A Four-In-One Agrivoltaics Solution For Central Europe Farm Crisis
Solar arrays and agriculture are strategically combined in the emerging science of agrivoltaics, focusing on farmer income, sustainable land use, and energy independence.
Arizona Infrastructure Bill Charging Station Locations Announced
Sometimes, it can feel like the Infrastructure Bill funding is going slower than molasses when it comes to getting EV charging stations installed and running. Some states were a LOT more efficient than others in applying for and getting the funds out to contractors than others. However, it’s also important … [continued]
Getting Over the Plug-in Hybrid Hump
In recent months, we’ve seen the automotive industry pivot away from a focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Now, the EV movement faces a unique set of challenges that could come after the rise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). If people get hooked on PHEVs, we could find ourselves … [continued]
Tesla FSD 12.5 Test — Like A Perfect, Smooth Robotaxi (CleanTechnica Video)
As I lamented recently, my 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ doesn’t yet have version 12.5 of Full Self Driving (FSD). Tesla is now rolling out new versions of FSD to cars with the latest FSD hardware first. Though, luckily, David Havasi just recently bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 … [continued]
How EV Range Tips Differ From ICE MPG Tips
Recently, we had a company reach out to us hoping that we’d share some fuel efficiency tips and a link to their website. Honestly, the tips are really good (here’s a link to their website, they earned it), but this is a website that generally focuses on EVs instead of … [continued]
Reality Check: Generator-Centric Disaster Response Is Out of Gas
To most, flicking on the lights every morning is not a matter of life or death. It’s just part of the morning routine, coming somewhere after stopping the alarm and before starting the coffee maker. But, as Hurricane Beryl demonstrated earlier this summer, access to electricity can become an extremely … [continued]
Hundreds of Volkswagen Staff at Xpeng Offices — Where Is This Heading?
We reported last year on Xpeng and Volkswagen teaming up, and earlier this year we reported on Volkswagen getting an important tech boost from Xpeng, but news of the partnership has mostly been pretty quiet. However, some reporting out of China this week got my ears perked up a bit. … [continued]
Saint Lucia: The Land, the People, the Light — This Small Caribbean Island is Taking…
The Caribbean Island of St. Lucia is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and colorful coral reefs. But for some of the almost 200,000 people that live on the island, another incredible resource is affecting their daily lives — the nearly 15,000 solar panels that are producing clean, reliable, … [continued]
Electric Vehicles Are Key to Winning the Climate Fight
China’s rapid adoption of new energy vehicles is helping to accelerate the global energy transition Every summer is a reminder of the urgency of climate change. Last July, the global average temperature rose to a record high. This summer, floods, hurricanes, and extreme high temperatures again ring warning bells about … [continued]
Researchers Demystify Polymer Binders to Pave Way for Better Sulfide Solid-State Electrolyte Membranes
Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are speeding the arrival of next-generation solid-state batteries. This effort advances the development of electric vehicle power enabled by flexible, durable sheets of solid-state electrolytes. The sheets may … [continued]
