HOLMS develops self-powered attachments for electric equipment fleets

HOLMS Attachments has made it easier for heavy equipment fleets to electrify with a new sweeper attachment that’s equipped with its own power source, freeing it from the need for a mechanical or battery (e) PTO.

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Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford’s upcoming low-cost EVs, and more.

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Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat

Tesla has released the details about its planned ‘Robotaxi’ launch in Austin, Texas, this weekend, and it’s even worse than we thought. There’s going to be a “safety monitor” in the front seat.

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Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here

Volkswagen’s mobility company MOIA just hit a big milestone: It’s rolled out the ID. Buzz AD, VW’s first fully autonomous production vehicle, and it’s been built from the ground up for mobility services.

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Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China

Can Ford really compete with China’s electric vehicles? The American automaker believes it may hold the key to competing with Chinese EV makers. Ford shared a few more details about its upcoming low-cost EV platform and how it plans to keep pace with China.

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Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles

Ford is recalling over 300,000 Mustang Mach-E models globally due to a glitch that could leave you locked out or potentially trapped inside the vehicle.

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ENGIE’s ‘precycling’ plan could change utility-scale solar builds

ENGIE North America is taking a big step toward making solar power more sustainable by baking recycling into the foundation of four upcoming clean energy projects.

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SolarEdge batteries now qualify for up to $3,000 in OR and WA incentives

SolarEdge just became a qualified home battery storage maker for Pacific Power’s new Wattsmart Battery Program, which offers incentives for solar battery installations in Washington and Oregon.

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Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track

Nissan is betting big on solid-state batteries to help power up a comeback. The automaker says the next-gen battery tech will be a “game-changer for EVs,” promising more range, faster charging, and lower costs. Nissan just confirmed its first EV with solid-state batteries is on track, but it may trail Toyota and Volkswagen to market.

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Rove breaks ground on 2nd ‘full-service’ EV charger, this time in Costa Mesa, CA

Rove, a company founded to improve the EV charging experience by building “full service” EV charging centers with access to amenities you can use while charging, has just broken ground on its 2nd charging center, to be open in October/November of this year.

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