ChargePoint has a new plug system for its charging stations that will make it easier for EV drivers to select the correct connecter for their electric vehicle. The new plug, called Omni Port, works by automatically installing an adapter (or excluding one) to the tip of the connector when you’re ready to charge, which means Tesla owners won’t need to bring out their adapter.

This new EV plug automatically delivers the right connection for your car

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Given the current high production costs, the initial adoption of these batteries will be confined to the "super premium" EV segment.

Samsung’s EV battery breakthrough: 600-mile charge in 9 mins, 20 year lifespan

The CObalt-free Batteries for FutuRe Automotive Applications (COBRA) project, a European consortium of 18 partners from the automotive industry and research institutions, has designed a complete cobalt-free lithium (Li)-ion battery system for electric vehicles. Cobalt is a widely used component in Li-ion batteries and serves to improve device durability, but...

Lithium-ion electric vehicle battery eschews cobalt

As most are well aware by now, the current state of EV charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest barriers to more widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Aside from simply not having enough chargers to keep up with the growing number of EVs on the roads, many existing units are experiencing reliability issues, and then there’s the matter of which type of connector one’s vehicle has, as not all chargers are equipped to handle every kind of port. However, ChargePoint has apparently come up with a unique solution to that latter problem.

ChargePoint Announces New Universal Connector For All EVs

Find out if the largest electric vehicle company in the world is the right solar panel company for your home in our Tesla solar review.

Tesla solar review: Is the tech worth the hype?

(Green Car Reports) – Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different parts of the country. The Northwest is the U.S. region where EV owners save the most money compared to fueling...

Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Once every few years or so, a potential tech innovation comes along that stands to change the mobility industry as a whole. In the past, some of these innovations included electrification, hybrid systems, and hydrogen power. Now, with EVs all the rage, lots of these tech advancements focus on batteries.

Solid-State Batteries Are Here, and They Could Change EVs Forever

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The Power Hat, a brand-new product from EcoFlow, is a lightweight and durable hat with solar cells integrated into its brim for 360° of solar coverage, with both USB-A and USB-C output ports. It will eventually retail for $129, but if you pre-order now, you can save $50, paying just $79.

Finally, Wearable Solar That Makes Sense: The EcoFlow Power Hat

A power station's battery capacity can help you determine for how long it'll power your devices. Power output is crucial for assessing whether a power station is suitable for your needs. You should also look at output options to ensure it has all the outlets and ports for your requirements.

What to Look for When Choosing a Power Station

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Oregon State University researchers working on a way to make cleaner hydrogen have been busy beavers. As a result, they have developed a material that leverages sunlight to separate hydrogen from water, OSU reported. The science is happening on the molecular level — measured in tiny micromoles. But the team...

Game-changing material turns sunlight and water into clean fuel: 'Sustainable and efficient energy solutions'

Cars are changing, and quick. While only a few years ago, the options for electric vehicles were limited and often low quality, these days there are tons of great options on offer — and over the next 10 years, they’re expected to get much better and much cheaper.

Can the power grid handle EVs? The common myth explained

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

An ancient method of heat storage may hold the key to a sustainable future in clean energy, according to a recent study. This ingenious technology, dating back to the Bronze Age, could offer an efficient and cost-effective way to achieve the United Nations’ climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Bronze Age technology is a modern solution for clean energy

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A new type of paint could lower vehicle cabin temperatures. Lower cabin temperatures could reduce EV energy consumption. The paint might make it to production, but on a special-order basis. Nissan is testing paint that could help lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy use from air conditioning. The paint incorporates...

Nissan testing paint technology to lower cabin temps

MyNu Energy is eliminating waste from the world's renewable energy pursuit. By giving a second life to EV batteries that would otherwise be recycled for minerals or worse still, discarded, they are pioneering the next generation of sustainable energy storage. This innovative approach not only reduces costs by up to...

MyNu Energy is Transforming Used EV Batteries into Future Power Solution

While Tesla busted the myth that electric car fires are a more common occurence then with gas-powered vehicles, thery are still much harder to put out. In its latest environmental impact report, Tesla shared the stats that for each million miles driven with its electric cars, only 7 of them catch fire for various reasons. For comparison, ICE cars ignite nearly 9 times times more often on average.

Tesla Model S sets house on fire when charged directly from the powerline for free

While there is no literal handbook for the electric vehicle industry — an industry that went from niche to representing 18 percent of new car sales in 2023 — if we were to trace the history of how electric and hybrid vehicles went from idea to consumer reality, there are some important lessons. A new report from Boston Consulting Group, alongside The Good Food Institute and Synthesis Capital, maps key takeaways from the early days of the electric vehicle industry. The researchers make the case for drawing from that industry’s successes to help plant-based and other alternative protein companies find staying power.

Plant-Based Companies Should Follow the Electric Vehicle Handbook, New Report Says

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NACS or CCS: ChargePoint EV chargers follow Tesla Magic Dock

As automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines...

NACS or CCS: ChargePoint EV chargers follow Tesla Magic Dock

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