Hybrid Shipping: New Trends In Green Cargo Transport
November 11th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
What's new and hopeful for the transition to zero carbon cargo shipping
Browsing the "Shipping" Category
UPDATE: Democratic Candidates’ Climate Plans Comparison, Now With Mayor Pete
November 8th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
With Buttigieg surging, and CleanTechnica’s deep dives into the front runners (and Yang’s) plans completed, it’s time for the overview comparison, now with Mayor Pete added
Mayor Pete’s Climate Plan Has Good Coverage & A Carbon Price, But Too Little Funding
November 7th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
Pete Buttigieg's climate action plan is not nearly as strong as Warren's, and the lack of funding puts it close to the level of Biden's at the bottom of the heap. The major saving grace is the price on carbon
Citroën Commits To Fully Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Lineup By 2025
November 4th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Citroën has led in the light commercial space for years and is kicking off an effort to convert 100% of its light commercial vehicles and their counterparts in the passenger vehicle space to electric. Citroën said that it sees electric vehicles as "an important driver for Citroën’s growth" moving forward
Tesla Delivers Record Production, Gigafactory 3 Making Cars, Model Y 6 Months Early
October 23rd, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Tesla just issued its Q3 2019 earnings report and the numbers are looking good across the board for the Silicon Valley electric vehicle builder
Tesla Semi Prototype Demo At Yandell Logistics Facility In California (Video)
October 20th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
The Tesla Semi red prototype was recently seen at a facility for a large warehousing and logistics client from California named "Yandell," a huge facility at 360 Industrial Court in Benicia
Tesla Owners, UPS, & Others Awarded By Louisiana Clean Fuels
October 19th, 2019 | by Johnna Crider
It was a mild and breezy evening on Fulton Street Alley in New Orleans, where several supporters and stakeholders who hope to make a difference in the world via alternative fuels came together for an award ceremony presented by Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF)
Wind Power Returns To Oceangoing Cargo Ships, Finally
October 15th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
Wind power finally comes home to roost in the maritime industry as cargo ships set sail with high tech renewable energy on board
StreetScooter Plans To Enter US & Chinese Markets With New Electric Delivery Trucks
October 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
StreetScooter has updated its model lineup and plans to expand its manufacturing operations into China and the US.
Africa’s Oil Curse, the Example of Nigeria
October 11th, 2019 | by David Zarembka
CleanTechnica has been running a number of articles on little noted negative aspects of gas/diesel vehicles. These include hundreds of US deaths annually from carbon monoxide poisoning, oil refinery explosions, 137 US oil spills last year, what to do with old oil tankers, and the 150 gas/diesel car fires daily in the US. A common concept in Africa that is not noticed in the United States or other parts of the world is what in Africa is called “Africa’s Oil Curse.”
Frito-Lay Ditches Diesel In Favor Of A Renewable-Powered Fleet At Its Modesto Facility
October 7th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Parent company PepsiCo, Inc. is replacing the fleet of diesel freight vehicles that service its Frito-Lay plant in Modesto, California with zero-emission and near-zero emission vehicles. The upgrades are coming to the central California facility thanks to funding provided by the state-funded Zero- and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facility Project
Anheuser-Busch & BYD Launch North America’s Largest Electric Class 8 Fleet
October 2nd, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Anheuser-Busch is starting to dip its toes into the electrification of its fleets with the purchase of a staggering 21 fully electric Class 8 trucks from
Tesla Ends Base Model 3 Shipments Into China As Gigafactory 3 Production Comes Online
October 1st, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Tesla will cut off orders of the Model 3 Standard Range after October 13th in anticipation of the start of production at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China. The news comes from Tesla China's official social media account and is sure to cause commotion in an already excited market for the American automaker
Pulling Back The Curtain At Electric Powertrain Builder Lightning Systems
October 1st, 2019 | by Kyle Field
Lightning Systems' electric vehicle powertrains are built at home in America. The company is cranking powertrains out each and every day from its factory in Loveland, Colorado. It is an impressive thing to behold and to drive
Bernie Sanders’ Climate Plan: Excellent On Electrification, But Concerningly Authoritarian & Populist – #Election2020
September 28th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
Bernie Sanders’ electrification plan is excellent but depends on potentially dangerous authoritarian populism, his transportation plan is mostly about cars for less wealthy people, his land use plan is good, but military and industry don’t get nearly enough attention. Only about half of the $16.3 trillion can be tracked to things which actually reduce climate change
The ACE Cargo Van Is An Efficient Option For Fully Electric Last Mile Deliveries
September 3rd, 2019 | by Kyle Field
An Australian startup has big plans to deploy its small electric vehicle to customers at home and abroad. ACE EVs has built up a team of experts in Australia to import and assemble flat-pack electric vans from kits. The vans look brilliant for small businesses and last mile package delivery, with a carbon composite chassis clad with ABS plastic panels
Nikola Adds European Manufacturing Partner In New $1 Billion Series D Funding
September 3rd, 2019 | by Kyle Field
CNH Industrial N.V. announced a new $250 million investment into the Nikola Motor Company as the lead investor in a new Series D funding round. The investment round comes as Nikola works to integrate a single lease plan for its vehicles that roll all vehicle, service, maintenance, and fuel costs into a single lease price in a bid to offer early adopters assurance of predictable prices and payouts for their fleets
World’s Largest All-Electric Ferry Enters Revenue Service In Denmark
August 29th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Ellen, the world's most powerful all electric ferry, has entered revenue service in southern Denmark, moving the zero emissions transportation revolution forward another step.
Heavy Duty Electric Trucks Aren’t Coming, They’re Already Here
August 13th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Daimler and Volvo Trucks are on the verge of bringing electric trucks to market. BYD has electric trucks already on sale. The decarbonization of the transportation sector is about to take a big step forward.
Japanese Consortium To Build World’s First Electric Tanker
August 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
A Japanese consortium is investing in a battery electric tanker for use in Tokyo Bay. It is a sign that one of the dirtiest transportation sectors is trying to clean up its act.
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