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3+ hour, 11+ min ago (619+ words) Powering up your EV with solar If you're thinking of buying an EV, adding an EV charger to your solar system is a smart way to "fuel" your car with clean, renewable energy. Electric vehicle ownership continues to accelerate as prices drop, charging infrastructure expands, and government incentives increase. More drivers now recognise the long-term savings and environmental benefits of switching to EVs. At the same time, homes are becoming smarter and more energy-efficient. Solar panels, home batteries, and intelligent inverters are creating synergies between mobility and domestic energy use. This intersection is transforming how energy is generated, stored, and consumed. EV charging has come a long way from slow overnight trickle charging. Today, homeowners can access fast, efficient, and intelligent charging systems that help save on costs and achieve energy independence. Smart charging is increasingly important as more households…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago (1418+ words) Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate the day, we've got another jam-packed edition of Green Deals, with plenty more that you can browse in our official Black Friday Green Deals hub here, encompassing all the sales/deals we've collected over the last few weeks that are still alive and well. Headlining today's features is Rad Power's expanded Black Friday Sale, which is seeing increased prices to new lows, like the RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike at $1,399, among others. From there, we also have a large collection of Anker eufy solar cams, and other smart security devices starting from $50, as well as GE's Profile Smart Electric Ventless Heat Pump Washer/Dryer Combo at $2,000, the next EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, Aiper's robot pool cleaners, smart composters, hydroponic gardens, and so much more waiting for you below. And don't forget about the hangover deals that…...

5+ hour, 1+ min ago (584+ words) Tesla's poorly handled Powerwall 2 recall is now turning into a potential class action lawsuit over for leaving people with bricked batteries until Tesla replaces them. We previously reported on Tesla recalling thousands of Powerwall 2 units built between 2020 and 2022 due to a fire risk. We noted several problems with it, as it took months between the recall in Australia and the US, despite the units being identical and affected by the same issue. We also noted that Tesla has been aware of the problems for years and tried to sneakily replace some units rather than doing a broader recall. Now, some affected Powerwall owners are also taking issue with how Tesla is handling the recall. Tesla's ability to address issues via over-the-air (OTA) software updates is usually a massive advantage, but not everyone is happy with how Tesla is using its…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (384+ words) Last July, I leased a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV LT2. I got a stunning lease deal, leaving me conflicted about the car. I love my Blazer EV, but I wouldn't have paid its $52,000 sticker price. The good news is, I didn't, and you don't have to, either. Used Blazer EVs are shockingly cheap. The best price I've seen so far is $21,499 at used car retailer CarBravo, for a Radiant Red LT2 with 14,000 miles. But while that price is an outlier, it is exceedingly easy to find examples for under $25,000. Most of them have very few miles, and all appear to be in good condition. Of course, if you've been following the Blazer EV story, you may know why these are cheap. The Blazer got off to a rough start, with software problems that were bad enough to strand our own Kevin Williams. That…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (1087+ words) HANOI, Vietnam'China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, a move that is good for the climate, good for air pollution, and potentially reshapes global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. Heavy trucks carry the lifeblood of modern economies. They also contribute significantly to global emissions of carbon dioxide: In 2019, road freight generated a third of all transport-related carbon emissions. Trucking has been considered harder to decarbonize since electric trucks need heavy batteries and can carry less cargo than those using energy-dense diesel. Proponents of liquefied natural gas have viewed it as a less polluting option while technology for electric heavy vehicles matures. Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled to a liquid fuel for easy storage and transport. China's trucking fleet, the world's second-largest after the U.S., still runs mainly on diesel,…...

6+ hour, 20+ min ago (308+ words) A PILOT project aiming to improve access to electric vehicle charging at homes across Wirral is being put forward. Wirral Council is looking to progress its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy and a committee will next week be asked to approve joint work with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) on two key initiatives. The two initiatives highlighted in the report to the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee on December 2 are around the installation of more public electric vehicle charging points and piloting cross-footway charging solutions for households reliant on on-street parking. The EVCI Strategy, approved in October 2024, supports Wirral Council's commitment to tackling the climate emergency and promoting sustainable transport." With new petrol and diesel cars being banned from 2030, demand for EV charging is growing, particularly among residents without off-street parking. The LCRCA has secured "9.647 million…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (392+ words) UK Government statement said the new tax will apply from 2028. The auto industry in the UK has criticised a new planned UK annual tax that will apply to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids used on UK roads from 2028. The new annual tax is designed to address falling petrol and diesel fuel tax revenues as electrified vehicles take a bigger share of the UK's car market (pure petrol and diesel engine models are still planned by the government to end UK sales in 2030). The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said that singling out electric cars for a new pay per mile tax would "suppress demand, discouraging consumers and making ever-tougher sales targets even more costly and challenging to achieve'. On an average car mileage of around 7,000 miles per annum, the new EV duty would amount to an…...

7+ hour ago (460+ words) Tesla has opened its largest integrated sales and service centre in India, even as the American electric vehicle maker battles sluggish sales and slow adoption across Asia's third-largest economy. The new hub in Gurugram, near Delhi, combines a showroom, charging facilities and after-sales service bays in a single location " a move seen as part of the electric car maker's renewed push to gain ground in India. Dealership data accessed by the BBC shows Tesla has sold just over 100 vehicles since its widely publicised debut in July. While the company received over 600 bookings by mid-September, only a fraction have translated into deliveries, even as rival premium EVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and BYD posted strong festive-season sales aided by tax cuts and higher local familiarity. Tesla did not respond to the BBC's queries on the low figures, but sources close to the…...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago (519+ words) Tesla has published a small but notable update to its Canadian Supercharger map for November 2025, adding just two new locations under the "in development" category. While not nearly as extensive as some earlier updates this year, the new additions target important regional travel corridors in both Western Canada and the Prairies. As with all "in development" listings, neither site is guaranteed to be built, but their appearance on Tesla's map signals serious intent. The first new location is Sicamous, British Columbia, a key highway town along the Trans-Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. Despite its small population, Sicamous plays an important role for long-distance travelers heading between the Okanagan and Eastern B.C., or toward Alberta through the Rogers Pass corridor. The second new addition is Nipawin, Saskatchewan, marking another step forward in Tesla's slow but steady expansion across the Prairies....

7+ hour, 26+ min ago (247+ words) Tesla has big plans to build a complete electric vehicle (EV) network in India. The company wants to make it easier for people to own and use EVs and increase its sales over the long term. Since entering India earlier this year, Tesla has been focusing on installing charging stations at homes, malls, hotels, and key city locations. The plan also includes fast superchargers in metro cities to make long trips easier with minimal charging. The company has opened experience centres in Mumbai and Delhi. These centers help people learn about Tesla cars and understand EV technology. A new supercharger is also planned in Gurugram. This will be the fourth major charging station in India. Tesla wants the charging network to suit people's everyday routines. Tesla's India General Manager, Sharad Agarwal, said EVs can help improve air quality in heavily…...