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Volkswagen and Faurecia delivering PPE to New York City Javits Center and area hospitals

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America and Faurecia are collaborating to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items needed on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis response.

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Why New York City wants electric bikes stopped at the border

Electrek

Electric bikes are quickly growing into one of the most popular alternatives to cars for personal transportation, especially in dense cities like New York City. more… The post Why New York City wants electric bikes stopped at the border appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: New York City announces a massive clean energy plan

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Two huge infrastructure plans will power New York City with wind, solar, and hydropower. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. China pledges to end funding for overseas coal plants.

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EGEB: New York City housing authority residents install their own solar

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New York City’s Community Power program creates solar installation jobs for housing authority residents and saves them money on energy bills. Los Angeles now has a road map for 100% clean energy with a new study from the NREL.

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New York City pushes Uber & Lyft fleets to be zero-emissions by 2030

Teslarati

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to have a zero-emissions fleet by 2030 during his State of the City speech on Thursday. The plans are expected to affect the estimated 100,000 for-hire vehicles operating within the city. Follow us for interactive news & more.

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New York City is about to get its largest battery storage project

Baua Electric

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. The post New York City is about to get its largest battery storage project appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Get started here. –

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A major US offshore wind hub just broke ground in New York City

Baua Electric

It will include an onshore substation to connect 810 megawatts (MW) of wind power to the Gowanus substation, making Empire Wind 1 the first offshore wind farm to connect directly to the New York City grid. The post A major US offshore wind hub just broke ground in New York City appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.