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GMC electric pickup, Volvo C40 Recharge price, Lightyear One solar car production: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Volvo’s first EV-exclusive design has a price tag. And the Lightyear One solar car is coming from the factory that built the Fisker Karma. There’s a second, more affordable electric truck coming to the GMC brand after the Hummer EV models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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The role of battery storage in home solar EV charging | EVBox

EV Box

It’s easy to understand the appeal of solar power. Battery storage systems for solar EV charging ensure that none of the electricity generated by your solar panels during daylight hours is lost or wasted. Solar panel battery systems can cost anywhere from under $4,000USD to $20,000+, not including installation.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Even prior to the catastrophic impact caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were creeping up and unprecedented demand was beginning to put pressure on available supply. But why solar? While popular, solar is just one solution.

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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

Green Car Congress

Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity. With Level 2 charging, the 17 kWh battery pack in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe can be fully recharged in about two hours. The Jeep 4xe Charging Network trailhead chargers will deliver Level 2 (240-volt) charging.

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Enjoy 18W USB-C, more with the foldable ROCKPALS 100W solar panel at $140 in New Green Deals

Electrek

It has the ability to recharge portable power stations as well as deliver 24W USB-A and 18W USB-C to smartphones without any external controllers or adapters. Right now, it’s on sale for $140 which saves $90 from its typical $230 going rate, marking the best price that we’ve seen since early December.

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This 60W portable solar panel has 18W USB-C PD to power spring camping trips for $100 in New Green Deals

Electrek

No plugs or adapters are required for the USB-C or A ports, and there’s also a DC output to recharge portable power stations and the like as well. On sale today for $100 , you’ll save $50 which is a 33% price drop and marks the best discount that we’ve seen so far in 2023.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

Green Car Congress

SunPower: residential solar with energy storage. SunPower offers the highest efficiency solar panels available in the industry today—including the 21% efficient X-Series Solar Panel which produces 75% more energy over 25 years than a conventional panel. Installation costs will be extra.

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