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Amazon orders 20 electric trucks from Volvo

Amazon is ordering 20 electric trucks from Volvo as part of its electrification effort for its large delivery and supply chain fleet. Back in 2019, Amazon announced a new initiative called “The Climate Pledge.” It’s a carbon-neutral commitment across the company, and as part of the new initiative, Amazon confirmed it ordered 100,000 electric delivery vans with Rivian, an electric vehicle…
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 5, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now onApple Podcasts,Spotify,TuneInand ourRSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through…
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Electric vehicle tax credits and rebates available in the US, sorted by state

With more mainstream curiosity surrounding EVs, bolstered by a ten year extension in federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, there’s never been a more exciting time to buy an EV, and there has never been a wider selection of options to choose from. What many US consumers may not be aware of, however, is what electric vehicle tax credits may be available to them at the state level…
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How much does the Chevy Silverado EV really cost?

After almost a year of teasing fans, Chevrolet introduced us to its first all-electric truck, the Chevy Silverado EV. The Chevy Silverado EV is what the automaker calls a “category-defying, boundary-breaking game changer” in the electric pickup market. For those of you looking to get your hands on one, look below to find all the details, including specs and how much it costs to buy. The…
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Renewables met 100% of the rise in global electricity demand in the first half of 2022

Renewables met all of the rise in global electricity demand in the first half of 2022, preventing any growth in coal and gas generation, according to a new report published by London-based energy think tank Ember.  The rise in wind and solar generation met over 75% of the demand growth in the first half of 2022, while hydro met the remainder, preventing a possible 4% increase in fossil-fuel…
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