New EV Car Share Pilot in Grand Rapids
Michigan starts a car share pilot program where you can rent an EV for $5 per hour
USDA funds renewable energy in Kansas
The USDA directs $2.8 million toward a dozen rural clean energy projects in Kansas
Battery assembly plant coming to Michigan
Michigan approves $13.5 million in grants and incentives for two companies involved in battery assembly and electric vehicle charging production
Pentagon to install Solar Panels
The U.S. military will install rooftop solar panels on the Pentagon as part of a $250 million package to reduce emissions
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission looks to update interconnection requirements
Recent wave of winter storms highlights the need for “equitable and forward-thinking transmission solutions”
Minnesota company helps produce electric-powered firetrucks
A Minnesota company begins producing electric fire trucks that can get up to 150 miles on a charge and include new safety features for operators Read more about the RTX here
Chicago-area program prepares communities for electric vehicle adoption
A Chicago-area regional government agency offers communities a blueprint for upgrading electric vehicle charging infrastructure https://energynews.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ae5d3a0c6088cad29d71bf0d0&id=e8dd403d7d&e=bf14b566ad
EV market could see 22% growth in 2024
Electric Vehicle Market Looks Headed for 22% Growth This Year BloombergNEF sees a slowdown in 2024 giving way to acceleration the following two years, when a slew of cheaper models are slated to arrive. Read the full article from Bloomberg.
Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy in 2024
As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy Minnesota lawmakers passed a range of bills last year aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. This year, with a shorter legislative session and a much smaller budget surplus, expectations are more modest. But some key lawmakers and […]
A Record 1.2 Million EVs Were Sold in the U.S. in 2023
According to Estimates from Kelley Blue Book A record 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. More specifically, 1,189,051 new electric vehicles (EVs) were put into service as the slow shift to an electrified future continued unabated. In 2023, the […]