Study Shows Dramatic Drop In Pollution Following Switch To Electric Trains
When Caltrain switched from diesel to electric trains, the decrease in harmful black carbon pollution was dramatic.
Electric Vehicles
From Austria to California: Why Hydrogen Fuel Stations Aren’t Breaking Even
Austria’s recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austria’s exit wasn’t surprising at all. The stations faced persistently low vehicle numbers, low throughput, and mounting operating losses. This stark withdrawal illustrates … [continued]
China’s Electrification Of Trucks, Buses, & Construction Vehicles Accelerates Rapidly
China’s heavy vehicle sector took major strides toward electrification in 2024, underscoring the country’s continued leadership in the global transition toward zero-emission commercial transportation. Heavy road vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and special-purpose vehicles, have traditionally lagged passenger cars in the electrification race, mainly due to operational challenges and … [continued]
Our EV & Solar Dreams Have Come True
Note: This is the first Substack column I’m writing for CleanTechnica’s weekly Substack channel. In the future, I might not publish our Substack columns here on CleanTechnica.com — I’m doing it this one time to kick off the new channel, but need to consider what would be best overall. The … [continued]
New 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS Takes A Good EV To The Next Level
Introduction Chevrolet invited me to Charlotte to drive the new Blazer SS and tour some of their facilities in the area (they paid for my flights and hotel and food). I don’t accept invites for every car (since I just write part time), but since I was so impressed with … [continued]
India Sells Over 2 Million EVs
It has been a couple of years since I have written about electric vehicles in India. My interest was piqued again recently when a friend of mine returned from the sub-continent and declared “EVs are everywhere.” Of course, the vast majority have fewer than 4 wheels. I wonder if our … [continued]
2025 Kia EV6 Pricing in USA — And New Features!
Today, Kia America announced pricing for the 2025 EV6. Significantly refreshed for the new model year, the 2025 EV6 boasts updates to its front and rear design, elevated interior refinement, and thoughtfully repackaged trim levels that introduce a host of newly standard features and amenities. Building on the momentum of … [continued]
Celebrate Earth Day by Entering to Win a Rivian AND Fund Solar at the Same…
Time is running out! There are only a couple of weeks left to enter the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA)’s Rivian Raffle! ISEA has been raffling off an electric vehicle for more than a decade now. Though, this is only the second year that they are offering a Rivian. The … [continued]
New Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging
The electrification of freight trucking in the United States has quietly become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization efforts. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, surpassing even electricity generation, and heavy-duty trucking alone contributes disproportionately to this problem. While US rail refuses to … [continued]
CATL Next Gen Batteries Coming Soon To An EV Near You!
At Shanghai Auto this week, CATL stole the show with three groundbreaking announcements that left others behind In the dust.
