Uruguay has consistently been the second most advanced country in Latin America as far as electrification goes, and it has at times competed with Costa Rica for #1. Being a very small market (with fewer than 100,000 vehicle sales a year), it is subject to high seasonal variabilit … | Continue reading
Many Australian businesses and government agencies are turning to fleet electrification to minimise their carbon footprint and fuel costs. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is co-funding some of these projects under their “Driving the Nation” program, and recently re … | Continue reading
In 2020, Norway jumped into hydrogen like it was the next North Sea oil rush. The government released a national hydrogen strategy full of ambitions and buzzwords, envisioning a country where blue and green hydrogen would decarbonize ships, factories, maybe even homes. In 2021, t … | Continue reading
Of all the constituent groups in the US, wouldn’t you think that oil and gas executives would be supporting President Donald J. Trump’s policies? Well, an anonymous survey released late this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas says otherwise. Oil and gas company executive … | Continue reading
In a move that surprised absolutely no one, the Trump/Wright Department of Energy began swinging the axe at clean energy programs—but here’s the twist: this time, they might accidentally be getting a few things right. Not because they’ve suddenly developed a coherent decarbonizat … | Continue reading
The geothermal series is done, and if you’ve been following along, you’ll know it’s been a mix of cautious optimism, heavy sighs, and the occasional full-body cringe at some of the more outlandish claims. Geothermal is, at long last, getting a bit of attention—but, as always, whe … | Continue reading
US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported automobiles (again), and one reaction from the UK is to reconsider its policy on electric vehicle subsidies, especially since it is providing so much money to Tesla buyers. “Tesla has benefited from £188m in UK taxpayer subsid … | Continue reading
Solar power in Florida is growing faster than in any other US state except Texas. But will new policies interrupt that trend? The post Florida Surpasses California In New Solar Installations appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Electric vehicle misinformation is rampant in the media, but it doesn’t show the reality of the electric vehicle marketplace. New data from the UK shows an increase in retailers stocking used electric vehicles, signs of market confidence, and many other revealing statistics that … | Continue reading
Key headlines Renewable generation was a record 144.7 TWh in 2024, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, with new capacity more than offsetting less favourable weather conditions. Increased generation was driven by record levels of generation from bioenergy, wind, and solar PV. Renewable’s … | Continue reading
Application Window for Second Wave of PG&E Microgrid Incentive Program Grants Opens April 3 OAKLAND, California — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced its intent to award up to $43 million in Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) grant funding for the development o … | Continue reading
VinFast and other industry leaders are proving that the success of electric vehicles depends not just on technology but on building a seamless ownership ecosystem—one that eliminates range anxiety, ensures reliable service, and makes switching to EVs as effortless as possible. MA … | Continue reading
Next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem PV cells are poised for mass adoption, validating years of research into perovskite solar cell technology. The post Another #Fail For Trump As Perovskite Solar Race Heats Up appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London, and founder and research lead for the Global Power Systems Consortium, which is the leading organization trying to figure out how to operate gri … | Continue reading
A long duration energy storage startup is laying plans to manufacture its new iron-sodium battery in the US, presenting a new challenge to Tesla's Megapack business. The post New Long Duration Energy Storage System To Challenge Tesla Megapack appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
It was never going to work. The CBC’s March 2025 freedom of information exposé confirmed what engineers, analysts, and every mildly numerate policymaker should have known: British Columbia’s grand hydrogen production ambitions were built on sand. According to briefing documents t … | Continue reading
Changan is China's fourth largest car company with intentions of securing a space on the world stage, especially in Europe. The post Changan Announces European Campaign appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Imagine harvesting the sun’s energy directly for your vehicle, on your vehicle, essentially transforming every parking spot into a personal charging station. The GoSun EV Solar Charger offers this revolutionary capability, providing electric vehicle owners with unprecedented free … | Continue reading
RIDE Joins Annapolis officials at Ribbon Cutting welcoming two U.S.-built battery electric buses to Maryland’s Capitol ANNAPOLIS, Maryland— City officials unveiled two RIDE battery electric buses at a ceremony Thursday attended by dignitaries and local transit advocates. RIDE Co- … | Continue reading
The world is increasingly run by data centers — huge, anonymous buildings that gobble up electricity and belch heat like angry dragons. Each click, stream, or swipe piles up more data in racks upon racks of humming servers. Yet few people realize just how thirsty these data drago … | Continue reading
Nissan slipped out teaser images of the next-generation Nissan LEAF this week. Shifting into crossover territory, it’s a bit different from what has come before, and I’d guess will be Nissan’s most popular LEAF ever. But aside from the look, something powerful struck me, amping u … | Continue reading
Many service center operators are installing EV chargers in place of gas pumps, especially in Norway were electric cars are dominant. The post Trading Gas Pumps For EV Chargers In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
My Tesla Model 3 is going on 6 years old now and my wife and I still love it. However, my wife just came home with the bumper sticker shown above. I am a huge proponent of electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy. Otherwise, why would this be my 154th ... [continued] The post Bet … | Continue reading
Caving in to Trump’s demands to recognise US car standards as equivalent to Europe would be a grave error. But it’s part of a pattern One of Donald Trump’s many obsessions is that Americans buy more cars from Europe than the other way round. To punish European carmakers the US .. … | Continue reading
