If President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act is enacted, the US is projected to install 43.5 gigawatts (GW) of additional solar capacity over the baseline forecast between 2022 and 2026. This would bring cumulative solar capacity in the US to over 300 GW – triple the amount of solar currently deployed, according to the US Solar Market Insight report released today by the Solar Energy…
Toyota teased an upcoming electric pickup truck with an early concept vehicle at an event today about its long awaited battery-electric vehicle plan.
Today, Toyota held an event about its battery-electric vehicle strategy.
There was a lot of talk about how the Japanese…
Li-Cycle to expand US battery recycling ‘Hub’ by 40% and provide LG with nickel for the next decade
December 15, 2021
To meet increasing market demand, lithium-ion battery resource recovery specialists Li-Cycle has announced plans to increase the processing capacity of an upcoming New York facility by 40%. In addition to expanding its US battery recycling footprint, Li-Cycle has also…
Largest e-bike company in the US, Rad Power Bikes, says it has to raise prices. Here’s why
December 15, 2021
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes has just sent an email out to its customers and followers announcing that prices will increase across its line of electric bicycles starting at the end of this year.
Electric bicycle prices have followed a rollercoaster trajectory this year.
Back in the spring of 2021, prices were generally rising across the board. We discussed how a number of pricing pressures were…
Proterra announces third US battery factory planned for South Carolina, its first on the east coast
December 15, 2021
EV manufacturer Proterra has announced a new battery factory coming to Greer, South Carolina, to keep up with demand for its EV battery systems. The new factory comes with a commitment from Proterra to invest at least $76 million and create over 200 new jobs.
Proterra is…
Young adults on social media put a dog in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model X on Autopilot, putting the animal and everyone else on the road in danger, in an attempt to go viral.
The case could be considered animal abuse on top of a serious traffic violation.
There has…
Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
December 14, 2021
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent.
Opibus is a Swedish-Kenyan technology company that develops…
Police investigate ‘suspicious death’ at Tesla Fremont factory
December 14, 2021
The Fremont Police Department announced that its homicide detectives are investigating a “suspicious death” that occurred at Tesla Fremont factory yesterday, December 13.
Details are scarce at the moment as all the information is coming from a short statement from the…
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will start to accept Doge, a meme cryptocurrency, to buy some merchandise on its website.
It’s the first time Tesla has accepted crypto as payment since a reversal earlier this year.
Over the last year, Tesla has been delving deep into the…
Magna introduces EtelligentReach connected powertrain, set to debut on new entrant EV in 2022
December 14, 2021
Manufacturing juggernaut Magna International has shared details of its EtelligentReach EV powertrain, set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The new powertrain technology joins a growing list of electrification components Magna is developing and implementing into OEM vehicles to help further accelerate EV adoption.
Magna International is a mobility manufacturer specializing in…
