Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. “This solar electric vehicle charger is a part of the college’s efforts to make our [transportation systems] more sustainable”, said Marcus Welker, assistant director of sustainability at Dartmouth College [via Vermont Biz]. Solaflect Energy, based in Norwich, … Continue reading “An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station”
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Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. Kia has already confirmed it will launch an electric truck in the US. During its investor day in 2022, Kia revealed plans to launch … Continue reading “Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning”
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Honda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. To stay competitive, Honda is doubling its investment in EVs to $65 billion (10 trillion yen) through 2030. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models. Honda doubles its investment in EVs to $65 billion CEO Toshihiro Mibe … Continue reading “Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback”
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Aptera late Wednesday announced the end date for its crowdfunding stage, as it seeks private capital on its way “towards high-volume production” of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. The company’s Regulation A crowdfunding, which bypasses traditional investors and the stock market and emphasizes smaller amounts, will end on June 30, it says, and it’s engaging … Continue reading “Aptera finishes crowdfunding, seeks more capital for solar EV”
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Headlining today’s Green Deals is a two-week Rad Power Memorial Day sale that is taking up to $600 off three e-bikes, while also offering free extra battery promos as well – starting with the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step Fat-Tire e-bike at $999. It is joined by a rare discount on the all-black Hover-1 Instinct Electric … Continue reading “Save $600 on Rad Power e-bikes and bundles from $999, Hover-1 Instinct e-bike, Greenworks combo, and more”
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Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses. The project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide critical safety functionality in EVs, energy storage projects and other industrial applications. Eaton’s new 65,000-square-foot … Continue reading “Eaton breaks ground on new EV fuse factory in the Dominican Republic”
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Aptera late Wednesday announced the end of its crowdfunding stage, as it seeks private capital on its way “towards high-volume production” of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. The company’s Regulation A crowdfunding stage, which bypasses traditional investors and the stock market and emphasizes smaller amounts, will end on June 30, it says, and it’s engaging … Continue reading “Aptera finishes crowdfunding, seeks private capital for solar EV”
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In under 66 hours after launching its new low-cost electric SUV, VinFast’s VF 3 racked up nearly 30,000 pre-orders. Starting under $10,000 (235 million VND), the VinFast VF 3 is already creating a buzz. Following the special price promo, the VF 3 will cost around $20,000. Meet the new low-cost mini electric SUV VinFast revealed … Continue reading “VinFast (VFS) secures nearly 30K pre-orders for new $10,000 VF 3 in under three days”
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Solar EV startup Aptera Motors announced it is leaving its “crowdfunding nest” of sorts, putting a bookend on three years of its Regulation A offering to pursue private funding. The startup shared a deadline for public investors while it engages in discussions with private financial group US Capital to help (finally) get its solar EVs … Continue reading “Aptera to close crowdfunding and begin Solar EV production with the help of a private financial group”
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Plug Power has developed a Class 6, medium-duty fuel cell electric truck powered by hydrogen. Suitable for middle-mile deliveries, the vehicle can travel up to 500 miles utilising an “industry-proven” electric propulsion system powered by Plug’s ProGen fuel cell technology. In addition to its extended range, which will be crucial for middle-mile deliveries, the vehicle … Continue reading “Plug Power unveils hydrogen-powered truck for middle-mile deliveries | Mobility”