Isuzu To Build New EV Truck Factory In The U.S.
Isuzu Trucks will build a new manufacturing facility in the United States that will assemble both battery-powered models and combustion vehicles. The $280 million facility in South Carolina is slated to be operational in 2027 and the company expects to employ over 800 people by 2028. Read the full article here.
EVPassport Partners with CBRE to Accelerate Delivery of EV Charging Infrastructure to Properties in North America
EVPassport, a leader in enterprise EV charging solutions, and CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, today announced an agreement to provide EV charging solutions, with a focus on multifamily and hospitality properties in North America. Under the agreement, CBRE will support the deployment of over 3,600 EV chargers across more […]
Largest State-Based Green Bank in the US Invests $60 Million in EV Charging Stations
While President Donald Trump launched a cloud of uncertainty over the United States electric vehicle (EV) market, some state policy makers are determined to keep the momentum going. Green banks can provide the financial means to realize that goal. In one recent development, the largest state-based green bank in the U.S. completed its first ever […]
How ‘Virtual’ Power Plants Could Help Minnesota Charge Toward a Clean Energy Future
In Dakota County, south of the Twin Cities, about 44,000 farm and homeowners have signed up for a program that allows their local electric cooperative to control their air conditioners — a seemingly small act that can have an outsized impact on the energy distribution system. Read the full article here.
Senators Propose Killing US EV Tax Credit, New $1,000 Tax for Road Repairs
U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed a pair of bills to kill the country’s $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit and impose a new $1,000 tax on EVs to pay for road repairs. Read the full article here.
US Carmakers Push for EV Tax Credits to Be Phased Out Over Several Years
Automakers are lobbying against Washington lawmakers ending popular electric-vehicle tax credits that President Donald Trump has railed against, pushing instead for a gradual phase-out over several years if he moves to cut them. Read the full article here.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Up 18% in January
Global electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in January rose 18% year on year, as growth in Europe and the United States outpaced China for the first time since last February, research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday. Read the full article here.
Amid Federal Funding Crisis, Minnesota Rolls Out State Green Bank Program
A state-funded climate financing authority will begin ramping up lending in Minnesota this year after hiring its first executive director in October. Read the full article here.
A Platform to Expedite Clean Energy Projects
Businesses and developers often face a steep learning curve when installing clean energy technologies, such as solar installations and EV chargers. To get a fair deal, they need to navigate a complex bidding process that involves requesting proposals, evaluating bids, and ultimately contracting with a provider. Read the full article here.
How Rural Minnesota Counties Work Together on Clean Energy
For nearly 30 years, leaders in southwest Minnesota have collaborated to provide a consistent and informed approval process for clean energy projects, while landing millions of dollars in tax revenue for local governments. Read the full article here.