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Michelle Lewis

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Renewables, EV news writer @Electrekco | curator @mozilla in Northampton, MA 💙

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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Ford backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factories
Ford is funding a 100-MW solar farm in Michigan to help power its factories and move toward its goal of carbon-free electricity.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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The world's tallest wind turbine just reached 1,197 feet
The world's tallest wind turbine stands 1,197 feet tall in Germany, aiming to double energy output by tapping stronger winds higher up.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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California gives the green light to balcony solar
California's governor signed into law balcony solar, along with two other new laws aimed at lowering power bills.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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EVgo’s 750 kW charging system is coming in 2027
EVgo’s next charging system will share up to 750 kW across stalls, with NACS plugs and a planned 2027 rollout.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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US clean energy jobs fell for the first time since the pandemic
US clean energy jobs fell by nearly 37,000 in 2025, ending four years of growth as federal support rolled back.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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EIA: 83 GW of renewables and storage coming in 12 months as fossil fuel capacity to fall
Renewables and battery storage are projected to add about 82.7 GW of new capacity in the US in the next 12 months, according to new EIA data.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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One panel per minute: Solar recycling is going big in Texas
A new Texas plant will recycle an old solar panel every minute, recovering silver, silicon, copper, aluminum, and glass entirely in the US.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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EV prices are falling while the average new car tops $50K
US EV prices fell in August, narrowing their premium over the average new vehicle from more than 16% to just 9.4% in a year.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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A new Arizona plant is going after the rare earth supply crunch
A new Arizona plant can process 25,000 metric tons of magnet-bearing products annually to recover rare earths and valuable metals.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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EVgo is adding 400+ fast chargers where you grocery shop
EVgo is adding more than 400 fast-charging stalls at grocery-anchored shopping centers across the US, with up to 24 at each site.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Do wind and solar farms tank home values? A 20-year study has an answer
Ball State researchers analyzed two decades of Indiana home sales to see whether nearby wind and solar farms hurt property values.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Wisconsin is adding 42 new EV fast-charging stations – here’s where
Wisconsin is awarding $25 million for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, adding at least 168 charging ports across the state.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Uber just launched the UK's first autonomous rides in London
Uber and Wayve launch the UK's first autonomous rides in London using electric Ford Mustang Mach-Es – but drivers remain on board.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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IONNA knocks nearly 50% off EV fast charging for Labor Day
IONNA discounts fast charging to $0.20/kWh for Labor Day weekend; eligible BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and GM EV drivers pay even less.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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VW to cut 100k jobs and may stop building EVs at 4 plants
VW could now see up to 100,000 job cuts and stop building cars at four German plants as it slashes its global model lineup.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Equinor just brought its biggest US battery online in Texas
Equinor's 100 MW/200 MWh Citrus Flatts battery is now online in Texas, adding flexible capacity to the fast-growing ERCOT grid.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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$41M could bring 40 new EV fast-charging sites to Minnesota
Minnesota is offering $41.2M to fund up to 40 EV fast-charging sites with both NACS and CCS1 plugs beyond its interstates.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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A huge 800 MW wind farm could boost Maine’s onshore wind capacity by 66%
Maine picked Clearway for an 800 MW wind farm that could save ratepayers at least $387 million – but first, it needs a power line.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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NeoVolta’s US battery factory gets a 9 GWh boost from SK On
SK On will supply NeoVolta with 9 GWh of US-made LFP cells as NeoVolta's Georgia battery factory expands toward an annual capacity of 8 GWh.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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New Jersey just made plug-in solar panels legal
New Jersey legalized plug-in balcony solar, letting renters cut power bills without rooftop panels, permits, or utility approval.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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San Francisco residents can now choose where EV curbside chargers go
San Francisco officially launches citywide curbside EV charging, giving apartment dwellers without garages a practical way to plug in.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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1 in 7 US students now goes to a solar-powered school
More than 10,800 US schools now use solar, reaching 1 in 7 students – but fewer than 0.1% have battery storage systems nationwide.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Renewables' installed capacity to beat natural gas within a year – EIA data
Renewables’ capacity is likely to surpass natural gas by summer 2027 or sooner, according to new data just released by the US EIA.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Santa Monica goes big on electric buses with 130 fast chargers
Santa Monica is investing $56 million in 130 ChargePoint fast-charging ports and Eaton power gear for an all-electric bus fleet.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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These EV chargers hang from garage ceilings – and install in hours
