Lightsource bp Completes $348 Million Financing Package for Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Texas

288 megawatts of new solar capacity will generate enough electricity to reliably power 50,000 homes Financing includes a suite of transferability facilities made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act Projects to bring additional energy security and diversification to the Texas … | Continue reading


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Baseload Power Doesn’t Make Sense Any More

The compelling complaint about baseload power is that while it did save money in the past, it doesn’t any more. Sun and wind are cheaper than this "cheap" power source, AND backup battery power is cheaper than the backup plants needed for baseload power. The post Baseload Power D … | Continue reading


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Ride-Share Competitors Revel & Uber Ink Deal for EV Fast Charging Infrastructure Expansion

100% electric ride-share startup Revel recently announced a partnership with rideshare giant (and competitor) Uber to help accelerate EV infrastructure expansion in the United States. While Revel continues to grow its own fleet of EVs for ride-sharing in New York City, the compan … | Continue reading


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Volkswagen & Skoda Are Moving Forward With Plans For Less Expensive Electric Cars

Volkswagen Group is moving forward with its plans for less expensive electric cars like the ID.1 and Skoda Epiq. The post Volkswagen & Skoda Are Moving Forward With Plans For Less Expensive Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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CCS Redux: Carbon Engineering’s Diesel? Just Put Electricity Into Tesla Semi Instead

For the same energy inputs you could travel 3 times as far for a 5th the CO2 emissions and well under half the cost in an electric truck. The post CCS Redux: Carbon Engineering’s Diesel? Just Put Electricity Into Tesla Semi Instead appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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US Green Hydrogen Industry Kicks Into High Gear, Politics Or Not

The US green hydrogen industry gets a leg up from rare bipartisan legislation aimed at cutting costs and increasing production. The post US Green Hydrogen Industry Kicks Into High Gear, Politics Or Not appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Tesla Model 3 “Ludicrous” Discovered In Code & Specs

Tesla (TSLA) held the launch of the top-end “Performance” variant of the new Model 3 Highland globally when it introduced it last year. Still, to date, only the base RWD and Long Range AWD versions are available for sale. However, some evidence has surfaced online that shows that … | Continue reading


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Tesla Cybertruck Takes On Bat & Man Jumping On Windshield (Videos)

How sturdy and durable and apocalypse-proof is the Tesla Cybertruck, actually? How does it hold up to a true vandal, not just Franz von Holzhausen on a Tesla stage? Is the Cybertruck glass really so strong, or just a marketing ploy? The following article is a repost of two pieces … | Continue reading


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Tracking Greenhouse Gas Emissions: From Field Work to Strategy

With a delicate hand, Anna Karion slides a large, enclosed box back into its protective shelf. She’s standing on top of a hill that overlooks the Washington D.C. area. This box, a greenhouse gas (GHG) sensor, is connected to a tube that runs up a tall, metal tower that is ... [co … | Continue reading


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Marco Rubio’s Concern About Chinese EVs Betrays Republican Support For Oil, Hindrance To Electrification

Jennifer Sensiba wrote this week about a proposal from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to put big tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports (which are non-existent at the moment, but expected). He’s not shy about it — he’s concerned that cheap electric cars from China will come into t … | Continue reading


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How The Ford Supercharger/NACS Deal Went Down

A recent interview with Jim Farley by Tom Moloughney at State of Charge revealed some interesting details about how the deal that changed EV charging went down. When Ford announced that it was moving from CCS1 to Tesla’s NACS plug last year, it rocked the EV charging world. We kn … | Continue reading


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Musk Talks Tesla Semi & Lower Priced Car Production At Grünheide

Elon Musk was in Germany this week to talk about the expansion of the Tesla factory and building the Tesla Semi there. The post Musk Talks Tesla Semi & Lower Priced Car Production At Grünheide appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Biden–Harris Administration Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities & Support Small-and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 37 New Small-and Medium-sized Manufacturers to Improve Energy Efficiency, Lower Costs, Increase Productivity, and Reduce Industrial Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America a … | Continue reading


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New York City Gets 500kW Charging Stations

In a move that Reuters perhaps wrongly called the “fastest EV charger in US,” Gravity Mobility opened up some 500kW chargers to other companies in New York City. While not technically the fastest ever (they may only tie for first place), it’s still a big move that signals that th … | Continue reading


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Avangrid Foundation Awards $140,000 to Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers

Funds will be used to train interns, combat the Avian Influenza, build new flight cages, expand rehabilitation facilities, and more To access photos from the grantees, click here. ORANGE, Conn. — The Avangrid Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy … | Continue reading


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Flying Electric Boat To Haul Commuters At Site Of Epic Environmental Protest

