Cleantech & EV’s

Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV. The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco. Today, Ford announced an updated strategy focused on electric vehicles, connectivity, and commercial vehicles. It included a new goal of 40% all-electric sales by 2030 and a new EV…

For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland. A Jaguar I-Pace is being used for this effort, and it will see a roof mounting for the tall Street View camera, as well as a new rear-window glass for wiring…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): South Korea has committed nearly $40 billion to build EV tech factories and expand R&D in the US. The UK will install 3,550 “ultra-rapid charging points” on motorways and in towns over two years. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…

The Ohio State Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will consider Senate Bill 52 today, which would allow townships to designate “energy development districts” for wind and solar farms or just veto them altogether. However, locals would not have the same rights when it comes to fossil fuel plants. Ohio’s anti-clean energy bill Energy News Network elaborates on the bill, which has a…