Kentucky’s largest utility requested a nine-fold increase in solar and battery storage, and the state’s regulators just approved it.
LG&E/KU’s big solar + battery bump
Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E/KU) applied to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) to install 877 megawatts (MW) of solar generation and 500 MWh of battery storage, and the…
EV maker Canoo unveiled its latest model, the “American Bulldog” electric pickup truck on Friday. Canoo says its new electric truck is “woven into the American spirit” with grit and innovation.
After settling a multiyear SEC investigation earlier this year, Canoo…
Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means
November 10, 2023
Volvo Group has won an auction for Proterra’s battery business with a bid of $210 million – here’s what that means for the EV industry.
Volvo Group buys Proterra Powered
By acquiring the Proterra Powered business unit, Gothenburg, Sweden-HQ’ed Volvo Group is…
Renault hopes to chase down Tesla with EV unit Ampere
November 10, 2023
In a big hopeful move to catch up to Tesla and Chinese manufacturers, French automaker Renault has officially separated its newly formed EV unit Ampere from the rest of the business. The company has announced its executive team, launched a new logo, and set up some highly ambitious goals as it readies its IPO – although tough market conditions won’t make this an easy affair.
In a press…
NIO slightly backtracks plans to enter North America by 2025, will seek 'any kind of partnerships'
November 10, 2023
Less than a week after NIO USA’s CEO shared intentions for the Chinese automaker to enter North America by mid-decade, he has spoke again saying the company is still actually “debating” market entry. NIO EVs coming to the US still feels imminent, but the executive…
GM's Cadillac and Buick are first to gain access to Tesla's EV charging network in China
November 10, 2023
SAIC-GM, the company’s joint venture in China, announced a partnership with Tesla to gain access to its EV charging network. GM’s joint venture becomes the first domestic company to collaborate with Tesla in the region.
Starting at the end of this year, Cadillac and…
To grossly oversimplify the e-bike market in the US, there are two types of electric bikes: those with hand throttles and those without. Traditional higher-end bike shop brands have long eschewed throttle-enable electric bikes, opting instead for pedal assist designs that only provide helping motor power when the rider also pedals. On the other hand, direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike companies have…
ZEEKR files for US IPO, shares first exterior images of its 007 sedan ahead of pre-orders
November 10, 2023
Lots of news out of China today, as Geely-owned EV brand ZEEKR has officially put the wheels in motion to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, ZEEKR is also offering the public the best look at its first ever sedan – the 007 – following exterior images…
We just got our closest look yet at Honda’s latest electric scooter, the Honda SC e:, at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. There, the company showed off the new design and confirmed it will be heading for mass production.
Don’t get too excited about riding one…
Cruise robotaxis in crisis: layoffs, recall, and algorithm found to have blind spot for kids
November 10, 2023
The news has been epically bad for Cruise robotaxis these past few weeks. GM’s driverless car subsidiary has announced a round of layoffs this week, with the CEO Kyle Vogt reportedly telling employees in an all-hands meeting. Plus investigations have dredged up some incriminating news that the software’s algorithm had trouble detecting children.
This week, the company, which has 4,000…
