The annual UN climate conference, COP28, is slated to take place from November 30–December 12 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the climate crisis continues to deepen, the stakes at these annual negotiations are acutely high. This year, they take place against the backdrop of relentlessly rising heat-trapping emissions, record-breaking temperatures, … [continued]
Tesla has historically shunned traditional advertising methods, preferring instead to let its innovative products speak for themselves. However, in a notable departure from this strategy, Tesla has recently embarked on an advertising journey, beginning with a commercial on YouTube that showcases the safety performance of its vehicles. New Approach Earlier … [continued]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), charging efficiency remains a pivotal factor for consumers and industry professionals alike. A recent initiative by Edmunds, the EV Charging Test, has brought forth a significant development in benchmarking the charging speeds of electric vehicles. This empirical approach offers a valuable … [continued]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures at a certain location. The USDA describes the latest map, jointly developed by Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate … [continued]
By expanding renewable power, phasing out fossil fuels, electrifying as much of the economy as possible, and deploying other technologies, the U.S. can achieve its climate goals by 2050 — and a new report from UCS shows how. Transportation is the largest contributor to US global warming emissions, and we have … [continued]
SpaceX, a frontrunner in the aerospace industry, is gearing up for a landmark event this Saturday, November 18th, 2023, with the scheduled launch of the Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft, known as the Starship. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of space technology and commercial space … [continued]
IRA fuels demand surge for energy storage, but domestic supply to fall short as early as 2025 without strategic action Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released a report that addresses the barriers to building a robust energy storage manufacturing sector in the United States, including cost competitiveness, access … [continued]
Coming Soon to a Grid Near You: Clean Energy (Batteries Not Included) Maybe you toss your spent batteries into a jar on your kitchen counter. Or maybe it is a corner of a junk drawer that slowly accumulates AA and D cells after your TV remotes, smoke alarms, and clocks … [continued]
NREL Analytical Tools Help Chart the Course for On-Route Charging During Road Trips From the Grand Canyon to the majestic Tetons, national parks in the western United States draw more than 80 million visitors a year. Most of these visitors rely on their personal vehicles or rentals to get them … [continued]
Across the nation, the transition to clean energy will require thoughtful conversation and robust planning for communities. In fact, many communities are already being asked to evaluate building proposals for a relatively new kind of utility infrastructure: battery energy storage systems (commonly called BESS). To help this process, Pacific Northwest National … [continued]
