Image: Revolt Systems, a DIY EV conversion kits manufacturer. The roar of a vintage muscle car engine no longer has to be synonymous with fossil fuels. A burgeoning trend in the automotive world is seeing gearheads ditch the gas guzzlers and electrify their classic rides with the help of DIY EV conversion kits. These kits, once a niche for tinkerers, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible, fueling a green garage movement that’s revving up across the globe. Gone are the days of cobbled-together contraptions. Today’s DIY EV conversion kits are engineered marvels, offering drop-i ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hoosier Racing Tire, the world’s largest manufacturer of racing tires, proudly announced that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has named Hoosier as the exclusive tire partner for FIA World and European Rallycross Championship. “We are excited to enter into a new partnership with Hoosier,” said Andrew Wheatley, FIA Rally Director. “We are very impressed with Hoosier’s product performance and are looking forward to launching this partnership with the start of the 2024 season.” Following the press conference at the Performance Racing Industry ..read more

Nomura Real Estate Development is one of Japan’s largest real estate developers Three-way partnership includes Joby’s existing Japanese airline partner, ANA Companies to jointly explore the design, location and financing of vertiports across Japan SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with ANA Holdings Inc. (“ANA HD”) and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“NRE”), one of Japan’s largest real estate develope ..read more

The agreement with Motev supports both companies’ missions of priority to the environment and to their users and customers. This agreement marks a forward step in FF’s B2B business, showcasing and opening up FF’s innovative resources to other companies. In addition to the Motev delivery, a longtime FF employee is also taking delivery of an FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that ..read more

Contributing to optimizing and ensuring the safety of city traffic using image analysis technology TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Hayden AI Technologies, Inc., a U.S. based startup company that provides the traffic violation enforcement services using image analysis technology. This is the sixth investment the fund has made to date. The United States has very strict traffic regulations related to school buses to ensure the safety of children. For example, when a school bus is stopped and either ..read more

Turnkey project by PowerFlex helps ASICS accelerate 2030 sustainability goals and bolster the grid SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PowerFlex, a clean technology solutions company, announced the completion of the second rooftop solar project for ASICS, a leading brand in the design and manufacturing of performance athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, at their Byhalia Distribution Center, located in Byhalia, Mississippi. The completion of the 1-megawatt (MW) solar rooftop brings the total solar generated power at the distribution center to 2 MW’s that are used to power the building load a ..read more

The Pebble Flow, equipped with advanced robotics and EV technology, sets a new standard as the world’s first self-propelled travel trailer featuring automated hitching and remote maneuvering capabilities The travel trailer includes the world’s first dual-motor active propulsion assist system that enables easier, safer towing and achieves better mileage and longer range The Pebble Flow operates on 100% electric power with integrated solar and a massive EV battery, ensuring off-grid capabilities for up to 7 days and serving as a reliable energy backup to power the entire house for extended ..read more

Vertically-Integrated Joint Venture to Accelerate Adoption of Electric School Buses MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, and Generate Capital, a leading sustainable investment and operating company, have formed a joint venture (JV) named Clean Bus Solutions, LLC to meet the increasing demand for electric school buses and accelerate the adoption of clean transportation of students in North America. The joint venture’s fleet electrification-as-a-service offering will make it simpler for school districts to upgra ..read more

RENO, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE: UHAL, UHAL.B), parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, on December 6, 2023 declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its Series N Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: UHAL.B). The dividend will be payable December 29, 2023 to holders of record on December 18, 2023. The Company also adopted an amendment to its dividend policy that increases the Company’s quarterly cash dividend on its Series N Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: UHAL.B) from $0.0 ..read more

EV Ready program helps local governments prepare for the growing demand for EVs in Illinois CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) today celebrated the first class of communities to complete the EV Readiness Program, created to help local governments prepare for the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure across northern Illinois. In total, 12 diverse municipalities were recognized at an awards event for their work to achieve the designation of “EV Ready Community.” Through the program, communities have taken steps to develop permitting ..read more