Solar, wind to lead US power generation growth for the next 2 years
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
ChargePoint Flex level 2 EV charger now $397, last day to save $699 on Aventon Abound e-bike, more
Finally bring home an EV charger for the garage now that this level 2 ChargePoint Home Flex offering is down to $397. It comes joined by the last day to save $699 on one of our favorite cargo e-bikes, as the Aventon Abound e-bike hits $1,500, as well as all of today’s other best new Green Deals – including a batch of new e-bike and so much more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant
Volvo Trucks has become the first commercial truck OEM in the UK to qualify four different models for the Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant on new registrations.
Ford expects to begin building the electric Explorer in June, second EV by the end of 2024
Ford is gearing up to build the first electric Explorer models this summer. The first Ford Explorer EVs are now expected to reach customers in August. Ford also expects to begin production of its second EV by the end of 2024.
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Northvolt secures a landmark $5 billion, largest green loan ever in Europe
Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt has raised an additional $5 billion, firmly locking in its position as one of Europe’s best-funded startups and recipient of the largest-ever green loan from the EU. The company is adding that cash to its pot of $13 billion in equity and debt to expand operations across the world.
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Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian
Ram unveiled its first electric vehicle for the US on Tuesday – the Ram ProMaster electric van. The new Ram ProMaster EV offers up to 162 miles of city driving range and an array of new features.
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London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s
London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city. London is pouring some $39 million into “greening up” its emergency vehicles.
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London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s
London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city. London is pouring some $39 million into “greening up” its emergency vehicles.
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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers
Stellantis has decided to temporarily lay off some 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. More than half of the affected workers handle production of its all-electric pint-sized Fiat 500e, Stellantis’s first all-electric vehicle to launch in the US. Another 1,000 workers producing Maserati models will also be affected by the layoffs.
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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers
Stellantis has decided to temporarily lay off some 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. More than half of the affected workers handle production of its all-electric pint-sized Fiat 500e, Stellantis’s first all-electric vehicle to launch in the US. Another 1,000 workers producing Maserati models will also be affected by the layoffs.
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