The Prevalence and Benefits of Going Solar in Arizona

Although the greater Phoenix area receives an average of more than 300 sunny days each year, the state surprisingly gets 90% of its electricity from non-renewable resources. However, for those who are considering implementing solar energy as an Arizona homeowner, there are a lot of considerations to keep in mind before making the leap. From the financial […]

Tempe looks to add electric vehicle charging stations

Tempe discussed plans to incorporate electric vehicle charging stations along with sustainable infrastructure on Thursday.  Tempe’s Sustainable and Livable Communities Council Committee met on Thursday afternoon to discuss various ways to be greener and more efficient, specifically highlighting solar permitting policies. 

How ElectraMeccanica’s $35M Mesa factory fuels Arizona’s EV boom

Arizona has rapidly become the hub of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the U.S. In Pinal County, the first phase of Lucid’s Casa Grande plant is complete, and the company will begin producing its all-electric luxury sedan; while Nikola Corp. is building a factory in nearby Coolidge where it will manufacture electric- and hydrogen-powered heavy […]

Clean technology company Exro to open US headquarters in Mesa

Exro Technologies, a clean technology company, will open its United States headquarters in Mesa, officials said in a press release Tuesday. The 15,000-square-foot location will serve as a multipurpose facility to expand research, development and testing to improve technology within different types of electric vehicles.

Arizona residents share their EV experience

More Arizona consumers than ever before are taking advantage of the electric vehicle transition – and for so many reasons: huge fuel and maintenance savings, a great driving experience, and reducing their environmental impact. Plug In America worked with our partners in Arizona to produce this video as part of a series for the Arizona […]