New York is first in the US to deploy the Home Energy Rebates program

  • May 30, 2024
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Photo: Carrier HVAC New York has become the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, which helps low- and middle-income households save up to $14,000 on energy-efficiency upgrades. New York’s pioneering launch is part of a nationwide initiative to provide $8.8 billion in federal funding for states, territories, and Tribes to lower household energy […]

Podcast: a week with the Cybertruck, Mustang Mach-E Rally, Chevy Equinox EV first drive, and more

  • May 30, 2024
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Fred’s week with the Tesla Cybertruck, the Mustang Mach-E Rally, our Chevy Equinox EV first drive, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed […]

Saudi Aramco offers nearly $11.5 billion in new stock for sale

  • May 30, 2024
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The logo of Aramco is seen as security personnel walk before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia November 3, 2019.  Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled Aramco said it would sell some $11.5 billion worth of additional stock in an offering that […]

Mustang Mach-E Rally first drive: Ford is getting more comfortable with EVs

  • May 30, 2024
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I had the chance to drive the updated Mustang Mach-E, including the new top-of-the-line Rally version, and I think it marks an important step for Ford, or more specifically, Ford Model e. The automaker is getting more comfortable and better with electric vehicles. Last month, Ford unveiled its new 2024 Mustang Mach-E with more range, […]

Daimler Truck North America pairs up with Li-Cycle to recycle its EV batteries

  • May 30, 2024
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Photos: Daimler Truck North America Daimler Truck North America has partnered with Li-Cycle to recycle its end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries. Daimler Truck North America says recycling lithium-ion batteries is part of its plans to maximize battery lifespans and reduce material waste, but details of the arrangement between it and Li-Cycle, such as scope and timescale, […]

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Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker

  • May 30, 2024
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A third farmworker in the United States has been found to be infected with bird flu, heightening concerns about an outbreak among dairy cattle first identified in March. The worker is the first in this outbreak to have respiratory symptoms, including a cough, sore throat and watery eyes, which generally increase the likelihood of transmission […]