A week or so ago, I came across a social media post from Electrify America that left me a little confused. The stations seemed laid out well. There’s good room, well-marked spaces, and even a lot of space to pull through with a small trailer! But, the company put in ... [continue … | Continue reading
Agreement Creates Innovative Mobile Charging Solution, Electric Vehicle Option for Fleet Owners and Managers OAK PARK, Michigan — Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, this week announced it has reached an agreement to sell 80 all-electric Cl … | Continue reading
Ford is still trying to figure out how fast the transition to electric cars is going to happen as it adjusts its relationship with dealers. The post Ford Revises Dealer Requirements To Sell Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The clean car policies of the Biden administration will deliver unprecedented benefits to the American people, including billions of dollars of savings, more vehicle options and less pollution, a new report from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) shows. T … | Continue reading
Second annual Business Energy Census highlights growing demand for renewables, strategic focus and expectations of higher prices and volatility HOUSTON, Texas — ENGIE Resources, a leading commercial electricity provider and America’s Energy Greentailer™, in collaboration with Ene … | Continue reading
Solar + Wind Now Exceed 20% of Total U.S. Generating Capacity A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided n … | Continue reading
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), home of Canberra, the nation’s capital, has the highest rate of EV ownership per capita in the country. It is similar to that of California in the USA. At the end of 2023, over 20% of new cars registered in Canberra were EVs. The adoption . … | Continue reading
Covering the 2024 Tesla shareholder annual meeting, I’ve discussed two extremes that could be the future of Tesla depending on how the company’s current “big bet” turns out, and I’ve discussed 10 highlights from the main presentation. However, the first page of the slidedeck afte … | Continue reading
Last night, I discussed two extremes that could be the future of Tesla depending on how the company’s current “big bet” turns out. It’s been no secret that Tesla’s #1 focus is now AI and robotics, and that’s now where it will either massively succeed or fail. However, there were … | Continue reading
Aspark and Manifattura Automobili Torino achieve historic milestone as production intent prototype SP600 Hypercar becomes World’s Fastest Electric Hypercar by hitting 438.7kph Thanks to a dedicated project run by Manifattura Automobili Torino, and with the technical support of Br … | Continue reading
TOKYO, Japan — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) this week announced plans to establish a new 50/50 joint venture (JV) company, ALTNA Co., Ltd. (ALTNA), in July 2024. The new JV is based on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) the two companies signed … | Continue reading
Fleets and utilities can become leaders in the emerging vehicle electrification space by working together to drive proactive grid investments. The Electrification 101 series explores the challenges and opportunities that a rapidly electrifying transportation sector presents for t … | Continue reading
County-level data reveals climate impact on future building energy use Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed free data sets to estimate how much energy any building in the contiguous U.S. will use in 2100. These data sets provide planners a way to anticipate … | Continue reading
Electrification is vital to decarbonizing the transportation sector, which includes public transit fleets. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles—including trucks and buses—are the second largest source of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, and their zero-emission vehicle … | Continue reading
42 MW Solar Paired with 42 MW Battery Storage in ‘Ewa is Now Powering 10,000 Homes with Clean, Renewable Energy FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts & HONOLULU, Hawaii — Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, yest … | Continue reading
Zeevonk, a joint venture of Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Energy Transition Fund, has been awarded a permit to build wind farm IJmuiden Ver Beta in the Netherlands. This 2 GW offshore wind project will include a 50 MWp floating offshore solar … | Continue reading
So, Tesla held its big annual shareholder meeting yesterday, and that included a vote to (again) give Elon Musk by far the biggest CEO compensation package in history. But the biggest story at Tesla is the same as it was last quarter, last year, and in the years to come. ... [con … | Continue reading
New long duration energy storage system leverages "liquid air" -- and investor dollars -- to solve wind curtailment woes. The post Ice-Cold Long Duration Energy Storage System Ready For Takeoff appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Want to drive a brand-new Rivian electric SUV or pickup truck? How about a classic Tesla Model X Plaid with all the bells and whistles? Or the famous new Cybertruck? Now is your chance. Just in time for Father’s Day, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund (CCAN Action … | Continue reading
Funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act HARTFORD, Connecticut — Governor Ned Lamont today announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected nine applicants to build out elect … | Continue reading
The EPA rule reducing tailpipe emissions in 2032 is under attack from the oil and corn industry, as well as car dealers. The post Big Oil & Big Corn Sue EPA Over Exhaust Emissions Rule appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Regular readers will either appreciate or hate that for roughly 20 months I’ve been decorating my articles and presentations with images generated by artificial intelligence algorithms. I’m not going to address the full range of reasons, but will just do some basic math on the el … | Continue reading
Floating solar is overcoming technology challenges to squeeze more renewable energy out of existing hydropower infrastructure. The post The Case Against For More Floating Solar At Hydropower Dams appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Campbell, California — ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), yesterday announced an agreement which will enable PCNA access to the ChargePoint network within the Porsche Chargin … | Continue reading
How Shifting Our Perception of Extreme Weather Can Aid Planning for a Reliable Wind- and Solar-Rich Power System From severe storms to recent unprecedented cold and heat waves, extreme weather events are impacting electric utilities, grid operators, and ultimately customers like … | Continue reading
