Cleantech & EV’s

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A Tesla Model S was found on fire parked on the street in Spokane, Washington. The police first believed that it caught on fire by itself due to its battery, but it turns out it was arson. Electric vehicles have an unwarranted reputation for catching on fire even though there’s no evidence that they catch on fire at any higher rate than gasoline-powered cars. Despite the lack of evidence, the…

Senate republicans, joined by Joe Manchin, have voted to roll back the first update to heavy truck pollution standards in 22 years. The new soot standards are estimated to save thousands of lives and tens of billions of dollars. President Joe Biden has indicated that he will veto this action, so it’s unlikely to go into effect. But it’s just another sign from Senate republicans that they want…

Zeeba, a California-based fleet management leader, announced plans today to expand its fleet with new Ford EVs and Ford Pro charging solutions. The fleet leader says it will add nearly 250 Ford EVs to bolster its lineup, including the F-150 Lightning pickup, Mustang Mach-E SUV, and E Transit commercial van. According to the press release, the agreement also includes purchasing Ford Pro AC…