Originally published on RenewEconomy. RenewEconomy was delighted to RSVP to the invitation to Tesla’s big battery storage announcement – this Thursday, American time – even though we can’t actually get there, barring a last minute plane trip. What really got our attention was the offer from the Tesla people to … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. Chevrolet has released a 25-page ordering guide for the 2016 Chevy Volt that tells an interested shopper everything there is to know about the car — except the price. According to Hybrid Cars, here’s what we know so far: The 2016 Volt will come in two … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Projects that encourage the switch to electric vehicles will now receive further incentive when they include battery-charging from renewable energy sources, after a rule change was adopted this week by the Board that oversees the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The CDM, … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath “It’s time to join the revolution.” That was the message delivered by leading investment bank UBS in a note to clients last August that predicted investment in electric vehicles – plus rooftop solar, plus battery storage – would be as low as 6-8 … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Brisbane electric vehicle drivers looking for a quick and free battery recharge can now swing by the BMW dealership in Fortitude Valley, where local EV tech company Tritium has installed one of its world-leading Veefil fast-chargers for around-the-clock public use. The industry-leading Veefil … [continued]
Originally published on The Handleman Post. By Clayton Handleman Quiet, powerful, convenient and clean, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are going mainstream. Leading the way is the Tesla Model-S which is one of only two cars to receive the highest rating given by Consumer Reports. It also boasts some of the fastest … [continued]
In the renewables world, passenger car electric vehicles get a lot of attention. However, there is also an emerging market for work space electric vehicles that has to date received little attention. This article, exclusive to CleanTechnica, seeks to bridge this gap. At NCES 7.0 last year, a vendor, Xtreme … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sam Parkinson Tesla is carrying on with its expansion into Australia with the opening of a centre kiosk in Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre. A service centre will also be up and running in the not too distant future in Richmond, conveniently positioned next to the Monash … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Peter Bronski In late 2014, as the last days of fall were giving way to the earliest days of winter, my family and I were walking back into the parking lot of a local Nissan dealership here in Colorado. We’d parked our LEAF there … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 will present the sustainable housing achievements of 17 collegiate teams. The student teams are given two years to design and build solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The net-zero homes will be on display – systems operated and monitored – for two weeks. … [continued]
