Tesla has shared on social media that Tesla China has produced its 3 millionth car. That’s quite an accomplishment for Tesla’s second car factory. It also reveals just how much of Tesla’s business is reliant on Chinese production. It’s a useful time to receive this update, as I also just … [continued]
Some people believe the EV revolution is over and done with. Been there, done that. People prefer conventional cars with internal combustion engines, and that’s that. While it is true that growth in EV sales has been lower than anticipated lately, the market for EVs is still growing, even if … [continued]
Hydropower, the old-school method of renewable energy generation in the US, is getting a $430 million shot in the arm for funding hydroelectric infrastructure upgrades which aim to improve grid resilience, improve safety, and facilitate “environmental and recreational improvements” at hydro facilities across 33 states. This round of hydro facility … [continued]
You know how, when the über wealthy have endless money to litigate, it seems as if they’ll inevitably win their court battles? That’s not always the case, it turns out. After eleven months of wrangling and motions, a Swedish court has upheld a preliminary ruling that its constitution prevents it … [continued]
After Hurricane Ian, we discovered that a sustainable, cleantech-loving community down right in the brunt of the destruction held up superbly when communities around it did not. Now, another horrific hurricane has plowed through Florida a bit further north (right where I live, in fact) and another cleantech-focused community has … [continued]
Some readers have criticized me, CleanTechnica, and other sites for “turning on” Tesla and becoming far too negative about the company in recent months or years. This article is going to focus on some positive things that have perhaps been left unsaid too much lately. However, first, I would like … [continued]
It was obvious that Tesla was going to show off a futuristic looking robotaxi concept or two at its 10/10 robotaxi event at a Warner Bros. fake town in Los Angeles, and I assumed there would be no big announcement about when these robotaxi concepts would be road-ready and shuttling … [continued]
As some of you know, I was just recently hit straight on by Hurricane Milton. We went right through the center of the eye. (Ironically, it turns out, the actor who played Milton in Office Space — the stapler guy — is from Sarasota. How long has this been planned?!?!) … [continued]
Just a few weeks ago, I sat at possibly the sole EV charger working a few days after Hurricane Helene took out many communities in the North Carolina mountains. The arrival of a Rivian owner on a bicycle brought welcome news. “I’m using my Rivian to power my house,” he … [continued]
Cars with internal combustion engines have been declining since 2016. Today, they are down almost 20 percent from their peak.
