Two of the leading Democratic presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, both unveiled new plans today that aim to address the climate crisis through major investments in clean energy.
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A look at Electrify America’s newly launched mobile app — new pricing, plans, and more
Electrify America has launched its new mobile app with two membership plan options and a new pricing structure. It’s now available for both iOS and Android.
[Update: 162-mile Mii Electric revealed] SEAT teases new Mii Electric car, set to hit the road this year
SEAT has officially announced the Mii Electric, an upcoming electric version of its Mii city car.
EGEB: Solar projects in Australia and Alabama, gigantic Wyoming wind project, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- A new 280 megawatt solar farm is set for construction in Australia.
- And a 100 MW farm will be one of the largest solar projects in Alabama.
- Wyoming is ready to break ground on a multi-wind farm $3.1 billion project.
- Michigan residents can now add commercial solar arrays to their farmland.
Lyft to offer free charging to Portland Green Mode EV drivers
Lyft is partnering with Portland General Electric to offer its EV drivers free charging at a number of Portland area locations.
Toronto’s first all-electric city bus hits the road, 60 electric buses to join fleet by early 2020
The Toronto Transit Commission’s first all-electric bus is on city roads as of today — and it’s the first of 60 electric buses the city expects to add to its fleet by the first quarter of 2020.
Mercedes-Benz to launch smaller all-electric sedan in 2022, report says
Mercedes-Benz is planning to release a smaller electric EQ sedan – the EQE — in 2022, according to a new report.
EGEB: Asian renewable investments to pass oil and gas, US geothermal potential, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Renewable spending set to pass upstream oil and gas next year in Asia.
- A look at the potential for geothermal energy in the US.
- Albuquerque looks to get more from solar power.
- Massachusetts wants more offshore wind.
Climate Crisis Weekly: Greens gain in Europe, 2020 candidate climate scorecard, Singapore adapts, and more
In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:
- The Greens gain seats in EU elections.
- Greenpeace issues climate grades for the 2020 US presidential candidates.
- Looking into the increase of methane in the atmosphere.
- Calls for Harvard to divest from fossil fuels.
- How threatened Singapore is responding to the climate challenge.
- And more…
‘World’s largest’ renewable energy storage project proposed for Utah
A newly introduced renewable energy megaproject combining multiple storage technologies is being billed as the world’s largest, and it looks to make its home in central Utah.
Lotus teases Type 130 all-electric hypercar with new video, debut coming July 16
Lotus has dropped a date for the debut of its all-electric hypercar — the Type 130 will be revealed in London on July 16.
EGEB: ‘Freedom gas,’ Australia’s ‘water battery,’ Hungary’s $1B green town plans, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- The US exports “freedom gas.”
- Australia is placing its bets on a hydropower plant turned into pumped hydro storage.
- Washington solar workers are waiting on a Trump deal with China to save their jobs.
- Hungary wants to build a green-powered town from scratch.
Nissan’s EV tech is key to carmaker’s ‘leverage’ in FCA-Renault merger, Infiniti will move HQ back to Japan
As partner Renault mulls a merger with Fiat Chrysler, Nissan, in flux since the arrest and departure of former CEO Carlos Ghosn, may have a stronger position than some anticipated due to its own electric car technology.
Barcelona to receive 100+ new electric buses, replacing diesel buses
Barcelona will soon be the latest city to add a large number of electric buses to its fleet, replacing aging diesel buses in the process.
Jaguar XJ luxury sedan on the way out, to be replaced by electric car in 2020
Jaguar is ending the production run of its XJ luxury sedan this summer, and it now appears as if the car will be replaced by an electric model next year.
EGEB: Australia to hit 50% renewables by 2030, Colorado energy shift, bifacial solar, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Australia looks to hit 50% renewables by 2030, without government intervention.
- China’s lead in the solar race, illustrated.
- An energy company looks to shut down Colorado coal plants and add wind and solar.
- Ethiopia runs almost completely on renewable energy, and it’s looking for more.
- Bifacial solar gets a boost from a large order.
Renewable energy costs hit new lows, now cheapest new power option for most of the world
Plummeting costs have made renewable energy sources the most inexpensive option for new power generation throughout most parts of the world, according to a new study.
Honda e electric car to come with standard side camera mirror system
Honda has released a few more details about its upcoming Honda e electric car, including the inclusion of a side camera mirror system as a standard option.
Hyundai debuts 70-passenger electric double-decker bus
Hyundai introduced its first all-electric double-decker bus today as the company aims to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
EGEB: $2 billion solar farm/data center proposal, Maine back in wind, Senegal solar, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- A $2 billion solar farm/data center proposal in Virginia.
- Maine is back in the wind energy game, and it’s approved a new wind farm.
- A Hawaiian wind farm is getting a bat deterrent system.
- Senegal looks to build “mini hybrid” solar plants.
Electric truck maker and prospective GM plant buyer Workhorse ‘barely hanging on,’ report says
Earlier this month, President Trump tweeted that GM would be selling its shuttered Lordstown, Ohio plant to electric truck maker Workhorse. But a new report paints a concerning picture of what’s happening at Workhorse, casting doubt on both the deal and the company itself.
Chevron lobbyist pushes secretive campaign against electric cars in Arizona
Oil and gas company Chevron recently announced that it’s bringing electric vehicle chargers to its gas stations — meanwhile, one of its lobbyists is spurring a fight against EV infrastructure in Arizona.
Trump administration to ignore long-term climate projections in latest attack on science
The federal government is preparing to cast aside its long-term projections of climate change in what’s being called “a new assault” on science by the Trump administration.
EGEB: Colorado town going 100% renewable this week, Greece solar park, UK coal, and more
In today’s EGEB:
- Glenwood Springs, Colo. going all renewable on June 1.
- A solar park in Greece will be the largest in southeast Europe.
- Watch coal power fade from the UK mix in recent years.
- A Connecticut wastewater treatment plant will run on solar power.