It doesn’t matter who you vote for. You could be the most dedicated MAGA Republican on the planet, but if you’re driving an EV, some people will make assumptions about you. Worse, some of them will pull alongside you in a modified diesel pickup and spew a cloud of black ... [cont … | Continue reading
What has been going on between Zeekr and Cadillac over in China? There’s been a little bit of trash talk going on over there in China between Zeekr and Cadillac. This follows some unhappiness among Zeekr customers and then Cadillac trying to capitalize on that unhappniess — but n … | Continue reading
Before November 2023, Colombia had been a consistent member of the podium in Latin America as far as EV adoption goes. That month the position got snatched by Brazil thanks to the lowering of the BYD Dolphin’s price and, later, the arrival of a more affordable BYD Dolphin Mini (B … | Continue reading
While the Democratic National Convention ended up being an exciting week filled with polished orators, contemporary music, popular celebrities, and short films, one important thing was missing: organizers designated only 13 minutes to address climate issues. “An American presiden … | Continue reading
There are over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas. The motorcycle taxi industry is a vital segment of Kenya’s economy. Transitioning … | Continue reading
Throwing the EV world for a bit of a loop, plugin hybrids are on an uptrend in China. Aside from the surprising explosion in popularity of the Li Auto models, BYD is selling a lot of plugin hybrids. In fact, plugin hybrid sales grew 70% in June 2024 versus June ... [continued] Th … | Continue reading
A large fish farm in East China is getting a 940-megawatt floating solar array, aimed at replacing fossil fuels while fostering a healthier environment for the fish. The post Floating Solar Meets Fish Farming appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
New research suggests fears about a series of cascading failures in the Thwaites glacier are overblown. But that is not the end of the story. The post Danger Of Thwaites Glacier Collapse Less Likely Than Feared — For Now appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A new super-smart, see-through window can generate clean electricity, keep interior spaces cool and defrost itself, all while letting daylight come through. The post See-Through Windows Make Clean Electricity From Raindrops appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The US solar developer BlueWave has launched a suite of five agrivoltaics projects in Massachusetts, including a community solar angle that benefits local ratepayers as well as farmers. The post The Killer Combo Of Agrivoltaics & Community Solar Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels ap … | Continue reading
Xpeng is preparing to launch its next electric vehicle model, the MONA M03. This will be done at a big 10-year anniversary gala for the company in a few days. I, and I assume many of you, would like to watch the launch event and learn about the details of ... [continued] The post … | Continue reading
I wrote the other day about Tesla “Full Self Driving” (FSD) reportedly getting much better with the 12.5 update. As I explained in that piece, I normally don’t go by what other people are saying on this because my history with doing that was massive disappointment and a tremendou … | Continue reading
We all know that NIO is one of the more popular “new” EV-only car companies from China. (“New” is maybe not the best term now, since NIO is almost a decade old and there are many much newer companies.) It is well known not just for its cars but for ... [continued] The post NIO’s … | Continue reading
As of July 1, 2024, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.33 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.35/gal of diesel fuel, according to our federal and state motor fuel taxes table. Since January 2024, both the gasoline and diesel average taxes have remained n … | Continue reading
South Africa’s national electric utility company, Eskom, has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. Eskom says this milestone marks a significant step in Eskom Distribution’s commitment to … | Continue reading
Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Lawrence B … | Continue reading
I saw a headline pop up somewhere about Tesla stock crashing today. I don’t watch the stock closely or check it often. Once in a while, I take a peek to see what’s been going on. But when I see a headline like that, it catches my attention. I googled ... [continued] The post Why … | Continue reading
Ford is backing off its electric vehicle plans as it calibrates a pathway to the future. Will it figure things out in time? The post Ford Says Electrified Trucks Are Its Future appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The wind repowering movement is enabling states like Pennsylvania to maximize less-than-optimal wind resources and squeeze more energy from aging wind farms. The post Pennsylvania Catches Wind Farm Repowering Fever appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Berkeley Lab study reveals how industry engages with energy host communities when developing large wind and solar projects. The increasing deployment of utility-scale wind and solar energy across the US highlights debates about the appropriate role for the public in siting and pe … | Continue reading
Solar saves in many different kinds of ways. Over 63,000 customers were powered by Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems during storms in July and August. The present-day grid requires urgent restoration, but at least Sunnova is there to save the day. California continues its e … | Continue reading
The GEN3 Formula E car is an amazing piece of machinery, sporting 350 kW (470 bhp) of power and a top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph), while weighing in at just 840 kg (1851 lb), earning its description as “the fastest, lightest, most sustainable electric race car ever.” As ... [cont … | Continue reading
Many are aware of Tesla’s insurance division. It got a lot of publicity, including here on CleanTechnica. But did you know that BYD, the largest plugin vehicle producer in the world*, also now sells its own car insurance? Yes, starting in May 2024, BYD began selling auto insuranc … | Continue reading
Morrow Batteries will begin making LFP batteries at scale in a new factory in Norway by the end of this year. The post Morrow Batteries Begins LFP Production In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand around the world, and we’ve got a few new expansions to share. BYD is moving into Pakistan, Zeekr is moving into Japan, and NIO is moving into UAE. We also have news of Ford and Tesla selling electric vehicles in new markets. … | Continue reading
