Following up on other good news stories about EV sales jumping in October, we’ve got one from Hyundai. However, there’s also a little twist. In the US market, sales of Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 jumped a rockin’ 51% in October 2024 compared to October 2023. The model had 4,498 sales in .. … | Continue reading
There is a frenzy in America about electric cars made in China. The US has imposed a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made vehicles and enacted an outright ban on the use of electronic systems for automobiles that rely on Chinese-made chips and software. The fear is that those items … | Continue reading
The first Aptera pre-production test vehicle has taken its first spin around the block as the company targets sales beginning next year. The post Aptera Puts Its First Production-Intent Vehicle On The Road appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
MOD BIKES makes some great-looking and well-performing e-bikes, and if you’ve ever done some window-shopping of its models before but were still on the fence about purchasing one, now’s the time to act, because the company has new lower pricing on its bikes. And, during the compa … | Continue reading
The US startup Solestial is banking on ultra-thin, self-repairing silicon solar technology for an edge in the red hot space solar race. The post US Space Solar Startup Readies “Radiation-Hardened” Solar Cells For Mass Production appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I just covered sales increases from XPeng and NIO in October — up 20% and 30.5% year over year — but there’s even bigger sales news from a “smart electric vehicle” brand out of China. Hint, hint: the brand’s name is in the title of course, Zeekr. Zeekr, which is ... [continued] T … | Continue reading
Kia just announced its October sales for the US market, and it especially highlighted strong electrified vehicle sales. Tackling each segment of the “electrified” market separately, the company wrote: “Sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) vehic … | Continue reading
It’s the first of the month, and we’ve got positive EV sales news from NIO and XPeng yet again. Both Chinese EV automakers saw strong sales increases in October 2024 compared to October 2023. NIO Sales NIO scored 20,976 sales (i.e., deliveries) in October, an increase of 30.5% ov … | Continue reading
Sometimes reading the stats is not enough. I like to see for myself. So, we went to China. We had been looking forward to cruising the Yangtze River upstream from the Three Gorges Dam and thought it an opportune time to see what “53% of new cars sales in China ... [continued] The … | Continue reading
After my 5-year anniversary article, here’s an addendum. Soon after my 5-year anniversary, Tesla notified me that my 12-volt battery needed to be replaced. This is not the drive battery, but the small battery needed to boot up the car and run accessories. There were veiled threat … | Continue reading
Electric boats are a promising whisper-quiet choice as the marine industry advances toward a decarbonized future. Our cherished coastlines and bodies of water will benefit from the presence of silent ships and boats. The good news is that they are now making their way to a less s … | Continue reading
This foldable solar panel and charge controller from Renogy might be just what you need to enhance your car camping, RVing, van-life, overlanding, hunting, boating, or building a cabin in the woods (or a tiny house in your backyard), as it can generate clean electricity for charg … | Continue reading
Like several other Chinese EV producers, Xpeng is quickly entering one new market after another. Its latest market entrance is into Ireland. On Tuesday, the company noted, “XPENG strengthens its European commitment with an official entry into the Irish market, another key right-h … | Continue reading
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity is now well underway in Cali, Colombia, bringing together nearly 190 nations. They’re gathered to find answers to the critical challenge of halting ever-increasing biodiversity loss, investiga … | Continue reading
This is a tale of two US automakers — Ford and General Motors. When the EV revolution — sparked by the early success of Tesla — was getting started, Ford was first out of the gate with big plans. It said it would build a new manufacturing campus called Blue ... [continued] The po … | Continue reading
Climate change is a factor in the increase in losses from fires, storms, and flooding, but it is not the only factor, some scientists argue. The post Is There A Link Between Climate Change & More Costly Disasters? It’s Complicated appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A couple of years ago, I received a power station from a brand I hadn’t worked with before: Oupes*. In a market dominated by Jackery, EcoFlow, and others, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a newcomer. Would they be offering a robust product at a competitive price, or would ... [c … | Continue reading
This week I had the privilege of speaking in Brussels, steps from the European Parliament, among a group of speakers that included the Belgian energy minister and a member of European parliament, then participating in a panel discussion. The event was a launch of the second editi … | Continue reading
When people found out I was going to be in Brussels, invitations for lunch and dinner came out of the woodwork, and people started booking train rides, including two from London. Lengthy conversations on different decarbonization challenges ensued, around the main event itself, t … | Continue reading
Hyundai is expanding its zero emission lineup into three-row mobility with the Ioniq 9 concept electric SUV styled along the lines of traditional Hanbok design. The post Hyundai Teases Big 3-Row Ioniq 9 Electric SUV For Space-Hungry Drivers appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
An electric vehicle makeover for the US locomotive fleet has been slow in coming, but signs of activity are beginning to bubble up and the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is here to help. The post The World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Is Ready For Its Closeup appeared first on … | Continue reading
To really answer this question, let’s start with a thought experiment. If it were completely up to me, I’d sell my house, buy a Silverado EV, and buy two large campers. One camper would only be moved twice a year between modest basecamps. One would be in the desert for ... [conti … | Continue reading
Something is going on over at Waymo. The company has just reached 150,000 trips a week for paying customers. But what’s most impressive is Waymo reached 100,000 trips a week just two months ago! That’s 50% growth in two months! Concerning the new milestone, Waymo writes, “Waymo O … | Continue reading
Lilium has been developing one of the more attractive eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft over the past decade or so. It also had some positive news recently. A few months ago, I noted that the company had logged a good chunk of future sales in the UK. Three .. … | Continue reading
