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Revel's suberhub high speed charging stalls feature both Tesla and CCS plugs for maximum EV compatibility. Photo courtesy of Revel.

Tesla Cybertrucks Making Waves Across America

As Tesla gears up for initial deliveries in the coming months, the Cybertruck has been spotted regularly on public roads. These sightings have offered glimpses of its impressive features, including rapid acceleration, rear-wheel-steering, air suspension, and a range of eye-catching wraps.

Globally averaged surface air temperature anomalies relative to 1991–2020 for each September from 1940 to 2023. Data: ERA5. Credit: C3S/ECMWF.

Unprecedented Temperature Anomalies in 2023 — Hottest Year On Record

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air temperature, sea ice cover and hydrological variables. All the reported … [continued]

Flash flooding from 4 to 7 inches of rain on September 29th, 2023. State of emergency declared. Prospect Park, By Wil540 art (CC BY-SA 4.0 license).

Biden–Harris Administration $80 Million Investing in America Agenda to Improve Flood Prediction

Funding supports NOAA’s efforts to upgrade the National Water Model and expand Flood Inundation Mapping services Last month, the Department of Commerce and NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction awarded the Next Generation Water Prediction Capability contract to Raytheon, an RTX Business. The $80 million, four-year contract will transform water prediction … [continued]

Solar panels on Library, North Carolina, Image Courtesy of Cynthia Shahan | CleanTechnica

Clean Energy in Your Community: Solar Powers America’s Hospitals, Churches, & Rec Centers

In many communities, hospitals, places of worship, and recreation centers play a vital role in bringing people together and helping in times of need. Now, community centers are turning to solar and storage to provide power and are exploring new solar savings and benefit-sharing models along the way. Here’s what … [continued]

Tesla Autopilot in action stopping at a stop sign. Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica.

Tesla Delivers Full Self-Driving Beta “Out of the Box”

Tesla owners and enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as reports emerge suggesting that the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta is being delivered pre-installed in vehicles. This means that buyers who opt for the FSD software will no longer have to wait for a software update after purchase to unlock the feature—it’s … [continued]

Environment Image courtesy of Cynthia Shahan, CleanTechnica

NEPA, The “Magna Carta” Of Federal Environmental Laws, May Be About To Improve

The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, is often called the “Magna Carta” of environmental laws. For many communities, the NEPA process is a vital — sometimes the sole — tool they have to try to ensure their voices are heard and that environmental justice considerations are part of federal … [continued]

Revolutionizing Color Technology & Solar Energy

Case Western Reserve University physicists are developing ultra-thin optical coatings that could dramatically extend the life of solar panels, as well as improve areas like data storage, or protection against counterfeiting. “Imagine a world where surfaces not only display vibrant colors, but also serve as efficient energy-harvesting platforms,” said Case … [continued]