Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $3.46 billion in grants to upgrade the electric grid for renewable energy and shore up its resilience in the face of extreme weather. Largest-ever investment in US grid upgrade This is the first round of the DOE’s $10.5 billion Grid Resilience […]
Bird, the once-darling of the shared electric scooter market, has launched a new version of its electric bike under a partnership with Tradehubb and Spring. The design marks a stark departure from Bird’s original e-bikes, which were widely accepted to be at best heavily-inspired by formerly Amsterdam-based VanMoof’s design, and at worst largely a copycat […]
Stellantis, parent company of Fiat, Ram, and Peugeot, announced its plans to overtake Ford as the global number-one seller of pickup trucks and vans within the next four years, and it’s hoping electrification will take it there. Stellantis says it is eyeing major growth in Africa and midsized businesses to boost its numbers and plans […]
In the ever-evolving world of electric bicycles, the Starrun S20 has emerged as a true powerhouse, redefining the boundaries of what a folding bike can achieve. This dual suspension folding electric bike has set a new standard for thrilling rides up steep hills and long-distance adventures. There is a lot going on in such a […]
Gravity Inc., best known for its fleet of Mustang Mach E electric taxis in New York City, has announced a brand-new ultra-high output DC charger designed especially for the challenging ergonomics of urban parking garages. The 500kW “DEAP” (Distributed Energy Access Point) is just 8″ thick and 18″ tall (curiously, width isn’t mentioned, but eyeballing, […]
As it approaches its third model year, Kia America has just announced US pricing for its all-electric 2024 EV6 crossover. There are a few notable changes compared to a year ago, including the introduction of two new Light variants, offering consumers two additional options of its lowest priced trim. The GT is still a beast, […]
This image, from June 2023, shows blades for the Haliade-X turbine in New Bedford, MA. David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty Images A project to develop a facility described as the United States’ “first commercial-scale offshore wind project” continues to move forward after its first turbine was installed in waters off Martha’s Vineyard. […]
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been included in two lots of the NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) Dynamic Purchasing System. NHS LPP is one of four national procurement hubs serving the health community in London and beyond. Owned collectively by its members, NHS LPP established […]
Elon Musk told Tesla shareholders and Cybertruck reservation holders to “temper their expectations” as he reiterated that it would be very hard to ramp up Cybertruck production. With the release of Tesla’s Q3 financial results, the automaker announced the start of Cybertruck deliveries on November 30. On top of the announcement, Tesla also announced that […]
Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more “naturally,” improving their stability, according to a new study. The researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill builds on previous work, which demonstrated that neural control of a powered prosthetic ankle can restore […]
