GE launches the 3 MW Sierra onshore wind turbine just for North America

GE Renewable Energy yesterday announced the 3 megawatt (MW) Sierra, its newest onshore wind turbine platform that will only be sold in North America.

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Honda teases Prologue EV alongside plans to hasten lumbering electrification strategy

Honda Motor Co. released a sketch of its upcoming Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM – its first vehicle designed primarily using virtual reality visualization technology. Additionally, Honda shared an update to its EV sale strategy that includes three separate phases on its path to introduce 30 EVs globally by the end of the decade.

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Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000 Core portable power station hits new low at $800, more in New Green Deals

Are you ready to go on a long hike and head off-grid for a bit this spring or summer? Well, be sure to have in the trunk to keep your gear running without gas or generators. It’s on sale for $200 off right now at a new all-time low of , delivering 60W USB-C PD, three USB-A, two 120V plugs, and more. Plus, it can sustain 1,200W of output and even peak to 2,400W should the need arise. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Juiced RipRacer review: This fun-sized fat tire electric bike hits 28 MPH in a nimble package

The descriptors “nimble” and “fat tire” rarely go together as well as they do with the Juiced RipRacer. This self-proclaimed fun-sized electric bike deftly combines the exhilaration of go-anywhere electric bikes with the convenience of small-format micromobility vehicles.

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Bentley CEO promises first EV will scream luxury at 1400 HP and redonkulous 1.5 sec 0-60

In a recent interview out of Europe, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark promised some bold specs from the luxury automaker’s first battery electric vehicle. Despite describing the “brutality of acceleration” in the upcoming EV, the Bentley chief said that won’t be its main selling point. It will instead be the “effortless overtaking” from torque on demand. That price though…

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Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries

Tesla has significantly expanded its Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries, including the UK and Spain.

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Tesla (TSLA) falls off the S&P 500 ESG index as Elon Musk trashes the system

Tesla has been removed from the S&P 500 ESG index after CEO Elon Musk trashed the system that is supposed to measure the sustainability of a company or investment.

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Tesla starts to offer Giga Texas Model Y to some customers for faster delivery

Tesla has started to offer its new Giga Texas-built Model Y to some customers as an option to accelerate delivery.

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Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph

Tesla has started to push a new software update to increase the top speed limit of Autopilot for vehicles with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph.

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Electrify America announces new solar energy farm that can generate up to 75 MW per hour

EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network.

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