Candela's P-12 hydrofoil electric boat is on track to ply Lake Manapōuri, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserved by environmental activists in New Zealand. The post Flying Electric Boat To Haul Commuters At Site Of Epic Environmental Protest appeared first on CleanTechnic … | Continue reading


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Wright Electric & Columbia University Receive U.S. Department of Energy Award for Ultra-Lightweight Battery Development

MALTA, NEW YORK — Wright Electric, in collaboration with Columbia University, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Pioneering Railroad, Oceanic and Plane Electrificatio … | Continue reading


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Nissan Formula E Team Looking to Bring Samba Flair to São Paulo E-Prix

Rowland and Fenestraz looking to back up Diriyah performances in Brazil YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team is set for Round 4 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the series travels to South America, for the second running of the São Paulo E-Prix. The team … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

European Safety Testers Will Require Buttons For Top Safety Ratings

A recent article at The Drive tells us about some upcoming changes to Euro NCAP rules. Instead of leaving physical controls up to manufacturers and focusing on crash safety or crash prevention, Euro NCAP will give manufacturers a lower rating if some key controls don’t use physic … | Continue reading


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Empire Wind 1 Awarded Offtake Contract in New York’s 4th Offshore Wind Solicitation Round

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project one of the conditional winners in its fourth offshore wind solicitation round. The award is an important milestone for the advancement of the project, which can deli … | Continue reading


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Vultr Expands Footprint with New NVIDIA Cloud GPU Capacity Using Clean, Renewable, Hydropower in Sabey Data Centers

The first cloud computing company to expand its Cloud GPU infrastructure with one of the most efficient, clean-powered data centers in the US NVIDIA HGX H100 GPUs for AI training, AI inference, and HPC for enterprises and innovators Vultr and Sabey dedicated to powering AI innova … | Continue reading


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Performance Electric Car Models Coming From Volkswagen & Hyundai

The electric car world is getting more performance options from Volkswagen and Hyundai, but not all will be available in the US. The post Performance Electric Car Models Coming From Volkswagen & Hyundai appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Know Your Rights During Traffic Stops

Knowing what your rights are during a traffic stop and knowing how to keep yourself from getting tangled up in entrapment is a lesson applicable to all drivers, including EV drivers. The post Know Your Rights During Traffic Stops appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Charging Is Starting To Become Profitable

Breaking The DCFC Standoff Is Hard When it comes to EVs and EV charging, there’s a big chicken-and-egg problem, or perhaps better put, a Catch 22. EV chargers are expensive, especially for fast chargers (Level 3). A decent charging station can easily cost a million dollars, and t … | Continue reading


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Green River Energy Center Quadruples Storage Capacity, Establishing Project as One of the Largest Solar + Storage Systems Under Development in the US

The project has a combined solar and storage capacity of 800-megawatts SALT LAKE CITY — rPlus Energies (“rPlus”), a leading privately held renewable energy developer, announced that its Green River Energy Center project recently amended its power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with P … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

New Theory Explains Sand Ripples on Mars & on Earth

Common causes could upend previous understandings. Sand ripples are fascinating. They are symmetrical, yet wind, which causes them, is very much not. Furthermore, they can be found on Mars and on Earth. They would be even more fascinating if the same effect found on Mars could be … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

IIHS Gives Poor Rating To Automated Driving Systems From Tesla & 9 Other Companies

The latest report from IIHS gives all but one automated driving technology a poor rating, including Tesla's Autopilot and FSD. The post IIHS Gives Poor Rating To Automated Driving Systems From Tesla & 9 Other Companies appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Winter Storms Have Disrupted U.S. Natural Gas Production

Over the last four winters, winter storms Uri (February 2021), Elliott (December 2022), and most recently, Heather (January 2024) interrupted weekly U.S. natural gas production by more than 15 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to daily estimates from S&P Global Commod … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry as Part of Investing in America Agenda

52 Projects Across 24 States to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Clean Hydrogen Technology, Cutting Costs and Supporting DOE’s Hydrogen Hubs and Other Large-Scale Deployments WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DO … | Continue reading


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IBM announces RFP for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator

Last week, IBM announced it was seeking entrants from the government and nonprofit sector to advance city resiliency through its IBM Sustainability Accelerator. It’s a pro-bono social impact program, and IBM is committing to make up to $45M in cash and in-kind donations available … | Continue reading


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EV Connect Welcomes LG as Latest Manufacturer to Join Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program

Certification of LG charging stations ensures seamless operation on the EV Connect Platform for charging business customers and a vastly improved charging experience for EV drivers EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA —  Dedicated to providing a vast network of hardware providers to its custom … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

