If your only transport need is getting yourself and maybe a backpack to your destination, then a traditional bike or an e-bike is the way to go for low impact and zero-emissions transportation. But if you regularly need to carry a lot of things with you, whether that’s personal gear … [continued]
There was a major announcement at COP28 today but critics are slamming the proposal as just more greenwashing from the fossil fuel industry.
Here at CleanTechnica, we’re interested in all things, well, clean tech. Because our readers tend to be individuals who want to learn more about the newest and most impressive companies and startups out there, we’ve decided to ramp up our coverage of clean tech investing. Are you someone who’s searching … [continued]
What’s better than a cargo e-bike for hauling goods around the city with zero emissions? A cargo e-bike that can pull an electrified trailer or two behind it, capable of hauling up to 1000 pounds of payload cleanly and silently. For dense urban areas, factories, and campus-based businesses and organizations, … [continued]
The New York City-based renewable energy developer energyRe is aiming a new $1.2 billion fund at the USA, aimed at taking on tough decarbonization chores.
A recent video by Task & Purpose tells the story of electric and hybrid motorcycles, and the major impact they’re having on warfare. Perhaps most importantly, they’re helping freedom-fighting underdogs prevail against large forces trying to oppress them in many cases. (article continues after video) How Big Militaries Plan To … [continued]
It’s a well-known problem: people who fall deep into the pit of drug addiction often can’t keep a job or other gainful activities going. But, when they run out of money, they can’t give up the drugs. So, their dealer proposes a solution: go get some valuables instead! I’ve seen … [continued]
Most everyone in America has seen the screaming headlines. “Consumer Reports pummels electric vehicle reliability,” says a headline in the Detroit Free Press. “Electric vehicles have almost 80% more problems than gas-powered ones,” screeched CBS News. “EVs significantly less reliable than gas-engine cars,” crowed Faux News. Omigosh. The onslaught of negative … [continued]
In a couple of recent news articles, two big obstacles to e-bike adoption became clear: landlords and thieves. And, even without adopting a socialist talking point, the problem basically boils down to thieves in both cases. Let’s take a look at each problem and then I’ll explain further why it’s … [continued]
How many ways to resist electrification are there? How many cognitive biases get in the way? I’ve found a lot of them, but recently I discovered another. Ports are in the business of handling big honking masses of gases, liquids and solids, and so are predisposed to think that there … [continued]
