Offshore wind power needs energy storage and power regulation, and Ocean Grazer has invented an offshore energy storage system that will sit at the bottom of the sea and manage the flow of electricity through the power grid. The Dutch startup showcased their new product, Ocean Battery, at CES in Las Vegas last week.

more…

The post Will this ‘ocean battery’ buried in the seabed be an offshore wind game changer? appeared first on Electrek.

Rail freight manufacturer Wabtec Corporation has announced its latest customer is Rio Tinto, one of the largest metal and mining companies on the planet. Rio Tinto’s order for four of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives will support its effort to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.

more…

The post World’s second largest mining corporation orders four Wabtec battery-electric locomotives appeared first on Electrek.

As we eagerly slam the book shut on 2021 and look toward a promising year of further EV adoption in 2022, it’s important to look back and assess how far the global market has come during this most recent trip around the Sun. From there, we can compare 2021’s numbers to the year prior and gain an idea of the trajectories many of the major EV automakers may travel on into 2022. We will begin with EV deliveries in China, a rich mecca of EV production and innovation with many companies now expanding to other markets around the globe.

more…

The post 2021 EV deliveries in China by the numbers: How some of the market’s major players grew appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is losing its head of human resources, Valerie Capers Workman, who has also been seen as the number one diversity advocate at the company.

more…

The post Tesla loses its head of HR and top diversity advocate appeared first on Electrek.

If you’re tired of shoveling snow off the sidewalk, then consider investing in WEN’s 18-inch snow blaster that’s on sale for $170 right now. It can clear up to 7.8-inches deep in a single pass, tossing up to 490 pounds of snow per minute as you go. You’ll also 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.

more…

The post WEN 13.5A snow thrower clears 7.8-inches deep in one pass at $170, more in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.