Arkansas is becoming a solar energy hotspot, with General Motors lending a hand through a new 180-megawatt power purchase agreement to supply clean electricity to three of its assembly plants. The post Solar Energy Revolution Brewing In Arkansas, With An Assist From GM appeared f … | Continue reading
As we’ve noted many times here, and many others have noted, Elon Musk’s move further and further to the right — and how vocal he is about that — have led to dramatic drops in interest in buying Teslas from Democrats. Many Democrats have gone from wanting to support a ... [continu … | Continue reading
Let me first say that I find it a little surprising how many people are freaked out by immigration. Countries that lose population or have a stagnant population face economic struggles. Countries with a strong level of immigration get a massive economic boost. The United States i … | Continue reading
Proposed legislation to ensure responsible recycling of batteries once electric vehicles retire in California was approved today by the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Senate Bill 615 would require automotive manufacturers to make certain that their electric vehicle (EV) ba … | Continue reading
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can generate, costing the industry and the region billions of dollars in revenue. The sector lost about 300 million megawatt hours of power generation between 2003 … | Continue reading
GM is heavily investing in solar power agreements for three assembly facilities, including the Newport Solar project site that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 30,000 households annually. In addition, this week’s EV lineup appears to bring back Road Warrior, wi … | Continue reading
State regulators have established a policy they believe will spur more private investment in electric vehicle charging stations in Louisiana — limiting competition from utility companies. The Louisiana Public Service Commission adopted a rule Wednesday meant to encourage private … | Continue reading
China has become a technology and manufacturing powerhouse because of decades of policy support. Can other nations still compete? The post 20 Years Of Policy Initiatives By China Have Created A Manufacturing & Technology Colossus appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
There is a big Summit for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the 44th edition of this summit. Heads of state for all 16 members are expected to attend. The SADC website says: “The Southern African Development Community (SADC) … | Continue reading
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) has promoted US climate action for the majority of his long Congressional career. Part of that work is to acknowledge the ascendancy of renewable energy projects, both in the US and abroad. “This year, there is going to be 36,000 new megawatts of solar [e … | Continue reading
The US Department of Transportation has unveiled a new plan to make V2X technology more common to reduce traffic fatalities. The post US DOT Seeks To Advance V2X Technology To Make Driving Safer appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A new EV battery deploys 3-D nanostructures that resemble plastic badminton birdies but deliver on cost, performance, and safety. The post New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I was incredibly pleased and excited to read this headline in my newsfeed this morning from the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC): “Commonwealth Bank stops lending to fossil fuel companies without genuine emissions plan.” It’s about time. Add that to the withdrawal of supp … | Continue reading
I wrote the other day about Archer Aviation preparing for electric air taxi service in Los Angeles and San Francisco for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. A month prior, we wrote about Stellantis (the giant automaker) investing $55 million into Archer. But news from Arche … | Continue reading
For a couple of years there, legacy automakers were putting out a nearly constant stream of press releases about electric vehicles. It seemed the majority of their press releases in the US were about EVs. There was one announcement, or award, or feature, or partnership, or plan a … | Continue reading
If you compare to five years ago, the following electric vehicle would be a stunning breakthrough. Well, actually, even today, this is a stunning EV! Let’s start with a list of the key numbers, specs and pricing, for the hot new Lynk & Co Z10’s base/starting trim: 602 km (374 ... … | Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 16 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings and outdoor spaces and 2 organizations for exhibiting exemplary support fo … | Continue reading
Reduce, Reuse, Reheat: Department of Energy Recognizes Better Climate Challenge Partner General Motors for Turning Waste Heat Into Power Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Climate Challenge and Better Plants Challenge partner General Motors (GM) for its … | Continue reading
At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), researchers often serve as guides who help communities navigate the world of renewable energy solutions. But in community-based technical assistance projects, the guiding role goes both ways: Researchers need local perspectives … | Continue reading
The elaborately outfitted OceanXplorer research vessel is a former oil industry asset repurposed for science, education, and the environment. The post New Life For Old Oil Industry Assets, Ocean Exploration Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
From Energy has chosen Maine as the site of its first large-scale grid storage installation with a capacity of 85 MW and 8500 MWh. The post Form Energy To Build World’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System In Maine appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
GM decided it would be best to remove its oh-so-popular Chevy Bolt from production and to focus instead on its Silverado EV and Equinox EV. For a variety of reasons, including loyal customer outcry, that may not have been the best GM corporate decision ever. However, for anyone n … | Continue reading
Rural solar power projects are under fire from nonprofit organizations with an interest in protecting the fossil energy industry. The post Exploding Homes & Forever Fires: What Rural Solar Power Critics Want You To Forget appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Vehicle-to-grid discussions have been around for as long as I’ve been reading about electric vehicles. The concept is simple: electric vehicles have big batteries, cars are parked most of the day (about 95% of the time), and those batteries could be used to help the grid deal wit … | Continue reading