Voltpost's new Level 2 EV chargers mount on garage ceilings and walls, making apartment and condo charging much easier to install.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Future EVs could get more range from this tiny TI sensor
Texas Instruments' tiny new sensor could help EVs deliver smoother acceleration, less motor noise, and more range from the same battery.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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EV charging sites with more plugs get more use, Kempower finds
New Kempower data show that public EV charging sites with more plugs get more use, and that adding more power alone doesn't move the needle.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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How a Toyota dealer cut energy costs 55%, even with DC fast chargers
A New York Toyota dealer added power-hungry DC fast chargers – then found a smart way to cut its power costs by an average of 55%.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Walmart’s 400 kW EV charging network just hit 100 stores
Walmart’s own EV charging network now spans 100 stores in 20 states, with 400 kW chargers, CCS and NACS plugs, and mobile payment.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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A first-of-its-kind US factory could make grid batteries safer
Anthro Energy’s new Kentucky factory could supply advanced electrolyte for up to 25 GWh of safer US-made batteries each year.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Colorado's largest electric school bus fleet gets a 26-plug charging hub
Colorado's Denver Public Schools added 25 electric buses and a 26-plug charging hub, with projected annual fuel savings of $123,000 per year.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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This $0-down Illinois home solar deal includes a huge 60 kWh battery
Solrite offers Illinois homeowners solar and a huge 60 kWh battery for $0 down, but it owns and maintains the system for 25 years.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Wawa-branded EV chargers are expanding beyond Tesla
Wawa is expanding its branded EV charger rollout to Pennsylvania, this time with Electrify America supplying the technology.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Portland airport can charge 20 rental EVs at once – from overhead
ChargePoint's overhead fast chargers at Portland airport can charge 20 rental EVs at once while keeping equipment off the ground.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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The world’s biggest EV battery maker says all 20 plants are carbon neutral
CATL says all 20 of its battery plants are carbon-neutral, but the world's top EV battery maker now faces a far bigger supply-chain test.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Every 2027 GM EV will plug directly into Tesla Superchargers
GM says every 2027 Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV will get a native NACS port, making compatible Tesla Superchargers easier to use.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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This DIY heat pump plugs into a wall outlet and has no outdoor unit
MRCOOL's new DIY heat pump plugs into a regular wall outlet and heats and cools small spaces without needing an outdoor condenser.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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This electric aircraft fire truck hits 50 mph in under 20 seconds
The world's first all-electric aircraft rescue and fire truck now has a 400 kW DC fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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IONNA just beat every major EV fast-charging network
IONNA tops JD Power’s 2026 US EV charging rankings as reliability improves and failed public charging visits hit a record low of 12%.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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US EV prices are going back up as discounts shrink
US EV prices rose year over year for the first time since December as incentives fell sharply, according to Kelley Blue Book data.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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EVgo + GM open 350 kW flagship charging for EVs with trailers
EVgo and GM open a flagship charging station in Michigan with NACS and CCS, a canopy, and pull-through charging for EVs towing trailers.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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NYC is putting 600 new EV charging points right at the curb
NYC is adding 600 curbside EV charging points across all five boroughs, bringing its modest street-charging network to nearly 700.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle
A 1.5 MW electric truck charger with CCS and MCS plugs has cleared a major safety hurdle for deployment in both the US and Canada.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Tesla Megapacks power Ørsted's big new Texas grid battery
Tesla Megapacks are powering Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system, adding support to Texas's ERCOT grid.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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EVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are coming
EVgo will deploy hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers across US cities, offering 500 kW speeds, Magic Docks, and longer cables.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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EVgo is putting 500+ fast chargers where Americans shop
EVgo is adding 500+ fast-charging stalls at US shopping centers, so drivers can charge while buying groceries or grabbing lunch.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Europe is betting big on a battery that runs for four days
Europe's biggest iron-air battery deal will store wind power for up to 100 hours, helping cut reliance on gas plants.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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This solar-powered 'ambulance' has a range of up to 444 miles
Stella Juva is a student-built solar ambulance with up to 444 miles of range, bringing medical care to remote, off-grid communities.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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Base Power raises $1B to roll out its giant new home battery
Base Power launches Core, a 39.2 kWh home battery with up to 36 hours of backup – and raises $1 billion to roll it out to more US homes.
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Michelle Lewis @michelledlewis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe
Vingroup-backed Green SM has launched an all-electric VinFast taxi fleet in Copenhagen, marking its first move into Europe.
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