After years of delays, it seems that the US release of the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid has been pushed back yet again…. I think this is the 7th time or something? Now, rather than a fall 2016 launch, the popular (in Europe and Japan) SUV is slated to be released … [continued]
It’s hard to imagine being more excited about a car than many of us are about the Tesla Model 3, but I think the Tesla Model Y will be an even bigger deal. A relatively affordable, “compact” SUV with falcon-wing doors that beats the pants off of a Porsche and has … [continued]
Editorial meta note: I am fully aware that political topics — and especially this year’s elections — are very emotional, controversial, divisive topics. Simply stating, in a calm tone, your opinions or preferences on these matters can quickly trigger blood to boil and fire to shoot out of many people’s mouths and eyes. CleanTechnica has a large … [continued]
State-owned Swedish energy company Vattenfall announced improved operating profit in the first half of the year, but acknowledged it was involved in a challenging market, resulting in significant impairments for its lignite operations. “The first half of the year was characterized by stability in Vattenfall’s operations and a number of … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. In notable solar news, Portugal has authorized the processing of licenses for solar projects which total more than 2,000 megawatts (2 gigawatts) of potential power. Specifically, 180 MW of solar projects have presently been authorized under the existing market system in the nation’s southern region, and an … [continued]
While electric vehicles have a production history extending back to 1884, there have been many failed companies along the way. Some people think Tesla is going to be one of them. The factors which influence electric car success suggest, however, that Tesla picked the right time to enter the market. Looking … [continued]
The initial international Brexit media explosion has faded somewhat at this point, but in its wake many may remain interested in how this major change will impact key aspects of UK society, such as energy and climate change policy. Very fortunately, Lord Teverson, a member of the House of Lords, and … [continued]
The global market for smart electricity meters generated more than $4 billion in revenue in 2015, a figure which IHS Markit expects to grow to $7 billion by 2021. A new report from information and analysis firm IHS Markit, the Smart Electricity Meters Report, was released this week. According to IHS … [continued]
Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa has continued its strong performance this year with a 42% increase on net profit, and record revenues, orders, and returns. Gamesa reported €138 million in net profit for the first half of the year, up 42% on the same period a year earlier. The company also … [continued]
Originally published on Carbon Brief. In 2003, more than 70,000 people across Europe died in a sweltering heatwave that spanned much of the summer. France was among the worst-affected countries, with 15,000 deaths in August alone. In the UK, the summer saw more than 2,000 heat-related fatalities. A new first-of-a-kind … [continued]
