Funding will be provided to 57 projects across six regions to increase drought resilience and improve water delivery systems, advance Biden-Harris administrations’ National Climate Resilience Framework ALBUQUERQUE — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis today … | Continue reading
More than 200 industry, labor, political and academic leaders converged to advance strategies and policies for building a nationwide bullet train network in America. Highlighted speakers here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, House Speaker Emerita … | Continue reading
Oakland Unified School District’s 74 EV school buses and charging infrastructure provides up to 2.1 gigawatt hours of energy back to the grid, reduces 25,000 tons of emissions annually OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — Zūm, the modern student transportation platform, announced yesterday that … | Continue reading
Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it received a record-breaking number of 27,649 non-refundable and non-transferable pre-orders for the mini-SUV VF 3 within 66 hours, setting a Vietnamese automotive record, demonstrating the impressive appeal of the … | Continue reading
Hangzhou, China — Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s largest private-owned automotive group, this week welcomed new equity investors to Zeekr, global premium electric mobility technology company following the completion of an initial public offering on the New … | Continue reading
It was standing room only when the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) Director Lauren Boyd stepped onto the stage for a panel discussion at CERAWeek 2024. “Geothermal: How Big is it Going to Get?” was the Tuesday morning hot topic, featuring an … | Continue reading
Waymo has spent most of my adult life working on self-driving vehicles (originally under the Google brand, until about 7½ years ago). For a long time after it finally started offering robotaxi service for non-employees, the service was free. Since December 2018, though, Waymo has … | Continue reading
Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could increase by more than 10 cents per gallon (gal) if refinery output is lower than expected, according to an analysis we published on May 14. In our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which serve … | Continue reading
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the United States decreased in the first quarter of 2024 as battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales declined. Hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and BEVs fell to 18.0% of total new light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in th … | Continue reading
Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian startup, is developing electric cargo bikes with onboard solar panels that could potentially power a full day’s worth of riding just by parking them in the sun. A production version of a full-sized solar-powered EV is still probably years away, and … | Continue reading
Tuesday, May 14, Porsche celebrated the official start of electromobility at its production site in Saxony. In recent years, the sports car manufacturer has invested around 600 million euros in expanding the factory in order to produce the electric Macan here. Additions to the fa … | Continue reading
During the Rad Power Bikes Memorial Day Sale, you can pick up a RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for just $999, which is a $600 discount off of its regular retail price. If you’re looking for an e-bike for commuting and general errand-running, and that can also handle trail riding and ... … | Continue reading
The US floating offshore wind industry is finally beginning to pick up the pace, enabling the US to reach vast wind resources in deep water. The post The Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Are Coming Home To Roost … In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Seismic shift in competitive landscape opens opportunity to further drive utilization of the EVgo network, expand footprint with new site host partners, and serve more Tesla EV drivers EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast cha … | Continue reading
PPE makes optimal use of the advantages of an all-electric drive architecture to improve interior space, efficiency and performance Powerful and highly efficient electric motors and newly developed high-voltage battery for an impressive range suitable for everyday use The new E3 … | Continue reading
The first commercial use of concrete made with low carbon cement from Sublime Systems has happened in Boston. The post Sublime Systems Is Leading The Transition To Low Carbon Cement In Boston appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is a significant advancement in electric pickups, offering a 450-mile range, 10.2kW onboard power, and innovative features like the Multi-Flex Midgate. It competes with other electric pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, ai … | Continue reading
A great deal of digital ink has been spilled on Tesla laying off a lot of its Supercharger team recently. I’m not in the business of commenting on Tesla and Musk’s every twitch and tweet, so I don’t have fourteen hot takes already. But I have a hypothesis and it ... [continued] T … | Continue reading
A new solar thermal trap can help pave the way for compact, efficient concentrating solar systems to decarbonize heavy industries. The post Scientists Set A Solar Thermal Trap To Snare Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden administration announced the results of its statutorily-mandated review of the Section 301 tariffs on China. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the admin … | Continue reading
Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday introduced 60 new electric buses that will operate in routes in Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York Power Authority are building critical infrastructure to power a zero-emissions bus fleet, … | Continue reading
Bushfires. Floods. Droughts. Cyclones. Welcome to Australia! It is a vast, diverse country that demands total respect. Clark is an electrician who travels to remote solar farms in the Darling Downs region on a weekly basis from his home in Brisbane. He drives his Tesla Model 3 SR … | Continue reading
In an effort to take a bite out of crimes being committed on e-bikes or electric scooters, an EMP device that can shut down electric motors to stop suspects is being developed for UK police. The booming electric micromobility market has enabled a revolution in zero emission perso … | Continue reading
