A glance at the open National Electricity Market widget tells the story of Australia’s energy transition. We are still dependent on coal for almost half of our generation needs. Solar is major, wind power is minor. Gas is a constant irritation. But things are changing — obvious f … | Continue reading
US offshore wind stakeholders are ready for a comeback in 2024 after suffering a series of blows last year. The post US Offshore Wind Industry Readies Self For Another Round appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
My wife Becky and I received our AWD (2 engine) Cybertruck on March 29th, 2024, at the Seattle Tesla Service Center. The delivery experience was smooth and pleasant. I was excited to see how the Cybertruck compared to my 2016 Model S, which has 116,000 miles on it. On April ... [ … | Continue reading
The recent firing of Tesla’s whole Supercharger team sent shockwaves through the EV scene. We were left with important questions about why a team that has been doing such excellent work all got sent home. But, what might get lost in the noise was another announcement from Elon Mu … | Continue reading
Yesterday, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic agenda, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with DOE, announced up to $6 billion in a second round of tax credit allocations for projects that expand clean energy manufact … | Continue reading
The good readers and supporters of CleanTechnica support EVs, wind energy, solar power, batteries, and renewables technology, notwithstanding the several industry trolls who sometimes visit our comment section. We understand that the unquestionable primary leader for EVs in this … | Continue reading
BYD is selling some models in foreign markets for double or triple what it charges in China. How long can that last? The post Prices Of Some BYD Cars In Export Markets Are Double Or Triple Prices In China appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies (EESAT 2025) conference will be held January 20–21, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, in Charlotte, NC. This technical conference will be co-located with the IEEE Energy Storage and Stationary … | Continue reading
New fully-electric Q6 SUV e-tron quattro available to order now priced from £68,975 MDP (manufacturer direct price) New PPE platform, new interior design philosophy, and many technological advances Twin-motor Q6 SUV e-tron quattro and SQ6 SUV e-tron quattro available from launch … | Continue reading
With the clean energy transition, economically disadvantaged communities are wary that — again — their neighborhoods will be the location for big infrastructure projects. The concern is warranted, according to a 2024 study by the Union of Concerned Scientists. That report conclud … | Continue reading
An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry ... [co … | Continue reading
In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afte … | Continue reading
The G7 energy ministers have agreed to a statement that supports phasing out coal-fired generating stations by 2035. The post G7 Energy Ministers Agree To Close Coal-Fired Generating Stations By 2035 appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
For many readers, protecting nature is its own reward, but that’s not true for everyone. Some people get into EVs, solar, and such to save some money. Others get into it because they want the United States to be more energy independent. It’s also common for people to use clean .. … | Continue reading
If we look not at the rate of change but just the pure cost of energy, Kauaʻi went from the most expensive energy in the state to the cheapest in about a year and has kept this low cost lead ever since The post Case Study: Cost Comparison Of Utility Transition To Clean Energy app … | Continue reading
The demand for electricity is increasing so fast that many in the utility industry are surprised by the spike coming in just a few years. The post Growing Demand For Electricity Is Upending The Utility Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The sodium-ion battery of the future is coming to decarbonize US data centers and backup generators, now do electric vehicles. The post Buh-Bye, Conflict Minerals: US Gets First Sodium-Ion Battery Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
According to a recent report by Electrek that repeated paywalled reporting by The Information, Tesla has conducted another round of layoffs, this time getting rid of the entire Supercharger team. Without further confirmation from a company that notoriously maintains no press cont … | Continue reading
A recent article at the San Francisco Chronicle leads with (as of this writing) a headline saying, “Tesla superchargers in California now available for all EVs.” The paywalled article cites a social media post by Governor Gavin Newsom, but there’s just one problem: the headline i … | Continue reading
As the old saying goes, two heads are better than one. The same is true when it comes to solar cells working in tandem. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have prepared a roadmap on how to move tandem solar cells—particularl … | Continue reading
Use of Lasers To Melt Edges of Glass Together Eliminates Troublesome Polymers The use of femtosecond lasers to form glass-to-glass welds for solar modules would make the panels easier to recycle, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Departmen … | Continue reading
Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks Making this safety feature standard, rather than a luxury, is part of the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy t … | Continue reading
Transportation has a brutal effect on greenhouse gas emissions — at 29%, greater than any other sector of the economy, including industry. Transportation electrification is essential, and the IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook report notes that electric vehicles (EVs) continue to make pr … | Continue reading
Electric cargo bikes are evolving and improving rapidly these days, especially on the commercial and fleet side of things, where increased payload volume and carrying capacity are key, as well as stability, safety, and dependability for daily use. Many of these new ‘professional’ … | Continue reading
The quest for faster EV charging reached another milestone this month as Israeli battery maker StoreDot demonstrated its silicon-dominant EV battery technology in a prototype Polestar electric car. In the demonstration, the company was able to reach sustained charging rates of ov … | Continue reading
