This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bikes from Ride1Up, new e-scooters from NIU, Ted Cruz’s war against safer e-bike batteries, Talaria MX5 fire, Gogoro’s CEO resigning, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two … Continue reading “Wheel-E Podcast: Ride1Up Roadster V3, Talaria fire, and more”
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California, the most populous U.S. state, boasts the most EV school buses on its roads — and has the most robust pipeline of any state. The Golden State has more than 3,000 electric school buses “committed,” WRI’s umbrella term for EV buses already on the road, delivered, ordered, or for which a district has been awarded … Continue reading “Chart: Which states have the most electric school buses?”
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Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup, beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range. Maxus, initially under British van maker LDV Group, was bought out by China’s SAIC Motor in … Continue reading “Europe’s first AWD electric pickup is here: It’s from China and it gets +250 miles range”
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California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it … Continue reading “Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger”
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The startup made a big splash, then ran aground this summer. Its story has a lot to teach us about trying to geoengineer our way out of climate change. For the “OK, Bye” climate conference in Reykjavík, Iceland, in May 2023, participants flew in from Silicon Valley, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin. The event’s theme was the ocean, … Continue reading “Under the sea: Running Tide’s ill-fated adventure in ocean carbon removal”
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Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes part of MAGA platform First-term flashback: Coal lobbyist in charge of EPA, hobbled EV tax … Continue reading “Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America”
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A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV. The incentive tool is available at ElectricForAll.org, and is powered by Veloz, an EV advocacy nonprofit. It’s simple enough … Continue reading “Here’s how to find all the free money you qualify for when you buy an EV”
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As a leading provider of advanced materials for EV battery systems, Henkel has taken a pioneering role in utilizing advanced modelling and simulation to develop materials for its e-mobility portfolio. In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of simulation in improving materials and achieving better designs for innovative EV battery systems. We will explore … Continue reading “Webinar: Accelerating material development for high performance battery systems”
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Investors are betting big on Air Company’s efforts to cut carbon emissions from planes. The New York–based startup announced today that it raised $69 million in a Series B funding round led by Avfuel, an aviation fuel supplier, along with Lowercarbon Capital, IQT, Alaska Airlines, and other investors. That money will go toward building commercial production facilities … Continue reading “Air Company raises $69M to convert CO2 into jet fuel”
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GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger … Continue reading “GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters”