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 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 →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
Urban areas that are designed to shape and enable new mobility — by rethinking streets, parking, and more — can lower emissions, enhance health, and improve equity. Experimentation is key to best realize the potential of new mobility while avoiding negative and unintended consequences. Rocky Mountain Institute’s (RMI’s) recent report, Cities Designed to Shape and Enable New Mobility, describes the concept of MOD Cities — living test sites where local municipal governments, developers, financiers, vehicle manufacturers, mobility service providers, and urban designers and architects actively collaborate to co-innovate at the nexus of urban design, vehicles, and new mobility services. MOD Cities would put people first and be seamlessly integrated with the communities and urban fabric at their edges... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
The latest aerial video from the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory site, courtesy of Jason Yang, shows the main structure of the factory very close to completion. The remaining roof and wall patches on the north and south extremities look set to be completed this week, with largely weather/cosmetic finishing of some surfaces remaining. Focus is now shifting to work on the loading bays and the factory's internals... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
EVgo and Chevron have partnered to bring EV fast charging capability to a select set of Chevron's company-owned and -operated fueling stations in California. Chevron already has more than a dozen EVgo fast charging stations ... Read More →
Published on May 19th, 2019 | by Maarten Vinkhuyzen
The Volkswagen ID is not just a sub-brand like Mercedes-Benz's EQ or Citroen's DS. It is a set of systems that enable carefree electric driving, forming an eco-system... Read More →
Published on May 19th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
In this episode of our CleanTech Talk podcast interview series, Chanan Bos and I sat down with Zac from the hugely popular YouTube show Now You Know. We talked almost entirely about Tesla, but also about the Now You Know show and a few other cleantech topics... Read More →
Published on May 19th, 2019 | by Paul Fosse
Tesla is offering 5,000 free miles of Supercharging if you order by May 27. You have to use the miles within 6 months, but that could save you about about $450 if you drive a lot, less if you drive less. You should also get your car by June 30, 2019 — so, if you are in the US, you should be eligible for the $3,750 tax credit... Read More →
Published on May 19th, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
A common challenge that mining companies face, with legacy sites is what to do with the disturbed land once the resource has been exhausted or extraction is no longer profitable... Read More →
