I joined Tesla’s 4th quarter 2013 financial results conference call last night (yesterday afternoon California time). I actually didn’t even think to report on it since there wasn’t really anything unexpected in there. But hey, how can we skip covering an end-of-year Tesla financials report? I’ll start with the numbers. … [continued]
I unveiled our 2014 reader survey late on a Valentine’s Day Friday. I imagine a handful of you missed it (or ignored it) because of that. So, I figured I’d give you another shot to have some genuine influence over CleanTechnica. Take ~2 minutes to complete the following survey (embedded … [continued]
You may remember that I published an article at the end of December regarding the #1 reason I think electric cars are a disruptive technology and will come to dominate the car market much faster than most “experts” think. I think the whole article is worth a read (otherwise, I wouldn’t … [continued]
The drama surrounding the bankruptcy of Fisker Automotives appears as though it may have finally reached its end — the assets of the high-end EV manufacturer were bought at auction by Wanxiang America, for a reported $149.2 million dollars. The auction, held in Delaware bankruptcy court, lasted for more than … [continued]
Stealth, an electric bike startup, is an apt name for generations that are forming new pathways to transit. These budding generations exercise technological progress that leave baby boomers longing to keep up. We want to. Watch and experience this “Stealth Bomber Electric Bike” as it cruises stealthily in that groovy … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. One of the most misunderstood aspects of the solar PV phenomenon over the past 5 years is the idea that it has been that it has been driven entirely by surplus capacity from China, and little else. Defenders of fossil fuel generation will tell you that … [continued]
Tesla Motors recently snagged the “Hacker Princess” away from Apple Computers, in a shroud of secrecy. Kristin Paget, who was able to choose her own title at Apple and chose Hacker Princess, said on her twitter account recently that the new position was “something security-related” but that she “shouldn’t say too much” publicly. … [continued]
The Volkswagen Golf is one of the top-selling cars ever, with about 30 million sold. (The first Golfs came out in the mid-1970s.) Recently, it was announced that there will be a gas-electric plug-in hybrid version coming soon. Called the GTE, it will have two engines. The gas-powered engine will … [continued]
ABB, a major power and automation technology group, is working together with Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. on the rollout of a record electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger network. Perhaps a bit surprisingly, this will make China the global leader for EV fast charging. Nearing mid-2014, distribution of the initial … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Angelina Jolie has worked with UNHCR since 2001 — you may read more about her Field Missions here. IKEA is well-known for the company’s sustainability practices and it currently has a campaign to provide solar lighting and fuel-efficient cooking stoves in UNHCR refugee camps. It started on February 3 and is running through March … [continued]