Along with a stronger focus on hybrid vehicles, Ford is banking on a new, low-cost LFP EV battery formula to support its EV sales strategy. The post Reading The LFP EV Battery Tea Leaves In Ford’s Big Electrification News appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
About a month ago, Octopus Energy shared some details with us about its collaboration with Texas Rivian owners where they can charge with 100% clean electricity without needing to buy a home solar power system. They can just sign up with Octopus Energy. It turns out that separate … | Continue reading
Climate activists like us are informed about the world’s necessary transition to clean energy sources. We’re confident that renewables will provide us with ample clean power as systemic change occurs. It’s much harder to wrap our heads around the concept of a sustainable global f … | Continue reading
Tesla keeps tweaking its products to meet customer demand. Changes are coming for the Model Y and Mexico get a cheaper Model 3. The post Tesla Upgrades Model Y, Downgrades Model 3 In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
My feeds have been somewhat overflowing with hot takes on China’s recent approval of another 11 nuclear reactors. While coal approvals get a lot of attention — but not the 775 GW of shelved plants — and renewables just keep accelerating their deployments, dwarfing nuclear, China … | Continue reading
Most of the heavy electric trucks on the road to date are in China. As of 2022, China sold 36,000 electric trucks, 91% of the total. No country other than China ever sold over 1,000 electric trucks in a year. In heavy electric trucks, China is by far the largest ... [continued] T … | Continue reading
The Three New Wind Energy Reports Highlight Industry Development, Expansion, and the Policies and Incentives Driving Wind Energy Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the past year, the U.S. wind energy sector showcased its resilience and potential, as detailed in the 2024 editions of … | Continue reading
68 Clean Energy Innovator Fellows Will Support Decarbonization Efforts at Critical Energy Organizations The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the 2024 class of the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship (CEIF), placing fellows at 68 critical energy organizations across 3 … | Continue reading
The Investing in America Agenda is Supporting Innovative Demonstration Projects That Will Enhance the Weatherization Assistance Program and Expand Public and Private Partnerships to Support Clean Energy Jobs As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Depar … | Continue reading
Collaboration will enhance battery knowledge and address challenges in energy density, cost and lifespan. Argonne and the University of Münster agree to exchange researchers and collaborate on materials research, seminars, publications and more. Batteries are a part of people’s e … | Continue reading
Montville-based project is part of the Power Up New England portfolio recently awarded $389 million through the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Grid Innovation Program” Eversource Energy is pleased to announce its Huntsbrook Offshore Wind (OSW) Hub project proposal was recently awar … | Continue reading
Elon Musk could be putting Tesla people in a real pickle, and not in the ways you may be thinking. Or maybe it’s just a not-very-thought-out “yeah, let’s do it!” after some mixture of imbibed potions but would never actually happen. Either way, since he’s put it out there and ... … | Continue reading
With the release of the 2024 Democratic platform is a great opportunity to more finely determine how the Democratic party is considering climate action compared to other agenda items. The post US Election 2024: Democratic Climate Platform Is Okay For 2020, But It’s 2024 appeared … | Continue reading
An undersea power cable will transport solar energy from sunny Australia to Singapore, helping the island nation transition to carbon-free electricity. The post No Solar Energy? No Problem! Gigantic Undersea Cable Will Make It Happen appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Located in Vermont, the project will help increase the amount of clean energy generation available to the New England grid and reduce peak demand. EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a fully integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydr … | Continue reading
If you thought Waymo was on a roll before, you ain’t seen nothing yet. The robotaxi company under the big Alphabet (formerly Google) umbrella has apparently doubled the number of paid robotaxi trips it is providing in just three months. Waymo announced yesterday that it is now pr … | Continue reading
In a meeting held yesterday with National Government Administration Officers, Kenya’s President William Ruto said the Officers are central to the governance and development of Kenya. He also said that as a key pillar of “national stability and in the implementation of development … | Continue reading
Learn all about the future of solar power in the US as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 hits the US solar industry with force: join the SETO webinar on August 27. The post The IRA And A New Dawn For Solar Power: Join The Webinar August 27 appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Diplomats get a lot of special privileges all over the world, which must be nice, but there are no special privileges when it comes to allowing imports of new ICE vehicles in Ethiopia, it seems. When Ethiopia implemented an immediate ban on new internal combustion engine vehicle … | Continue reading
Rwanda is one of the few countries on the African continent that has very progressive policies for electric vehicles. These policies include some pretty cool incentives for EVs, such as the following. Fiscal Incentives: Electricity tariffs for charging stations to be capped at th … | Continue reading
From California to Maine, the race to build vast arrays of offshore floating wind turbines is finally taking shape after years of R&D. The post East Coast Battles West Coast For Offshore Floating Wind Title appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The cash for clunkers program in China is designed to get more people to buy an electric car and trade in a gas hog at the same time. The post Cash For Clunkers Program In China Will Boost Electric Car Industry As EU Tariffs Bite appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Imagine you are a runner in a 400-metre race. You speed around the final bend only to see the officials running away down the track with the finishing tape. You are a strong runner and will catch them, eventually, but not in a fast time. This is the situation of ... [continued] T … | Continue reading