Final Thoughts On Kia’s EV9
Fri 9:27pm By Jennifer SensibaAbout a week ago, Kia dropped something pretty special in my driveway: an EV9 GT-Line! I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first, but I also remembered being pretty impressed with a Sorento Hybrid I reviewed in 2021. So, the big question was this:…Behind the Blades: How Cris Hein Helps Bats & Wind Turbines Share the Sky
Fri 7:37pm By US Department of EnergyLike most everyone, Cris Hein thought all bats were vampire bats. That was 25 years ago, before NREL’s lead environmental scientist began researching the world’s only flying mammal. Hein always appreciated wildlife. Growing up in the suburbs of Houston,…With Great Power Comes Great Possibility
Fri 7:23pm By US Department of EnergyMeet Three Teams Competing To Build Better Power Lines and Conductors To Supercharge Our Clean Energy Future Power lines—those high-flying cables that transmit electricity all over the country—are far from invisible. They sweep along roads, cut through…The National Virtual Climate Laboratory is Your Guide to Climate Science
Fri 5:33pm By US Department of EnergyThunderstorms in the American Midwest. Tiny particles in the cloud cover of the Amazon rainforest. Heat waves in Baltimore. What do these very different places have in common? They’re all areas where the Department of Energy Office of Science Biological and…This Semi-Enclosed Electric Trike Could Make Commuting A Lot More Fun
Fri 4:50pm By Derek MarkhamThis electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety of car-like features such as headlights and tail lights, turn signals, mirrors, and even a roll bar…Offshore Wind Industry Saved By Lighter Floating Platforms
Fri 3:42pm By Tina CaseyA floating offshore wind startup is gearing up to commercialize a modular, hyper-local assembly model to cut the cost of floating platforms. The post Offshore Wind Industry Saved By Lighter Floating Platforms appeared first on CleanTechnica.Tesla Referral Program Not Ending, Just Paused, Says Elon Musk
Fri 3:28pm By Chris BoylanEarlier this week, I railed against Tesla’s decision to discontinue its referral program and the apparent cancellation (instead of expansion) of its fledgling advertising program. Well, Tesla’s advertising program looks like it is dead in the water, since…The Revisionist Language That Tesla Used In The Q1 2024 Earnings Call
Fri 3:24pm By Carolyn FortunaThe Tesla, Inc. Q1 2024 earnings call was fascinating in how Tesla representatives drew on carefully phrased statements to appease and turn around what was then a largely disgruntled shareholder group. The revisionist language within the earnings call took…EV Range Anxiety: It Really Is All In Your Mind
Fri 12:35pm By Tina CaseyPublic fast-charging stations are one way to push EV range anxiety out of the picture, and behavior-based solutions are also emerging. The post EV Range Anxiety: It Really Is All In Your Mind appeared first on CleanTechnica.Redwood Materials Has Good News About Electric Cars
Fri 12:17pm By Steve HanleyRedwood Materials is at the leading edge of a US-based supply chain for battery materials for electric vehicles. The post Redwood Materials Has Good News About Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.What Is Actually Going On With Tesla’s New “Tiny Y” & “Tiny 3” Approach?
Fri 11:35am By Zachary ShahanI found something a bit strange and confusing in this quarter’s Tesla shareholder letter and conference call. Much of the news in recent weeks was about Tesla reportedly dropping the lower-cost car it was supposed to be working on. That stemmed from a pretty…How To See Two Highly Underrated Places In NM In Your EV
Fri 11:02am By Jennifer SensibaIn another recent article, I wrote about the experience of taking a Kia EV9 out on some backroad adventures in New Mexico. But, I also know that not everyone is interested in a review of a Kia EV. Many of us already have an EV we love, and many people ...…EPA, CalEPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened…
Fri 8:46am By Press ReleasePlan Builds on Groundbreaking Federal-State Partnership Launched through 2021 Environmental Justice-Focused Agreement LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today released a…Plug-in Hybrids Can Buy Us Valuable Time, But They Could Also Become an Obstacle For Charging…
Fri 7:32am By Jennifer SensibaA month or so ago, I explored some ways we could manage a likely onslaught of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Why do we need to think about this? Because revised EPA emissions regulations recently revealed by the Biden administration basically allow a PHEV to…New Department Of The Interior Rules Update Onshore Oil & Gas Leasing & Other Regulations
Fri 7:27am By Carolyn FortunaThe US Department of the Interior is stepping up regulations to protect federal lands from the havoc of fossil fuel development and rampant disregard for endangered wildlife. It has announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) oil…Tesla Cybertruck Might Already Be Passing Ford F-150 Lightning & Rivian R1T — Truck Wars Over?
