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Jacobs and Cirba Solutions expand sustainable battery processing in US

Green Car Congress

Jacobs is managing the facility design and supporting construction of multiple site locations, including an expansion at Cirba Solutions’ lithium-ion processing site in Lancaster, Ohio. The expansion project is estimated at $200 million, and the site recently received more than $82 million in grants from the US Department of Energy.

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EGEB: Solar could make up 40% of US power by 2035 – Biden administration

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): If Congress provides tax credits for the solar industry, it could grow rapidly by 2035. GW solar factory in Ohio. more… The post EGEB: Solar could make up 40% of US power by 2035 – Biden administration appeared first on Electrek.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

Green Car Congress

With a starting USmanufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $53,995 (excluding $7,500 tax credit and $1,595 destination), the Willys 4xe brings a new entry price point to the Wrangler 4xe lineup, joining Rubicon 4xe, High Altitude 4xe, and Sahara 4xe. A second high-voltage motor generator is much more powerful.

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Route Zero Relay Kicks Off EV Road Trip

Electric Auto Association

The inaugural Route Zero Road Trip targets clean air standards and the open road with American-powered electric vehicles visiting Old Route 66 destinations. Route Zero Road Trip celebrates clean air standards and American-powered electric vehicles by visiting destinations on the old Route 66. See more on the EV fact sheet.

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

Green Car Congress

The Lucid Air is priced from $52,500 after federal tax credits. For the Alpha Speed Car’s first testing session, Lucid headed to TRC Ohio to use its 7.5-mile By 2022 the company expects the factory to employ 2,000 full-time employees and manufacture up to 130,000 vehicles annually. Deliveries will begin in 2019.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. This includes all of the resources used in manufacturing the vehicle, the battery, and powering the vehicle. In addition, electricity in the U.S.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

This pricing model incentivizes customers to avoid using power during peak demand, which is usually between 3:00-8:00 p.m. During peak demand, utility companies have to compensate for the surge in power needs by turning on “peaker” plants. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Hawaii Power. Ameren Illinois.