Germany's hydrogen backbone reaches industry. The economics remain unresolved. Illustration: TFIE Strategy Briefing.
Germany’s hydrogen backbone achieved a genuine milestone on August 4, 2026. RWE and its partners announced that renewable hydrogen produced during commissioning at Lingen had reached Marl Chemical Park, roughly 120 kilometres away. Electrolysers, converted natural gas pipelines and industrial receiving infrastructure were working together. The GET H2 consortium deserves … [continued]
Jackery just launched the Explorer 100D portable power station. This is Jackery’s smallest battery, giving a new level of versatility to power many of the devices people rely on most. Meanwhile, it integrates the durability and safety people expect from Jackery’s larger models into a compact case. The Explorer 100D … [continued]
The law of unintended consequences is being tested this year, as Tesla CEO and anti-transgender activist Elon Musk throws his hat into the political ring, seeking to boost Republican candidates in the 2026 US midtern elections.
Illustrative coastal bulk carrier at a Norwegian-style industrial quay. Illustration: TFIE Strategy Briefing; not a GMI vessel or terminal.
Norwegian shipping company GMI Group is moving ahead with four hydrogen-electric bulk carriers for coastal freight. In October 2026, PowerCell confirmed a follow-up order that brings the program to 24 marine fuel-cell units with 5.4 MW of combined installed capacity. The first two ships, rated at 4,000 deadweight tonnes, are … [continued]
In August 2018, Rick Wilson, a long-time GOP media consultant, published a book entitled Everything Trump Touches Dies. In it, he argued that MAGA and Trump will ruin the reputations, careers, and stability of the people and institutions that choose to align with him. Recently, Paul Krugman and Heather Cox … [continued]
My wife and our base 2026 Tesla Model Y at a Tesla Supercharger. Wall, South Dakota. October 19, 2026. Fritz Hasler photo.
We were headed west again for the 6th time, driving the ~1500 miles from our lake house in Northern Wisconsin to our winter home near the grandchildren in Northern Utah. We had totaled our 2019 Tesla Model 3 in an accident in May; therefore, this was our first road trip … [continued]
One of the things many people still don’t realize is how much solar power and wind power help farmers to be more profitable or to become profitable. Agriculture has never been the easiest industry, but it has been getting especially challenging to make ends meet in some parts of the … [continued]
There’s been a lot of talk this year about a humongous AI bubble. We’ve written about that many times here on CleanTechnica, but focused on the US market. AI software companies have massive valuations/market caps based on hype and growth in AI use but without demonstrating anything close to profitability … [continued]
Record Month — BEVs Reach 31% Market Share! BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, with pure electrics reaching a record 31% share last month thanks to a record 422,000 fully electric passenger cars being registered in Europe, which is not only a 63%(!) increase year over year (YoY), but … [continued]
US Federal Election Commission data revealed this week that Elon Musk has donated at least $445 million into Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year. Interestingly, it seems that Musk’s deep influence isn’t enough, and he is worried. If Democrats win big on Tuesday in midterm elections, Musk … [continued]
