Autonomous Robotaxis: The Good, The Bad, And The Better … And Texas
The Estonian firm Clevon is planning a full-sized, ride sharing robotaxi to follow up on its autonomous cargo delivery EV, now undergoing trials in Texas and elsewhere.
University of California at Davis
Why We Need To Work With China On Accelerating The Clean Energy Revolution
The tariffs recently placed on a variety of goods from China — including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar cells, and batteries — are the latest in a slew of actions Washington, D.C., has taken to be tough on China. David Victor is the professor of innovation and public policy at the UC … [continued]
Mapping the Future’s Sweet Spot for Clean Energy & Biodiversity
Climate change is driving both the loss of biodiversity and the need for clean, renewable energy. It is also shifting where species are expected to live in the future. Yet these realities are rarely considered together. Where can clean energy projects be built without impacting the future habitat ranges of threatened and endangered species?
Tesla Superchargers Leave Competitors “In The Dust,” Harvard Business Review Writes
Originally published on EV Annex. Charging an electric vehicle during a road trip offers a myriad of different possibilities. But sometimes a simple solution is best. Tesla, in turn, has created its own proprietary charging network. And, according to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, “Tesla’s charging stations … [continued]
Lyft or Uber Electric Car Cuts 3× More Pollution than Your Electric Car
A study published yesterday by researchers at the University of California, Davis, reminds us all why Lyft and Uber drivers should electrify faster than anyone, and why a Tesla app-based taxi service — robotaxis or not — would be so helpful.
Early Exposure To Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked To Increased Risk Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Traffic pollution is a distinct cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to new research out of the University of California at Davis.
The 2nd Life Of Used EV Batteries
When an electric vehicle (EV) comes off the road, what happens to the vehicle battery? The fate of the lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles is an important question for manufacturers, policy makers, and EV owners alike.
Solar Leaders In Universities, In The Air, & In The Solar Industry
A society-wide transition to clean energy requires action on many levels. Private consumers, commercial-level consumers, institutions, and government need to aid the transition. Additionally, of course, the production side of the industry has to continually advance the technologies and improve their competitiveness. An exciting story out of California combined with a … [continued]
Super-Efficient Solar Cells Possible Through Use Of Exotic Form Of Silicon, Generating More Than One…
By utilizing an exotic form of silicon, silicon BC8, it is very likely possible to significantly raise the efficiency of solar cells, according to new research headed by the University of California, Davis. Solar cells currently in use generate one electron-hole pair for every photon that hits them, and are … [continued]
New Recycling Technology Turns Winery into Water Saver
Wineries are notorious for using large amounts of water, with estimates ranging up to 20 gallons of water needed to produce a singe gallon of wine. Jackson Family Wines is one wine maker that has found a high tech way to put a billion-gallon dent in its own annual water … [continued]
