Solar, wind likely to provide 25% of US electrical generating capacity within 3 years

Utility-scale solar and wind are on track to provide 25% of the US’s installed electrical generating capacity within three years, according to newly released FERC data.

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North America’s largest electric bus charging center is now online

Electric bus and battery maker Proterra, bus dealer ABC Companies, and California utility PG&E have opened North America’s largest electric bus charging center.

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North America’s largest electric bus charging center is now online

Electric bus and battery maker Proterra, bus dealer ABC Companies, and California utility PG&E have opened North America’s largest electric bus charging center.

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Tesla launches its electric vehicles in Malaysia

Tesla has launched its electric vehicles in Malaysia as part of its latest expansion in a new market.

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Revolve’s stylish 60 mph electric cafe racer takes a few turns

Beyond the well-known aesthetics of a cafe racer, which include features like lowered handlebars for a sportier riding position, the spirit of a cafe racer is fast, nimble, and inexpensive, which the Revolve Electric Café Racer has managed to embody.

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Nissan’s historic plant preps for electric era, follows Toyota with solid-state EV battery plans

The Nissan Yokohama plant is not only the automaker’s oldest factory but also the first mass-production plant in Japan. Nissan’s decision to transition the plant to build solid-state EV batteries is symbolic of the industry’s transition to electric cars.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real’ recall

Tesla’s (TSLA) stock crashed more than 8% on Elon Musk disclosing that he anticipates lower production this quarter and another recall that is a “real” one this time.

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China’s SAIC Motor confirms partnership to supply Audi with its next EV platform

After weeks of rumors swirling out of China, state-owned automaker SAIC Motor has confirmed a pending partnership with Audi pertaining to next-generation EV platforms. Here’s the latest.

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Magna invests $790 million to set up shop and supply Ford’s BlueOval City in Tennessee

One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers is investing big bucks to expand its footprint in North America – a market in which it’s already #1. Today, Tennessee’s Governor announced Magna International will invest nearly $800 million dollars to become the first supplier and Ford’s new BlueOval City.

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Toyota’s new trademark suggests an electric three-row Lexus SUV is on the way

It looks like a new electric Lexus three-row SUV could be on its way. Toyota filed four trademark requests this week with the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIO) for a new Lexus TZ model.

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