Cleantech & EV’s

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United Airlines announced today what could be an important step toward electric commercial flight. The major airline announced that it invested in Heart Aerospace, a Sweden-based electric aircraft startup, and agreed to buy up to 200 electric planes. Battery technology has improved enough that short-range commercial planes are starting to make sense. Several startups are working on viable…

Chinese automotive design and manufacturing company SAIC Motor says it will launch 40 to 60 Robotaxis capable of Level 4 self-driving throughout Shanghai and Suzhou before the end of 2021. The bold statement was made by Zu Sijie, vice president and chief engineer of the company, during this year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference. SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. is a Chinese state-owned…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready program will install 38,000 chargers over the next five years. US clean energy standard benefits would far outweigh the costs, finds a groundbreaking new report. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…