BYD and Shenzhen Port Group recently signed an agreement to expand cooperation between the automaker and port operator. While this news largely flew under the radar, the scope of the agreement goes far beyond BYD’s home ports to develop international logistics and decarbonize global shipping. As reported by Chinese shipping … [continued]
Alan Leanse recently wrote what I found to be a contradictory at best and uninformed at worst 2-year Motor Trend review of the Tesla Model Y. Leanse revealed more emotions than facts in the review, describing, for instance, how he “kicked its tire or punched its steering wheel out of … [continued]
Some of you may be thinking the US Supreme Court will be the bulwark between the Constitution and the totalitarian dreams of the Trump administration. That is a pleasant thought, but ignores the fact that six of the nine members of the court (it doesn’t deserve to be capitalized) were … [continued]
Let’s be honest, getting off natural (methane) gas isn’t always easy. Maybe you love your gas stove. Maybe the price tag for new appliances feels out of reach. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices and technologies, and don’t know where to start. You’re not alone — and you’re … [continued]
Of YouTube car reviews, Autogefühl seems to be well balanced to me, not too positive and not too negative. Also, there are so many overly negative reviews and comments about some electric vehicles that there does seem to be a bias against EVs in some people to a degree. Some … [continued]
In July, CleanTechnica sent out emails to Mibot creator and YouTuber-turned-CEO Kazunari Kusunoki, who is based in Hiroshima. It is understandably difficult to get time with him, being the hands-on guy for the R&D and testing of the MiBot. However, we eventually conducted an interview via his communications team, with … [continued]
August saw plugin EVs at a record 98.4% share in Norway, up from 95.7% year on year. BEVs alone took 96.9% share. Overall auto volume was 13,915 units, up 25% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. August’s sales totals saw combined EVs take a record 98.4% share … [continued]
The United States North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less is underway again, and the lineup is broad. Battery electrics are sharing the road with renewable diesel tractors, natural gas trucks, and a pair of hydrogen fuel cell units. That variety is interesting because it reflects the … [continued]
The 2024–2025 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship concluded as a season of dual triumphs, with Nissan’s Oliver Rowland securing a dominant driver’s crown while Porsche finally captured the elusive teams’ and manufacturers’ titles after a season-long battle. Rowland, in stellar form for the Nissan Formula E Team, put together … [continued]
Writing the story on India’s renewable energy journey pushed me to use the same materials that I gathered to look at what’s happening in the rest of the world. The global renewable energy sector has witnessed a dramatic shift in competitive dynamics over the past decade, with India emerging as … [continued]