We Need More Purpose-Built Car-Free Neighborhoods Like Culdesac Tempe

Culdesac Tempe is the name of the the neighborhood, and it is being billed as "The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the United States." The post We Need More Purpose-Built Car-Free Neighborhoods Like Culdesac Tempe appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Xpansiv Managed Solutions Tops 100,000 Solar Power Systems, 1.5GW Capacity

NEW YORK, LONDON, SYDNEY — Xpansiv, the leading market infrastructure provider for the global energy transition, has announced its Managed Solution business has surpassed 100,000 solar power systems and 1.5GW of renewable energy capacity, further establishing its position as the … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

EnergyHub & Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid and Improve EV Ownership Experience

EnergyHub announces that they are collaborating with Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) to improve the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience. A direct integration with EnergyHub’s platform enables Toyota and Lexus drivers to take advantage of certain utility programs design … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Argonne & Partners Create a New Approach to Transportation: Pairing Off-Street Parking with Electric Scooters

Argonne teams up with the Civic Infrastructure Collaborative and Millennium Parking Garages to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions Offering electric scooter rentals to parking garage customers can help reduce traffic and carbon emissions in Chicago, according t … | Continue reading


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Kia Honored with 5 Wins in 2024 iF Design Awards with EV9 Taking Prestigious Gold

Kia wins five iF Design Awards spanning a range of brand products, events, and communications strategies Kia EV9 leads the way with coveted ‘Gold’ award status EV9’s ‘Ki’ infotainment system also recognized for Opposites United-based design Further awards for physical, digital, a … | Continue reading


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Schneider Electric Teams Up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League to Pave the Way for Greener Goals

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business division will assess the PWHL’s operations and provide a clear roadmap for decarbonization. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the global … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Brussels Airport Adding 700 Level 2 Chargers In Quest For Zero Emissions Operations

Brussels airport is adding 700 low power EV chargers for travelers who drive electric cars to use while they are away. The post Brussels Airport Adding 700 Level 2 Chargers In Quest For Zero Emissions Operations appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

New Mexico State Parks To Re-Work Fees With Aim To Improve Protection, Access

New Mexico’s state park agency recently announced that planners are seeking public input on a revamped park access schedule. But, embedded in the announcement was a lot of information showing what a challenge it is to protect the state’s natural resources and scenic sites. The ju … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Precision Agriculture: The Future of Farming

In my last post, I whined about the lack of investment support for public benefit types of companies (ahem), particularly ... [continued] The post Precision Agriculture: The Future of Farming appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Tariffs Aren’t Enough To Save U.S. Manufacturers From Chinese EVs

Recently, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio started pushing for more tariffs. Why? Because cheaper Chinese electric cars have a pretty good ... [continued] The post Tariffs Aren’t Enough To Save U.S. Manufacturers From Chinese EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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First Fully Adaptive E-Bike Trail System Opens in Vermont

A recent article at Bike Mag shared the story of the United States’ first trail system that’s fully compatible with adaptive bikes, or bikes that cater to the needs of the disabled. It features a total of 11 trails, and a total distance of three miles. Even more importantly, nobo … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 months ago

Primergy Secures $588M in Project Financing & PPA with Microsoft for 408 MW Solar Project in Texas

OAKLAND, California — Primergy Solar LLC (‘Primergy’), a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and storage projects, announced today ... [continued] The post Primergy Secures $588M in Project Financing & PPA with Microsoft for 408 MW Solar Project in Texa … | Continue reading


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Adani Green Energy Operationalizes 1,000 MW of the 30,000 MW Khavda Renewable Energy Park

Fastest such greenfield solar capacity addition in India’s renewable sector Construction curve is aligned to the plan of developing 30 ... [continued] The post Adani Green Energy Operationalizes 1,000 MW of the 30,000 MW Khavda Renewable Energy Park appeared first on CleanTechni … | Continue reading


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Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks

Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the ... [continued] The post Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission I … | Continue reading


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Avangrid Announces Construction of Its 5th Wind Farm in Illinois

The 153 Megawatt (MW) wind farm, Osagrove Flats, will be built in La Salle County and demonstrates company’s continued investment ... [continued] The post Avangrid Announces Construction of Its 5th Wind Farm in Illinois appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Blink Charging Establishes New Headquarters, Expands Manufacturing

In a recent press release, Blink Charging announced that the company is moving forward in two big ways, both at ... [continued] The post Blink Charging Establishes New Headquarters, Expands Manufacturing appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


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Mission Darkness Launches CYBERCYLENT EMP Faraday Car Cover

A groundbreaking innovation in vehicle protection, this type of military-grade shielding is now available to civilians, offering unparalleled bunker-like protection ... [continued] The post Mission Darkness Launches CYBERCYLENT EMP Faraday Car Cover appeared first on CleanTechni … | Continue reading


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