Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar. Meta, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge in solar and battery storage adoption, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) latest “Solar Means Business” report. Meta continues to hold the title of … Continue reading “Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage”
The Canadian government is investing 18.6 million Canadian dollars ($13.3 million) in EV chargers across the country. “The installation of these chargers will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease,” Natural Resources Canada said. The funds will be given to multiple organizations that will use them to install over … Continue reading “Natural Resources Canada provides $13.3 million to deploy new EV chargers”
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not a route for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I noted, partly in disbelief, … Continue reading “Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max”
Xiaomi SU7 (Source: Xiaomi) China’s Xiaomi has reported a 30.5% growth in third-quarter revenue for its EV business, with the company also bumping up its yearly delivery target for the SU7 series EVs to 130,000 units. Back in May, Xiaomi – the world’s third-largest smartphone maker – had said that it planned to build 100,000 … Continue reading “Xiaomi raises delivery target yet again for its new EV, as ‘demand surges’”
Dearborn, Michigan, was at the heart of auto industry innovation during the days of the Model T Ford. Now clean energy and environmental justice advocates are proposing that the city play a lead role in greening the auto industry, through a transformation of the Dearborn Works steel mill to “green steel” — a steelmaking process powered by hydrogen and … Continue reading “The economic case for green steel production at a Michigan steel mill”
CATL’s second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge). Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the best between 60F to 110F. The operating range can go much higher or lower, but that affects performance and range. Sodium-ion battery production is in its nascent … Continue reading “CATL's New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold”
Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut. According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan. ” It was first … Continue reading “Watch Kia’s new EV4 hatch carve up the Nurburgring, nearly on two wheels [Video]”
A Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype toppled a record set by Porsche Taycan Mercedes drove prototype 2,309 miles in 24 hours around Nardo test track Production Mercedes CLA EV could become most efficient U.S.-market EV Records are meant to be broken, and Mercedes-Benz has just busted one set by Porsche. In April, Mercedes-Benz quietly took an … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours”
Driving Tips for Navigating Winter in Your EV This article may contain affiliate links. With the busy holiday season and longer nights, winter brings a higher risk of accidents. Weather conditions can be treacherous, with snow and ice making driving much more difficult. Navigating the roads can be challenging when driving an electric vehicle (EV)—especially … Continue reading “5 Points to Remember When Driving Your EV in Snow”
The United States is the world’s fourth-largest steel producer, and today, most of the country’s primary steel is made using coal in scorching-hot furnaces. For steelmakers to shift away from these polluting facilities, they’ll need to use huge amounts of clean energy and adopt cutting-edge technologies. A recent report by the Clean Energy Buyers Association … Continue reading “Move over, data centers. US steel mills need lots of clean power too.”
