GM teams up with Redwood Materials to take on Tesla’s Megapack with U.S.-made grid storage for AI data centers. The deal uses new & second-life EV batteries as GM expands beyond mobility. Read more: evolvehouston.org #EV #Energy #Sustainability #Tesla #GM #Houston

Clean rides, stronger communities. Through the Community Connector, Evolve Houston and MetroNOW are helping EaDo residents access @EaDoBoxingClub for fitness, mentorship, and growth—directly from their doorstep. #CleanMobility #CommunityConnector #EaDoBoxing #MobilityForAll #Htx

GM’s upcoming lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery could cost less than today’s LFP cells thanks to reduced nickel and cobalt use. The new battery will deliver more range in EVs while being built with a U.S.-based supply chain. Read more: evolvehouston.org #EV #Energy

Houston’s mobility future is electric ⚡ Yesterday, we met with @HouMayor Whitmire & METRO Houston Chair Gonzalez Brock to explore tech-driven transit with CenterPoint Energy, Shell, University of Houston & more. When innovation meets collaboration—Houston moves. #EV #Mobility

📚✨ We’re proud to support the Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair Presented by Shell this year with our Community Connector microtransit service on-site! ✅ Register your student at houstontx.gov/btsf 🚐 Download the Circuit app to request a ride and arrive in style

Innovating a Resilient, Electric Future ⚡ Proud to partner with CenterPoint Energy to build the grid Houston needs. Their new $5.5B plan boosts EV infrastructure & reliability across Texas. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3OaH4rh #EvolveHouston #EVFuture #ResilientGrid

🚀Big News for Houston! The YTexas Summit is Coming — and Evolve Houston is a Proud Partner. 📅 Mark your calendar: September 24, 2025 Daikin Park, Houston, Texas Learn more at: ytexas.com/2025summit/ #YTexasSummit #HoustonInnovation #MobilityTech #EconomicDevelopment

🎒 Headed to the Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair on Saturday, August 2? The Community Connector service is offering free rides to help families reach the event. Check out pickup spots here: google.com/maps/d/viewer?… Register your student: houstontx.gov/btsf

Ford CEO Jim Farley teases a breakthrough EV and new platform launching in Kentucky to rival low-cost Chinese models. Expect reengineered batteries, streamlined design, and U.S. production. Subscribe: evolvehouston.org #EV #Ford #Electric #Energy #Houston

Ford delays its next-gen F-150 Lightning & E-Transit EVs to 2028. Citing shifting market conditions, Ford will focus on affordable EVs like a compact crossover and low-cost truck by 2027. Current models will stay in production. 🔗 evolvehouston.org #EV #Ford #Sustainability

Ford unveiled a new midsize electric pickup that rides on the groundbreaking “Universal EV Platform,” designed to simplify production with fewer parts and lower-cost LFP-style battery. Read more by subscribing to our newsletter at evolvehouston.org #EV #energy #Houston

Big thanks to University of Houston’s SEEA team: Diana, Arthur, Issac, and Arianna for their smart, equity-focused recommendations to help accelerate EV adoption ⚡📊 Presented to Evolve’s Sarah Valle and Jolene Limqueco as part of the SEEA program Go Coogs 🐾 #EV #EvolveHouston #UH

🚗⚡ Big news: Harris County is now a member of Evolve Houston! Through Harris County Universal Services, they bring one of the region’s largest public fleets and a strong commitment to cleaner, smarter transportation. Excited for what’s ahead! #EVs #CleanTransportation #HTX

Toyota has started field testing its “Sweep Energy Storage System” at Mazda’s Hiroshima factory. The system repurposes EV battery packs and is a solution that could help smooth renewable energy fluctuations while extending battery life. Read more at evolvehouston.org

ChargePoint’s new fast-charging system aims to rival China’s ultra-fast chargers. Built with Eaton, the “Express” units are 30% cheaper to install and operate. A selective rollout will begin in 2026. Read more by subscribing to our newsletter at evolvehouston.org

Smart is reviving its city car with the all-electric #2, set to launch in late 2026. The #2 is designed with the brand’s signature compact size and maneuverability, and is in its final design and testing phases. Read more at evolvehouston.org #ev #newcars #energy

Nissan and ChargeScape have launched an EV-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley to aid data centers. Nissan EVs will export energy back to the grid via bidirectional chargers. The project is backed by California’s DSGS program. Read more at evolvehouston.org

🚨 Grant applications are open 💰Up to $15,000 for community-led clean transportation projects in Greater Houston 🗓️Apply by October 15 🔗 evolvehouston.org/grants

Toyota introduced a new app, ChargeMinder, designed to reward and remind EV and plug-in hybrid drivers to charge more often. Early tests showed a 10% increase in PHEV charging. Read more by subscribing to our newsletter at evolvehouston.org #ev #toyota #sustainability