Electric vehicle batteries typically serve until they drop to 70% to 80% of their original capacity. At that point, most companies recycle them. However, IDTechEx’s latest report, “Second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Forecasts, Players, and Technologies,” explores how second-life EV batteries can offer new opportunities. These options include repurposing or extending first-life use, helping…

Image: Dandelion Energy Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is outfitting more than 1,500 new Colorado homes with Dandelion Energy’s geothermal systems in one of the largest residential geothermal rollouts in the US. The big draw for homeowners is lower energy bills and cleaner heating and cooling. Dandelion claims Lennar homeowners with geothermal systems…

The Motor Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group is expanding its EV motor technology presence in the Americas. The company is focusing on advanced EV motor technology to meet rising demand in off-road electric vehicles (EVs) and industrial automation. It is extending its reach across the U.S. and Canada, offering specialized motors and motor components…

Photo: GE Vernova GE Vernova has produced over half the turbines needed for SunZia Wind, which will be the largest wind farm in the Western Hemisphere when it comes online in 2026. GE Vernova has manufactured enough turbines at its Pensacola, Florida, factory to supply over 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of the turbines needed for the…

AmpUp, a provider of EV charging solutions, announced a partnership with Roundtrip EV Solutions Inc., a medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle company. AmpUp will deliver fleet electrification solutions and manage Roundtrip EV’s charging network. The partnership focuses on advancing depot-based fleet electrification in the waste management…

Duke Energy Florida launched three EV programs—the Charger Prep Credit, Off-Peak Charging Credit, and Fleet Advisory programs. The company said these programs provide residential and business customers with more options for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. “EVs help save on fuel and maintenance costs for drivers. They also…

Rock Tech Lithium has partnered with GEA Group AG, a major system supplier for advanced process technology, to equip its lithium converter project in Guben, Germany. Under the agreement, GEA will provide crystallization and zero-liquid discharge technology to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM). Finalizing Equipment for…

Vaisala released its latest weather and EV range report, detailing how EV range and weather conditions affect EV performance across the U.S. The report, based on Xweather EV range data, highlights how temperature, wind, and elevation impact battery efficiency. Especially with colder regions seeing significant range reductions compared to warm-weather states. …

The EV Charging Summit & Expo will feature a keynote panel titled “The Road to Electrification: Market-Driven Innovation in EV Charging Expansion.” The session, scheduled for March 26, from 9:15-10:00 a.m., will explore how market dynamics are shaping EV charging expansion and influencing infrastructure growth. Rising Demand…

Photo: Lightsource bp Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt (MW) Prairie Ronde Solar in Louisiana is now online and generating enough power for the equivalent of around 31,000 homes. Prairie Ronde Solar in St. Landry Parish is about 30 miles north of Lafayette. It’s one of the largest solar farms in Louisiana and features US-made equipment. First…