For its Amazing Spring Savings sale, which is running right now, Blix has a selection of e-bikes discounted by as much as $700, and in some cases, is throwing in free accessories worth hundreds of dollars, so if spring has you thinking green, perhaps now is the time to take a ... … | Continue reading
Being both an EV charging nerd and being way into national parks, I spend more time than I care to admit looking at national parks on Plugshare. It’s a weird hobby, but I’m at least trying to make something useful out of it by building a website with EV travel ... [continued] The … | Continue reading
For some people, camping is about roughing it. Tents, campfires, and backpacking provide people with an escape from the stresses of the modern world. For other people, camping is about seeing the world, but taking as many of the luxuries of home along for the ride as possible. Mi … | Continue reading
Carbonfuture, the leading provider of high-integrity durable carbon removal, has announced a partnership with XPRIZE. Valued at $100M, XPRIZE Carbon Removal aims to fight climate change and rebalance the Earth’s carbon cycle. The partnership marks a milestone collaboration betwee … | Continue reading
Continued from Part 1 Once the road finally finds its way out of the desert and onto the mountain range, a gradual climb begins. It’s still pretty rough here and there, with lots of ups and downs, but there are no more climbs so steep that the road needs a ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
Tidal energy innovators are racing to harness renewable energy generated by the powerful force of the Moon on the oceans of the Earth. The post Renewable Energy From The Moon Is Happening Right Now appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Tesla has won a key approval to roll out its Full Self Driving software suite in China but is facing calls for more regulations in the US, The post Tesla Clears FSD Hurdle In China But System Faces Further Scrutiny In US appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Newport, Rhode Island, is a summer oasis. It boasts mansions from the Gilded Era, a Cliff Walk that peers out over the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best sailing in the world, white sand beaches with gently rolling surf, and a marina area filled with enticing shops, restaurants, an … | Continue reading
If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably seen all sorts of photos of the EV9 I was reviewing last week. While I had it, I took it out on several adventures, visiting the Very Large Array, a sandstone canyon, and two national parks. Now, it’s time to tell one last ... [continue … | Continue reading
It’s that time again — time for a big roundup of cleantech news from the past week you shouldn’t miss. Check out all the top stories here! China just reached 43% of new car sales being plugin cars! Full electrics (BEVs) accounted for 28% market share. President Joe Biden just ... … | Continue reading
Three NREL Labs Recognized With ‘Green’ Certification Three National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) labs were awarded “green” certifications by My Green Lab late last year. This certification was achieved by following an extensive online evaluation of their procedures, equipm … | Continue reading
We Don't Have Time has created an app that lets you see which banks are investing in fossil fuel expansion or green energy. The post Is Your Bank Financing Fossil Fuel Companies? This App Lets You Find Out. appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the … | Continue reading
Initially available for B2B customers in the city of Kathmandu, Gogoro Battery Swapping is scheduled to be available to consumers later this year. Gogoro’s entrance into Nepal is an extension of its India commercialization and utilizes Gogoro’s new India-made CrossOver GX250 Smar … | Continue reading
While many people on the political right think internal combustion is going to be the norm forever, it’s becoming harder and harder to maintain that position. The talking points have to change every year because they keep being disproven, so many anti-EV trolls have simply resort … | Continue reading
More Electric Buses For Kenya As Roam & County Bus Service (CBS) Partner To Deploy 200 Electric Buses By 2026 The transition to electric mobility is progressing around the world at different rates. Norway is of course the leader when it comes to electric car market share of new v … | Continue reading
One of the things I love about Engineering Explained is that Jason does a great job of making technical and mathematical engineering concepts accessible to people like me, a person who can assemble and understand automotive parts, but who doesn’t design or engineer them. So, when … | Continue reading
When people think of chemistry, the image that typically comes to mind is a variety of colored liquids in beakers, flasks, and test tubes in a lab. But in actual practice, chemistry can involve materials in all states: liquids, gases, and even solids. Scientists at the Critical M … | Continue reading
I’ve seen a disturbing trend recently in public broadcasting and in left-leaning media in general that I think we need to take a deeper look at. While it’s definitely true that we can’t only tackle climate change and other environmental issues with individual actions, I’ve seen s … | Continue reading
Climate advocates argued for a national research program as early as 1971 when Richard Nixon was in office. It never happened. The post In 1971, The Nixon Administration Punted On A Revolutionary Climate Study appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A few months ago, our company won tender in Rome for delivery of 110 mild hybrid buses. In recent days, Solaris has won the order for the delivery of 244 CNG buses for the ATAC carrier in Rome. With the maximum use of options by the ordering party, both contracts ... [continued] … | Continue reading
A recent video from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube shows us something cool that happened at a Tesla Supercharger: drivers figuring out how to deal with a busy charger on the fly. I don’t mean to bag on the kindness of strangers, because ultimately that’s kind of what makes ... [cont … | Continue reading
The cheapest car in Norway will be electric when the Dongfeng Box arrives later this year. The post Dongfeng Box Coming To Norway, Denmark Introduces Interactive Charging Parks appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading