Steve Hanley writes about the interface between technology and sustainability from his home in Rhode Island. You can follow him on Google + and on Twitter. "There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." Elie Wiesel
September 23rd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The first Tesla Model 3 delivered outside of California has found its way to Austin, Texas, where the delivery process was videotaped and uploaded to YouTube by Matt Holm, a friend of the proud new owner.
September 23rd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The 32nd annual International Coastal Cleanup took place on September 16 and provided hundreds of thousands of volunteers with an opportunity to help keep plastic trash out of the oceans.
September 23rd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
A report by Fleet News slams plug-in hybrid cars. But its analysis is twisted to show bias toward diesels.
September 23rd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The manual for first responders offers a glimpse into how the Tesla Model 3 is built.
September 22nd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
A controversy is brewing in Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. Many people in the state thought their rooftop solar systems would keep the lights on and the air conditioning running even after Irma knocked out power to millions of customers in the state. But it didn't quite turn out that way.
September 22nd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Researchers at Penn State have developed new biodegradable compostable coatings that could lower the amount of plastic needed to package and ship food, helping keep more plastic from clogging landfills and ruining the oceans.
September 22nd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
New York City will spend $10 million to construct 50 fast charging hubs throughout the city, each with up to 20 fast charging stations.
September 22nd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Mercedes is expanding its investment in electric car and battery production facilities in the US and increasing its cooperation with BYD in China
September 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Tesla is busy installing 1000 Superchargers throughout China. The largest Supercharger installation in the world is now under construction in Shanghai.
September 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
New research has identified what are called "thresholds of catastrophe" in the carbon cycle. These are concentrations of carbon dioxide which, if exceeded, lead to an unstable environment, climate change, and mass extinctions
September 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
San Francisco and Oakland have sued 5 oil companies, asking them to pay into a fund to indemnify the cities against the cost of combating rising sea levels.
September 21st, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Nikola Motors and Bosch are teaming up to create Class 8 electric trucks that use hydrogen fuel cells and Bosch's self contained e-Axle.
September 20th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Lyft is working on a plan to slash traffic congestion in Los Angeles. It emphasizes more autonomous cars and ride hailing technology.
September 19th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Dubai will soon be home to the world's largest concentrated solar power facility. The 700 megawatt facility will cost more than $4 billion to construct. The cost of energy from the plant is set at 7.3 cents per kilowatt-hour.
September 19th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show (IAA), Porsche boss Oliver Blume recently told the press the company's upcoming Mission E dual-motor, four-door, four-passenger electric car will go on sale in 2019 and will be priced like an "entry-level Panamera" — the Porsche sedan that starts at $85,000. It is no coincidence that the Tesla Model S 100D also has dual motors and begins at $87,
September 19th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
We know there is more carbon dioxide it the air today than 100 years ago. What we don't know is what effect all that CO2 has on the food we eat. Researchers are just starting to explore that issue.
September 19th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The German auto industry faces increasing pressure from Tesla and Chinese auto makers. Can it survive the transition to electric cars?
September 17th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Alphabet, parent company of Google, is about to invest $1 billion in ride hailing service Lyft. Will the money help Lyft overtake Uber?
September 17th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
AdaSky, an Israeli company, has developed a new thermal imaging sensor it says will speed the arrival of accurate autonomous driving systems
