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We’re a unique non-profit founded in the Mountains of East Tennessee to demonstrate Healthy Community through public projects incorporating renewable energy, energy-efficient building technology, electrified transportation and wildlife
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zamafir.bsky.social
“The two new trains are now fully operational assets, packing almost unimaginably massive 14.5 MWh battery packs that were charged once with grid power upon deployment, and which will (in theory) remain at a usable state of charge indefinitely”

Folks, there’s no competing with renewables and EV.
Fortescue Infinity Train gets 14.5 MWh battery that never needs charging [update]
Fortescue Infinity Train made its first 685 mile trip from Perth to the Pilbara, marking a major milestone in decarbonization.
electrek.co
December 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Beautiful clear, but very cold, day for a quick stop at a brand new Electrify America set of 350kW charging stations near Asheville, North Carolina!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Charging in single digit Fahrenheit temps at our friendly local Hyundai dealership in Johnson City, Tennessee. At least it's not snowing!

#ev #electricvehicles #FordLightning #evroadtrips #DrivingOnSunshine
December 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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ecowarriorss.bsky.social
This concrete could turn your house into a battery

A cubic meter of this concrete—about the size of a refrigerator—can store over 2 kilowatt-hours of energy, about enough to power an actual refrigerator for a day
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/11/this...
This concrete could turn your house into a battery
The amount of concrete that goes into an average American home's basement wall could hold enough energy to meet the daily needs of the household.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Cold, snowy Workplace charging tonight! Thank you Siemens in Johnson City, Tennessee for the Siemens-made EVSE!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Midnight at the Oasis at Electrify America in Bristol, Virginia. Right on the state line. 750+ all-electric miles today - Michigan to Tennessee.

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 AM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Halloween charging at Electrify America in Williamsburg. Not Colonial Williamsburg. Williamsburg, Kentucky. All the other EVs must be out trick or treating! 🎃🎃🎃

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
No rain this time at Electrify America in Dayton, Ohio! Full house before I left. Lightning, Bolt, Polestar, Hyundai, and Tesla.

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Back at Electrify America in Fort Wayne, Indiana on the way out of Michigan. Feeling pretty dull and drab charging between a lime green Mach e and an electric blue Honda on this sunny Halloween!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Almost to Michigan and still raining at Electrify America in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Electric Pickup Truck central here. Two Lightnings, Chevy Trail Boss, Rivian plus some assorted Kia and Honda EVs. Two nice trailering spots.

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
More rain at Electrify America in Dayton, Ohio! Had to walk a brand new driver of an older BMW i3 though his first fast charging session.

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Lightning strikes twice at a rainy stop at Electrify America in Georgetown, Kentucky! Silver Flash and a Duke Energy Lightning were later joined by an Ioniq 5 on our first stop headed to Michigan.

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Electrically gliding under the Cumberland Gap from Tennessee into Kentucky!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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livingfinds.com
IKEA Canada hits a milestone with 72% of home deliveries made by EVs, absorbing costs without passing them to customers.

Aiming for 90% zero-emission deliveries by 2028, IKEA proves sustainability can be affordable. #Sustainability
72% of IKEA Canada deliveries made by EVs, with ZERO extra cost to consumers
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
13 year old video from US Clean Cities covering BBSI on the first ever EV crossing of the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Items from this event are now part of the Smithsonian Transportation collection.

youtu.be/Y0-ej0ypVxI?...

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
First Electric Vehicle Summits the Great Smoky Mountains
YouTube video by Clean Cities and Communities
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Workplace charging again tonight! Thank you Siemens in Johnson City, Tennessee for the newly installed Siemens-made EVSE!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
My workplace tonight has workplace charging! Thank you Siemens in Johnson City, Tennessee for the newly installed Siemens-made EVSE!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
September 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
No Friday afternoon oil change lines when you drive electric! Happy weekend everyone!

#EV #ElectricVehicles #EVRoadTrip #FordLightning #DrivingOnSunshine
September 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
We weren't the only Lightning in the area while charging in the rain at the friendly local Hyundai dealership in Johnson City, Tennessee. The rest was up in the sky!

#ev #electricvehicles #FordLightning #evroadtrips #DrivingOnSunshine
September 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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billmckibben.bsky.social
Huge thanks to Bernie for supporting Sun Day from the jump!
sanders.senate.gov Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Sep 18
It doesn’t matter if you’re working class or a billionaire: climate change will hurt your grandchildren.

That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits

We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.
September 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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d2lo.bsky.social
And Dr. Bernadette Rodgers talking about the solar energy transition at @sundayofaction.bsky.social Portland @thirdactorg.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
Late night Lightning charging at the friendly local Hyundai dealership in Johnson City, Tennessee.

#ev #electricvehicles #FordLightning #evroadtrips #DrivingOnSunshine
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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climate.skyfleet.blue
California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online #Climate
California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-megawatt pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
www.canarymedia.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
blackbearsolar.bsky.social
You don't have to be a Hyundai to do a little late night charging at the friendly local Hyundai dealership in Johnson City, Tennessee.

#ev #electricvehicles #FordLightning #evroadtrips #DrivingOnSunshine
September 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM