The rise of electric bicycles is leading to a critical shift in urban transportation, bringing with it the potential for cleaner cities, reduced traffic congestion, and a boost to riders’ physical and mental health. However, there are still two significant barriers preventing many from adopting this green mode of transportation. The strange thing though is that neither of the two biggest…
A Native American tribe is about to put solar panels over its canals
November 21, 2023
The Gila River Indian Community signed a project partnership agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over its canals.
This means the US Army Corps of Engineers will kick off construction on Phase I of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project Renewable…
Stellantis plans deal with CATL for LPF batteries, new gigafactory
November 21, 2023
In the race to build small, more affordable electric vehicles to stave off fierce Chinese competition, Stellantis announced this morning that it has signed a broad preliminary joint venture with Chinese EV battery giant CATL. The plan involves buying and developing LFP…
Governments plan to double renewable capacity by 2030, and tripling is within sight, according to a newly released report.
Many countries are already on track to exceed their national targets, and more ambition is achievable to bring a tripling of global renewables within reach, according to an analysis of national targets by energy think tank Ember.
The report analyzes renewables targets for…
Japanese automakers are scrambling to avoid being squeezed out of the market by BYD and other Chinese EVs. Honda and Nissan are the latest to slash rates in overseas markets to boost demand.
It’s no secret that Japanese automakers are some of the biggest laggards as the…
Ford caves on EV dealer program following IL loss and will cut charger requirements
November 21, 2023
Following a loss in Illinois, Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.
Ford alters EV dealer program following Illinois loss
Illinois’ state motor vehicle board handed…
Tesla investors hopelessly turn to TSLA board to rein in Elon Musk
November 21, 2023
Some Tesla investors are hopelessly turning to the company’s board of directors in the hope that they would rein in Elon Musk following growing concerns that he is negatively affecting Tesla’s brand.
Over the last two years, Musk has tested the faith of his fans and Tesla investors. Many have raised concerns that his behavior since acquiring Twitter could be negatively affecting Tesla’s…
Audi SQ8 e-tron first drive: This tri-motor EV drives nimbly for its size, but sacrifices a lot of range
November 20, 2023
Last week, I got the invite from Audi to venture to (normally) sunny Los Angeles and take a spin behind the wheel of its latest EV model – the SQ8 e-tron. Available as a standard quattro and Sportback version, the tri-motor SQ8 takes the previously launched Q8 e-tron and…
GM opts out of 2024 Super Bowl after four years of EV-promoting ads
November 20, 2023
After four years of using the most-watched television program in the US to promote its electric vehicles, GM will not participate in the 2024 Super Bowl. The move comes following a four-year streak of EV-supporting ads.
No GM-Netflix EV ads during the 2024 Super Bowl?
Who…
EGO Power+ electric tools join Black Friday sale with Greenworks gear and EcoFlow power stations
November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Week is here, with a collection of price cuts on all things green energy. A pair of Black Friday sales are now live on Greenworks tools and EcoFlow power stations – both of which come joined by a discount on this EGO Power+ telescopic cordless electric pole saw at $299.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV…
