CleanTechnica•21 days ago
Waymo Speeds Into More Cities!
Key Takeaway
The rapid scaling of autonomous vehicle fleets like Waymo's signals a growing, concentrated electricity demand that will drive the need for new charging infrastructure and grid investments in expanding urban areas.
AI Summary
- •Waymo is undergoing a rapid expansion, announcing entry into four more cities soon, indicating a significant scaling of autonomous vehicle (AV) operations in 2025-2026.
- •This accelerated AV deployment implies a substantial increase in electricity demand for charging Waymo's fleets in these new urban markets.
- •The expansion creates opportunities for power developers and IPPs to invest in new charging infrastructure and for utilities to plan for increased grid load and potential distribution/transmission upgrades.
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Article Content
Waymo is clearly at a big scaling-up phase of its life. I expected it to expand a lot in 2025 and 2026, but not as much as it is doing. This week, Waymo sped forward again with announcements of four more cities it is going to enter soon. The cities ... [continued] The post Waymo Speeds Into More Cities! appeared first on CleanTechnica .