The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects has now reached 86 gigawatts (GW), according to new research published today by not-for-profit renewable energy trade association RenewableUK.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best…
NVIDIA announced two new automotive clients for their DRIVE self-driving platform, EV startup Lucid Motors and Chinese EV giant BYD. BYD will use the system in their next-generation vehicles, and Lucid revealed that they are already powering their DreamDrive ADAS system with…
Aqua superPower and X Shore team up to expedite electric boat adoption in Europe and North America
March 22, 2022
Marine fast charging network, Aqua superPower, announced a strategic alliance with electric boat manufacturer X Shore to promote market adoption through the expansion of marine infrastructure. As Aqua superPower’s first ambassador, X Shore will connect to the latter’s…
Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices rise
March 22, 2022
Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices are getting higher and more volatile.
The fact that electric vehicles are more efficient and less costly to operate than their gas-powered counterparts is not new information, but it is becoming more apparent, and it is on more people’s minds with the recent gas price increases.
Gas prices have been historically…
Elon Musk announced that Tesla sees potential in battery chemistry with a manganese-based cathode.
The CEO reiterated that the industry needs to focus more on the battery supply chain down to the minerals.
During a speech to Tesla Gigafactory Berlin employees following the…
AlphaESS 1,036Wh Portable Power Station review: The big boy to power all your devices off-grid
March 22, 2022
When it comes to storing electricity for off-grid uses, portable power stations are key. But for larger devices that require more power than a typical USB device, larger capacity batteries and more powerful inverters open the door to serious utility. And the AlphaESS…
Tesla Megapack selected for big new 300 MWh energy storage project to help renewable energy in Australia
March 22, 2022
Tesla has secured another large battery contract in Australia as its Megapack was selected to power a giant new 300 MWh energy storage project to help renewable energy in New South Wales.
Edify Energy is behind the project called “Riverina and Darlington Point Energy Storage Systems,” which will consist of three clusters of battery packs located in the Murrumbidgee Shire, the…
Aventon launches new Pace 500 and 350 electric bikes with big updates for fast, quality e-bikes
March 22, 2022
The Aventon Pace 350 and Pace 500 were already solid options in their respective commuter e-bike categories. But now Aventon has launched new next-gen models for both e-bikes, offering interesting design and component updates as well as some impressive performance…
Big-battery manufacturing is ramping up to power EVs, but what will we do with the batteries when they’re dead? There’s a lot of money going into battery recycling companies, but equally important is how those companies actually procure the batteries in order to recycle…
JackRabbit review: This odd-looking 20 mph ‘micro electric bike’ is just funny enough to work great
March 21, 2022
The JackRabbit is unique in a number of ways, from its electric bike-shaped design to its stubby proportions and even its surprisingly lightweight build. Now on a second version and thus technically known as the JackRabbit 2.0, this bright and eye-catching little electric scooter surprised me with just how much fun (and how effective) it is to use.
A lot of people will look at the JackRabbit and…
