Lower Cost Batteries Will Move The EV Revolution Forward More Quickly

The cost of batteries is falling rapidly, especially in China, where researchers are claiming a dramatic reduction in costs. The post Lower Cost Batteries Will Move The EV Revolution Forward More Quickly appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Hydrogen Fuel Cell eVOTL And Jets Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels

A hydrogen fuel cell eVOTL demonstrator from the US firm Joby has achieved a flight of more that 500 miles, emitting only water vapor and no greenhouse gases. The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell eVOTL And Jets Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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45% of New Cars Sold in Netherlands in 2024 Have a Plug!

In a negative month in the overall market (down 12% to 35,386 sales), June saw plugin registrations also drop by 15% YoY, to 16,089 units. As a result, the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reached 45% market share last month, in line with the year-to-date average. That’s mostly … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Is It Groundhog Day for the Australian EV Market?

There are times when I review the electric vehicle penetration rates for Australia that I feel like I am stuck in Groundhog Day. Each month, new models are spotted — this month, it is the MG Cybster and the Xpeng G6 that have sneak photos on Facebook sites — yet ... [continued] T … | Continue reading


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Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships From Diesel to Ammonia Fuel

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quanti … | Continue reading


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Are Electric Car Sales Slowing Or Accelerating? Audi & BMW Have Different Answers

Is the electric car market booming or busting? It depends on who you ask. Officials at Audi and BMW have quite different views on the matter. The post Are Electric Car Sales Slowing Or Accelerating? Audi & BMW Have Different Answers appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Tesla: New Model 3 Option, VIP Treatment for Elon’s FSD, Robotaxi Prototype Delay?

There are a few new Tesla stories this week, and I’m rolling them all together here into a Tesla news sandwich for you. There will probably be another Tesla story pop up before I get this published. If so, we’ll get that one tonight or this weekend. New Tesla Model ... [continued … | Continue reading


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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $120 Million To Help Tribes Build Climate Resilience

SHELBYVILLE, Michigan — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland this week announced the availability of $120 million in new funding supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities prepare for the most severe climate-related environmental threat … | Continue reading


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Trump Intends To Assemble “An Army” To Deconstruct the Administrative State & The Environment

Yesterday I wrote an article for CleanTechnica titled, “Be Wary What You Wish For: Trump 2.0 Will Retract Climate Laws.” That was only the beginning of the ways that a second Trump administration would deconstruct the administrative state, which would have catastrophic effects on … | Continue reading


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EV Sales H1 2024: Europe Slowest Growing Region

Europe is the slowest region of growth for electric vehicle (EV) sales so far this year, Rho Motion, the leading research house focused on the electric vehicle market, revealed today in their half yearly update. Just under seven million electric vehicles have been sold globally i … | Continue reading


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Success Story—Working with Co-ops to Increase Community Solar Access

Community solar projects provide individuals and communities who might not otherwise be able to afford or install solar panels the opportunity to benefit from solar energy without having to own a roof or provide upfront capital. But the majority—approximately three quarters—of U. … | Continue reading


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New QuantumScape Solid-State EV Battery Exposes EV Sales Flop Fakery, Again

The US battery innovator QuantumScape is ready for gigawatt-scale production of its new solid-state EV battery under a new manufacturing agreement with the PowerCo branch of Volkswagen. The post New QuantumScape Solid-State EV Battery Exposes EV Sales Flop Fakery, Again appeared … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Gotland Sweden Backs “Noemi” Electric Seaplane for Zero-Emission Flights

Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) is pleased to announce a partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, to pursue its goal of zero-emission commercial flights to the island by 2027. Both parties recently signed a Letter o … | Continue reading


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Library of Operating Data Enables Analysis of Complex Electric Grid — “Check Out” That Power

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have opened a new virtual library where visitors can check out waveforms instead of books. The Grid Event Signature Library is an open-access online collection of datasets containing waveforms, which are visual representations of behav … | Continue reading


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Carvana Launches Streamlined Shopping & Checkout Experience for Used EV Buyers

Customers Can Now Realize Upfront Savings with Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Integration at Point of Sale Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the launch of new features that make shopping for and buying a used electric veh … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Rivian, The UAW, & Politics

Rivian has been left out of the latest DOE grant program for automakers. Bloomberg thinks it knows why that happened. The post Rivian, The UAW, & Politics appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Be Wary What You Wish For: Trump 2.0 Will Retract Climate Laws

