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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Writes Its Own Rules

When Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius unveiled the 2022 EQS in April, he described it as a defining moment for the world’s oldest carmaker. We’re numb to hyperbole when it comes to car launches, but in this case it’s hard to argue with the 52-year-old Swede who has wasted little time steering the company deeper into […]

Enable Energy Relaunches as BayWa r.e. Power Solutions

BayWa r.e. has formally launched BayWa r.e. Power Solutions Inc. following its recent acquisition of the former Enable Energy Inc. The new division is a solar and battery energy storage systems engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider. BayWa r.e. Power Solutions has installed more than 100 MW of solar and […]

Duke Energy Florida to Develop Four New Solar Power Projects

Melissa Seixas As a part of its renewable generation portfolio expansion, Duke Energy Florida has released the locations of its four newest solar power plants. Each of the new developments will be 74.9 MW facilities with single-axis tracking bifacial solar panels. The Hildreth Solar Power Plant will be built on 635 acres in Suwannee County, […]

This Great Compact Camper Van Now Comes in Ford Transit Form

The Ford Transit, were you unaware, just so happens to be America’s bestselling van. It has an all-wheel drive version, which also means it’s more capable—and Alabama-based camper-van builder Storyteller Overland, builder of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter–based Beast Mode, is taking advantage of that. The company is now offering a Transit-based version of its entry-level Mode […]

National Grid Secures Growth for Renewable Energy Portfolio

Alexandra Lewis National Grid’s Emerald Energy Venture LLC joint venture has secured a $150 million portfolio revolving facility, with a feature that will allow an increase to $250 million beginning in mid 2022, to support the growth of its U.S. renewable energy portfolio. The new financing will support the construction of solar, battery storage and […]

These Cars Are Out of Production and Discontinued for 2022

Tim MarrsCar and Driver Last year brought the end to more than 20 vehicles. Halfway into 2022, automakers have already announced nine models headed toward indefinite retirement. Some, like the Volvo V60 and V90 wagons, will see parts of themselves live on. And arguably the best version of Hyundai’s Veloster will continue. Others, like the […]