If you’re not pretty deep in the electric vehicle revolution, it’s easy to miss what is primarily making it happen. Going back a ways, the advent and then growing popularity of computer laptops raised production volumes of lithium-ion batteries, and thus brought down their costs. The smartphone and tablet era … [continued]
Plants already do so many magical things. They are truly wonders of the world — as all life is. However, scientists continue to play with plants in order to reach new frontiers and solve more problems. One new plant is the Neo Px. It is a bioengineered plant that can … [continued]
Many auto companies reported 2nd quarter earnings this week and for the most part, most of the news was dismal with one notable exception.
In the first 6 months of this year, 749 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa. A total of 931 BEVs were sold in the whole of 2023, meaning that the total number of BEVs sold in the first six months of 2024 was 80% of the total … [continued]
Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden–Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across … [continued]
Solar progress in Arizona and Nevada advances President Biden’s clean energy goals and continues track record of efficient, responsible permitting WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands that could potentially power nearly … [continued]
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Support the Expansion of a Modernized Electric Grid, Accelerate State and Local Permitting, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Build Up Community Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, the … [continued]
Octopus Energy and Rivian recently announced a joint program for Rivian owners in Texas that allows them to sign up for Octopus 100% clean electricity to charge their electric vehicles at home. Rivian owners in Texas do not need to get their own home solar power systems to charge their electric … [continued]
Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a … [continued]
The Cadillac Sollei concept is a battery-electric convertible for those who want something completely different from the ordinary automobile.
