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Renewable Properties launches new electric truck charging service in California

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As fleets electrify, the demand for heavy-duty charging facilities is exploding. Renewable Properties, a developer of small-scale utility and community solar projects, is in a good position to take advantage of this opportunity, as it has considerable expertise in solar development, land acquisition and electrical infrastructure. The company has launched a new turnkey EV fleet… Read more…

HiPhi founder takes responsibility for the company’s collapse, but takover might save it

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ArenaEV
A few days ago HiPhi announced that its halting production for the next six months and now the founder, Ding Lei, is taking the responsibility for the company’s collapse. Ding Lei spoke to its employees behind closed doors and said his old-fashioned business strategies lead to issues that may be beyond repair. HiPhi’s founder admitted that his outdated business practices… Read more…

OKAI Ranger e-bike 1-day sale hits $1,300 ($700 off), Jackery power stations, and more

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Headlining today’s green deals is the one-day discount on the OKAI Ranger Electric Bike for $1,300. It is joined by the Jackery home backup sale that has moved over to its Amazon storefront and is taking up to $700 off power stations, solar panels, and bundles, as well as the Velotric Go 1 Utility e-bike at $1,299. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…

Eaton’s Charging Network Manager makes it easier to add EV charging using existing electrical service

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Adding EV charging stations often requires complex and expensive upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure. Intelligent power management company Eaton aims to meet this challenge with a new solution that safely maximizes the charging capabilities of existing electrical systems. Eaton’s Charging Network Manager software, which was developed in collaboration with partner ChargeLab, is a fully integrated… Read more…

Chinese team uses paired electrolysis to recover spent electrode materials

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A team of Chinese researchers have presented a study proposing a paired electrolysis approach to recover spent lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) and lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) electrode materials more efficiently. They published an open-access paper in the RSC journal Green Chemistry. The researchers vacuum-pyrolyzed spent LCO and LFP cathodes to extract active components from aluminum… Read more…

Report: GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickups

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General Motors has cancelled plans for more electric vans and a Ford Maverick-sized electric pickup trucks as it undertakes a “crash program” to launch plug-in hybrid pickups, Autoweek reported Tuesday. The automaker has nixed electric replacements for the ancient Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans based on the BrightDrop electric delivery van… Read more…

EV Tax Credit shuffle – Cadillac Lyriq regains the $7,500 incentive

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The ever-shifting rules around electric vehicle (EV) tax credits are enough to drive buyers and manufacturers crazy. First, it’s on, then it’s off, and then it’s back on again – with fine print, loopholes, and eligibility about as reliable as that old beater in your garage. Case in point? The Cadillac Lyriq. The Cadillac Lyriq is a sleek, all-electric SUV,… Read more…

Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment

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Honda Motor Company sits on the cusp of delivering its first EV – the Prologue – to the US market. Developed with the help of General Motors, this all-electric SUV is a notable start to zero-emissions vehicles and should do well with fans of the Japanese brand who are new to EVs. I got to drive the Prologue in California last month and have plenty of thoughts. Read more…