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Many households in rugged and rural southwest Virginia are already struggling to make ends meet. But they pay some of the highest electric rates in the nation, with prices that have risen at more than three times the pace of inflation over the last decade and a half. Last week, residents of the Appalachian region…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Tesla-Model-Y.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/tesla-launches-new-model-y-510-miles-821-km-range/#more-443508">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Cadillac-Lyriq-EV-lease-prices.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Cadillac’s luxury electric SUV is suddenly pretty affordable. The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/cadillac-lyriq/">Cadillac Lyriq</a> saw the biggest price drops this fall, with lease prices down $115 a month since October.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/cadillac-lyriq-lease-prices-drop-by-115-a-month/#more-443503">more…</a>

<p>Our resident farmer, Dan Allard, tells us that converting tractors and other farm machinery to battery-electric systems is not easy. Unlike an electric car, which coasts along at part throttle much of the time, a tractor is expected to supply its maximum output for hours on end. There is no ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/bosch-introduces-800-volt-platform-for-farm-tractors-other-machinery/">Bosch Introduces 800 Volt Platform For Farm Tractors &#038; Other Machinery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Promise Of A New Solar Revolution Most Americans love the idea of going solar. Few can actually do it. Traditional rooftop solar has helped millions cut bills and emissions, but it leaves most of the country behind &#8212; renters, apartment dwellers, low-income families, and anyone whose roof is too ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/the-peoples-solar-how-plug-in-solar-could-bring-affordable-energy-to-60-million-americans/">The People’s Solar: How Plug-In Solar Could Bring Affordable Energy To 60 Million Americans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The steady stream of good EV charging news keeps on coming &#8212; this time in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $1.84 million dollars in funding for the installation of 201 new EV chargers at 31 multifamily properties in Michigan.  ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/201-ev-chargers-coming-to-michigan-apartment-complexes/">201 EV Chargers Coming To Michigan Apartment Complexes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/EcoFlow-DELTA-3-1000-Air-Portable-Power-Station-1.png?w=1200" /></div><p>Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with new releases – either getting first-time savings or seeing new low prices – and more. Our headliner today is <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/12/ecoflow-launches-delta-3-1000-air-power-station-from-299/">EcoFlow’s newly launched DELTA 3 1000 Air Portable Power Station and bundles</a> with up to $640 in early-bird savings <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/12/ecoflow-launches-delta-3-1000-air-power-station-from-299/">starting from $299</a>. We also have the first savings hitting <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/11/autel-solar-outdoor-wireless-cameras-from-249/">Autel’s new two and four-camera Outdoor Wireless Solar Security kits</a> that boast some unique features and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/11/autel-solar-outdoor-wireless-cameras-from-249/">start from $249</a>, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/12/ecoflow-newest-rapid-power-banks-new-lows-from-66/">EcoFlow’s latest 10,000mAh to 27,650mAh RAPID power banks at new lows starting from $66</a>, ALLPOWERS’ new Volix P300 Portable Power Station and bundles, Lectric’s Black Friday Battery Sale, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/11/early-black-friday-segway-starting-from-150/">Segway early Black Friday Sale</a> lineup, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/10/exclusive-nine-refurbished-anker-solix-units-from-112/">$1,082 exclusive savings on nine refurbished Anker SOLIX units</a>, and more. </p> <p>Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-prices/"><em>Electrek</em>’s best EV buying </a>and <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-leases/">leasing deals</a>. Also, check out the new <a href="https://electrek.co/shop/"><em>Electrek</em> Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories</a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/ecoflow-delta-3-1000-air-launch-autel-more/#more-443476">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Subaru-EV-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/subaru/">Subaru</a> joins Toyota and Honda as the latest major Japanese automaker that plans to delay key EV projects to focus on hybrids.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/another-japanese-automaker-delays-ev-plans-blames-slow-sales/#more-443455">more…</a>

<p>Last night I wrote the article &#8220;Tesla’s Hail Mary — Signs of Progress vs. Recent Sales Concerns,&#8221; but I wasn&#8217;t really happy with how I wrote it and the core points I wanted to make. Well, there&#8217;s a bit more news from Tesla on FSD (Full Self Driving), Optimus (Tesla&#8217;s ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/more-tesla-fsd-expansion-more-interesting-comments-on-robots-ai/">More Tesla FSD Expansion, &#038; More &#8220;Interesting&#8221; Comments on Robots &#038; AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Original-19651-still-03-nacs-v-2-0-4k.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Volkswagen EVs can finally use Tesla Superchargers starting November 18th, after the better part of a year worth of delays getting the system up and running.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/volkswagen-evs-finally-get-access-to-tesla-superchargers-for-real-this-time/#more-443465">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Waymo-cities-freeway.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Robotaxi network <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/waymo/">Waymo</a> is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/waymo-expands-service-several-cities-adds-freeway-access/#more-443445">more…</a>

