Politics in Germany is turning ugly, as neo-nazi interests like AfD gain traction with voters, especially in parts of the country that were once part of East Germany. AfD and similar political groups are vehemently opposed to all this “green” malarkey. They look askance at electric vehicles and renewable energy, … [continued]
The way water moves in the world’s oceans is affected by a number of factors. We know the tides are primarily influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon, but wind and temperature can also affect how the waters of the oceans behave. On the surface, prevailing winds can push … [continued]
In 2012, the World Health Organization classified the exhaust from diesel engines as a carcinogen. That decision infuriated the German auto manufacturers, primarily Volkswagen, Mercedes, and BMW. They had all profited handsomely from selling diesel powered automobiles following the OPEC oil embargoes in the 1970s. Diesel cars can travel further … [continued]
In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago: 45 times. On July 22, 2026, ERCOT, the Texas grid operator, recorded an all time high peak demand of 91.1 GW. On August 20, Houston, Texas experienced its first … [continued]
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons and switches into a rugged 1970's-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
A study by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University comes to a rather startling conclusion. Despite all the roadblocks put in the way of the EV revolution by the present US administration, the researchers predict EV sales in the US will quadruple from 8 percent today … [continued]
When the EU decided to put tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China two years ago, CleanTechnica contributor José Pontes pointed out that they only applied to battery electric cars. He predicted the policy would spur Chinese manufacturers to prioritize plug-in hybrids. His powers of prognostication have proven eerily prescient, as … [continued]
According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, electric truck prices in Europe declined by 27 percent in recent years, while US prices increased by 32 percent. US truck manufacturers and the trucking industry have used every weapon they have available to slow the sale of electric trucks so they … [continued]
Nissan has a spiffy new model for the US market — the Rogue Hybrid — which uses what the company calls its e-POWER technology. Unlike conventional hybrids, which have a direct mechanical connection between the gasoline engine and the wheels, with e-POWER the engine does absolutely nothing other than spin … [continued]
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the US EPA acted illegally when it decided to cancel the $7 billion Solar For All program. The ruling is no surprise. Everything the toadies to the Ogre of the Offal Office do is illegal. What is surprising is that the … [continued]
A Vermont National Guard helicopter surveys flood damage in the state's capital, Montpelier, Vt., July 11, 2023. Credits: U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis via NASA
Montana may seem like a solidly red state, but its people tend to be pragmatic rather than dogmatic in their views. For instance, Section I of Article IX of the Montana Constitution reads: The state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for … [continued]
