Given that deficit, and the grid’s persistent shortcomings, Puerto Rico’s lawmakers passed Act 10 in January, which amends an existing net-metering law to cement the policy in place for the next seven years. Before Governor Pierluisi signed the law, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau had been scheduled to reevaluate the program — a move that solar proponents worried … Continue reading “Puerto Rico extended a key rooftop solar policy. Then came the lawsuit.”
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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’re catching up with the latest news about Rivian, its high marks for quality, lawsuit with Tesla, and (maybe) hot-selling R2. We also cover Amazon’s aggressive EV expansion plans and do our level best not to call Trump fans “weird.” It’s no secret that Rivian is gaining friends … Continue reading “Rivian round-up, Elon flip-flops on patents, and Amazon bets big on EVs”
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The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades. 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices and range by trim Five years after the Kona Electric hit the market, Hyundai revamped the 2024 … Continue reading “2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices start at under $35,000 with sporty new N Line trim”
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The upcoming Kia EV4 was spotted testing in Europe for the first time as the Korean automaker’s latest affordable EV. Kia’s EV4 is an electric sedan similar in size to Tesla’s Model 3. Can it compete with Tesla? Kia unveiled the EV4 for the first time during its first annual EV Day last October. The … Continue reading “Kia EV4 spotted testing in Europe for the first time: A new Tesla Model 3 rival?”
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Ford is challenging Tesla and Porsche as it unlocks more performance for Mustang Mach-E GT drivers. A new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT performance upgrade enables a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4 Electric. “The freedom to move and customize the vehicle to make it your … Continue reading “Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gains new performance upgrade to outpace Tesla’s Model Y”
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Sponsored by Chroma. What is non-invasive analysis? The analysis of lithium-ion battery cell degradation can be classified into invasive and non-invasive methods, with non-invasive analysis offering the following advantages: Evidence of battery degradation can be retained in its entirety; Minimizing the effect of external factors on the battery state and introduction of new variations; Allowing … Continue reading “Improving the efficiency of non-invasive degradation analysis of Li-ion battery cells”
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover’s 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The … Continue reading “2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade unlocks power for $995”
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China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally. BYD and Uber announced the new partnership on Wednesday. The alliance will bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto Uber’s extensive platform. The … Continue reading “BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber”
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To help the energy transition happen faster, the high-voltage power lines crisscrossing the U.S. will need a high-tech upgrade. Recent federal and state regulations are calling on utilities to deploy a new generation of cables to get that done — and the companies making the necessary tech are gearing up to meet an expected increase in demand. … Continue reading “Startup nabs $60M for high-tech cables to help speed clean energy rollout”
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A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi’s new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars … Continue reading “Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car”