The EU’s corporate car market stagnation is explained by poor progress in fleets electrification in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households in terms of electrification, new H1 data by Dataforce shows. In the whole EU, 13.8 … | Continue reading
I just wrote about the possibility BYD will become the largest automaker in the world. Right after doing so, I was scrolling through stories and saw that BYD has just made a move into Germany that I see as a kind of quick, backdoor way into the country. Just note ... [continued] … | Continue reading
By leveraging the attention of Cheeseheads everywhere, a partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Batteries Plus may supply a big boost for the launch of a new battery recycling initiative backed by $7 million in DOE funding. The Green Bay Packers, with the winningest record … | Continue reading
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is bringing a unique hydropower system and one of the nation's largest solar power projects to Colorado as part of their climate action plan. The post Solar Power Meets Hydropower On Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Ancestral Land appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The Constitutional Court of South Korea has ruled that the government's current plans to cut carbon emissions are unacceptable. The post Highest Court In South Korea Rules In Favor Of Climate Activists appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The city of Berkeley, California, lost in court last year when it tried to ban new methane hookups, but it is back with a new plan that just might work. The post Berkeley Plans New Strategy To Eliminate Methane appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
BYD’s growth has been astounding in recent years, especially if you go all the way back to the severely limited and laughed-at BYD e6! With the company starting off with that EV, it was hard to imagine it would have the brightest of futures, but as the company has evolved ... [co … | Continue reading
In this article, I analyze the competitive landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, focusing on the Xpeng Mona M03 and others’ effect on the global auto market. About 3 years ago, I wrote about cars that seemed to be impressive before, like the Xpeng P5 and the BYD Dolphin. … | Continue reading
A massive solar project in Virginia serves double duty as a sheep farm, after surviving firestorm of opposition fueled by misinformation. The post Sheep Thrive In Solar Project Opponents Tried To Kill appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
HPI data shows that average retail prices of EVs are cheaper than petrol and diesel vehicles by around 8.5% at three years and rising to 14% at four years. With over 1.1 million battery electric cars on UK roads, HPI, a vehicle history check and valuation specialist, is offering … | Continue reading
Today, Archer Aviation announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule. The 400-plus flights were conducted over the last eight months as the company ramps flight te … | Continue reading
It’s no secret that Republican and Democrat policies on EVs, solar, and climate action are extremely different. Lately, there’s been some weird warping of which policies are better for Tesla. Well, Rohan Patel felt the need to chime in to get the discussion back on track. Patel w … | Continue reading
August saw plugin EVs take 56.0% share in Sweden, down YoY from 60.1%. BEV share fell YoY, while PHEV share was up. Overall auto volume was 19,036 units, down 20% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV. August’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 56.0% share ... [co … | Continue reading
U.S. exports of thermal coal to Asia and Africa surged in the first half of 2024, helping to drive overall U.S. coal exports (thermal and metallurgical) to 53 million short tons (MMst) from 49 MMst in the first half of 2023. Exports of thermal coal from the United States to ... [ … | Continue reading
Following on the successful commissioning of Spearmint Energy’s first major battery energy storage project, a 150 MW / 300 MWh system in Texas which utilized Sungrow’s PowerTitan Series storage system, the two companies have now agreed to deploy more than 1 GWh of added storage c … | Continue reading
We recently got to review a new lithium deep cycle battery from Siekon, a company we haven’t worked with before. As with many other lithium batteries, there are some serious benefits to making the switch, but does Siekon’s take on lithium batteries pan out? Read on to find out! W … | Continue reading
“Don’t raise the bridge, lower the river,” is an expression that celebrates creative thinking. The city of Richmond, California, has had a fraught relationship with Chevron for more than a century. On one hand, the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond has been providing jobs for loca … | Continue reading
Recently, the federal government awarded a serious chunk of cash for Amtrak to build a high speed rail corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, the state’s two biggest metro areas. The $64 million is supposed to bring previous plans back on track with a shot of funding, bu … | Continue reading
As part of his 2024 quest to return to the executive office, former President Donald J. Trump has entertained the idea of bringing Tesla CEO Elon Musk into his administration. Musk would reportedly be part of a commission of notable business executives who’d study government fisc … | Continue reading
The Estonian firm Clevon is planning a full-sized, ride sharing robotaxi to follow up on its autonomous cargo delivery EV, now undergoing trials in Texas and elsewhere. The post Autonomous Robotaxis: The Good, The Bad, And The Better … And Texas appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The August auto market saw plugin EVs take 95.7% share in Norway, a new record, up from 90.0% year on year. BEVs alone took 94.3% share, with all other powertrains now only collecting crumbs. Overall auto volume in August was 11,114 units, flat YoY. The best selling BEV was the . … | Continue reading
Following a temporary drop in congestion due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the amount of travel delay commuters experienced in 2022 tied with the previous peak years of 2018 and 2019, with 54 hours of delay per year. Delay due to congestion not only wastes time and fuel, but … | Continue reading
The first hydrogen powered passenger train in the US is set to begin service in Southern California early next year. The post California To Begin Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Service In San Bernardino appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has awarded funding to 21 small solar companies through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) 2024 Phase I Release 2 and Phase II Release 2 funding oppo … | Continue reading
