Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Recently, we met with Rivian's Founder and CEO, Robert "RJ" Scaringe, for an in-depth look into the wild Rivian adventure. What we found was a dynamic team building products on an unfulfilled segment of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution — SUVs and pickup trucks. Now, finally, America has what it's been waiting for — it's big, it's green, it's off-road, and it's electric... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
Sales of fossil fuelled vehicles are now on the decline in the world's three largest auto markets, and being replaced by electric vehicles. Fossil car sales will only decrease from here on out. EVs for the win!... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Volkswagen says production for its upcoming ID electric cars will be carbon neutral, as it sources the electrical needs for the factory at Zwickau from renewable sources. It also has created a new network to allow its customers recharge their cars using renewable energy. ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon
Welcome to the next edition of China × Cleantech. A new year has come and the news keeps flowing. In order to aggregate and summarize the highlights for you, we publish this China × Cleantech feature on CleanTechnica.com and over on the “Future Trends” section of our website... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
With electric car purchases still driven in large part by environmental concern and leadership, it will not surprise many of you to learn that many electric car drivers also have solar panels on their homes... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
Some are working hard to clean up the power industry via solar co-ops. Some are doing so through solar nonprofits that bring safer energy and lower, fairer energy rates. Some are working in giant corporate offices to bring about solar gigawatts at a time. In the following story, you have an interesting mix... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
This is what the Green New Deal looks like in real life. What an inspiration to experience first hand the harmony of a cooperative, decentralized, warm group of socially and environmentally attuned people — nonprofits working with other nonprofits, transitioning the skyscapes and the landscape naturally with an energized, renewable pulse... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Cynthia Shahan
As part of CleanTechnica's Cleantech Revolution Tour in Warsaw, Poland, Zachary Shahan began a panel discussion about the hurdles, potential, and best practices of EV charging infrastructure... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Andy Miles
I have found something very significant in EU legislation, The Alternative Fuels Directive 2014, which has far reaching affects on EV charging infrastructure in the whole of the ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Saurabh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) plans to hold the first ever offshore wind energy auction in the country for a 1 gigawatt project in the western state of Gujarat. ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Saurabh
Research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie has projected that India will miss out on its target to have 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity operational by March 2022. ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
PGE and NextEra Energy are building a new renewable energy facility in eastern Oregon that will combine wind, solar, and battery storage for the first time in the state. When completed, it will boost PGE's renewable energy portfolio to more than 50%. ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
President* Trump is failing at coal jobs in the southeastern US, but at least he's creating new wall jobs in Texas and other points west... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
What electric car incentives stimulate the most electric car purchases? That’s up for debate, but asking people who actually bought electric cars is an interesting way to ponder the question... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
There are two basic options with charging infrastructure. It can be connected to a central backend system via wireless internet (networked or “smart”), or not networked, meaning that it is not connected to an IT system (“dumb”)... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
The early February breakthrough in California energy storage rules under Net Energy Metering will still take time to be codified, but the great news is that energy from storage can be sold to utilities as long as the storage equipment meets a new Underwriters Laboratory standard. Under Time of Use rates, households with certified storage capacity can store energy during the day and sell it back to the utility during peak periods in the evening... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
We have majority acceptance of the science, the remaining deniers are pretty motivated thinkers and the biggest problem is getting people to see the need for action right now... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
It's been over a month since I started test riding the Bulls Cross E8 Wave electric bicycle (e-bike), and what a pleasure it has been. This e-bike is a solid, fast, urban commuter. While it is on the pricey side, you get a well thought out e-bike you can ride to work without breaking a sweat. As with anything in life, you get what you pay for... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by The Beam
There are few places in the world where energy poverty is more rife than in refugee camps. About 80% of those who live in camps have absolutely minimal access to energy for cooking and heating, and about 90% have no access to electricity. Displaced families can use renewable energy to create revenues, and start the journey to reclaim their lives. Women and girls are safer when they have access to a cleaner energy source for lighting and cooking... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Equip Your Tesla For The Snow By Looking At These Three Parts Of The Car... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2019 | by Jose Pontes
The German plug-in passenger car market was up 17% to 6,767 registrations in January, with a seismic change happening in the fuels mix... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Breitbart is at it again, dissing Tesla. But why... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Most people are not crazy enough to attempt a 48 state road trip. However, this would not be my first, but my second, epic adventure around the lower 48 in a Tesla... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
And it's off to a good start for the Sun Flyer 2 and its Siemens electric motor. The electric airplane (e-plane) successfully accomplished its first test flight with the new electric motor... Read More →
