Steve Hanley, Author at CleanTechnica

Thermal Sensor From AdaSky Could Improve Autonomous Driving Systems

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

Being Educated No Defense Against Being A Climate Change Denier

September 17th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

When confronting a climate change denier, it is best not to demean their intellect, question their parentage, or impugn their integrity. Changing minds requires hard work and compassion.

How To Drive 755 Kilometers On One Charge In An Opel Ampera-e

September 16th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Two journalists in Germany managed to drive an Opel Ampera-e nearly twice as far as its official range estimates. Here's how they did it.

Daimler Shows Off Fuso eCanter Electric Truck, Partners With StoreDot For 5 Minute Charging

September 16th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Daimler has unveiled its Fuso branded eCanter electric truck in Manhattan. Mitsubishi Fuso is part of the Daimler Truck Group, along with Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz. The eCanter electric light duty delivery truck has been under development for several years and will be manufactured in Tramagal, Portugal. It goes on sale in the US, Europe, and Japan starting later this year, according to a company press release

Autonomous Vehicles

Audi Elaine & Aicon Autonomous Concepts At Frankfurt Motor Show

September 16th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Audi brought two autonomous concepts to Frankfurt — the Elaine, with Level 4 autonomy, and the Aicon, with full Level 5 autonomy. When the future arrives, Audi will be ready.

Clean Power

Another One Bites The Dust: Cost Of Wind Power Cancels Kansas Coal Facility Expansion

September 15th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

The plunging cost of wind power has forced the cancellation of a long planned expansion to the coal power generating facility in Holcomb, Kansas

Climate Change

Hurricane Harvey Was A Once In 25,000 Year Storm

September 15th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

A new analysis shows that Hurricane Harvey was a once in 25,000 year event. But that doesn't mean it will be another 25,000 years before another storm just like it occurs.

Clean Transport

Tesla Semi Reveal Now Scheduled For October 26

September 14th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

The official unveiling of the Tesla Semi has been scheduled for October 26 at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California

Climate Change

The Impact Of Voting Machine Hacking & Gerrymandering On Climate Change Initiatives

September 13th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Electronic voting machines and vote counting systems are wide open to outside interference. Tortured voting district maps distort the democratic process. Both threaten the ability of the United States to respond to the challenge of climate change.

Cars

Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Racing Coming To Formula E Race Weekends

September 13th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Jaguar will begin a support series for Formula E beginning in October 2018. It will feature specially prepared I-PACE electric SUVs and will be called the eTROPHY series.

Clean Power

Mars Commits $1 Billion To Sustainability Initiative

September 12th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Candy maker Mars has committed to spending $1 billion to promote a sustainability initiative to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, improve worker safety, and promote the economic health of its suppliers.

Cars

Volkswagen I.D. Crozz — Electric Crossover — Peeks Out 3 Years Early

September 12th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Volkswagen has an updated version of its I.D. Crozz electric crossover concept on display at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show. It appears more production ready than the version introduced in Shanghai in the spring.

Batteries

Honda Urban EV Concept & Smart Power Management System Debut In Frankfurt

September 12th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Honda Urban EV Concept and Smart Power Management system debuted at the Frankfurt auto show. Of the two, which is more significant?

Clean Power

Co-ops In Florida Make Rooftop Solar Possible For More People

September 12th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

How does a co-op make rooftop solar systems more affordable? Ten people who band together to buy something usually get a better price than ten people acting individually. That's the idea behind the St. Pete Solar Co-op, which began in 2016 when the local League of Women Voters partnered with Florida Solar United Neighborhoods, whose mission statement says it seeks to expand "access to solar by educating Floridians about the benefits of distributed solar energy, helping them organize group solar installations, and strengthening Florida’s solar policies and its community of solar supporters."

Clean Transport

Tesla Supercharger Shrinks To Suit Needs Of City Drivers

September 11th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Charging infrastructure for urban areas is a problem. With open land at a premium in congested cities, finding room to install chargers can be a challenge. Tesla is aware of the issue and, as usual, is being proactive in its response. On September 11, Tesla posted on its blog that it has developed a new compact Tesla Supercharger specifically for use in cities