Another Trump administration would revise nearly every forward-looking Biden-Harris administration action, including breakthrough legislation to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis. The Sierra Club warns that “everything from rules to curb hazardous air pollutants to progr … | Continue reading


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Electric Camping & Overlanding Gear Is Catching Up With & Passing Propane

I recently came across a video on YouTube that showed me the serious progress that electric overlanding and camping gear has made in the last few years. As a clean tech fanatic who gets a lot of review items from manufacturers, I figured out early on where this was going, ... [co … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Michigan Stops HOAs From Prohibiting Solar & Other CleanTech

Almost nobody likes HOAs. Sure, there are HOAs out there that play fair, act reasonably, and don’t contribute to the bad reputation that HOAs have earned for decades. However, unreasonable restrictions on everything imaginable, a lack of mercy for people struggling financially or … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Electrify America Updates App, Gets More Transparent About Reduced Power

Electrify America recently announced an update to the company’s app for both Android and Apple devices. Now, the goal is to get everyone to install the update: New updates to the Electrify America mobile app are now available! Make sure you’re getting the most out of our app —dow … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

The Absurd “Sin Tax” on Electric Vehicles in Brazil

In an unexpected move, Brazil has recently proposed a “sin tax” on electric vehicles. Traditionally, sin taxes are levies placed on products considered harmful to society, such as tobacco and alcohol. The rationale behind extending this concept to electric vehicles is multifacete … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Is This Series Of Problems Going To Lead To US Automakers Going Bust?

I wrote an article a few days ago about Ford’s soaring EV sales, and how that growth is, in a somewhat bewildering way, following statements from Ford CEO Jim Farley at the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 that EV sales are not as good as they’d hoped. Ford ... [continued] The p … | Continue reading


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IIHS Finds Little Evidence Some Electronic Driving Aids Reduce Crashes

The latest report from IIHS finds some partial automated driving systems are far less effective than drivers are led to believe. The post IIHS Finds Little Evidence Some Electronic Driving Aids Reduce Crashes appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Trek Releases Two New Hybrid E-Bikes: The Verve+ 2 & Verve+ 3

Trek just announced the release of two new e-bike models, the Verve+ 2 and the Verve+ 3, describing them as “smarter than ever,” and yes, they are both hybrids. But they’re hybrids in a different way than the hybrids we might write about occasionally on CleanTechnica (and besides … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

True Confessions Of A Real Ford F-150 Lightning Driver

I met a fellow driving a Ford F-150 Lightning the other day. He told me what he liked about the truck and what he didn't like. The post True Confessions Of A Real Ford F-150 Lightning Driver appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Tesla’s Cybertruck Defies the Naysayers & Becomes Best-Selling Electric Truck

It’s official — Tesla’s Cybertruck was the the best selling EV pickup truck in the US during Q2, and is among the fastest production ramps in Tesla’s history. After the first deliveries in just November of last year, the Cybertruck was able to sell 8,755 units in the US during .. … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion to Support American Auto Workers, Convert Facilities for Electric Vehicles

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Retool or Retrofit 11 Existing Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Facilities to Support EV Manufacturing, Retaining and Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Union Jobs LANSING, MI — As part of President Biden’s Investing in Am … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

10 Recommendations for Successful EV Outreach & Adoption in Low-Income, Rural & Underrepresented Communities

Low-income and rural communities are often the most negatively impacted by pollution and poor air quality. But these communities are being left out of the advancements in clean transportation that help alleviate this issue. Despite their benefits, the adoption of EVs has been lar … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Tripling Renewables by 2030 Requires a Minimum of 16.4% Annual Growth Rate

Record growth in renewables must be significantly topped up in the remaining 7 years to meet the UAE Consensus energy target set at COP28 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today sho … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Get A Free Paddleboard With Purchase Of A MOD Easy SideCar 3

MOD Bikes has all of its e-bikes on sale right now (one discounted by $1000!), but if you’re looking for even more of a perk when you order, the company is throwing in a free inflatable standup paddleboard with the purchase of any MOD Easy SideCar 3 or MOD Easy ... [continued] Th … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Peaches, Grapes, & The Agrivoltaic Farm Of The Future

A high tech agrivoltaic tracking system uses an algorithm to shift horizontal solar panels over grape vines, promoting crop growth while harvesting solar energy, too. The post Peaches, Grapes, & The Agrivoltaic Farm Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Over 130 Wendy’s Restaurants Enroll In Community Solar Program

About a week ago, Cynthia posted a renewable energy and EV roundup. In it, she mentioned that some Wendy’s restaurants have enrolled in a community solar power and renewable energy credits program with Ampion. There was a social media post on LinkedIn about it too, so it seemed l … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Will A New Federal Rule Protect Workers From Extreme Heat?

