In The News
February 21, 2024
THE VERGE
‘Burning Man for rednecks’: inside King of the Hammers, the gnarliest off-road race of the year
To charge all of these EVs in the middle of the desert, Renewable Innovations was along for the ride with its green hydrogen and solar-powered Mobile Energy Command units, providing the free use of four Level 3 chargers and 10 Level 2 chargers.
November 16, 2023
THE VERGE
How an off-road rally for women keeps EVs rolling using clean energy
Sustainably charging electric vehicles and providing power to over 250 people for eight days in the middle of the desert is no easy task. Renewable Innovations has the answer.
October 25, 2023
THE KNOCKTURNAL
Meet the Women Competing for Ford at the Rebelle Rally, the Longest Off-Road Rally in the US
To facilitate not only the Mach-E but also four Rivian, the Rebelle Rally enlisted the help of a new ingenious charging solution as brought by Salt Lake City-based Renewable Innovations.
October 24, 2023
HYDROGEN CENTRAL
Rebelle Rally Ford Mustang Mach-e Charged With Hydrogen – Ford Authority
This unique setup was created by a company called Renewable Innovations, Inc., which is bringing along a big rig loaded with hydrogen fuel cells capable of providing up to 800 kg.
October 24, 2023
ROBB REPORT
The Rivian R1T Is the First EV to Win the Grueling Rebelle Rally
All the EVs participating in this year’s race got help from Renewable Innovations, which brought a semi-truck filled with batteries to the rally to provide remote charging when needed.
October 24, 2023
FUELCELLWORKS
Rebelle Rally Ford Mustang Mach-e Charged With Hydrogen
Renewable Innovations is bringing along a support vehicle for this year’s Rebelle Rally that’s essentially a UTV of sorts, one that’s capable of providing up to 15 kWh of portable power, or tow vehicles back to base camp if needed.
October 23, 2023
AUTOEVOLUTION
The Rollercoaster Ride of the Winning Rivian in the Rebelle Rally, Where GPS Is Forbidden
For this year’s Rebelle Rally, companies like Pennzoil for gas and Renewable Innovations for green hydrogen came into play. Renewable Innovations has been providing DC fast chargers for the competition since 2020. But until this year, they used diesel generators to power the chargers out there. In 2023, they switched to hydrogen.
October 23, 2023
AUTOBLOG
2023 Rivian R1T takes the crown at the Rebelle Rally
The Rivian R1T’s win would not be possible without the rally’s partnership with Renewable Innovations and its Mobile Energy Command-Hydrogen trailer, or MEC-H. The Utah-based company brought green hydrogen – made with renewable power like solar and wind – out to the remote base camps, starting near Mammoth, California, and ending in the largest dunes in North America, the Imperial Sand Dunes in Glamis, California.
October 23, 2023
POPSCI
At this epic off-roading event, traditional map skills and an EV win the day
Each base camp embraced green energy too, mobilizing a 53-foot mobile Renewable Innovations semi with high-density solar panels combined with “follow-the-sun” smart flowers on each side to collectively deliver 50 kilowatts of peak power for base camp.
October 23, 2023
INSIDEEVS
Why The 2023 Rebelle Rally Was A Win For Electric Off-Roading
How to provide that electricity in a sustainable way has been a work in progress. The Rebelle Rally sources green hydrogen from the Salt Lake City based company Renewable Innovations.
October 23, 2023
NOTEBOOKCHECK
Rivian R1T wins 1,600-mile Rebelle Rally for first EV victory, demonstrating off-road electric supremacy
This unique race format allows the Rebelle Rally to accommodate electric vehicles with Renewable Innovations solar- and hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered tractor-trailers powering EV DC fast chargers for nightly charges, among other amenities, like showers, for all teams.
October 23, 2023
MEZHA
Rivian R1T took first place in the Rebelle Rally, which became an important milestone for electric vehicles in off-road competitions
Renewable Innovations partnered with Rebelle to provide green hydrogen to power the chargers, a significant step towards environmentally friendly charging solutions for such events.
October 22, 2023
TECHCRUNCH
Rivian R1T is the first EV to win the longest off-road competition in the US
The Rebelle Rally brings competitors far from established charging stations or gas stations, for that matter. Rebelle has partnered with companies like Pennzoil for gas and Renewable Innovations for green hydrogen. What does green hydrogen have to do with charging an EV?
October 18, 2023
JALOPNIK
Here’s How The Remote Rebelle Rally Gets Its Power
Enter Renewable Innovations (RI), the power provider for the electrified vehicles of the Rebelle. And they’re not just powering cars but supporting the rally’s entire basecamp infrastructure using both hydrogen and solar power.
October 18, 2023
FORD AUTHORITY
Rebelle Rally Ford Mustang Mach-E Charged With Hydrogen
This unique setup was created by a company called Renewable Innovations, Inc., which is bringing along a big rig loaded with hydrogen fuel cells capable of providing up to 800 kg – or the equivalent of 12,000 kWh of energy – of hydrogen supply generated by solar energy.
October 16, 2023
GENERATION 4X4 MAGAZINE
The Rebelle Rally US shows the way to the sporty EV?