Thu 7:17pm By Zachary ShahanI wrote a couple of days ago that Tesla produced 1,000 Cybertrucks one week last month. It’s a notable milestone, but if that was the output every week this year, that would still just be a little more than 50,000 trucks. Though, a reader pointed something…How To See All of Guadalupe Mountains National Park In Your EV
Thu 6:13pm By Jennifer SensibaGrowing up around El Paso and southern New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has long been a place to go. As a kid, I spent a lot of Saturdays getting up early in the morning to go visit Pratt Cabin in McKittrick Canyon, and even got to go inside a…The Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail — CleanTechnica Tested
Thu 6:03pm By Kyle FieldRad Power Bikes was the first brand to truly move into the electric bike space with a full range of models and has been a dominant brand ever since. A few weeks ago, the brand announced a renewed focus on safety with a new Safe Shield battery as the firm ...…Capable Customer Service Is Essential To EV Charging Networks
Thu 5:09pm By Jennifer SensibaIn a recent article, I wrote about problems I had charging a Kia EV9 I’m reviewing. The vehicle itself has been great, but I wasn’t able to charge at two Francis Energy stations in New Mexico, even after calling customer support. This, in turn, led to me…Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired…
Thu 5:00pm By Press ReleaseFour final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution WASHINGTON — Today, April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of final rules…Space Solar Power Is Happening Sooner Rather Than Later
Thu 4:25pm By Tina CaseyDespite the obstacles, the dream of beaming solar power from space down to Earth has been gaining momentum and edging closer to reality. The post Space Solar Power Is Happening Sooner Rather Than Later appeared first on CleanTechnica.Electric Cars Are The Spawn Of The Devil, Ex-CIA Dude Tells Faux News
Thu 4:06pm By Steve HanleyA tirade of rage on Faux News is directed against electric cars in a recent hit piece by a former CIA officer. Emphasis on "former." The post Electric Cars Are The Spawn Of The Devil, Ex-CIA Dude Tells Faux News appeared first on CleanTechnica.Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
Thu 3:20pm By Press ReleaseEPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice DENVER — Yesterday, April 24, the U.S. Environmental…Bboxx Wants To Scale Its Reach 10X To Benefit 36 Million People By 2028
Thu 3:18pm By Remeredzai Joseph KuhudzaiBboxx is a data-driven super platform that is working to help transform lives by unlocking potential through connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. Following its successful acquisition of solar energy frontrunner PEG Africa in…Tesla Superchargers, Stores, & Service Fleet Up Significantly In 1st Quarter
Thu 2:17pm By Zachary ShahanTesla provides updates on how much its Supercharger network, service fleet, and stores grow each quarter in its shareholder letter. However, it came to my attention a few times in recent months that a lot of people don’t catch those updates and are concerned…Hot Deal: Up To 50% Off On Renogy Solar Systems Over 300 Watts Thru 4/29
Thu 1:41pm By GearTechnicaRenogy is giving deep discounts — up to 50% off — on its solar systems that are more than 300 watts, which can include just the solar panels, or the solar panels plus a charge controller, or a complete kit with solar panels, charge controller, and…How The Chinese-Made Volvo EX30 Will Deal With US Tariffs & Incentives
Thu 12:40pm By Steve HanleyThe Volvo EX30 goes on sale in the US this summer. Will it manage to avoid import tariffs and qualify for federal tax credits? The post How The Chinese-Made Volvo EX30 Will Deal With US Tariffs & Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.Who Owns Your Drinking Water? The Answer May Surprise You
Thu 12:20pm By Steve HanleyWater is important, but most of us take it for granted. We can live about 30 days without food, but can only survive about 3 days without water. About a year ago, the state of Arizona banned new home construction in Maricopa County — home to Phoenix and…Tesla Should Roll Out Ride-Sharing Service Before Robotaxis
Thu 9:18am By Zachary Shahan“I feel very confident predicting that there will be autonomous robotaxis from Tesla next year — not in all jurisdictions because we won’t have regulatory approval everywhere.” That’s a quote from Elon Musk, from April 2019. In fact, that’s almost…Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Transmission Permitting Rule & Latest Investments to…
Thu 7:00am By US Department of EnergyDOE Announces New Federal Permitting Rule To Slash Transmission Review Timelines in Half While Maintaining Integrity of the Environmental Review Process, New $331 Million Investment to Add More Than 2,000 Megawatts Across the Western U.S. Grid WASHINGTON,…
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