Volta Trucks launches the Volta Zero, a fully electric 16-tonne commercial truck. Investment firm The Carlyle Group acquires Maine’s largest solar portfolio under construction. France will spend €30 billion in its stimulus package on green energy policies. Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the planet and your bank account — all without changing your utility company.

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla teasing an important design change, the $5 billion TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air performance, and more.  Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek…

Considering current events, this Labor Day likely won’t be celebrated quite like last year, with big picnics and group outings. Instead of packed crowds this year, you could be using your day off to explore the great outdoors on a fast and fun electric bicycle. What’s that? You don’t have an electric bicycle yet? Well if you want to join the millions of people experiencing the benefits of…

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