Cleantech & EV’s

Mercedes-Benz announced that it is upgrading the EQC 400 4MATIC, the German automaker’s electric SUV, with a new onboard charger now capable of charging at up to 11 kW. The EQC is Mercedes-Benz’ first all-electric vehicle built to be electric from the ground up. It is the first of several new all-electric vehicles from the famous German brand, including the EQA and EQS coming next year. They…

Tesla (TSLA) is officially going to join the S&P500 and it is sending the stock price on a wild ride in after-hour trading. After lining up profits in now 5 quarters in a row and seeing its valuation surge to become one of the world’s most valuable company, Tesla was expected to join the S&P500 earlier this year. The S&P 500, or simply the S&P, is a stock market index that…

Mercedes-Benz has released new images of a less camouflaged EQA electric crossover prototype ahead of the launch of the production version. The production version is now not expected until 2021. In 2017, the German automaker unveiled the EQA concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It was a compact hatchback. At the time, Mercedes-Benz claimed an impressive powertrain consisting of a battery pack of…

As Electrek reported in December 2019, “Nearly half of US states impose fees on EV owners or will consider adding fees in 2020. The ill-conceived idea is to make up for gaps in roadway infrastructure investments usually derived from gasoline taxes.” Next up? Texas. Texan EV owners would be required to pay an extra registration fee of $200 and an additional renewal fee annually from…