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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

Baua Electric

Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch.

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Tesla continues ‘Project Highland’ manufacturing line installation at Fremont

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Tesla is continuing to progress on the installation of new Model 3 production lines at the Fremont Factory, which is being revamped for Project Highland. We reported in mid-December that Tesla had demolished previous Model 3 production Hang On Lines, a type of assembly line the company partially utilizes for manufacturing.

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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings

Baua Electric

Aeromine says its systems typically consist of 20-40 units installed on the edge of a building facing the predominant wind direction. We’re excited to partner with Aeromine, as its ability to quickly and affordably help a wide variety of companies meet their energy needs with wind resources is unique among distributed energy solutions.

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. Honda is making progress on its all-solid-state battery technology which the company sees as the core element of future EVs.

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Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

The Truth About Cars

Other considerations like affordability and performance are as much case-by-case as an individual’s dinner order at a restaurant. Faced with broken chargers or a simple lack thereof, your decided to make the leap and install a Level 2 charger in the garage space attached to his home. One thing almost everyone can agree on?

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CPUC proposes revising Net Energy Metering rules to push customers to install storage with rooftop solar

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For more than 20 years, California has aggressively supported the rooftop solar market through its Net Energy Metering (NEM) program in Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) territories. NEM has enabled 1.3

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla and a few other companies recently announced the launch of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA) to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles in Mexico. Tesla’s gigafactory in Mexico will produce the company’s most affordable EV yet: the Model 2.

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