Toyota announced that it is investing over $13 billion in EV batteries as it is trying to catch up after falling behind in electrification.
In the meantime, the Japanese automaker has led lobbying efforts to slow broader EV adoption.
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Lithium-ion battery development and production is rapidly escalating worldwide, yet there’s no standard when it comes to battery designs, materials, and chemistries. And that affects the ability to recycle Li-ion batteries – a vital final stage of their life cycle. But this may be about to change in the US.
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Engineering and technology company Bosch has unveiled a new charging cable for electric vehicles equipped without the traditional “charging brick.” The manufacturer shared new details of the EV cord ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility in Munich this week.
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While we at Electrek often tend to focus on electric vehicles taking over roads, it’s important to remember that our inevitable abandonment of fossil fuels stems to all modes of transportation, whether it’s by land, air, or even the sea. I recently had the opportunity to set sail on Sunwater Marine’s Ramblin’ Rose, a 40-foot sailing yacht powered by solar panels and electric propulsion. It’s one of the only vessels of its kind on the West Coast.
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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A technique used to improve wind farms’ performance makes them quieter, too.
The leading source of energy in Brazil in 2020 is hydropower, but solar is the rising star.
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Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles.
We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers.
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With fall on the horizon, you might be picking out vacation spots to go see the colors change before it gets too cold. If that’s the case, and you’re wanting to be able to stay off-grid for a while, solar is the way to go when it comes to powering your campsite or RV. Today, Home Depot delivers fantastic savings on solar panels and kits priced from $99. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. 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, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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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Beginning early this year, electric bicycle prices crept up nearly across the board. Now we are starting to see reductions in prices from major US brands. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?
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Tesla produced a record number of electric vehicles out of Gigafactory Shanghai last month.
Interestingly, they were again mostly for exportation outside of China.
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