Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Bernie Sanders has announced that if elected president, he will end the use of fossil fuels in America. Is he crazy or crazy like a fox? ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
We do love Tesla Electric Road Trip stories, especially when they’re spiced with practical charging tips. A recent addition to the genre, from Brad Templeton, posted on Forbes goes beyond the usual travel log of sights seen and charging difficulties overcome. Templeton’s account of a weeklong trip from San Francisco to the southern California desert to enjoy the spectacular springtime poppy bloom includes some interesting insights about how driving electric changes the overall traveling experience... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Jennifer Sensiba
If you’re willing to plan ahead, take a little extra time, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination, there’s no reason to leave your EV at home... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
In a classic FUD piece penned by a long-term cheerleader of Japanese OEMs, Reuters — either in ignorance or in deceit — is spreading falsehoods and negativity about EVs. The piece directly quotes from engineers and managers on the payroll of Honda and Toyota, Japanese automakers both known to be unwilling to offer electric vehicles... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Are we witnessing the era of aircraft and automotive convergence nearing? The latest news seems to hint even more at the inevitable prospect of vehicles that can drive and fly ushering us into an era of urban air mobility (UAM) with electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
Electric bus announcements seem to pop up almost daily now. The latest one is from Oregon.New Flyer of America (New Flyer), which is a subsidiary of NFI Group, North America's largest bus manufacturer, has delivered a zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE bus to the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
ENGIE North America, the local subsidiary of French multinational utility company ENGIE, announced this week that it has started construction of the 160 megawatt (MW) Jumo Hill Wind Project in Texas, which is expected to be completed and brought online by spring of ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Opponents argue the Green New Deal is socialism. Historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis argues it is an expression of the highest and best principles enshrined in the Constitution. ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
The European wind energy industry invested a total of €65 billion ($73 billion) in 2018 including €27 billion on new wind farms which, thanks to cost reductions, will finance a record 16.7 GW of new wind capacity... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon
Xpeng Motors, a Chinese EV startup, has unveiled the Xpeng P7, an electric sedan/coupe with 600+ km (300+ miles) NEDC Range, a reported 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of just 4 seconds, dual motors (which enable four-wheel drive), and a semi-autonomous driving system... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by The Beam
The era of oil is coming to an end, with global oil production set to halve in the next five to six years. To avoid a global economic slump, the transition to 100% renewables worldwide needs to be accelerated. It is feasible and cheaper than the current system, research shows... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
Tesla wasn't just the #1 electric vehicle or #1 small or midsize luxury vehicle or #1 luxury vehicle in the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland in March. It was the #1 top selling vehicle across the board... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
A recent analysis from ARK Invest indicates that the Tesla Model 3 (even the $44,500 Model 3 Long Range*) outcompetes the highly popular Toyota Camry on a total cost of ownership basis... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
It might run counter to what most believe, but electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL) aircraft could be better for our environment than the congested wheeled mess we have on our roads. A few scientists have been trying to determine this and are on the side of the eVTOL aircraft... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will likely supply approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of offshore wind turbines for two French offshore wind farms being developed by Eolien Maritime France, taking over supply from GE Renewable Energy, which ceded an agreement that has been plagued by delays since 2012. ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
KIA unveiled the HabaNiro, an all wheel drive electric SUV with more than 300 miles of range, at the New York auto show on April 17. What is it? It's an everything vehicle for everyone, according to ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
The Global Wind Energy Council published figures on Wednesday which confirmed that Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S dominated turbine supply in 2018, accounting for 1 out of every 5 turbines installed during the year. ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
The 385 megawatt (MW) Arkona offshore wind farm was officially opened Tuesday after Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy completed the installation of 60 of its 6 MW offshore wind turbines in record time, taking only five months to complete installation and commissioning, which was well ahead of schedule. ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
GE Renewable Energy announced on Monday that it will partner with Helios Energy to develop a new hybrid solar + storage system in upstate New York, which is expected to reach commercial operation in the second quarter of ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
Information regarding the immediate future of China's solar industry continues to be drip fed by the country's government and experts believe that the current policy draft would amount to subsidies of RMB3 billion (US$447 million) which could support over 30 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2019. ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
In a new report, BNEF predicts electric cars will become price competitive with conventional cars by 2022. Perhaps the EV revolution is really happening? ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Dr. Gabi Bunea speaks about the future of the solar industry, especially when women are welcomed into the workforce... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2019 | by Erika Clugston
The solar-powered, on-demand fleet will be deployed in the Bay Area by the end of 2019. ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2019 | by Matt Pressman
Originally published on EVANNEX. When Steve Sasman invited me to the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch, I jumped at the chance. Steve and I met back in 2015 during his first 48-state Tesla road trip. At the time, Elon Musk tweeted Steve’s [&hellip... Read More →
