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  • The Tesla Ethicist: Should I Sell My Tesla EV To Protest Musk’s Government Interference?

    Mar 6, 2025, 8:50 am By Carolyn Fortuna
    In this edition of the Tesla Ethicist, we weigh in on the degree to which our consumer spending reflects our moral compasses. A Tesla owner wonders if that company’s anti-democratic values are an ample reason for selling their proven, premium electric…
  • Teacher Union Questions Investment in Tesla

    Mar 5, 2025, 11:59 pm By Zachary Shahan
    Tesla sales were down in 2024. The company was supposed to be growing at 50% a year. Its sales appear to be down much more this year, all while Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to the US government (his own metaphor). Some see the latter as a good thing. ...…
  • New BYD Yuan Plus With Fridge & God’s Eye Launches … at $15,970

    Mar 5, 2025, 11:58 pm By Zachary Shahan
    BYD is already crushing it, with by far the most plugin vehicle sales on the planet and rapid growth. But apparently that wasn’t enough. Now the company has rolled out an update to its Yuan Plus, and the package is truly absurd. The new Yuan Plus (called the…
  • Ocean Energy Is Almost Ready, But It Needs a Boost Over the Testing Barrier

    Mar 5, 2025, 11:50 pm By Guest Contributor
    How Robust Facilities, Like NREL’s, Could Shrink the Chasm From Data to Demonstration By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy This article is the first in a “Found at Flatirons” series that showcases the various technologies at NREL’s Arvada, Colorado, campus. In…
  • Cranky Stepdad vs Hydrogen For Energy: How To Respond To Enthusiasts

    Mar 5, 2025, 11:13 pm By Michael Barnard
    Hydrogen for energy has been the subject of extravagant claims for decades, and they keep being repeated. When you run into a hydrogen for energy enthusiast and they start saying things that make it seem as if hydrogen for energy is a slam dunk, have a look…
  • U.S. Natural Gas-Directed Rigs Decreased for 2nd Consecutive Year in 2024

    Mar 5, 2025, 10:57 pm By US Energy Information Administration
    The number of rigs deployed to drill for natural gas in the United States decreased over the last two years. U.S. natural gas-directed rigs decreased 32% (50 rigs) between December 2022 and December 2024. This decline has been concentrated in the natural…
  • EU Auto Plan Is a Major Concession to Industry — It Must Be the Last

    Mar 5, 2025, 10:23 pm By Transport & Environment (T&E)
    T&E reaction to Automotive Plan: Positive steps on fleets, but the weakening of CO₂ targets and vague support for battery production will see Europe fall further behind China. Today’s EU Automotive Plan must mark a line in the sand for concessions on car…
  • Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 — Will This Be A Hit?

    Mar 5, 2025, 9:13 pm By Zachary Shahan
    Volkswagen’s got its cheap, small electric car in the works. Reaching down to the €20,000 level, the Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 is a new concept car that is supposed to arrive — in some form — in 2027. It is supposed to be fun and sporty, but affordable and…
  • Steal This Powerful BLUETTI Home Backup System — As Low As $3850!

    Mar 5, 2025, 6:55 pm By GearTechnica
    Secure Energy Independence With BLUETTI’s EP800 & B500 Battery Bundle For homeowners seeking a robust and reliable home energy solution, the BLUETTI EP800 paired with two B500 batteries presents an exceptional opportunity. This bundle, now available at a…
  • Volvo ES90 — The Rest Of The Story

    Mar 5, 2025, 6:32 pm By Steve Hanley
    The Volvo ES90 is the flagship electric car offering from the company. Just don't expect to see one in America any time soon. The post Volvo ES90 — The Rest Of The Story appeared first on CleanTechnica.
  • A Quantum-Enabled Space Economy: What Is That?

    Mar 5, 2025, 4:02 pm By Jake Richardson
    Quantum computing has to do with subatomic particles being used to perform calculations much faster than conventional computers, to put it very simply. If the quantum activities are conducted in space, along with other computing and research activities, such…
  • Velotric Fold 1: A Folding E-Bike That Gets It Right — CleanTechnica Tested

    Mar 5, 2025, 3:55 pm By Derek Markham
    Folding e-bikes are usually a tradeoff — compact and portable, but underpowered and awkward to ride. The Velotric Fold 1 challenges that reputation with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes, a 55-mile range, and a sturdy build — all for $1,199. It’s not trying…
  • Tesla Powerwall 3 Now Available In South Africa

    Mar 5, 2025, 3:00 pm By Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai
    I have fond memories of the Tesla Powerwall. A colleague of mine had the honor of having the first ever Powerwall 1 installed in South Africa. Then a couple of years later, I participated in a groundbreaking project. Tesla collaborated with Zimbabwe’s…
  • The Volvo ES90 Arrives

    Mar 5, 2025, 12:38 pm By Zachary Shahan
    I’m used to pretty bland, formulaic EV press releases. There’s always a blatant attempt with flowery language and the latest buzzwords to make you see the vehicle in a certain way. It’s fine. What else are they going to do? But it’s boring and routine.…
  • Hyundai IONIQ 9 Is Going To Be A Hit Among Rich Families (Not Notable Volumes, But Good Emissions Cuts)

    Mar 5, 2025, 10:12 am By Zachary Shahan
    Hyundai continues to serve aces. The IONIQ 9 is about to hit roads in the US, then Europe and elsewhere, and Hyundai put out a big press release on why the IONIQ 9 is so great. