XL Fleet has announced a partnership and investment in eNow, a solar and battery power system provider, to power electrified refrigerated commercial trailers. Under the terms of the agreement, XL Fleet will supply battery and power electronics systems for the first 1,000 units of eNow’s electric Transport Refrigeration Units (eTRUs), designed for Class 8 commercial trailers.
XL Fleet is an…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 21, 2021
July 22, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
68% of Americans support a spend of $20-$25 billion to adopt electric school buses. Let’s adopt more.
New York State announces $52 million for community solar projects for underserved communities.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
Rivian has announced a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to deploy charging stations at all state parks.
It’s the electric automaker’s latest move toward deploying charging stations in a place where its electric buyers can have adventures.
Rivian has been marketing its electric vehicles as “adventure vehicles.”
One of the ways it plans…
Japan aims to increase its clean energy use to nearly 40% by 2030, according to a new Basic Energy Plan draft released by the Japanese government today. The country also plans to reduce its use of fossil fuels.
The Japanese government updates its energy plan every couple…
Tesla now provides full ‘Tesla Energy ecosystem’ to third-party installers to accelerate expansion
July 22, 2021
Tesla has now added solar panels to its offering to third-party solar installers in what is now described as the full “Tesla energy ecosystem.”
Inspired by Tesla’s partnership with third-party roofing companies for solar tile installations, the move aims to accelerate…
Whether you’re a new or veteran Tesla owner, you’re hopefully aware of how and where to charge your Tesla, especially on its ever-growing Supercharger network. Especially if you’ve had your Tesla for a few years, you have – or still do – qualify for free Supercharging from Tesla. Here are the best ways to determine whether you or your Tesla model still qualify for free charging.
Table…
Two-wheelers replacing four: Is the IAA’s new focus on mobility a glimpse of the future for global cities?
July 22, 2021
The Frankfurt Auto Show, better known in many circles by its German initials IAA, was the biggest automotive show in the world. But if the last 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that the world is changing – and quickly. Transportation has been one of the most…
Tesla (TSLA) sells back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business to former executives
July 22, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) has sold back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business and brand after acquiring it just over two years ago.
Back in 2019, Tesla announced the acquisition of Maxwell Technology, a San Diego-based ultracapacitor and battery company, for over $200…
Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid
July 21, 2021
A new study dispels the persistent myth that electric cars pollute just as much as gas-powered cars because they charge on a “dirty” electric grid, and mining for battery materials is polluting.
While electric cars have no tailpipe emissions, unlike vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine, they still pollute through the energy needed to produce them, like any other product, and…
