Category: eV

Big Solar & Battery News From Egypt & South Africa

Egypt gets its first large integrated solar PV and battery storage plant — a 1.1 GW solar PV plant with integrated 200 MWh battery will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability, and manage peak demand. JUWI and JA Solar sign 420,000-panel deal for 220 MW Glencore and Sasol/Air Liquide ... [continued]

An Electric Solar & Sail-Powered Catamaran — The MODX 70

Some companies use the word “eco” in their product names to try to fool buyers into believing their products are good for the environment, or at least, not bad. In the US, there are two auto manufacturers that used the words ‘eco diesel’ to make its pickup trucks seem environmentally ... [continued]

Energy Independence From The USA Is Coming For Much Of The World

It’s Independence Day here in the United States, which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence (from England) in 1776. What proceeded was millions upon millions — sorry, hundreds of millions — of immigrants coming to the United States in the next couple hundred years … and then Americans ... [continued]

BYD Electric Truck Sales Up 333% (or 711%)

Following up on my report on BYD’s car, SUV, and pickup truck sales in June, let’s also have a look at its commercial vehicle sales. The company breaks out electric bus sales from this overall segment, and then also shares data on non-bus commercial vehicle sales. Starting with BYD’s bus ... [continued]

Do You Think Used EV Prices Will Drop By $4,000 In 3 Months?

As noted earlier today, Republicans in Congress decided to end all EV tax credits on September 30, 2025. That includes the $4,000 tax credit for used electric cars. In theory, when you buy a used electric car, it’s effectively $4,000 cheaper due to the tax credit. The argument some people ... [continued]