New High-Tech Charging Systems by New York Power Authority Make Charging Easy for Zero-Emission Transit Buses; Construction Allows for Future Expansion Lower Emissions by Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Fleet Help Build Healthier Communities and Advance New York State’s … | Continue reading
Energy Innovation Hub teams will emphasize multi-disciplinary fundamental research to address long-standing and emerging challenges for rechargeable batteries WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $125 million in funding for two Energy Innovation … | Continue reading
New Mexico Households Can Receive up to $14,000 Through the Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy and Save Money on Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced toda … | Continue reading
A total of 123 awards will primarily focus on clean energy research WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $142 million for small businesses in 34 states. The 123 projects to be funded address multiple mission-critical areas importa … | Continue reading
Editor’s note: Before reading the article below, it is probably useful to make sure you first read “LNG Terminals Are Dangerous To Your Health.” Electricity generation using fossil fuels increased in New England to meet the additional air-conditioning demand during heat waves in … | Continue reading
It’s no secret that CleanTechnica readers love things like solar panels and EVs. That’s kind of the point, right? So, when we came across an opportunity to support one while possibly winning the other, we basically had no choice but to share! In short, the Illinois Solar Educatio … | Continue reading
Plan would scale DPPs to boost energy democracy, grid services and savings Washington, DC — Solar United Neighbors (SUN) has developed a groundbreaking state model policy to develop Distributed Power Plants (also known as Virtual Power Plants). By coordinating numerous small-scal … | Continue reading
The industrial sector is integral to our daily lives, yet we do not often see the people and technologies that power it in action. That is why the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office launched the Framing the Future: Industrial Technologies P … | Continue reading
We’ve got some good news and some meh news regarding hot, fun EV startups Xpeng and NIO. Both Chinese automakers just reported their August sales numbers, and the long-term trends look good, but it wasn’t a spectacular month of growth. Xpeng Sales Growth Let’s start with Xpeng, s … | Continue reading
Tesla owners are more likely to buy another Tesla than owners of any other vehicle brand are likely to buy another model from the brand they are driving. That has been the case for a long time in the USA, and it continued to be the case in the first ... [continued] The post Tesla … | Continue reading
Australia Post is adding 175 UBCO Duty electric motorcycles to its mail fleet, building onto its existing delivery fleet that already includes some 5,000 electric vehicles. These e-motorbikes will be put into operation across all states and territories in Australia, with the inte … | Continue reading
Tesla exploded the electric car market, becoming the clear leader in the industry with the mass-market Tesla Model 3, and eventually even having the #1 best selling model of any kind in the world with the Tesla Model Y. Recently, though, BYD sales have climbed much faster, and Te … | Continue reading
The August auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.4% share in France, down from 25.7% year on year. Volume of both BEVs and PHEVs was each down by over 33% YoY, declining more than the overall market drop. Overall auto volume was just 85,977 units, down 24.3% YoY, the weakest ... [cont … | Continue reading
Volkswagen has said it is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in history, a move with big political implications. The post Volkswagen Considers Closing Factories In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Energex has released the results of its latest Queensland Household Energy Survey, including an “Electric Vehicles” section. Although we are cautioned that a higher percentage of households that are amenable to renewable energy and the electrification of transport take part in th … | Continue reading
Mobility Denmark reports that data from bilstatistisk.dk show Denmarks battery electric vehicle fleet reached 10% in August. Backed by record sales of 55% BEVs. Mads Rørvig, director of Mobility Denmark, states: “It is impressive to see how electric car sales have skyrocketed. Ev … | Continue reading
David Havasi, who worked at Tesla from 2012 to 2019 before retiring on his massive package of Tesla stock (which he held onto since 2012), and I sat down after a recent Tesla FSD 12.5.1.3 test drive to talk about Tesla sales in the US, challenges they are running into, ... [conti … | Continue reading
The 2024 edition of the South African Festival of Motoring was recently held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. What stood out for me was the increasing number of electric vehicles on show as well as available for test drives. I really like these exhibitions. These ki … | Continue reading
Successful Projects Will Help Lower Cost of Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power and Support the Next Generation of Highly Trained Workers Heliostats are large mirrors that track the sun to reflect and direct its rays—and they are critical for efficient, cost-effective concentrating … | Continue reading
EVs Now 20% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 22% in July 2024 compared to July 2023. There were 1.3 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 5% YoY, but plugin hybrids jumped 58% YoY, selling over 540,000 units, which is the second record month i … | Continue reading
The latest report from Greenpeace USA reveals how dangerous to human health LNG processing plants and export terminals are. The post LNG Terminals Are Dangerous To Your Health appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Northern US farmers are coming into the harvest season, and agricultural fairs are fun destinations to celebrate the late summer season. Join in! Become amazed at the largest pumpkin. Marvel at the varieties of local apples. Taste samples of maple syrup or home-churned butter. Ju … | Continue reading
Blue Bird has delivered its two thousandth electric school bus, which is good news for back-to-school stories. The Swiss Post is introducing totally electric delivery for letters and parcels. This is the fourth straight month that Nio deliveries have exceeded 20,000. Meanwhile, s … | Continue reading
Electric car sales in Norway continue to set new records month after month and some expect they will reach 100% in 2025. The post Elbil Thinks Electric Car Sales In Norway Could Hit 100% By Next Year appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading