It’s Happening: See-Through Solar Windows Kick Fossil Energy To The Curb
The see-through solar field is poised for widespread adoption, as indicated by an array of more than 200 sleek, black solar windows to be installed at a building in Australia.
YOLO: Sydney to Darwin — 5,000 km on an Energica Experia Green Tourer
CleanTechnica readers will remember Ed Darmanin’s previous electric motorcycle adventures published here and here. He recently shared his latest adventure on an Energica Experia Green Tourer with me: By Ed Darmanin In the early 1980s, I was a young single man in my early twenties who regularly ventured out on … [continued]
12 Months with a Kia EV6 GT — Putting the Hoons in Their Place
We met up with Shayne and Amy Aberhart at our Bundaberg EV display as part of Agrotrend. Amy was there to look after the First Aid needs of the attendees, and Shayne came along later to chat about his Kia EV6 GT. In a fortuitous turn of events, Amy happened … [continued]
EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives
September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively. Overall auto volume was 275,239 units, up 1% YoY, but still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (350,000+). Tesla was the … [continued]
EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates
Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess … [continued]
EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection
The European Union has voted to impose higher tariffs on cars made in China although both sides say talks will continue.
AV Successfully Flight Tests New Solar-Powered Aircraft
The New AeroVironment Sunglider Also Redefines Stratospheric Payload Capabilities ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — AeroVironment (AV) flight-tested an upgraded Sunglider™, enhancing its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for commercial and government markets. The result is Horus™ A, the new version of Sunglider for government applications. Horus A is a solar-powered UAS capable of … [continued]
EVgo: To Receive Up To $1.05 Billion To Accelerate Buildout Of Public Fast Charging Across…
[Editor’s note to EVgo: It’s so nice to hear the news of more EV chargers. While you are at it, please fix the 2-3 chargers at Asheville Outlet Mall that have been out of commission for 2+ years. And I am tired of uselessly calling to report these.] Access to … [continued]
Proposed Tax Credit Structure Disincentivizes Battery Storage Adoption for Low-Income Americans
Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed … [continued]
Emissions From LNG Are Worse Than From Burning Coal
The fossil fuel industry has a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new LNG (liquified natural gas) terminals in the Gulf of Mexico near the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. One of the reasons for building those terminals is a claim that LNG results in fewer carbon emissions than burning coal, so … [continued]