BYD continues its massive expansion globally and rollout of new model after new model. It is quickly rising up the ranks when it comes to global auto sales, and I’m more convinced each day it will rise to #1. Tesla looks like a turtle these days compared to the fast-swimming ... … | Continue reading
The Lucid Gravity is Lucid’s new model, its second model. It’s an SUV rather than a sedan, which is expected to make it more appealing to a larger portion of the market. Now we have a few more details on the Gravity, as well as some good news about Lucid’s ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
This clever windshield shade from GoSun helps keep the sun’s heat out of your vehicle, while also doubling as a source of renewable energy thanks to the 4 integrated solar panels that can put out 60 watts of clean electricity. The GoSun Shield, which folds down into a compact siz … | Continue reading
CleanTechnica readers are well aware that Volkswagen Group is experiencing some strong headwinds of late. Sales of its cars in China have cratered, and they have also dropped sharply in other markets, especially Germany and the US. Based on a number of reports by German media, in … | Continue reading
During this Halloween Sale, you can save as much as $600 on a Heybike e-bike, such as the Cityrun, a step-through urban commuting bike with a 1000W (peak) motor and 720Wh battery good for about 55 miles per charge. The Cityrun features a front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brak … | Continue reading
The first time I saw a fat-tire e-bike, I thought it looked doofy. After all, wider tires means more effort to pedal, even if they’re helpful in some sandy situations. But, eventually, I rode my first fat-tire e-bike, and all that changed. I could still get some exercise on the . … | Continue reading
I recently received a Mooncool electric-boosted tricycle to review. It’s a fun and interesting vehicle, and I have to admit that the light teal color I got it in helps a lot with that vibe. Overall, I love the thing, but one has to know that a trike is not ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
The race to build more data centers is putting a strain on utility companies. Data centers are voracious consumers of electricity and the boom in artificial intelligence is making the situation worse. An AI-powered internet search consumes about 10 times as much electricity as a … | Continue reading
Did you know that reestablished forests — revitalized through planting and seeding — rarely manage to fully replicate the rich ecosystems of natural forests? Forests support all kinds of life, such as insects, flora, fauna, humans, and microbes. Compromised woodlands have an inna … | Continue reading
When it comes to sheer altitude, the western mountains of the United States are hard to beat. In North America, they’re the tallest, and even in the Americas, the larger American Cordillera that runs from Alaska to Antarctica has the tallest mountains on both continents. Dependin … | Continue reading
Today, even in 2024, many people believe that solar power is expensive. Whole disinformation campaigns are based on this idea. “Camel-uh is going to raise the price of your electricity with green energy!” they say. “You can’t afford to put solar panels on your roof. It’s cheaper … | Continue reading
A recent article at The Daily Upside tells the story of a new patent Lyft recently filed. It looks a little boring on the surface, but with a little context, it’s actually a pretty important thing. Knowing when a self-driving car is actually ready for the road is going to ... [co … | Continue reading
If you are not living under a rock, odds are, you’re aware that climate change is real and has pretty bad repercussions for everyone and everything on this beautiful little planet we call home. There are a lot of folks who are working on solving this — more than we ... [continued … | Continue reading
Everyone knows about the legendary “Humvee,” officially called the HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. For decades, it’s been the main ride for not only the U.S. military, but for other militaries globally. Before it became the standard, the U.S. m … | Continue reading
Well, this isn’t a fun one. A Tesla owner using Full Self Driving (FSD) at night on a highway ended up driving straight through a young deer — without a pause, a swerve, or anything. If that was the full story, that would already be something noteworthy. However, that’s not ... [ … | Continue reading
It isn’t easy being green. Last year, a study published in the journal Science Advances claimed that there was enough lithium — as much as 40 million metric tons — in the McDermitt Caldera, a volcanic area on the border between Nevada and Oregon, to make enough lithium-ion batter … | Continue reading
The field of bulk effect photovoltaic theory has finally leaped off the chalkboard and onto the laboratory bench as researchers unlock the secrets behind the solar conversion efficiency of a "peculiar phenomenon." The post First Ever Demonstration Of Bulk Photovoltaic Effect Depl … | Continue reading
One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores … | Continue reading
The National Association of City Transportation Officials believes that scooters are here to stay. They offer easy access to clean, roomy bike lanes as well as off-road and on-road routes. To avoid car culture, you can choose a city with many wide off-street bike trails. They mak … | Continue reading
It’s shocking that 70 people would vote for Donald Trump for president of the United States a second time around, let alone 70 million. Unfortunately, we are completely awash with misinformation and information echo chambers these days. We are not living in a shared reality in th … | Continue reading
Rohan Patel, former Vice President of Global Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla, has been superb at explaining policy matters as they relate to Tesla — both when he worked at Tesla and since he left. A couple of recent tweets from him caught my attention. I’ll start … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever considered buying a moped-style e-bike like the HyperScorpion, but felt like the price was a bit out of your range then, it might be worth reconsidering right now, because instead of paying the full price of about $2300, you can grab one for just $1500 from Velowav … | Continue reading
In a press release today, the organizer eLife Nordic AB reports a new record for an electric car fair in Copenhagen: eCarExpo. Following are excerpts of the press release, with my own photos, since I just had to go there and have a look: “The Danes’ interest in electric cars ... … | Continue reading
Why are solar power and wind power dominating new power installations? Because they’re cheaper. The problem with some big purchases people make, and plenty of little purchases, is we look at the upfront cost of something instead of the long-term, lifetime cost. The good thing abo … | Continue reading