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EGEB: Wind and solar drove a record fall in coal in 2020…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): …except for in China, which saw a growth in coal – and emissions still rose. Londoners can now choose electric vehicles when they use Uber Green from today. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop…
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Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima

In a Tweet over the weekend, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared images of his family camping in an R1T. From the images, you can clearly see a yellow rooftop tent donning both the Rivian and Yakima logos. The photos confirm at least one Rivian accessory in a partnership with the…
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Biden administration launches major US offshore wind push

The White House today announced an ambitious plan to expand offshore wind farms along the US East Coast. The White House website reports: National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met today with state officials, industry executives, and labor leaders to…
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Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs

Consumer electronics company Xiaomi Communications Co. appears to be the latest manufacturer entering the electric mobility race. The Beijing-based company is reportedly making plans to create Xiaomi brand EVs. The company will utilize a Chinese manufacturing facility owned…
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Mercedes-Benz EQS interior unveiled with massive 55-inch screen

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the interior of its upcoming EQS electric sedan with a massive 55-inch screen at the center of its user experience inside the vehicle. The EQS is an important vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. It features all of its latest electric and autonomous technology, and it is going to be its new flagship electric vehicle to compete in the luxury segment against the Tesla Model S…
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Someone bought the very first new GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck for $2.5 million

Someone just paid $2.5 million for the very first new GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck to be produced later this year. It was for a good cause. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price of $80,000. The vehicle impressed many with a ton of features and decent range for an electric…
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