven site selection – available, reliable, and adequate power is the key component of data center development, with Cushman & Wakefield’s report noting, “congestion at the utility level is pushing developers and occupiers toward secondary and tertiary markets where grid capacity is more … Read more

Available, reliable power is a concern for industrial development. Data centers and AI applications are putting a huge drain on many power suppliers. On-site energy may provide the most secure means to consistency in power availability and reliability. Following are excerpts from a … Read more

Reshoring remains a key trend in U.S. manufacturing. As noted in this BusinessFacilities.com report, “as much as 30% of OEM-offshored products—could come back.” Click on the Full Report link for the remainder of the report, including a broader view to mitigate risks and … Read more

Last week we shared a piece about Gen Zers looking more towards skilled trades jobs. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame has more on the subject. Rowe warns of massive workforce shakeup, says Sanders is right: ‘Revolution unlike anything’ we’ve seen comingBy Arabella Bennett, FOXBusiness, … Read more