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A Self-Propelled, Battery-Powered Travel Trailer From Tesla & Other Auto-Tech Alums — A CleanTechnica Exclusive

CleanTechnica EVs

An interview with the Lightship founders reveals a tech-travel focus and much more -- sustainable RVing can renew connections with nature and each other.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

Cars That Think

Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Airplanes, for example, won’t be able to fly long distances on battery power. Wind and solar parks produce a large portion of their energy.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Volkswagen , Nissan , and Hyundai have moved to produce the kinds of cars that can use such bidirectional chargers—alongside similar vehicle-to- home technology , whereby your car can power your house, say, during a blackout, as promoted by Ford with its new F-150 Lightning. Kempton and Letendre’s.

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RAM 1500 Ramcharger hybrid banishes EV anxiety with 1100km driving range

EV Central

RAM has detailed its all-new Ramcharger hybrid tech that it will introduce on the RAM 150, promising it will eliminate any range anxiety amongst those electrifying their pickup trucks for the first time. Those figures mean it is more powerful than the incoming battery-powered RAM 1500 REV, which generates 488kW and 800Nm.

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DSM and Lightyear to scale the commercialization of integrated solar roofs for EVs

Green Car Congress

High-tech mobility innovator Lightyear and Royal DSM will jointly scale the commercialization of Lightyear’s unique solar-powered roof for the electric vehicle market. With this solution, both companies aim to accelerate the global adoption of a broad range of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April

Baua Electric

Electrify Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan , with EV and e-bike test rides and presentations on green tech like heat pumps. Salem Kicks Gas in Salem, MA with a large variety of EVs on display and test drives from local dealers, along with e-bike and other battery-powered outdoor equipment displays. April 20, 10am-2pm.