Legislature developments (or rather paralysis) this month are retching. So let’s talk positive in this post. The way American citizens think about energy is in historical transition. We are finally “getting it.” Sane, renewable, commonsense measures to energy are not beyond our grasp anymore. The “maybe in 5 years” complacency … [continued]
Nissan is currently offering $15,000 to any companies/groups/organizations/etc that are able to get publicly available quick-charging stations for EVs — utilizing the CHAdeMO standard — up and running before December 31st. The reason for only covering quick-charging stations that utilize the CHAdeMO standard is, of course, because that’s what the … [continued]
It seems that the motor show circuit never ends. Motor shows in Frankfurt, New York, LA, Shanghai, Tokyo, and elsewhere fill the year with opportunities to unveil new concept cars. The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show is coming up in late November, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is using the opportunity to … [continued]
CHAdeMO is a fast-charging method for electric vehicles proposed by the organization CHAdeMO. The organization was formed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Fuji Heavy Industries (the manufacturer of Subaru vehicles). Toyota eventually joined. The CHAdeMO concept can provide a whopping 62.5 kW of high-voltage DC current, which … [continued]
The Tesla Model S — the best car ever reviewed, according to Consumer Reports — is now available to rent in the Los Angeles area, via MPG Car Rental. MPG Car Rental is a rental company that deals exclusively in “green” vehicles. The addition of the Model S to the … [continued]
During my recent trip to Ukraine, I had the opportunity to chat with an ultracapacitor/supercapacitor and EV battery expert, Vadim Utkin, CEO of Yunasko. Below are a couple of quite interesting videos from that. In this first one, Vadim mentions a combined ultracapacitor and lithium-ion battery technology Yunasko is working … [continued]
That sound you can’t hear is not the clatter of my keyboard but rather rain coming down on Adelaide as I write this. However, despite the rain falling now, we had fine conditions and plenty of sunshine for the 2013 World Solar Challenge Parade that was held earlier today. I … [continued]
For nearly two months now, I’ve been planning to repost the excellent reader comment posted below. The comment came on an article by Shai Agassi regarding the lessons automakers should learn from Tesla Motors (and Apple, Ford, and other technological pioneers). That original post is worth a read as a preface. … [continued]
A couple months back, one of our dedicated, awesome readers dropped a great idea into the comments section of one of our stories. The idea, in short: Cleantechnica should probably become more of a DIY site. Where people can come to visit forums for information on how to accomplish things. … [continued]
Here’s a fun, short video on the BMW i3, BMW’s first electric car: More BMW i3 stories if you want a bit more substance (or fun): BMW i3 Officially Unveiled BMW i3 Electric Car — €34,950 ($46,126) BMW i3 Shifts EV Market With Composites BMW i3 Production Gets Underway Tesla … [continued]
