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This plug-and-play meter collar makes electrical panel upgrades for EVs and solar unnecessary

May 24, 2023
Philadelphia-based ConnectDER, which sells plug-and-play meter collar adapters for EV chargers, solar, and battery storage, just closed a $27 million Series C funding round. ConnectDER makes meter collars (pictured above) that are installed between the home’s meter and the meter socket to create a single access point for distributed energy resources (DER) installation. Expensive electrical…
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Tesla Powerwall 3 has 11.5 kW of power

May 24, 2023
Tesla Powerwall 3 is about to launch, and we can now confirm that it will be offered with up to 11.5 kW of power output, according to Tesla documents obtained by Electrek. Last month, Electrek reported that Tesla was preparing to launch the Powerwall 3 as we discovered the…
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Check out the ultimate all-electric, solar powered, storm-resilient neighborhood

May 23, 2023
Vermont’s first all-electric, solar-powered, storm resilient neighborhood of 155 homes with microgrid backup power has broken ground. All-electric neighborhood in Vermont The development is called , and it’s in South Burlington, Vermont. The neighborhood and its homes are designed with climate and storm resiliency in mind, and the homes won’t use any fossil fuels. The all-electric…
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Reviewing this tiny 50 mph electric scooter is the best bad idea on wheels

May 23, 2023
The Emove RoadRunner Pro is a seated electric scooter that looks like an unassuming little runabout, but don’t let its small stature fool you. This e-scooter has the power and performance to hang with the much bigger dogs. In fact, it’s probably more than you’ll ever need, and that’s why I love it. Here at Electrek we appreciate all electric two-wheelers, but we’ve got a bit of an extra…
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No, this is not Tesla's first commercial

May 23, 2023
Several media outlets report that Tesla released its first “commercial” after Elon Musk said the company would “try a little advertising.” It’s false. The video in question is just part of a long-running series of promotional videos at Tesla. Last week, CEO Elon Musk announced a reversal of his long-standing strategy that Tesla doesn’t spend on advertising but instead focuses on…
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