Published on May 18th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
As I announced last week, we are now collecting data for our 2019 electric car driver report. Yet again, building on the work of previous years and always looking to evolve, we're aiming to significantly improve the data, analysis, and report in ... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Kyle Field
The latest software update (2019.16.1) for Tesla's vehicles comes with the ability to enable Sentry Mode using voice commands and, as a special bonus, it includes a fun plug for a classic scene from Rick and Morty... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Nexus Media
Republicans are caught between oil industry donors, who want offshore drilling, and coastal voters, who fiercely oppose it... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by World Resources Institute
Every month, climate scientists make new discoveries that advance our understanding of climate change's causes and impacts. The research gives a clearer picture of the threats we already face and explores what's to come if we don't reduce emissions at a quicker pace... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
Five electric distribution cooperatives in Texas have signed agreements to purchase 7 megawatts (MW-dc) of distribution-scale solar generation, providing an increased supply of cost-effective and clean energy to their members while increasing local system resilience... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Enel X's eMotorWerks is working to make its residential EVSEs more affordable with the introduction of a new subscription-based home charging plan called the JuicePlan. The JuicePlan lets homeowners sign up for a monthly subscription for their EV charging that rolls all of the up-front purchase and installation costs, maintenance, and operational expenses into a single payment... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
Golfers and their fans have new inspiration to go solar, go EV, and to go for energy efficiency at home and in the club house... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Jake Richardson
NASA will pay $6 million dollars over the next three years to support electric aircraft research at the University of Illinois. The NASA-backed program is called CHEETA -- the Center for Cryogenic High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft. Phillip Ansell, a principal investigator for the project, and an assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Urbana-Champaign, answered some questions about the work for CleanTechnica... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a fiery speech at Howard University last week. It may be the best speech of the 21st century so far. If you have 11 minutes to spare, consider watching the whole thing. It's dynamite. ... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Jonny Tiernan
In Germany, climate change issues are finally taking center stage in the political arena, and the results of the upcoming European elections could set the tone for the future. A poll by broadcaster ARD has shown that 48% of Germans listed climate change as the issue that was most important to them in regards to the upcoming election. If voters want to see political parties tackle the climate crisis effectively, and they use their votes to push this agenda, then the ramifications can be far-reaching both for Germany and the rest of the world... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
A new study from German Solar Association and the Becquerel Institute has concluded that with the right policies and support, Africa could be adding as much as 29 gigawatts (GW) of new annual solar capacity in 2030. ... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Tesla is not the only car company with financial struggles. Ford and Jaguar Land Rover are also slashing employment in an effort to trim costs. ... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The NTSB has open an investigation into the death of Jeremy Banner, whose Tesla Model 3 struck a tractor trailer crossing a Florida highway in March. Its findings may affect Elon Musk's plan for Tesla robotaxis. ... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
GE Renewable Energy announced from the AWEA Windpower Conference Monday that it had already secured over 2 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind orders in North America this year, with orders for more than 700 turbines... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Maarten Vinkhuyzen
Next week we have elections for the Parliament of the European Union... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Lilium Jet is still aiming to be the world’s first all-electric jet-powered 5-seat air taxi or electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) vehicle... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
On the evening of July 3, 2018, a wildfire broke out a half mile from the Rocky Mountain Institute office in Basalt, Colorado, in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley. This fire—dubbed the Lake Christine Fire—spread to engulf more than 12,500 acres and came within minutes of shutting down power to the upper Roaring Fork Valley... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
Energy efficiency. It's the bomb. It IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY reduces carbon, often requires zero utility input or approval, and saves people money. ... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Next-gen Tesla Roadster prototypes don't have door handles and it looks like Tesla is determined to keep it that way, as a recent video surfaced showing how to open the doors and enter the car... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
Last year, I was pleasantly surprised when all the different political parties started shouting about climate policy. I wrote at the time that I really hoped climate would be a major issue in the 2019 general elections. And it now is!... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Barry A.F.
One way or another, the future is coming for us. While we have not yet "decided" whether it will be climate disaster or climate saved, time will tell.The developed world's recalcitrance is not only costing us time in preventing the runaway effects that are coming, it's allowing China to gain a foothold and increase its influence, wealth, and power on the world stage... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
Today, 40% of the world’s population resides within the hot tropical regions, where many of whom are exposed to potentially life-threatening temperatures for at least 20 days a year. Approximately 12,000 people die around the world annually due to heatwaves, and as our planet warms, these temperature surges are becoming more intense. Extreme heat often affects the most vulnerable populations, leaving them at risk. The World Health Organization estimates that, by 2050, more than 255,000 people could be killed annually from extreme heat waves... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by World Resources Institute
When you picture a marine protected area, you might think of a diverse ecosystem where fish, sharks and corals thrive in a healthy, protected habitat. You probably don’t imagine industrial fishing operations scraping the depths of the ocean with large trawling nets... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Saurabh
Global energy behemoth ExxonMobil is reportedly in talks with an Indian company to initiate a partnership in the clean energy sector. The US-based company seems to have been attracted by the pro-clean energy policies in India and an increase interaction between Indian and American businesses over the last few years. ... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
Australia went to the polls on Saturday in a long-awaited Federal election whose conclusion was so far beyond doubt the bookmakers decided to pay out a day or so in advance, but the conclusion was not to me, and the Coalition Government was returned to power in a shock election victory which will likely severely curtail the country's climate and clean energy policy... Read More →