The website American Trucks has conducted some research on vehicle repairs, focusing in particular on a kind of DIY repair revolution. As seems to be the case lately, some of the more interesting findings concern Tesla. First of all, the standout point regarding Tesla is probably … | Continue reading
GMC today introduced the 2026 Sierra EV with a full range of trims, capability, and battery configurations, giving customers more choice than ever to find the perfect electric GMC pickup for their next adventure. The premium Elevation and rugged AT4 trims join the iconic Denali t … | Continue reading
The geothermal energy innovator XGS Energy is stepping into commercial production following laboratory and field tests, with an endorsement from the US Air Force to boot. The post US Geothermal Energy Startup Pre-Qualified By US Air Force, Eyes Scaleup appeared first on CleanTech … | Continue reading
The largest economic development project in the history of Georgia is now open. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a battery and vehicle assembly factory that Hyundai Motor Group invested $12.6 billion to build. The company says that it will produce up to 500,000 Hyundai, K … | Continue reading
If you’ve been on the fence about getting an e-bike, or upgrading your current e-bike setup, Lectric just made your decision a lot easier. Through the end of this month, Lectric eBikes is running its biggest promotion of the year, slashing prices on its most popular models and th … | Continue reading
XPENG asserts its distinctive strategy in the fiercely competitive Thailand market, emphasizing its industry-leading software user experience customized for overseas local markets and leveraging its unique strengths in the loop-closure AI ecosystem. XPENG plans to pioneer the imp … | Continue reading
Some people love to spread disparaging comments, often misinformation, about “liberal elites” rather than facing the facts. It is, in fact, the Republican Party that has a billionaire president who was making $200,000 a year from his dad by the age of 3 (yes, three) as a way of F … | Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it proposes to offer up to 118,793,300 Class A ordinary shares of the Company (the “Placement S … | Continue reading
Solar power is not only for residences, commercial buildings, and large-scale solar farms. Community solar power installations are designed to generate electricity that can be low-cost, discounted, or free for people in a defined location. It can be a solar power system in a park … | Continue reading
Industry trade groups challenged a New York City law limiting the use of methane fired appliances in large buildings. They lost. The post New York City Indoor Pollution Law Upheld By Federal Court appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
In climate and energy policy, certain well-intentioned ideas gain outsized popularity despite persistent evidence against them. One such appealing but deeply problematic approach is the “fabric first” philosophy — the notion that building decarbonization must begin by aggressivel … | Continue reading
Rivian is leapfrogging over Tesla in the growing micromobility and electric delivery van spaces, while aiming for 2026 delivery of its new R2 mid-sized electric SUV. The post In Midst Of Trade Wars, Rivian Spins Off New Micromobility Venture appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Don’t you love to watch the birds returning with the new spring season? They dart around, seeking out nests and planning for soon-to-bloom food sources. Birds — as well as bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals — are pollinators, and they are responsible for out of e … | Continue reading
In an innovative step forward, RayGen of Australia has combined concentrated solar with utilization of waste heat (through the Rankine cycle) to create cost-effective long-duration energy storage (LDES). I’ll do my best to explain, but if you prefer moving pictures, you can watch … | Continue reading
The Tesla Full Self Driving software package is getting push back from regulators in the UK, the EU, and China. The post Tesla FSD Banned In UK, Trial Ends In China After One Week appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
This question has come into my head repeatedly today. One of the first pieces of news I saw this morning was Nissan’s news about the new Nissan LEAF, the Nissan Micra EV, an electric INFINITI SUV, an electric adventure-focused SUV from Nissan, a plug-in hybrid Nissan Rogue, and o … | Continue reading
Solar canals deploy existing infrastructure for clean power, with the added benefit of conserving water in addition to generating clean power. The post Solar Canals Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I saw this story pop up about an AI-powered home solar-plus-storage system, and I thought, is this just AI buzzword use gone overboard? I mean, what is AI needed for in home solar+storage systems? The software solution from Imeon Energy, combined with its Neo hybrid inverter, doe … | Continue reading
By William Goldsmith, Director Market Intelligence at ev.energy Most people don’t know that they could be saving hundreds each year on their EV charging. Electric vehicles (EVs) are surging in popularity, but most drivers are unknowingly missing out on substantial savings when it … | Continue reading
What is set to become the world’s largest solar and battery storage facility, the Meralco Terra Solar Project (MTerra) in the Philippines, got a boost to hasten its completion when UK-based global investment firm Actis closed a PhP 348 billion ($600 million) investment recently. … | Continue reading
The wizards at Porsche Engineering have created a new battery platform that supplies AC from the battery to the traction motor of an EV. The post Porsche Unveils AC Battery Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
How much is renewable energy dominating new power capacity worldwide? That’s how much! 92.5% of new power capacity added to the grid in 2024 came from renewable energy sources. This is not even a competition anymore. And that’s great, because we’re still running behind schedule w … | Continue reading
Demonstrating just how good modern batteries are, the company Solar Insure has just introduced a 30-year warranty for battery storage systems combined with rooftop solar power systems. Here are key details of the “SI-30 Battery Warranty” announced today by Solar Insure, as provid … | Continue reading
Folding e-bikes are usually a tradeoff — compact and portable, but underpowered and awkward to ride. The Velotric Fold 1 challenges that reputation with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes, a 55-mile range, and a sturdy build — all for $1,199. It’s not trying to be the lightest or the … | Continue reading