The US Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantia … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

“The Grid Can’t Handle EVs,” They Say. Let’s Put This Myth Out To Pasture.

This is a topic that we’ve covered before, and repeatedly. Sadly, no matter how many times CleanTechnica and other EV websites show the errors in this argument, it just won’t die on the internet. The argument is sticky not because it’s a good argument, but because it depends on h … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Is GM Making an EV Comeback?

GM’s press release announcing end of quarter sales numbers finally had what we’ve all hoped to see: recovering EV sales figures! But, numbers are never anything without context. So, in this article, I’m going to cover what GM revealed and then discuss whether this means GM’s EV e … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Completes EV Rally Tour Around the A-Z of Britain

A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros tractor unit has proved its readiness for work in the UK by completing a gruelling five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country. Hauling a standard road trailer, and fully freighted at 40 tonnes GVW, the eActros 600 easily saw off the ch … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Solar in the Southeast: 7th Edition of Report

In this introduction blog for SACE’s latest edition of our “Solar in the Southeast” report series, you can read up on which utilities and states can expect to see solar growth. Additional blogs in this series will unpack more of the results, observations, and key policy developme … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Wait, What? You Can Lease A 2025 Nissan Leaf For Less Than $20 Per Month?

Brand new electric cars may have the reputation of being really expensive, but that doesn’t always have to be the case, as one auto YouTuber illustrates in a recent video, who found that it’s possible to lease a brand new EV for a ridiculously low monthly payment. A field trip .. … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

EV Sales GROWTH, Tesla Sales Issues, Chinese EV Tariffs — YouTube Chat with Jose Pontes

Who tracks electric vehicle sales better than anyone in the world? That would be José Pontes, without a doubt. We already publish about 7 EV sales reports a month from José, but with various big themes hitting hard lately, I wanted to sit down and have a long chat with ... [conti … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

With The Airwheel SE3, Your Carry-On Carries You

Why walk when you can ride? And why should you have to pull your own luggage when your carry-on can carry you? Airwheel seems to think that its “smart riding suitcase,” which is absolutely packed with all the gizmos, plus an app, is the solution for today’s travelers. It looks .. … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to ENTEK Lithium Separators to Build Indiana EV Battery Separator Manufacturing Plant

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment of up to $1.2 billion for a direct loan to ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC (ENTEK). If finalized, the loan will substantially finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana to … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Rondo Energy Is Working On Ways To Decarbonize Process Heat

Rondo Energy is on a mission to prove that heat storage is cost competitive with more traditional technologies. The post Rondo Energy Is Working On Ways To Decarbonize Process Heat appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Ford Launches Sporty New Capri EV… Across The Pond

Ford's sporty new Capri EV is heading across the pond to Europe, so US car buyers will have to look elsewhere for zero emission mobility. The post Ford Launches Sporty New Capri EV… Across The Pond appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Tesla Is Facing Demand Struggles On 3 Fronts

The news about Tesla seems to all be positive this week since Tesla’s Q2 deliveries were a little bit higher than Wall Street expected. However, they were still down year over year. Furthermore, production was down even more than deliveries. (Deliveries: 466,140 − 443956 = down 2 … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

EVTOL Company Archer Aviation Receives Additional $55M Investment From Stellantis

The automaker Stellantis continues to invest in the future of urban mobility, and not just its own cars and trucks and other ground transport options, but also in the electric aviation sector, as evidenced by a recent $55 million investment in eVTOL company Archer Aviation. Stell … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Audi South Africa Expands Charging Network With Addition Of 150kW DC Fast Chargers In Key National Locations

South Africa’s EV market is still quite small, but it is now starting to show signs of progress. Looking at the most recent full-year data, the market shares for plug-in hybrid, BEV, and plug-less hybrids were 0.06%, 0.17%, and 1.2% respectively. These electrified vehicles had a … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

What Has Joe Biden Done For You Lately?

Joe Biden and his team have done more for America and Americans than any president this century. Let's not change horses in midstream. The post What Has Joe Biden Done For You Lately? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago

Tesla Should Partner With Shiftpod for CyberTent 2.0

It’s far from a secret that I’m not the Cybertruck’s biggest fan. I don’t hate the truck or think people who love them should be shamed or anything like that, but at the same time, it’s just not the truck for me. When I do eventually get an electric truck, ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 months ago