Published on November 16th, 2018 | by The Beam
Women have made major contributions to climate change research and to broader analyses of global environmental issues. Yet, they are generally underrepresented in key disciplines for the study of climate change and many of them have faced various barriers to their success and recognition. ... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
The Los Angeles Auto Show just released the list of its speakers and programs a week before the event. The good news is that we will not only be there to cover the auto show's pre-public media days but also interviewed one of its speakers this week in Santa Clara, California. Here's our LA Auto Show Sneak Peak... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Residential energy storage leader sonnen is taking another step forward with its sonnenCommunity solution with the announcement of the Hunters Point - Pearl Homes Community and Marina in the small fishing village of Cortez, Florida... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
We reported earlier today, based on tweets from Elon Musk, that Tesla plans to start delivering Model 3s to customers in China in March of 2019. Or, more cautiously, in April. Now we have word from our friend Vincent in China that the Tesla Model 3 configurator has just opened for reservation holders in China. More in a moment... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
Tesla is in an interesting position. Hundreds of thousands of people put down reservations for a Model 3, perhaps 100,000 of them (or not quite) have now gotten their cars, and hundreds of thousands are still waiting. Many of those people are overseas, but plenty are surely still in the United States. Who are they? Are they going to order? If not, are they ever going to ask for a refund... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Tesla is slashing prices on its solar systems 10–20% in recognition of the progress it has made streamlining its solar sales process by integrating Tesla Energy products into its existing high-traffic storefronts... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
IHS Markit has revised its 2018 China solar PV forecast upwards to 40 gigawatts (GW) in the wake of news that the country's National Energy Administration is considering increasing its 2020 PV target to as much as 270 gigawatts ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
Austin Energy has an EVs For Schools program that teaches students about electric mobility. What an interesting idea! ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas announced this week that it has been selected to supply wind turbines to a wind farm set to be built in Victoria, Australia, the 336 megawatt (MW) Dundonnell Wind Farm, which was the largest successful project out of the state's 928 MW Renewable Energy Auction Scheme. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Tesla's customers in China could be receiving their Model 3s as early as March or April, according to hot news today from a little blue bird. Tesla is continuing to ramp up its supply chain teams in preparation for the Model 3 launch abroad, and CEO Elon Musk noted that there could be a few deliveries to China in March, but that April was more certain... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Should the incoming US Congress modify the EV tax credit... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
In its relentless pursuit of a brighter future — especially through the design, production, and delivery of mass-market electric vehicles — Tesla has put its vehicle delivery process under the microscope, as revealed in new tweets from CEO Elon Musk... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
The new Chinese cap and trade program for electric cars takes effect January 1. What happens in China could have a profound impact on the global auto industry and emissions policies in other countries. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
New research from Wood Mackenzie has found that solar loans were the preferred and dominant financing solution for residential solar systems in the United States through the first half of 2018, accounting for 42% and outperforming third-party-owned solar systems for the first time. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
Two new reports published within days of one another have outlined the difficulties inherent in continuing anything close to "business-as-usual" for oil and gas companies around the world, and the increasing pressure to begin transitioning to low-carbon operations. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Andrea Bertoli
The fashion industry has a surprisingly huge carbon budget – and it's only growing. Learn more about why the garment industry is in need of an overhaul and how you can be a more conscious consumer. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
A new study suggests that warmer global temperatures could increase the severity of future hurricanes. Another finds cities may slow the passage of mega-storms, causing more rainfall over time. Both have important implications for urban planners, politicians, and humanity in general. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Michael Barnard
Of the four major Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers, only Yamaha appears to be ahead of the game, with Kawasaki at least showing strong signs of understanding the market. Honda and Suzuki have some catching up to do... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Maxem is an Amsterdam-based company that makes a bolt-on solution for residential customers that gives them control over the large electricity consumers in their home... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2018 | by The Beam
Cities represent 78% of worldwide energy demand and emit 60% of global carbon emissions -- they are the driving forces of anthropogenic climate change. ... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
This may have been the longest I've ever taken to create a monthly US sales report, and it may have also been the most difficult. We had a strong sense of how Tesla Model 3 production and deliveries were ramping up through the 3rd quarter, but due to the intense push to get Model 3s out the door and into customers' hands by the end of the quarter, it has been hard to estimate output in subsequent weeks — much of October... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
Tesla Model 3 sales growth this year has been astounding, putting to bed any sensible skepticism about Tesla's ability to produce a high number of high-quality cars that consumers adore... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Michael Barnard
As part of our series on the disruptions facing the two-wheel transportation space leading up to our 2019 report, we'd like to gather market feedback from the informed global users of CleanTechnica. Let us know what you think... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Kia dropped a spoiler photo of a new Kia Soul Crossover that will arrive with several powertrain options, including a "gas-free" electric variant that looks to build on the success of the Kia Soul ... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Charles W. Thurston
California is leading the nation with several pilot projects to reward more rooftop solar energy generators and other distributed energy resources in specific locations as an alternative to utilities’ needs to invest in upgrading their electricity generation networks... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
The transit operator in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil has decided to convert its entire fleet of transit buses over to electric with the purchase of 20 of BYD's 12-meter, 80 passenger buses. The transition to electric transit is expected to set the city of Guayaquil apart as a leader in clean technologies, a fitting role for the city long known as the 'Gateway to the Galapagos'... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Joshua S Hill
Australia's largest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, announced this week that it has not only signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) worth 65% of its national electricity needs, to be completed by January 2019, but it has also committed to source 100% of its global electricity needs from renewable energy by 2030, joining the RE100 initiative to boot. ... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Carolyn Fortuna
A new book is a one-stop source for policy changes to reduce GHG emissions. Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy is an accessible guide that should be on every person's resource shelf. It offers concise information and pathways for the necessary transition to a low-carbon society... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Michael Barnard
We're not in a post-War period when major industries are looking for new things to build. We're not in a particularly high gasoline price time frame either. Yet electric bicycles are taking over city streets globally... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
Two professional associations, both of whom say they are committed to environmental policies that benefit Americans, make for good PR but actions speak louder than words. According to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists, both groups have submitted comments regarding the proposed rollback of fuel economy standards that would rip the heart out of the deal they all agreed to with the Obama administration back in 2008. In fact, as bad as the rollback plan from our so-called government is, the AGA proposal is actually worse. ... Read More →
