Brooklyn-based curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has contracted with the city of Alameda, California to install the city’s first building-powered public curbside EV chargers at Everett Commons, an Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) property. The EV chargers—designed for residents without driveways or private garages—will use its electric’s low-impact Level 2 curbside system, which is powered directly … Continue reading “it’s electric to install building-powered public curbside EV chargers in Alameda”
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Data centers are creating problems for the congested, overburdened U.S. power grid. One company thinks it can crowdsource the solution. California-based Voltus operates “virtual power plants” across North America, controlling the amount of electricity that participating homes and businesses consume or send to the grid via resources like rooftop solar and batteries. Last month, the … Continue reading “Can crowdsourcing help solve the data-center power crunch?”
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Toyota has priority to receive the all-important cathode material for solid-state batteries from a supplier starting in 2028. It already has a deal with another company for the solid electrolyte, the other key component for a solid-state battery. Toyota says its first solid-state-powered EVs could hit the market as early as 2027. Solid-state batteries promise … Continue reading “Toyota Just Struck A Key Deal To Make Solid-State Batteries”
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. By Friend of CleanTechnica Derek Orth Riding the CycVerve Fat Tire Ebike around the Bay Area, where steep hills and winding streets are part of daily life, gives a good sense of what this bike can really do. It’s a machine built on power and … Continue reading “Cycrown Verve Ebike Review”
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Smart Routing, Plug & Charge, Over-the-Air Updates, and Always-On eSIM Data This article may include affiliate links. America’s best EV drives don’t begin at the charger—they begin in your planning app and your connectivity plan. Whether you’re crossing Utah’s red rock in a crossover or dispatching a half-dozen light-duty vans across the Gulf Coast, the … Continue reading “Charge, Route, Report: A 2025 U.S. EV Road-Trip & Fleet Guide”
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When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t just good design—it’s non-negotiable. Charged recently chatted with Luka Sovulj from Epic Resins to learn how … Continue reading “Video: potting vs. foam in EV battery packs”
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An American battery company wants to completely rethink how lithium-ion batteries are made. The company claims its electrode-to-pack design eliminates waste and boosts energy efficiency. It can accommodate any chemistry and size and suits a variety of applications, according to the company. By and large, electric vehicle battery makers are working toward one ultimate goal: … Continue reading “This 1,000-Mile EV Battery Rethinks Pack Design From The Ground Up”
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There’s a quiet revolution underway in Cadillac showrooms across America. The brand’s renewed “Standard of the World” ambitions are now matched by sleek, statement-making electric vehicles. And, thanks to a little help from Federal tax credit FOMO, more than 40% of new Cadillacs sold in Q3 were 100% electric. GM’s overall EV sales numbers were … Continue reading “Cadillac’s quiet coup: nearly HALF of all Caddies sold in Q3 were electric”
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French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control procedures … Continue reading “WATTALPS immersion cooling battery system is validated by Bureau Veritas for marine use”
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While renewables face ongoing opposition from the Trump administration, the president specifically named hydropower as a key priority in his Day 1 executive orders on energy. In July, Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, preserving hydropower’s access to key federal tax credits for the next eight years. If a hydro project is built in a designated … Continue reading “US hydropower is at a make-or-break moment”