SilverLining’s Geoengineering Techno-Optimism Is Distracting From Real Climate Solutions
May 18, 2025, 11:57 pm By Michael BarnardOrganizations promoting utopian techno-optimism have long appealed to policymakers and investors by offering simplistic technological escapes from complex environmental challenges. SilverLining, a geoengineering-focused non-profit, represents exactly this kind…A New Flow Battery Takes On The Data Center Energy “Crisis”
May 18, 2025, 10:53 pm By Tina CaseyThe flow battery startup XL Batteries is bringing its organic formula to bear on the market for low cost energy storage systems for long duration wind and solar energy storage. The post A New Flow Battery Takes On The Data Center Energy “Crisis” appeared…Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Train — Not A Prank!
May 18, 2025, 10:46 pm By Tina CaseyThe Pennsylvania firm Voltify is laying plans for a network of solar-powered microgrids to ferry renewable energy around the country by freight car while decarbonizing diesel-electric locomotives, too. The post Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Train…Two New Renewable Energy Technologies That Just Might Work
May 18, 2025, 2:14 pm By Steve HanleyTwo new renewable energy technologies are in the news this week. One of them seems like it might actually work. The post Two New Renewable Energy Technologies That Just Might Work appeared first on CleanTechnica.Cold Ironing Takes Hold: Ports Achieve Cleaner Air by Electrifying Ship Berths
May 18, 2025, 1:41 pm By Michael BarnardDecarbonizing maritime operations presents one of the more challenging—but also most impactful—frontiers in global sustainability efforts. As we enter the third phase of our comprehensive strategy for zero-emission ports, the focus shifts squarely toward…“Green” EU Investment Funds Full of Fossil Fuel Companies
May 18, 2025, 12:16 pm By Zachary ShahanFirst of all, let me note that I’m a big fan of the ESG movement. People should be investing in companies with good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, and the movement to do so has had many strongly positive effects. However, as the…Why Winemakers Must Embrace Sustainable Growing Practices
May 18, 2025, 9:36 am By Carolyn FortunaWinemakers work outdoors in high season in long verdant rows. A deliberate slow rhythm marks their days as they examine vines and grapes, monitor trimming, and plan for the harvest. Then come hours of communicating with the team, analyzing lab work, checking…Volvo EV Sales Drop Significantly in April — Why?
May 17, 2025, 11:57 pm By Zachary ShahanVolvo Cars is still leading the transition from fossil-powered cars to electric cars globally. In April, 11,697 fully electric Volvos were sold worldwide, accounting for about 20% of Volvo Cars sales. That’s an impressive percentage for a legacy automaker in…EV News From The US, Japan, China, And … Saudi Arabia?
May 17, 2025, 8:55 pm By Steve HanleyThe EV Revolution is gaining momentum in many countries around the world even as tariff wars rage in the US. The post EV News From The US, Japan, China, And … Saudi Arabia? appeared first on CleanTechnica.Powering Ports: Electrifying Harbor Craft & Ferries For Lower Costs & Emissions
May 17, 2025, 5:09 pm By Michael BarnardThe path toward decarbonization in the maritime industry requires practical, phased strategies that deliver clear operational, environmental, and economic benefits. In this third installment of our detailed exploration into achieving zero-emission port…Is Xi Jinping Controlling Chinese Made Solar Panels In The US?
May 17, 2025, 5:05 pm By Steve HanleyUndisclosed internet communications devices have been discovered in the inverters of solar panels manufactured in China. The post Is Xi Jinping Controlling Chinese Made Solar Panels In The US? appeared first on CleanTechnica.With New EV Charging Stations, Norway’s Excellent EV Adventure Is About To Get More Excellent
May 17, 2025, 3:48 pm By Tina CaseyAn EV charging station startup aims to keep EV sales humming along, with an energy storage solution for DC fast charging. The post With New EV Charging Stations, Norway’s Excellent EV Adventure Is About To Get More Excellent appeared first on CleanTechnica.Record Breaking Uptake of Starlink in Africa Reminds Us Again of the Continent’s Untapped Potential
May 17, 2025, 11:34 am By Remeredzai Joseph KuhudzaiAccording to the latest quarterly update from Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions — including subscriptions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services — jumped 513.79% in Q4 of 2024. In POTRAZ’s…Why I Don’t Have An EV Right Now, & When I’ll Get One Again
May 17, 2025, 10:32 am By Jennifer SensibaI know that not everyone who writes about EVs owns one, but I’ve had one in my driveway for a long time. My first one was a 2011 Nissan LEAF, followed by a Chevy Volt, a 2018 LEAF, and then a 2022 Bolt EUV. While I’ve also usually had a ... [continued] The…Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa
11:59pm By Remeredzai Joseph KuhudzaiThe Afrobeats music genre has grown tremendously over the past two decades to become a global mainstream phenomenon. For example, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of years ago when we had dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC, and they played quite a lot…Tesla Stock Soars, But Will Sales?
11:53pm By Zachary ShahanTesla stock soared this week. There are different theories on why that is. I think the biggest and most likely factor was Donald Trump seemingly rolling back his big tariffs talk. Many on Wall Street see Trump as mostly bluster and bluffing, and didn’t take…NIO Launches Big Upgrades to Top Selling EC6 & ES6
11:50pm By Zachary ShahanNIO has just launched upgrades to its EC6 and ES6 electric SUVs. The Chinese EV market is extremely competitive, and you have to be constantly rolling out new or very nicely upgraded EV models to stay competitive. With the EC6 and ES6 being core models for…Inster — Hyundai’s Ultimate Urban EV
11:17pm By David WaterworthThe Inster sits in front of the dealer’s lot, dressed in khaki. Is it Grannie’s “Ultimate Urban Assault Vehicle” to handle the chores in the cut and thrust of congested traffic? It certainly appears versatile and capable. The backseats fold flat for…Tesla Brand Image Plunges Amidst Regulatory Questions & Competitors’ Rising Approval Ratings
9:32pm By Carolyn FortunaElectric vehicles are transformational, and the Tesla brand steered a new era in automobile manufacturing around the world. Today, though, questions about the all-electric carmaker’s current viability loom heavily. It’s starting to become clear that Tesla…Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability
9:25pm By Michael BarnardPorts sit at the crossroads of global trade, and increasingly, they’re also at the center of global decarbonization efforts. In the maritime sector, a careful and deliberate phased approach to electrification and zero-emission operations is critical. This…
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