A new study from the REPEAT Project led by Princeton University’s ZERO Lab warns that the repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits could decimate the growing EV manufacturing sector.
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ChargePoint deploys DC fast charging stations in upstate New York – why it’s a win
ChargePoint has brought five new DC fast charging stations online in upstate New York, supported by key funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
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Northvolt AB today announced that it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. It says Northvolt North America is solvent, but what will happen to its massive EV battery plant project in Canada?
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In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember.
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The average incentive package for a new EV was 14.8% of the average transaction price (ATP), or approximately $8,162, the highest level in more than five years, according to the latest monthly new-vehicle ATP report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding CloseGreenlane’s flagship electric charging truck stop to open in April
Greenlane, which is building US-wide EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, will open its flagship electric charging truck stop in Colton, California, next month.
Expand Expanding CloseXCharge NA adds tap-to-pay and QR code security to its EV chargers
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) is making it easier for drivers to pay for EV charging with its first Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) system launch.
Expand Expanding CloseSolar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years
The US installed 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. That’s enough to power 8.5 million households.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can lease a 2025 Polestar 3 for the same price as a Polestar 2 right now
Polestar’s March incentives have an interesting twist – the 2025 Polestar 3 has the same lease price as the Polestar 2, even though there’s an $8,600 gap in their sticker prices.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of South Dakota’s largest wind farms just got the green light
South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state.
Expand Expanding CloseSolar in 2025: Here’s what’s keeping the industry up at night
The solar industry is bracing for a turbulent year, and SolarReviews’ newly released 2025 Solar Industry Survey lays out exactly why. The survey, now in its third year, gathered insights from solar companies across the industry between December 2, 2024, and January 3, 2025, covering everything from the Inflation Reduction Act to workforce development and the state of the supply chain.
Expand Expanding CloseCostco members can get up to $10,000 off the 2025 Volvo EX90
Costco’s Auto Program recently introduced some new member-only incentives, and the 2025 Volvo EX90 BEV is now on its list.
Expand Expanding CloseOffshore wind roars back in 2025 with 19 GW of additions and China in the lead
Global offshore wind is gearing up for a comeback in 2025, with new capacity additions expected to hit 19 gigawatts (GW) and spending projected to soar to $80 billion, according to Oslo-based independent energy research firm Rystad Energy. That’s a big rebound after a sluggish end to 2024 when new installations dropped to around 8 GW – 2 GW lower than in 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseMassachusetts launches a two-year V2X pilot program
Massachusetts is launching a first-of-its-kind statewide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program. This two-year initiative, backed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), aims to deploy 100 bidirectional chargers to homes, school buses, municipal, and commercial fleet participants across the state.
Expand Expanding CloseCompton, California, just got its first 25 electric school buses
Compton, California, has unveiled 25 new electric school buses – the school district’s first – and 25 Tellus 180 kW DC fast chargers.
Expand Expanding CloseRenewables generated 24.2% of US electricity in 2024 – EIA data
Renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided nearly a quarter of US electrical generation in 2024, according to newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.
Expand Expanding CloseAustin’s main public bus depot just got 48 new EV charging ports
Camber has delivered an EV fast charging system to CapMetro, Austin’s public transit agency, for its main bus depot – here’s why that’s a big milestone.
Expand Expanding CloseLennox’s new extreme cold heat pump operates at as low as -20F
Lennox Residential HVAC has launched an extreme cold climate heat pump that warms a house with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant in temperatures as low as -20F.
Expand Expanding CloseZevtron, ParkMobile to support discontinued Shell Recharge EV chargers
Zevtron, ParkMobile, and Athena Partners Strategy Group are together supporting charging site owners and EV drivers affected by Shell Recharge’s shutdown of its EV charger software.
Expand Expanding CloseNational Grid to sell its US renewables arm for $1.74B
British energy giant National Grid has reached a deal to sell National Grid Renewables in the US to Canadian investment firm Brookfield Asset Management for $1.74 billion.
Expand Expanding CloseTrump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings
The Trump administration is shutting down EV chargers at all federal government buildings and is also expected to sell off the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) newly bought EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseNEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging
NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters to allow EV owners to enable bidirectional charging, which allows electricity to flow to EVs and EVs to transfer power back to the grid.
Expand Expanding CloseGAF Energy’s nailable solar shingle is now 23% more powerful
GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle.
Expand Expanding CloseHeliene and Origami Solar team up to take on Trump tariffs
Solar panel maker Heliene and steel solar panel frame maker Origami Solar have partnered to offer US-made, steel-framed solar panels in North America.
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