Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla Model Y is already seen as putting pressure on NIO and Xpeng, which mainly sell competing electric SUVs, as Tesla’s latest entry in the Chinese EV market is rapidly ramping up. Chinese EV buyers had to wait a while for the Model Y as Tesla decided to only launch the vehicle in the market once it was produced locally at its Shanghai Gigafactory. The wait was worth it since it enabled…

In the wake of USPS’ announcement to replace its vehicle fleet with mostly gas-powered vehicles, lawmakers are asking questions about possible insider trading and seeking to ensure that the fleet purchases a minimum percentage of all-electric vehicles, as reported by Bloomberg. Questions of insider trading Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio has asked the SEC to probe large trades into Oshkosh…

Luxury automaker Aston Martin has committed to building two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK, beginning in 2025. The two BEVs in development will be a sports car and an SUV. With hybrid models in the pipeline as well, Aston Martin is inching toward EVs within a faster adapting automotive market. While interviewing with the Financial Times, Executive Lawrence Stroll said the BEVs will…

Wells Fargo yesterday announced that it intends to achieve net-zero for its financing activities by 2050. DeSmog found that many big bank board directors have ties to polluting industries, creating conflicts of interest. 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…