Recently we came across a story from last year that we wished we hadn’t missed, but it’s still interesting. The University of Nebraska is using a “mechanical stomach” to save 95 tons of CO2 emissions per year by digesting the food and sending it down the drain instead of sending … [continued]
Ariel Rider burst onto the e-bike scene with a design style that marries the benefits of electrified bicycles with the stability and improved road presence of a motorcycle. I’ll be honest — when I saw my first Ariel Rider in person, I was skeptical, but the feeling instantly faded the … [continued]
Tallying up US auto sales for Q1 2021 at long last, I was only slightly curious to see how they compared to Q1 2020 (and perhaps that’s why it took me so long). Clearly, with the US in lockdown for part of Q1 2020, it was just a poor quarter … [continued]
We at Cleantechnica acknowledge that environmental and social justice are inherently linked, having published dozens of articles on topics such as the Dakota access pipeline, which runs through First Nations lands, the uneven distribution of health issues and pollution deaths through out the US and wider world, and racial justice issues … [continued]
Originally published on Tesla Oracle & EV Annex. While an affordable $25,000 Tesla remains a dream for some, this might not be the case for some in-the-know California residents. Geography is key here. Being located properly in California (and qualifying), you can actually purchase a Model 3 for around $25,000. … [continued]
Update: You can now watch a much shortened version of the recording in the embedded video below. Tesla has announced that its earnings call for shareholders will take place on April 26, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time). It was a difficult quarter for Tesla, and now … [continued]
In a new video, CNBC details how Tesla’s battery mastermind is solving the largest problem that EVs have. The video starts out with thousands of plastic bags filled with batteries. These batteries come from EVs, phones, scooters, laptops, and other electronic devices. Since these batteries are both flammable and toxic, … [continued]
In Canada, the City of Sudbury, Ontario, just purchased a small fleet of Tesla Model 3 vehicles in honor of the 51st Earth Day holiday. The four fully electric vehicles will be used by community paramedics in the latest step of the city’s efforts to meet its goal of a … [continued]
Chances are you’ve heard about Consumer Reports seeing if they could get a Tesla to drive without a driver. Spoiler: They did it on a closed track, but they had to bypass two safety systems to do it. Their conclusion was that Teslas need yet another safety barrier to keep … [continued]
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon Environmental and consumer organizations are pulling out of an EU expert group in protest at the European Commission’s decision to classify destructive forestry practices and highly-emitting types of biomass as sustainable investments. The new rules are not based on climate and … [continued]
