HOLLAND, MI — A California-based battery startup is shutting down its Michigan operations after running out of cash. Natron Energy in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice dated Aug. 28 said it will shut down both of its facilities in Holland and Santa Clara, Calif., terminating a total of 95 employees, MLive
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by SUVs and big gains in sales of electric vehicles as the nation's car buyers hurried to get ahead of the expiration of the federal EV tax credit. The big winner for Ford was its retail EV sales. Sales of EVs
ANN ARBOR - Most new renewable energy projects take the form of massive wind or solar farms. Ann Arbor, Michigan, is trying something different: a new city-owned utility is building a local power network within city limits, made up of solar microgrids and geothermal energy installed at homes and businesses. “They’re creating a whole new model
NEW YORK - Walmart has just jumped right into the world of electric cars, but no, it is not going to compete against Toyota and the others, instead they have announced that they are going to install thousands of electric chargers in the parking lots of their Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. The country’s largest retailer
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for electric vehicles. Lawmakers were in session Friday as the state looks to fill a $300 million void in the transportation budget that threatens funds for road repairs and snowplowing. Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an EV road usage charge that
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one of its best-selling SUVs in America. According to Electrek, the move is likely to distinguish it from the larger Grand Highlander, which has been attracting more buyers recently compared to the original model. To meet demand, Toyota stated that it would
WYOMING - For years, China has been the leading global supplier of rare earth treasures, which has granted it power in the global technology sector. However, the United States does not want to be left behind, so it has dedicated funds and resources in this area. To talk about the first rare earth mine, we
LANSING - Two new opportunities will support nonprofits, public institutions, and other tax-exempt entities in accessing federal clean energy tax credits through Elective Pay, also known as Direct Pay. Elective Pay is a U.S. Internal Revenue Service mechanism that allows tax-exempt entities such as nonprofits, local and tribal governments, school districts, rural electric cooperatives, and
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it will be a game-changer for decades to come and also revolutionize the American market. Credits: European Space Agency America’s new white gold that will stun the world The world has been significantly focused on reducing the global carbon
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for those looking to make the switch, Chevy's most affordable electric car is coming back into the EV market. In an interview, General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the Bolt EV is returning with some upgrades, including over 300 miles of
