Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Maarten Vinkhuyzen
Tesla has been expected to do something about this for years. With the Model 3 entering production, it became urgent. Now that the Model 3 is entering Europe, it is baffling... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
The Children of the Sun, as the Spokane Tribe refer to themselves, are going solar this year with installations in 28 locations generating over 600 kilowatts of energy, thanks to the support of Wells Fargo Foundation, the US Department of Energy and non-profit Grid Alternatives. The project is being managed by the Spokane Indian Housing Authority, in Wellpinit, ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
On February 26, voters in Toledo, Ohio will have a chance to approve a ballot initiative known as the Lake Erie Bill of Rights. If it passes, how will it help prevent the algae blooms and phosphorous pollution that poisons the lake? ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
The National Renewable Energy Lab is building the first national database of albedo, or reflected light values, to help model the performance of bifacial solar panels, the highest-yield type of panel in the industry thus far. The database is an outgrowth of a large field test of bifacial panels at the lab, which includes a variety of fixed-mount and tracker systems and a mix of bifacial panels from different manufacturers... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
OPTEC International has launched an all-terrain 3-wheel EMT & enforcement agency rapid response electric scooter (e-scooter) called the OPTEC Zuumer... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
An old project to harvest low cost wind power from the nation's midwestern "wind belt" gets new life from the leading renewable energy comany Invenergy... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Erika Clugston
The electric bike share company JUMP is flourishing one year after acquisition by Uber. ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Why don't we know more about climate change... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
21 public and private universities in New York have banded to together to find ways to power their campuses with 100% zero carbon electricity. ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Workers displaced by a diminishing fossil fuel industry are among those who are finding opportunities in sustainable careers... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Saurabh
SoftBank-led SB Energy has shown a clear intention of entering the Indian wind energy market. The company, which is one of the largest players in India's highly competitive solar power market, has participated in the sixth national-level wind energy tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by The Beam
“On the issue of climate change the grand question is then: ‘will we jump in’?” writes Oliver Matikainen... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
The top 20 CleanTechnica stories last week were led by a reported GM electric pickup truck plan that GM wouldn't comment on and Tesla denied any connection with. Next in line was our second review of the Hyundai Kona EV, this time from longtime EV reviewer Nicolas Zart. (The Hyundai Kona EV also won the 2019 CleanTechnica Car of the Year award, another story on the list.)... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
A valuable report published in the New England Journal of Medicine lists the 10 leading causes of death among American youth. It examines statistics regarding the 20,360 deaths of children and adolescents in the United States in 2016. As a comprehensive study and analysis, the information also includes trends over time and comparisons among countries... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Jose Pontes
Following up on my "Top 10 Best Selling Plug-In Vehicle Brands In 2019" article, this one is for EV purists. If you missed the intro in that one, I recommend reading it. Otherwise, let's jump into my forecast for the best selling fully electric vehicle brands of ... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Jose Pontes
When people ask me which will be this year's best selling EV, the answer is simple: Tesla Model 3. But when people want to know more, I can guesstimate that the runner-up spot should come from one of these three models: Nissan Leaf, BAIC EC-Series, or BYD Yuan EV, with the Japanese hatchback probably surpassing the Chinese models... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
It seems not a week goes by without the introduction of another electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) startup. Today is no exception, with Beta Technologies, an eVTOL startup from Vermont, joining the crowd... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Plug-in hybrid or fully electric? There is no wrong or right answer. The only thing that matters is which one is right for you. Either will reduce your carbon footprint substantially. ... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Electric vehicles (EV) and gas cars are not very efficient in cold weather. But while we've grown to blindly accept the limitations of traditional cars, EVs are still misrepresented, especially when it comes to cold weather. It's time we nip that myth... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
The folks over at Jeda sent us one of their brand new, hot off the presses Model 3 wireless phone charging pads for us to run through the paces. The new pad takes its first-generation charging pad and folds in feedback from owners for a new and improved charging pad that comes with a handful of new features to make the charging mat even more functional... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
WiTricity has acquired the rights to the QualComm Halo wireless charging technology, enhancing its position as one of the leading wireless charging companies in the world. ... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
Taking a long stroll through some personal and global EV history that has to give you a smile... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
The US market isn’t growing particularly fast and the SUV and pickup market in China is a tiny fraction of the smaller EV market... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Sponsored Content
In the early 20th Century Edison said, “Electricity is the thing. There are no whirring and grinding gears with their numerous levers to confuse. There is not that almost terrifying uncertain throb and whirr of the powerful combustion engine. There is no water-circulating system to get out of order – no dangerous and evil-smelling gasoline and no noise.” We know how history turned out, and now, 100 years later, Ford and Edison’s dream of electric vehicles is very much alive. ... Read More →