There is no such thing as “green hydrogen” (except perhaps “white” hydrogen, if that turns out to be a reality). Any power generated from any source is fungible in the grid. If you use it locally, the green percentage in the grid is lower than what it would have been ... [continu … | Continue reading
Guangzhou, China — The first batch of NIO Power Swap Station 4.0 went live. The fourth generation supports automated battery swap for multiple brands and different vehicle models. NIO, ONVO and all battery swap strategic partners can access the new stations for a comprehensively … | Continue reading
Data centers use tremendous amounts of electricity and water, but often the public is kept in the dark about such things. The post Concerned Citizens Seek Transparency About Data Centers In Virginia appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A peppy techno beat rolled and repeated in the online background leading up to the 2024 Tesla Annual Stockholder Meeting. For many small shareholders like me, sitting in on the meeting was an anomaly. After all, what voice would we little people have in the everyday workings of a … | Continue reading
As momentum for electric vehicles accelerates in the U.S., a skilled and trained auto manufacturing workforce will be necessary for a successful transition. Policies like the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have helped deliver more than $154 billion in i … | Continue reading
Total Consumer Savings on Fuel and Maintenance of Up To $3.2 Billion; Estimated Savings of $18,000 to $24,000 Over Life of Vehicle WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on their pur … | Continue reading
Midnight Is Archer’s Second Full-Scale EVTOL Aircraft To Achieve This Milestone Midnight completed the transition flight on June 8th flying at speeds of 100+ MPH At ~6,500 lb, Midnight is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition, which is critical t … | Continue reading
New Zealand, which has been one of the fastest adopters of electric cars, has some interesting news. Thanks to reader Robert McLachlan for sharing it with us this week. According to the news report out of Auckland, New Zealand, which has a population of about 1.66 million, 6 out … | Continue reading
Two of MOD BIKES’ bestselling e-bikes are currently on sale for a whopping $1000 off their regular prices, so if you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to start pedaling your own low carbon transport solution (or are looking for a last-minute Fathers Day gift), take a look … | Continue reading
Tesla’s real world challenges have already had an impact on its success. The question is, How much will current events, such as Thursday’s 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting, affect Tesla’s future stability and viability? The Annual Meeting will be held at Tesla’s Austin headquarter … | Continue reading
One of the biggest issues in the electric vehicle industry lately has been Chinese electric vehicle exports to the US and Europe and whether those vehicles should face high tariffs. The argument is that China* is heavily subsidizing electric vehicle production, which leads to art … | Continue reading
The parliament in Switzerland has rejected a finding by the European Court of Human Rights in favor of a group of older women. The post Sexism Is Rampant In Switzerland As Parliament Rejects Court Ruling In Favor Of Senior Women appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The jaunty new pickup truck from the US electric vehicle startup TELO combines high performance features with Kei-like dimensions. The post New TELO Electric Vehicle Taps Kei Cult For Inspiration appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
How much steel does a person need to have a “first world” standard of living? Most people in the developed world never think of this question. They just get up from their beds held together with steel screws and bolt, stand on their floors which are held up with steel ... [contin … | Continue reading
The economic impact of global heating is greater than previously thought, according to research that includes ocean heating analysis. The post New Analysis Finds Economic Impact Of Global Heating 6 Times Greater Than Expected appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A leading solar developer is deploying agrivoltaics to help scale up production of the perennial grain Kernza in the US. The post Kernza Meets Agrivoltaics To Turbo-Boost Rural Solar Development appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
15,400 Hours of Staff Time Saved and Projects Installed 14 Days Sooner With Automated Solar Permitting Platform Across the United States, rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations continue to grow, with over 671,000 installs in 2022—and final numbers are expected to be even higher … | Continue reading
FLO Secures $136M Financing to Continue Expansion of North American Charging Network and Roll Out Key New Products Financing round led by Export Development Canada is the largest in company’s history QUEBEC CITY — FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging netwo … | Continue reading
As part of its ongoing investigation, the Commission has provisionally concluded that the battery electric vehicles (BEV) value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidisation, which is causing a threat of economic injury to EU BEV producers. The investigation also examined the … | Continue reading
Two near-series eActros 600 prototypes set off from Frankfurt am Main Most extensive test run in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Battery-electric long-haul trucks are traveling more than 13.000 kilometers through more than 20 countries – each truck underway with 40 tons total … | Continue reading
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) announced a funding opportunity of up to $7 million to develop regional grid models to assess how clean, firm geothermal power can support an equitable energy transition through decarbonization and … | Continue reading
Participants From Municipalities, Tribes, and Community-Based Organizations Will Convene for Six Months To Learn From Each Other and Experts About Agrivoltaics, Residential Energy Efficiency Programs, and Electrifying Municipal Fleets The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today ann … | Continue reading
I will admit — based on the various headlines and articles I read about Elon Musk’s canceled compensation packet, I thought it was a pretty simple case: Elon Musk received, by far, the biggest CEO comp package in history, some people and a judge thought that it was far too ... [c … | Continue reading