Cleantech & EV’s

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LG Chem plans to apparently more than double its battery cell production in order to support demand from one of its newer customers: Tesla. For the longest time, Tesla only used cells from Panasonic in its vehicles, but it validated cells from other manufacturers for the first time last year. It started with LG Chem’s cells to support Model 3 production in China. Now LG Chem, which also…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern makes EVs part of its climate emergency solution. Scottish households will be the first in the world to use 100% green hydrogen. Ford is building Michigan Central, a 30-acre mobility innovation center, in Detroit. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region…

For all those who have bemoaned the lack of light electric vehicle manufacturing in the US, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Austin, Texas-based off-road electric vehicle startup Volcon is now taking micro-investments from the public and revealing the pricing on its concept electric all-terrain and utility vehicles. The company is using the SEC-regulated platform WeFunder…