Thunderstorms in the American Midwest. Tiny particles in the cloud cover of the Amazon rainforest. Heat waves in Baltimore. What do these very different places have in common? They’re all areas where the Department of Energy Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research … | Continue reading
The U.S. electric power sector reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned solar capacity compared with an average of 23% … | Continue reading
Moxion’s mobile battery power units (MPUs) create a springboard for more eco-friendly live event experiences while eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from diesel generators. RICHMOND, California — The 2024 Mill Valley Music Festival (“MVMF”) is set to become the first-ever U.S. … | Continue reading
The award, presented by Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes the project for its innovation, collaboration, and scalability Belmont, California — Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) recognized “Electrifying School Buses in the Bronx” with the 2024 Power Player of the Year a … | Continue reading
Tesla may be getting more attention than it wants from NHTSA, the Justice Department, and the SEC over its Autopilot and FSD software. The post Feds Target Tesla Over Autopilot & Full Self Driving Claims appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Manila, Philippines — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announces it will officially enter the Philippine electric vehicle market in late May 2024 with its diverse and smart green mobility solutions. This debut strongly affirms VinFast’s commitment to being a leader across Southea … | Continue reading
Laid-off workers in the Southeast have a new option. As electric vehicle battery plants rise in the region, they’re accompanied by good jobs, and these jobs are better paying than any of the previous textile or furniture industry positions from years past. EV battery plants are r … | Continue reading
Sacramento, California — In just the last three days, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country. The two milestones illustrate Governor … | Continue reading
Newest charging depot in Bakersfield features MCS rapid charging and battery energy storage system Bakersfield, California — WattEV, the industry leader in medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure development and electric freight transport, yesterday opened i … | Continue reading
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China — NIO and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (“GAC Group”) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on charging and swapping in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The two will engage in comprehensive and in-depth strategic cooperation in areas related to … | Continue reading
A collection of seven technologies for lithium recovery developed by scientists from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been licensed to Element3, a Texas-based company focused on extracting lithium from wastewater produced by oil and gas production. The … | Continue reading
DOE Seeks Public Input on 10 Potential Locations, from Coast to Coast, That Present an Urgent Need for Expanded Transmission, Announces New Funding to Deploy Cleaner, Cheaper, Reliable Energy Across the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to expedite the build out of … | Continue reading
For about $200,000, you might be able to attain the ultimate in e-mobility early adopter status, because the Pivotal Helix eVTOL is now available for order in the US, with deliveries starting in July, and you don’t even need a pilot license to fly one. While we patiently await th … | Continue reading
EcoFlow has some hot deals running right now on home backup power systems, portable power stations, solar panels, and more for Mother’s Day. And while a home energy storage system might not be a conventional Mother’s Day gift, you don’t have to be shopping for a gift for mom in . … | Continue reading
April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take a 24.7% share in the UK, up from 21.9%, year on year. Volume growth was modest for battery-electric vehicles, and decent for plugin hybrid EVs. Overall auto volume was 134,274 units, up just 1% YoY, and remaining far below pre-2020 norms. T … | Continue reading
Governments at the national and local level are taking action to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for untaxed externalities. The post The Power Of Taxing “Untaxed Externalities” appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
What’s the point, one may ask, of reporting on EV road trips today when they have become so common? Even the top Polish energy and EV journalist, Bartłomiej Derski, recently tweeted that same remark after doing a Poland–Croatia trip twice in two different EVs (750 miles each way) … | Continue reading
As part of its initiatives to promote the adoption of electric mobility in Kenya, Kenya Power recently hosted the second edition of its annual electric mobility conference. The post Kenya Power Hosted Its Second E-Mobility Conference To Promote EV Adoption appeared first on Clean … | Continue reading
I read a comment recently from a CleanTechnica reader who said that sea level rise happens uniformly all around the globe. That seems perfectly logical. If you have a bath tub full of water, the surface level is the same at both ends. Pour in a bucket of water and ... [continued] … | Continue reading
Tesla is the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen Group is the #1 OEM Some 296,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe, which is down 8% year over year (YoY). But there is a simple explanation for this: Tesla’s usual last-month-of-the-quarter peak was far l … | Continue reading
The Tesla brand is on full display as CEO Elon Musk tries to convince Chinese and US regulators as well as Tesla investors that the company’s Full Self Driving (FSD) technology is nearly ready to emulate every driving task that a human currently undertakes. That goal of autonomy … | Continue reading
Miami, Florida — Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet and global pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), yesterday announced their partnership with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to operate Lili … | Continue reading
Kia teases production EV3 ahead of global unveiling First images showcase bold, geometric and robust styling of comprehensively equipped compact EV SUV Design inspired by Kia’s award-winning ‘Opposites United’ philosophy Global world premiere of new Kia EV3 to be live-streamed on … | Continue reading
The Ryvid Outset adds an exciting second model to the lineup of the California-based company, which was founded in 2022 and began deliveries of the first Ryvid Anthem Electric Motorcycles in September 2023. The scrambler-style Outset is a striking option for customers wanting an … | Continue reading