What do you do on your day off? Wednesdays are our designated adventure day, so we checked out some electric vehicle stuff! We visited the new high-speed chargers BP has installed just around the corner, checked out the new Tesla Model 3 Highland with plaid signage, and checked o … | Continue reading
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV addresses several shortcomings of its predecessor, the Bolt, by offering competitive pricing, modern interior design, and improved safety features. It boasts a spacious interior and advanced charging capabilities. Despite these improvements, skeptici … | Continue reading
Maryland is back on track to develop its offshore wind resources into a powerful multi-state hub with Virginia and North Carolina. The post A New Hope Lifts US Offshore Wind Industry Out Of Doldrums appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Pickups are a big deal in several traditional auto markets as well as in smaller markets in Africa. About 60,000 Toyota Hilux pickups are sold in South Africa each year and a similar number in Australia. This is excluding sales of other popular pickups such as the Ford Ranger and … | Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Africa has reiterated its commitment to using renewable energy. Volkswagen Group Africa says transitioning to renewable energy is more than just a means to avoid the disruptive effects of power outages for Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), but rather a conscious st … | Continue reading
Latest data shows the dramatic reduction in charging emissions can be achieved by utilising DriveElectric Plus. New technology helps drivers ensure their EVs deliver the maximum impact on business carbon reduction targets Data shows dramatic variation in the emissions associated … | Continue reading
Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH carried out all construction work for 120 charging stations as general contractor A total of 120 eCitaro Solo buses delivered since project start in 2019 Project completion celebrated with Andreas Kowol, Head of Building and Transport of the City of W … | Continue reading
When President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, he announced a goal to install 500,000 new electric vehicle chargers across the nation by 2030. The Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office has tasked the experts at Idaho National Laboratory to ans … | Continue reading
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with three other national labs, have developed a free online platform to help utilities understand how solar energy projects will affect the operation of their power systems. This capability … | Continue reading
Coal phase-out is necessary to solve climate change, but can have negative impacts on workers and local communities dependent on coal for their livelihoods. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and Central European University in Austria have studied governme … | Continue reading
The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus will be offered in the U.S. in three trims: Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st Edition Both RWD or 4Motion® AWD configurations will be available Standard features include 91 kWh battery, 20-inch wheels … | Continue reading
Clean technology startup Ndustrial will enhance ABB’s digital and sustainability portfolios with energy optimization solutions that take into account complete production processes Investment complements ABB’s service offering with AI-powered predictive energy management solutions … | Continue reading
The Pjelax wind farm of 56 wind turbines, a joint project between Finnish energy companies Fortum and Helen, was inaugurated on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Located in the areas of Närpiö and Kristiinankaupunki in western Finland, the wind farm will produce more than 1 TWh of wind power … | Continue reading
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater? A new analysis using c … | Continue reading
FERC acted today to ensure the transmission grid can meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity with a new rule that outlines how to plan and pay for facilities that regions of the country will need to keep the lights on and power the American economy through the 2 … | Continue reading
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Te … | Continue reading
A new $1.16 billion loan from the Department of Energy will help kickstart a network of green hydrogen production facilities in the US. The post Green Hydrogen Tentacles To Spread Across US appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
PORTLAND, OREGON — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island, a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) training center adjacent to Electric Island and a new engineering facility at the DTNA ca … | Continue reading
Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag out new examples of bad hydrogen schemes, whether as ideas they think are proving my point or examples that disprove my … | Continue reading
In a recent issue of Car and Driver, a mysterious full-page ad announcing the return of GM’s Pontiac brand (which got killed during the GM bailout 15 years ago) has people arguing and debating. Is it a real ad, or a joke by C&D or someone else who paid for ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
Swirling nanoscale electron vortices are among the unique behaviors of graphene, a super-strong 2D material with EV applications. The post Graphene Is Giving Up Its Secrets (And EVs Will Benefit) appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
For better or worse, Moab, Utah, is more popular than ever. Not only is it a beautiful place itself, with a green, irrigated valley along the bottom and beautiful red rocks on every side, but it’s loaded with opportunities for outdoor recreation. It’s surrounded by national parks … | Continue reading
Yes, Tesla is offering a financing deal that’s hard to pass up. The company is offering 0.99% APR financing on a new Tesla Model Y! That’s a crazy-low financing option. Note that it’s only available on the Model Y, though, not the Model 3. Wait, what’s going on — the ... [continu … | Continue reading
The public transport company of the Flemish Region of Belgium, De Lijn, has awarded a framework agreement for up to 100 vehicles, allowing it to rely on Irizar e-mobility’s 100% electric Irizar ie tram buses for premium public transport services. The vehicles will be destined for … | Continue reading
Allego, Emobility Solutions, GreenWay, and Petrol Group have been selected to facilitate the rollout of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles along key TEN-T corridors ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — The CROSS-E project has been established to enable a path towards future zero- … | Continue reading