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Microsoft enters 250-MW solar power PPA with Volt Energy that includes environmental justice donations

Volt Energy, a national minority-owned solar energy development firm, announced its first environmental justice and renewable energy initiative with Microsoft. Volt Energy will supply Microsoft with 250 MW of utility-scale solar energy, which supports Microsoft’s goal to have 100% renewable energy supply for all its operations by 2025. In addition, Volt Energy and Microsoft will […]

Mazda CX-50 Could Be a New Inline-Six–Powered Crossover

Andi HedrickCar and Driver Mazda says that recent reports stating that the next CX-5 crossover will use its new longitudinal architecture and inline-six engine are not true. We think it will instead be replaced by a new model called CX-50. The new architecture will also likely be used for the CX-9 three-row SUV, which could […]

Sigora Solar acquires ESDI to expand its solar PV + thermal reach in California

Virginia-headquartered Sigora Solar today announced the acquisition of Environmental Solar Design Inc. (ESDI) in efforts to expand its solar footprint in the California. Located in North Hollywood, ESDI is a solar pool and thermal provider. ESDI will continue to operate under the ESDI brand before transitioning to the Sigora umbrella in the coming months. In a location […]

Clearway contracts with two California CCAs for 200-MW solar + storage project in Riverside County

Clearway Energy Group announced that its Victory Pass project, a 200-MW solar and 200-MWh storage site under development on BLM land in Riverside County, California, is fully contracted with two investment-grade rated community choice aggregators, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCE) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). “Solar and storage energy projects like Victory Pass […]

2022 Chevy Colorado Adds Trail Boss Off-Road Package

The 2022 Chevy Colorado is adding a Trail Boss off-road package. It includes a lifted suspension, skid plates, different wheels, and a few other tweaks. The dealer-installed package is available for $2995 on LT models and $2895 on Z71 models. Like its big sibling the Silverado, the Chevy Colorado pickup will offer a Trail Boss […]