At CleanTechnica, we are passionate champions of the “electrify everything” movement promoted by Tony Seba and Mark Jacobson, among others. However, being realistic, internal combustion engines will continue to play an important role in transportation by land, sea, and air for the remainder of this century and perhaps beyond. Almost … [continued]
Two approaches to reducing drag: an Artemis Pioneer demonstrator photograph and an illustration of an air-cavity electric workboat. Different vessel roles.
Hydrofoils have an obvious appeal. Lift a boat’s hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy. I’ve written before about the proposed electric hydrofoil ferry between Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons, where floating logs, coastal conditions and uncertain passenger demand make the economics … [continued]
Ford says buh-bye to the Escape gasmobile, but reports of an all-electric replacement for the crossover SUV may be somewhat premature.
CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show.
The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of the EU’s car and van CO₂ standards and Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation — a choice that will shape Europe’s car market for the next decade. European car industry at a crossroads Driving forward means a competitive, EU-made EV industry and … [continued]
The Commission’s ETS proposal is pragmatic and shows a willingness to improve the ETS for transport. The proposal’s strengths should be protected, including extensions of scope and support for new technologies in both aviation and shipping that represent an industrial opportunity for the EU. Key improvements remain, including support for … [continued]
Washington, DC — Big Oil companies have begun to release their quarterly earnings. Shell reported today that it nearly doubled its earnings from the same quarter last year and that Q3 of 2026 was its highest earning quarter since 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Combined earnings with other Big Oil … [continued]
Energy Audits Support Emissions Reductions and Energy Efficiency Upgrades Eugene, Oregon — In a 6-1 vote on Wednesday, October 28th, the Eugene City Council adopted the Residential Energy Performance Disclosure Requirement ordinance, a policy commonly referred to as a Home Energy Score requirement. The vote places Eugene among four other … [continued]
If you poured rapeseed oil into a combustion engine and declared it a “zero-emission vehicle,” you would be laughed at. But in the EU Parliament, this fiction is being drafted into law. If you poured rapeseed oil into a combustion engine, watched toxic exhaust billow from the tailpipe, and declared … [continued]
Higher speed is the main cause of mobility growth. When people go faster, they will travel further. This is the shortest summary of the history of passenger mobility. An illustrative example is the high-speed rail connection between Paris and Lyon. After its opening in 1981, commuters were able to travel … [continued]
EVs and other electric products are emerging not only as a climate strategy but also as a question of affordability, economic competitiveness, public health, consumer experience, energy security, and resilience to volatile fuel markets. At 5 a.m., an electric bus glides out of its depot after charging overnight, ready to … [continued]
