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This rooftop wind-powered microgrid withstood 105 mph gusts
Dallas-based Hover Energy, which makes wind-powered microgrids with solar and storage, is going to begin commercial-scale production in January 2023. And potential customers can feel confident about the resiliency of the company’s rooftop-mounted microgrids – one survived 105 mph winds during Hurricane Ian. More…
How Bosch and IBM are using supercomputers to boost critical EV mineral supply
Bosch, a leading global auto parts and tech supplier is working with another technology giant, IBM, on a “strategic quantum computing” partnership. Through the arrangement, Bosch will join the IBM Quantum Network as experts from both teams investigate alternatives for critical minerals used to power electric vehicles. More…
Ford Lightning saves the morning after Hurricane Nicole knocks out power
No power? No problem. Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup has once again saved the day after Hurricane Nicole charged into Florida’s east coast, knocking power out for thousands of customers. More…
Lunaz Design begins electric conversions of classic Range Rovers
Lunaz Design, a firm that restores and electrifies classic cars using proprietary powertrain technology has commenced production of two different all-electric conversions of classic Range Rovers. According to the company, it is expanding its staff to meet the demand of the electrified Range Rovers, which now account for nearly 50% of its EV production. More…
Tesla cancels solar projects in mass, scales back solar division
Tesla has canceled solar projects in mass across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. More…
Tesla cancels solar projects en masse, scales back solar division
Tesla has canceled solar projects en masse across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. More…
Kia swaps flagship gas Stinger GT for electric EV6 in UK, reflecting EV performance dominance
A new performance high-performance model from Kia is set to take over the streets of the UK. If you liked the Kia Stinger GT sports saloon, then you will love its electric replacement, the Kia EV6 GT, the South Korean automaker’s most powerful production car to date. More…
FAA issues Joby eVTOL air taxi-airworthiness criteria
Less than a week after it announced the postponement of its planned 2024 launch of air taxi services due in part to expected delays in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines on craft certification, Joby has received the regulator’s proposed airworthiness criteria for its electric takeoff and landing planes (eVTOL). More…
First look: Tesla’s new Quicksilver Model Y
Tesla has publicly displayed the Model Y with the new multi-coat Quicksilver paint for the first time. What do you think. More…
Geely’s Radar Auto launches RD6 electric pickup in China for under $25K
Less than six months after Geely Group announced a new outdoors-centric marque called Radar Auto, the nascent brand has launched its first electric pickup truck in China – the RD6. Production is officially underway overseas and order books have opened, starting at an MSRP around $25,000. More…
Redwood and Audi want to turn your old electronic devices into EV batteries
Lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials and Audi are today launching a program that enables consumers to drop off their old battery-powered devices at local Audi dealerships, and then Redwood will recycle them to build EV batteries. More…
Nio (NIO) deliveries reached 31,607 in Q3, but higher costs squeeze margins
Popular Chinese EV maker Nio (NIO) reported its Q3 earnings for 2022, showing solid top-line (revenue) growth with recent price hikes, yet higher costs led to a wider bottom-line loss than many predicted.. More…
LaGuardia will host a flywheel-based ultra-fast EV charging pilot
ZOOZ Power‘s flywheel-based power-boosting EV charging system will be piloted at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport by a large global car rental company. More…
Tesla starts hiring for Cybertruck production
Tesla is starting to hire workers specifically for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas, according to job listings seen by Electrek. More…
Bosch to handle Sion Solar EV repairs under partnership with Sono Motors
Solar EV developer Sono Motors has found a service and repair partner in fellow German company Bosch. The two parties announced that when Sono’s flagship Sion SEV begins deliveries in Europe, owners will be able to have all maintenance and repair services performed under a network of shops within the framework of the Bosch Car Service network.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 9, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
DC fast chargers are replacing old phone boxes in Ireland
EasyGo, Ireland’s largest private EV charging network, today announced a new investment in DC fast chargers in towns and villages, and they’re going to be sited where old phone boxes used to be. More…
Take advantage of early bird pricing during the launch of the BLUETTI EP600 Solar Generator
Global portable and solar energy solutions provider BLUETTI POWER Inc. is mere days away from launching its next amazing product – the EP600 Solar Generator. The EP600 is an energy storage system (ESS) that when combined with BLUETTI B500 battery packs, can provide an all-encompassing energy solution to alleviate any and all power shortages throughout your entire house. See below for details regarding exclusive early bird pricing for the BLUETTI EP600 + 2xB500 combo to celebrate the solar generator’s official launch. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2022 earnings: Production expands 67% while reaffirming 25K target
Rivian (RIVN) released its third-quarter earnings results Wednesday after stock market close as the EV maker battles rising costs while it scales production. According to Rivian’s latest filing, the automaker missed Wall Street revenue expectations in Q3 but reaffirmed its 25,000 production goal for 2022. More…