Sodium-ion batteries are now moving out of the lab and into commercial production, thanks to an assist from ARPA-E. The post Sodium-Ion Battery News From The US & China appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I have to admit — I didn’t watch or listen to the Elon Musk–Donald Trump interview. I was not confident it would be a good use of my time, and that suspicion seems to have proven true. However, others listened and pulled out some of the “highlights” for us. The ... [continued] Th … | Continue reading
I know — there are more Chinese EV startups than days in the month. It’s definitely hard to get a good vision of the Chinese market, even with Jose Pontes’ superb monthly China EV sales reports, but there are a handful of these Chinese EV companies that are really working ... [co … | Continue reading
Recently, I published a seven-part series on the Trump/Biden matchup, focusing on climate-relevant actions in Trump and Biden Administrations, and the campaign rhetoric and promises in 2024. Of course, Biden dropped out as the series was closing out and Harris became the candidat … | Continue reading
Representatives from environmental efforts, local business and government gathered in Lansing Thursday to outline the environmental and economic impacts federal electric vehicle (EV) investments have had on the state. Mary Frances Repko, deputy national climate adviser and deputy … | Continue reading
Investing in America Agenda Will Help Drive Collaboration between States and Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers to Maintain Jobs and Retool Manufacturing Facilities for Electric Vehicle Component Production WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Invest … | Continue reading
University-led Projects Will Share Data, Strengthen and Build Relationships Between DOE and Communities Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change WASHINGTON, D.C. — To support vulnerable communities responding to continued and extreme climate effects, the Department of Energy (DOE) tod … | Continue reading
The Tesla Cybertruck is a polarizing vehicle. Love it or hate it, the hype from Elon Musk has turned out to be a lot of hot air. The post Promises, Promises — Tesla Cybertruck Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
There is a serious drought currently affecting a number of countries in southern Africa. Some reports say this is the worst drought in over 100 years. The problem is that these droughts are becoming too frequent and increasing in severity, it appears. I read an article this week … | Continue reading
Climate activist Bill McKibben wrote with disgust and dismay about the X conversation that owner Elon Musk (“the richest person in the history of money”) shared with former US President Donald Trump (“gave his standard riff”) on Monday evening. McKibben described the Trump and Mu … | Continue reading
From mobile batteries supporting the new Eddie Murphy movie, Candy Cane Lane, to a battery first in safety testing, below is a roundup of battery news and solar energy news for you to enjoy. Batteries Sienza Energy, a Caltech-incubated battery company addresses battery safety for … | Continue reading
The largest passive house building in the US is now providing homes to people in New York City, many of whom were previously homeless. The post New York City Is Home To Largest Passive House Building In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Polestar 3, a luxury SUV from the well known EV brand, is now being manufactured in South Carolina. This is Polestar’s first offering made in the United States. Elsewhere, Kindred Motorworks presents the zero-emissions vintage Bronco. With modern all-electric torque and efficienc … | Continue reading
144 new chargers will be installed in premium locations throughout Mexico. Customers in Mexico who choose to purchase a BMW i4 will earn energy credits for charging without charge. Mexico City — BMW Group Mexico, with the aim of continuing to promote electric mobility in Mexico, … | Continue reading
Avondale Estates, Georgia, may be just 8 miles east of Atlanta’s bustling city center, but its unique Tudor-Revival architecture and storied history paint a picture of a quieter past. While the town is quaint—at 3,600 residents and 1.26 square miles—it hasn’t shied away from prog … | Continue reading
Been thinking about getting an electric car but not sure when to jump in? Like the majority of Americans, you shopping used cars? Well, if so, it seems your time has come! Used electric car prices were down 20.5% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter ... [c … | Continue reading
Our estimates of diesel consumption in China totaled 3.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in June 2024, a decline of 11% from the same month last year and the largest year-over-year decline in consumption for any month since July 2021. From 2020 to 2022, China’s government, business … | Continue reading
As a union member, I know the difference a good-paying, pro-worker job can make. I am proud to be a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has been advocating for high safety standards, family-supporting wages, and industry-leading benefits for its m … | Continue reading
The EREV (extended range electric vehicle) is suddenly the hottest thing in the world of electric cars as EV sales slow. The post The New Acronym In The EV Revolution Is EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is addressing legacy pollution, spurring economic growth nationwide WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of $775 million for 21 states to clean up legacy pollution through President Biden’s Investing in … | Continue reading
Leased areas have the potential to power over 2.2 million homes with clean energy, continuing Administration’s historic actions to grow the American offshore wind industry WASHINGTON — Following the completion of the fifth offshore wind lease sale held during the Biden–Harris adm … | Continue reading
Offices: Solar Energy Technologies Office, Wind Energy Technologies Office, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Funding Amount: $11.2 million Apply to Track 1: Generator Interconnection Apply to Track 2: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Load Requests The U.S. Department of … | Continue reading
The UAW has filed federal labor charges against what it calls “disgraced billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk” due to their illegal attempts to threaten and intimidate workers, whether explicitly or implicitly. Workers who self-advocate for better working conditions by engagin … | Continue reading
With the 2024 Olympics over, those of us into this kind of thing are now eager for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Aside from all the sporting fun and the way the Olympics can bring countries together, one good thing about the Olympics is how it can help usher ... [continued] T … | Continue reading