<p>New York-based Dispatch Energy announced the acquisition of Vermont community and commercial solar developer Green Lantern Solar. Dispatch Energy, founded in 2024, will acquire over 64 solar and battery storage projects from GLS at various stages of development and operations, totaling 208.9 MWDC. This acquisition expands Dispatch’s footprint in the growing distributed generation market across&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/green-lantern-solar-acquired-by-new-renewable-energy-developer/">Vermont&#8217;s Green Lantern Solar acquired by new renewable energy developer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Last year&#8217;s commercial introduction of the locally-developed manned airship, the AS700, was the start of what China calls its low-altitude economy. America calls it the blimp economy. News agency Xinhua reported how the ten-seater airship was first delivered by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to Guangxi Guilin Ark ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/its-called-the-low-altitude-economy-in-china-we-call-it-a-blimp-here/">It&#8217;s Called The Low Altitude Economy in China. We Call It A Blimp Here</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Toyota-EV-sales-crash-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Production is now underway at <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/toyota/">Toyota’s</a> new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the company’s first </span>outside Japan.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/toyota-opens-first-ev-battery-plant-in-the-us/#more-443436">more…</a>

<p>SunPower continues its revival tour as the solar technology, services, and installation company has agreed to acquire Ambia Solar. Based in Lindon, Utah, just 1.7 miles from SunPower’s headquarters in... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/residential-solar/sunpower-to-acquire-ambia-solar-amid-comeback/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Open Access Technology International (OATI) announced a collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the design and deployment of multiple solar + storage microgrids across the reservation in northern Washington. The program represents a significant step toward improving reliability, reducing outages and providing long-term energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/washington-tribes-set-to-deploy-multiple-solar-powered-microgrids-across-reservation/">Washington tribes set to deploy multiple solar-powered microgrids across reservation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring among leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of information requests to UK fire services find increase in number of solar installation fires, with incidents recorded on residential properties.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says emergency generators, some powered by solar panels, are being deployed as Cuba struggles to restore electricity after the storm.

<p>Istanbul, Turkey — AcePower, a leading Chinese EV charger module supplier, has announced its partnership with IMECAR, a leading Turkish EV equipment provider, at EV Charge Show 2025 (November 12–14, 2025 &#124; Istanbul Expo Center &#124; Hall 3, Booth G4b). This collaboration will see AcePower supply its advanced full-SiC high-efficiency ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/acepower-partners-with-imecar-to-accelerate-turkeys-ev-charging-infrastructure/">AcePower Partners with IMECAR to Accelerate Turkey’s EV Charging Infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Evotrex-RV-Trailer_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Calling it, “the world’s first power-generating RV,” California-based startup Evotrex has a new towable caravan concept that pairs efficient batteries with a small ICE powerplant to deliver an off-grid experience that’s a bit further away from home.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/anker-backed-rv-startup-thinks-youll-love-their-extended-range-camper/#more-443420">more…</a>

<p>Nextracker has been evolving beyond a mere tracker supplier for quite some time. This year it went into acquisition mode, adding Bentek eBOS and Origami Solar&#8217;s module frames to the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/nextracker-no-more-meet-nextpower/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Intersolar &#38; Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing, today unveiled an expanded program for IESNA Texas, its regional event taking place November 18-19, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan Resort &#38; Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Building on its successful debut, this&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/intersolar-energy-storage-north-america-texas-2025-features-40-larger-exhibition-and-enhanced-programming/">Intersolar &#038; Energy Storage North America Texas 2025 Features 40% Larger Exhibition and Enhanced Programming &lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&#039;color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;&#039;&gt;Second-annual event developed to expand opportunities for solar + storage professionals in the Lone Star State.&lt;/span&gt;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Create Energy continues to build its un-Evil Empire, this week announcing a strategic manufacturing partnership with Swiss-based Stäubli to produce a next-generation PV connector for solar tracker sites. As we... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/staubli-create-energy-to-manufacture-next-generation-pv-connectors-in-u-s-designed-to-handle-dynamic-mechanical-stress/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Global solar tracker supplier Nextracker announced on Wednesday that it is rebranding the company as Nextpower. The name change comes as Nextpower has recently expanded its product lines to include solar module frames, O&#38;M, robotics and electrical balance of systems, in addition to solar tracker technology. “Our customers want coherent, integrated solutions that install faster,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/solar-tracker-giant-nextracker-rebrands-as-nextpower/">Solar tracker giant Nextracker rebrands as Nextpower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Create Energy announced it is partnering with Swiss-based electrical connector company Stäubli to develop next-generation connectors that would then be manufactured at Create Energy&#8217;s campus in Tennessee. “The misuse of PV connectors in the tracker market has been a huge issue, compromising EBOS integrity and long-term performance,” said Dean Solon, founder and CEO at Create&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/create-energy-staubli-to-develop-next-gen-connector-for-solar-tracker-market/">Create Energy, Stäubli to develop next-gen connector for solar tracker market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>