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We Need A Fossil Fuel Primer Because The Media Isn’t Telling Us Enough About Climate Change

Published on February 18th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna

Why don't we know more about climate change... Read More →

21 New York Universities Form Renewable Energy Purchasing Consortium

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 →

Have You Heard The Buzz? Displaced Coal Workers Follow In Tradition of Appalachian Apiculture

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 →

SoftBank Enters Indian Wind Energy Market

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 →

Climate Change

The Dangers Of Climate Change Pseudo-Activity

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 →

Autonomous Vehicles

Hyundai Kona EV Review … Tesla Model 3 #1 Electric Car In World … Elon, Like A Boss — #CleanTechnica Top 20

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 →

Air Quality

The #1 Cause Of Death In Children & Adolescents In The United States

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 →

Cars

Top 10 Best Selling Fully Electric Vehicle Brands In 2019

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 →

Cars

Top 10 Best Selling Plug-In Vehicle Brands In 2019

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 →

Aviation

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Beta Technologies Pops Out Of Stealth, Is Gearing Up To Be More Than An eVTOL Startup

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 →

Cars

Plug-in Hybrid vs. Fully Electric — Which Is Best?

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 →

Cars

Yes, Electric Vehicles Work In Winter — Better Than Gas Cars!

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 →

Clean Transport

The Jeda Pad Adds Wireless Phone Charging For The Tesla Model 3 In A Slick Package

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 →

Autonomous Vehicles

A Conversation With WiTricity CEO Alex Gruzen — #CleanTechnica Exclusive

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 →

Cars

The Dream Is Over — Europe Is Waking Up To A World Of Electric Cars

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 →

Autonomous Vehicles

12 Ways of Looking at a Rivian vs Tesla Matchup

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 →

Clean Transport

Gaining Back The EV Revenue Stream Henry Ford & Thomas Edison Gave Up

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 →

Autonomous Vehicles

The Tesla Model 3 Is Taking Over The World

Published on February 17th, 2019 | by Kyle Field

The European Invasion Continues With Model 3 Deliveries In Norway, Finland, Germany & More... Read More →

Autonomous Vehicles

Our Rivian CEO Interview: Answering America’s Need For Utility & Adventure Electric Vehicles

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 →

Cars

Boom! Fossil Vehicle Sales Are Officially Now Decreasing In China, Europe, & USA — #CleanTechnica Report

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 →

Cars

Volkswagen Raises EV Sales Target 50%, Says ID Production Will Be Carbon Neutral

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 →

Batteries

Tesla Model 3 In China, Tesla Gigafactory 3, 1st Byton Store — China × Cleantech, January 2019

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 →

Cars

Electric Car Ownership’s Connection To Rooftop Solar & Energy Conservation — #CleanTechnica Report

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 →

Clean Power

New York Airport Installation Of Up To 13 MW Of Solar Panels At John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport

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 →