Batteries
Julian is a senior reporter at Canary Media, where he covers batteries and emerging technologies to store clean energy and unlock a carbon-free grid. He also reports on the budding clean hydrogen industry, and chases down clean energy breakthroughs in far-flung locales.
Prior to the launch of Canary Media in 2021, Julian covered the rise of the grid storage industry for much-loved industry news outlet Greentech Media. Previously he covered clean energy and transportation for CityLab at The Atlantic, and conducted grant-funded climate journalism in Bangladesh. His stories have appeared in The Guardian, HuffPost, Al Jazeera America, and other outlets. He speaks regularly at energy-related events and on podcasts. He graduated from Duke University and still misses Carolina barbecue, but enjoys investigating local cuisine wherever his reporting takes him.
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What will record-high lithium costs mean for lithium-ion batteries, which are key to electric vehicles and grid energy storage?
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Policy & regulation
Biden solar tariff probe pushes Indiana utility to burn more coal
The Commerce Department’s consideration of new tariffs for Southeast Asian solar-panel makers is stalling solar projects — and undermining the clean energy transition.By Julian Spector .
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Electric vehicles
Porsche investment could unlock up to a 50% boost in EV battery density
The German automaker led a $400M funding round in startup Group14, a maker of silicon anodes that will bump up battery efficiency and shorten charging times.By Julian Spector .
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Video
Video: Cooking without gas? Induction stoves are the future, so we test one out
Which pans work with an induction stove? How fast does it boil water? How well does it cook various foods? Watch to learn about climate-friendly cooking.By Julian Spector .
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Electric vehicles
Electric truck leasing is open for business in the heart of L.A.
Startup Zeem wants truck fleets to benefit from electrification without the headaches of buying vehicles and installing chargers.By Julian Spector .
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Energy storage
This startup's energy storage tech is 'essentially a giant toaster'
Antora Energy has raised millions for its super-heated graphite blocks that can deliver grid power, industrial heat or both.By Julian Spector .
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Clean energy
Top 10 clean energy stories from Canary's first year
Readers flocked to clean energy firsts, incisive takes on novel tech, and news of an energy transition unfolding faster than expected.By Julian Spector .
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Guides and how-tos
Ask these 10 questions if you want to get rooftop solar
Should you buy or lease solar panels? Go with a big installer or a small one? Add a battery? We'll walk you through the basics.By Julian Spector .
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Clean fleets
How one California transit agency electrified its fleet 18 years ahead of schedule
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority's 87 electric buses are slashing emissions and making money.By Julian Spector .
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Fossil fuels
We need to talk about how we talk about natural gas
Canary speaks to journalist Rebecca Leber about how the ubiquitous term downplays the fossil fuel's climate and pollution impacts.By Julian Spector .
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