Innovative Solar Initiative to Power Toyota Boshoku America’s Illinois Plant, Enhancing Sustainable Manufacturing Lawrenceville, Illinois — Today, Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA), a pioneer in global automotive supply, alongside Sol Systems, a leader in national renewable ener … | Continue reading
Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced it is accepting early deposits for the VF 3 mini e-SUV in the Vietnamese market. VinFast focuses on accessibility with a price for the VF 3 starting from just over $9,200, along with attractive features and services. At … | Continue reading
Three years ago, I published my projection of grid storage demand and solutions through 2060. At the time, various compressed gas electricity storage solutions such as compressed air, liquid air, and liquid carbon dioxide were in my also-ran technologies. My review of the literat … | Continue reading
The Solar Scooters Solar E-Clipse 2.0 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, making for a quick and nimble ride both on- and off-road. With a top speed of up to 60 mph capable from its 10kW (peak) motor, and a potential range of up to 70 miles ... [continued] The post T … | Continue reading
The Texas-based solid-state EV battery innovator Solidion plans on accelerating the vehicle electrification movement with new materials and a radical new battery architecture. The post Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans appeared first on CleanTe … | Continue reading
Hyundai has invested another $1 billion in Motional, a robotaxi company that wants to be first to market with a successful business model. The post Hyundai Will Invest Nearly $1 Billion To Keep Motional Viable appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
RenewEconomy is a well-established Australian website focusing on green energy. Last week, they published an article by Andrew Blakers based around the claim that “New solar capacity is being installed faster than anything else in history.” This received some pushback online (“di … | Continue reading
Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices In the ongoing quest to make electronic devices ever smaller and more energy efficient, researchers want to bring energy storage directly … | Continue reading
Advanced software suite aims to bridge technical and commercial operations for optimal asset performance SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stem (NYSE: STEM), a global leader in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services, today announced its new PowerTrack™ Asset Performance Manag … | Continue reading
Porsche is pushing ahead with the roll-out of alternative drives in its transport logistics fleet: Together with its logistics partners, the sports car manufacturer is using six new electric HGVs (heavy good vehicle) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Leipzig sites. These vehicles … | Continue reading
Two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck are going on tour More than 20 European countries Each truck to travel more than 13,000 kilometers with 40 tons total towing weight Start of the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024” in Frankfurt/Main on June 1 … | Continue reading
In the US, climate risk events are occurring more frequently in places where development was once deemed safe but now is larger than initially anticipated. Insurance is one of the non-environmental systems that enables us to live our daily lives with the knowledge that our proper … | Continue reading
Overcome by the desire to write about electric car conversions after a recent conversation with Graeme from OZDIY, I shared my interest with Facebook and received several generous offers of story. Here is one, written by Ra Cleave and Boyd Benton of New Zealand, with some slight … | Continue reading
Overcome by the desire to write about electric car conversions after a recent conversation with Graeme from OZDIY, I shared my interest with Facebook and received several generous offers of story. Here is one, written by Ra Cleave and Boyd Benton of New Zealand, with some slight … | Continue reading
The turmoil at Tesla continues as senior executives leave or are reassigned. The question is whether the changes are good for the company. The post What In The World Is Going On In The World Of Tesla? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
DURANGO, Colorado — The Department of the Interior today announced a $147.6 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help communities prepare and respond to water reliability challenges due to drought and other water scarcity concerns. The funding … | Continue reading
Actions announced during the Vice President’s nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour build on the Administration’s historic investments in the auto sector to ensure U.S. leadership in the clean vehicle future Today, as part of her Economic Opportunity Tour, Vice President Harris wi … | Continue reading
Newest charging depot in Bakersfield features MCS rapid charging and battery energy storage system BAKERSFIELD, California — WattEV, the industry leader in medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure development and electric freight transport, today opened its f … | Continue reading
Elemental Excelerator is currently accepting applications from climate tech startups to become a part of its 13th cohort and receive up to $3 million in funding to scale up “climate solutions with deep community impact.” In addition to the funding, the organization will also prov … | Continue reading
Munich/Pforzheim, April 25, 2024 — In the coming years, e-mobility is set to play an increasingly important role in the energy transition. But it’s about much more than driving on climate-neutral electricity from renewable sources: The batteries of electric vehicles can be used a … | Continue reading
Rheinmetall secures more new orders for innovative plug-and-play heat pump solution Clients include a retrofitter of electric buses and an expert in off-road electric vehicles The total order value is in the the double-digit million euro range Other milestones following the marke … | Continue reading
In mid-2023, Green Builder Media’s CEO Sara Gutterman reached out to me to see if I were interested in presenting at their annual Sustainability Symposium. It’s been running annually for close to a decade, and with COVID it transitioned to virtual and won’t be going back. That ev … | Continue reading
Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year. ... [ … | Continue reading
There is a direct relationship between the time US consumers spend with an electric vehicle (EV) and their desire to purchase one. On the other hand, over one-third of US consumers haven’t had the chance to get up-front-and-personal with an EV. It’s clearly time to expose more co … | Continue reading