Thanks to a charging station powered by infrastructure combining hydrogen and solar energy. Selected among others less efficient, the company “Renewable Innovations” brings its mobile energy network (MEC-H).
October 9, 2023
ELECTRIFIED
Here’s How The Rebelle Rally Charges EVs and Powers Base Camps In The Remote Desert
The 2023 Rebelle Rally begins October 12, and the eight-day off-road event currently has 12 EVs registered to compete. The story of the Rebelle Rally and how it teamed with Renewable Innovations to offer a high-power, portable charging and power system for its remote, off-grid event is incredible.
February 21, 2023
MICROGRID KNOWLEDGE
After 900 Hours of Volunteer Work, Oakmont Seniors’ Community Microgrid Inches Forward
The mobile backup system is produced by Renewable Innovations, which makes mobile hydrogen fuel cell generators that are coupled with battery energy storage. The technology is built into a towable trailer.
January 20, 2023
MOTORTREND
This Solar Power Station Kept the EVs Juiced at Performance Vehicle of the Year
Hydrogen fuel cell charging speeds things up. Although its solar station is impressive and worked flawlessly for our needs, Renewable Innovations has built its core business around hydrogen power.
December 30, 2022
YAHOO!
Renewable Innovations Inc. to change name from Nestbuilder.com and Announces Symbol Change to “REII” on January 3
Lindon, Utah, Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nestbuilder.com (RI) (OTC:NBLD) announced today that it will be begin trading under the name Renewable Innovations, Inc. with ticker symbol REII on January 3, 2023. This will replace the current market symbol. The new name and ticker symbol aligns with the company’s new business priorities. Renewable Innovations is a leader in the zero-carbon, green solutions alternative fuel industry.
December 26, 2022
H2 VIEW
12 Days of Content: Robert Mount, Renewable Innovations
Utah, US-based hydrogen-powered grid-independent power systems innovator, Renewable Innovations has taken 2022 an opportunity to lay the foundations to capitalise on the emerging opportunities becoming apparent throughout the hydrogen industry.
December 07, 2022
TECHCRUNCH
Roadtripping with (and camping in) the Rivian R1S
Luckily, the Rebelle Rally organizers and their partner Renewable Innovations have been at the forefront of figuring out ways to power electric and electrified vehicles competing in the 1,600-mile offroad and off-the-grid competition for the last three years.
December 06, 2022
H2 VIEW
Renewable Innovations announces merger and entry to public markets
Hydrogen fuel cell energy systems innovator, Renewable Innovations (RI) has announced a merger with Nestbuilder.com Corp, bringing it to the public markets.
Under the merger, RI will retain 93% of the now publicly traded entity, Renewable Innovations, Inc. H2 View understands, the company intends to leverage its fuel cell technology to bring grid independent, clean, renewable solutions for power generation and sustainability to the market.
December 06, 2022
BAYOTECH
Charging Rebelle Rally with Renewable Innovations
Renewable Innovations is a renewable energy provider focused on utilizing hydrogen to deliver clean, green, and scalable power. Offering a large variety of grid-free products such as their Mobile Energy Command-Hydrogen (MEC-H) and Mobile Energy Command-Solar (MEC-S), Renewable Innovations supports a wide range of electrification needs for the electric vehicle and stationary markets.
December 01, 2022
MICRO CAP DAILY
Renewable Innovations, Inc. (RI) RM; the Rise of Nestbuilder.com Corp (OTCMKTS: NBLD)
Renewable Innovations is a big deal; the Company is an emerging leader in clean, hydrogen fuel cell energy systems and has a deal in place with General Motors to supply the military with clean energy. Renewable Innovations plans to uplist to the Nasdaq as soon as it is eligible.
October 20, 2022
MOTORTREND
How We Charged 13 EVs at SUV of the Year Without Losing Our Minds
Utah-based Renewable Innovations, which will design and build similar devices. That company already has a working prototype incorporating batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen tanks, and DC fast chargers into a single semi-trailer.
April 22, 2022
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Could a ‘hydrogen hub’ energize Utah and the West to a cleaner future?
Renewable Innovations is focused on providing mobile and stationary power systems to provide hydrogen-fueled electric power where there isn’t a practical way to connect to the power grid.
March 31, 2022
AUTO NEWS
Mobile EV charging can ease infrastructure worries
Renewable Innovations, a mobile energy provider from Salt Lake City, has a similar approach to building a mobile charging network but uses hydrogen fuel cells to power what it calls its Mobile Power Generator.
January 20, 2022
CAR AND DRIVER
GM Working on Hydrogen-Powered Generators to Make EV Charging Portable
GM and its manufacturing partner Renewable Innovations are continuing to develop these hydrogen-powered generators, with the two companies planning to start public demonstrations of the MPG later in the year. Renewable Innovations is also working to place 500 Empower rapid chargers across the U.S. before 2026.
November 04, 2021
FORBES
Electric Realization: The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Successfully Finishes The 2021 Rebelle Rally
EV and PHEV charging was supplied by Utah-based Renewable Innovations. A remote charging station followed rally competitors for mid-day and evening charges, whereas a more robust unit resided at each basecamp.