All articles tagged with #retrofitting
Senate Republicans blocked Schumer’s bid to bar taxpayer funding for retrofitting the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 that would serve as Trump’s new Air Force One, with cost estimates up to $1 billion; Deb Fischer argued the measure could hamper other critical presidential security aircraft, while Trump and the White House say upgrades would proceed later, keeping the old Air Force One in service for now.
The US has accepted an unconditional donation of a luxury Qatari jet, with the cost of retrofitting it for presidential use classified, and plans to transfer ownership to Trump's presidential library after his term, raising concerns over costs and use.
ChargePoint has announced that it will offer Tesla's NACS connector on new and existing charging stations, joining other major charging companies in North America. The move will enable ChargePoint to serve the charging needs of any EV in any parking space, including new EVs from Ford, GM, and Rivian that will feature the connector. The company will also start retrofitting existing stations on demand starting in 2024.
Volvo is betting on a smaller, cheaper all-electric SUV to convince budget-minded buyers to go electric. The company is aiming to capture first-time buyers with the new model, which is part of a growing trend of converting gas cars into electric vehicles. While retrofitting is becoming more common, Volvo's approach is to offer a new, affordable option for those looking to make the switch to electric.
A list of 3,400 San Francisco buildings that may be at risk of collapse in an earthquake has been compiled by the city, but officials are hesitant to release it due to concerns about causing unease among tenants and investors. The list is preliminary and could change as more information is gathered, but all the buildings were constructed with nonductile concrete before engineers fully understood how much reinforcement was needed to prevent crumbling during shaking. Retrofitting the buildings could cost millions of dollars per structure, and some owners may choose to demolish rather than retrofit. Many of the buildings on the list are associated with vulnerable populations, and retrofitting could displace tenants.