Cleantech & EV’s

Mercedes-Benz is teasing its upcoming new super-efficient electric car that the automaker claims will have over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range. It’s actually a shorter range than previously announced. Today, Mercedes-Benz announced an updated electrification plan that included a new plan to go all-electric by 2030. The German automaker announced several new programs to help achieve that…

Fisker Inc. has recently shared plans to debut its upcoming Ocean SUV during the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, taking place this November. Furthermore, the born-again EV automaker has also shared a timeline for global “Brand Experience Centers,” set to roll out in the US and Europe in 2022. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) is an EV startup based in the South Bay of Los Angeles and the second iteration of…

REI, the nation’s premier outdoor equipment retailer, enters the e-bike space with its CTY e2.2. For reasons unclear, REI decided to enter the electric bike space with a city bike rather than something made for off-road. If their goal was to nail down a commuter bike and test out their mettle, I believe they’ve succeeded.  The CTY e2.2 is a commuter, no surprises there. As far as first…

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 service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…