Rather than simply being a single model, Ford’s Model E may actually be a full line of different vehicles — with different body styles as well as different powertrains, according to recent reports. Earlier reports seemed to suggest that Ford would be taking a similar approach as Hyundai is using with its … [continued]
Lyndon Rive and Peter Rive, co-founders of the leading US solar developer, SolarCity, will take an extreme pay cut ahead of planned job cuts to streamline the company’s business in the wake of lower than expected PV installations for 2016. As reported earlier this month, SolarCity posted a net loss … [continued]
In this edition of the clean transport and energy news roundup, we’ve got info about a world record EV parade, a flying electric ultralight tricycle, a blockchain-based solar trial, Samsung’s possible EV future, Ford’s self-driving fleet, solar window coatings, Tesla trade-in offers, and more. [CleanTechnica isn’t the only Important Media … [continued]
I ask Chris Sharek about his transition to an all-electric Tesla after driving a Chevy Volt. His answer: “The move from the Volt to the Model S was simply the next logical progression for me. My son was turning 16, needed a car for his summer job, and I knew … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath SolarCity’s results announcement on Tuesday has added flesh to the bones of Elon Musk’s dream of creating a global solar, storage and EV powerhouse, including plans to manufacture building integrated solar roofing and to target Australia as a key market for cheap and … [continued]
Originally published on Bikocity. Getting the largest economy in the United States, that of California, to a net-zero emissions one is an incredibly ambitious goal, and one that will take a great many baby steps to achieve, among which is the aim of getting 1.5 million zero emissions vehicles on … [continued]
Originally published on Ecopreneurist. The Washington Coast Works Sustainable Small Business Competition will award $10,000 to the winning contestant and another $10,000 in runner-up awards. The entrepreneur competition has been established by The Nature Conservancy in collaboration with Enterprise for Equity, Pinchot University’s Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, and the Taala Fund. … [continued]
Batman had Robin, Sherlock Holmes had Watson, Napoleon Dynamite had Pedro, Wayne had Garth, and Beavis had Butthead — heroes do best with an awesome sidekick. A lot of praise for Tesla Motors goes straight to Elon Musk, but I think it’s safe to say that Tesla wouldn’t be what it … [continued]
Everyone has their gradients in environmental awareness and action. My recent test drive with Kim and a lovely Ford salesperson brought this home to me even more than before: We generally make our way into actions to protect clean air (and water) one step at a time. EV choices are part of that, and … [continued]
Investor engagement and activity stemming from a desire to mitigate and minimize climate risk is surging, according to a recent report from Fossil Free Indexes. Published earlier this week, the third annual report from the Fossil Free Indexes, The Carbon Underground 2016, revealed that the total potential carbon dioxide emissions from the … [continued]
