Electric vehicles are good, but they can always be better. That’s the motivation behind the big news about Hyundai’s newly announced partnership with the advanced materials firm Toray Industries. The two companies are mum on the details, but a quick look at Toray’s product lineup indicates that carbon fiber is … [continued]
Tidal energy projects can compete on scale and cost with nuclear energy while creating new urban parks, alternative transportation routes and flood control opportunities, too.
Root Energy Inc., Korea’s leading renewable energy local acceptance solution provider as well as a certified B Corp, has successfully raised KRW 20 billion (approx. $15 million) crowdfunded by residents of Suwon-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju Island. It allows Korea’s largest offshore wind farm Jeju Hallim Offshore Wind to meet qualification for … [continued]
What’s better than a brand new EV battery? A recycled EV battery. What’s better than a recycled EV battery? A remanufactured EV battery. At least that’s what Seoul-based EV battery remanufacturing startup POEN thinks. That stands for POsitive ENergy which makes sense given the great work they’re doing to help transition the … [continued]
A new direct air capture system deploys salty wastewater to transform airborne carbon into solid carbonates and produce fresh water, too.
Manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles is about more than what chemistry is used. Geopolitical considerations are critical, too.
Fish oil can help boost the efficiency of systems that combine excess heat recovery with solar cells.
Hyundai is reclaiming the Cybertruck look with a new hybrid fuel cell version of its iconic 1974 Pony Coupe Concept car.
In the past, we’ve covered Gogoro a number of times at CleanTechnica. It would be foolish not to! In Taiwan’s urban areas, the Gogoro Network has introduced an innovative swappable battery refueling system that prioritizes sustainability and efficiency. This advanced network currently supports 540,000 riders and boasts over 1.1 million … [continued]
The dominance of China in the EV battery supply chain has raised concerns about the geopolitical risks associated with the reliance on one country for essential minerals and battery technology. As Chinese companies control over 70% of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and nearly all stages of the EV battery supply chain, … [continued]
