Published on October 20th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
Sitting at a Hyperloop Transportation Technologies presentation here at Autonomy, it was fun listening to Chairman Bibop G. Gresta talk about transportation problems and then how hyperloops can help solve them. He's a funny guy, and he put the problems of current transportation methods into stark terms (using pictures and videos from the real world, of course)... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by James Ayre
The car-sharing, ride-hailing, and ride-sharing software platform provider Ridecell has acquired the California-based self-driving vehicle tech developer Auro, according to a new press release from the firm. As a part of the deal, the Auro development team will now be known as the Ridecell Autonomous Driving Division... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by James Ayre
Following the extensive deployment of its self-driving vehicle test fleet in pilot testing programs around the US, Waymo/Alphabet (Google, more or less, for those who don't follow the tech industry) has now begun working with various local law enforcement agencies on the creation of new protocols related to self-driving vehicle collisions... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by James Ayre
The prominent auto parts supplier Bosch has now introduced a new 48-volt battery product intended for use in hybrids, and designed to be easily integrated into new vehicle models... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by James Ayre
As part of an ongoing demonstration project being funded by the California Energy Commission, Motiv Power Systems will be deploying a further 2 all-electric, zero-emissions garbage trucks in the City of Los Angeles... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Alphabet has made a $1 billion investment in Lyft, forsaking its existing investment in Uber... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by James Ayre
The final phase of the testing of LEVC's electric black cab taxis has now begun in London — with 6 test vehicles now being put through the paces in real-world conditions in England's capital — according to a new press release from the iconic taxi company... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
French multinational ENGIE has this week finalised an acquisition of pioneering African solar home systems company Fenix, in an effort to accelerate its off-grid energy market efforts. ... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Tesla has reacted angrily to a rating by Consumer Reports that suggests reliability for the Model 3 will only be average. ... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
The Andrews Labor Government in Victoria, Australia, has successfully passed through the State's Legislative Council its ambitious renewable energy target of 25% renewable energy by 2020 and 40% by 2025. ... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
From atop a wind turbine Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launched the company's largest wind farm yet, the 253 MW Amazon Wind Farm Texas project, which will provide more than 1 million MWh of clean energy annually... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by Giles Parkinson
Originally published on RenewEconomy Leading energy industry analyst Bloomberg New Energy Finance says the federal government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee could deliver a 42% renewable energy share by 2030 – the same level forecast by the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
India’s largest power generator NTPC Limited achieved a unique feat that signals the company’s direction in the future. The company reported over 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power generation in a month for the first time ever, achieved in August ... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
A new analysis from the International Energy Agency has found that the most cost-effective strategy for bringing universal energy access to developing countries is also compatible with meeting global climate goals. ... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by John Farrell
Better technology and falling costs for years have buoyed the clean energy economy, steadily putting rooftop solar, energy efficiency, and other distributed energy resources within reach of more U.S. households and businesses. Still, many utilities remain averse to accommodating these amenities despite significant — and rising — demand in the marketplace... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Royal Selle has a new gel filled saddle designed specifically for electric bicycle riders. And it looks great, too! ... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The Governor of California, Jerry Brown, just this last week signed a number of important new electric vehicle and clean transportation bills into law — AB 544, AB 1082 and 1083, and AB 1452, to be exact... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2017 | by James Ayre
While China is currently the key supplier for many of the components (~86%) found in automotive lithium-ion batteries, as electric vehicle production and sales pick up, this reality will be changing — potentially leading auto manufacturers to ultimately source from disreputable companies and countries involved in environmental destruction and/or human rights abuses (slavery, etc.). That's according to a new report from the UK-based risk analysis firm Verisk Maplecroft... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The inaugural meeting of the Island Renewable Energy Initiative (IRIE) was recently held in Malé, Maldives, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) -- bringing together senior officials and ministers from 30 different countries and organizations to discuss ways of accelerating renewable energy deployment and addressing climate change... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2017 | by Jo Borrás
The Volvo Polestar 1 is a 600 horsepower carbon fiber super coupe that points the way to the future of the company... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2017 | by James Ayre
There will be increasing problems in the coming years with regard to China meeting its clean energy subsidy obligations, unless changes are made to the country's fixed power price policies, a government official revealed recently... Read More →
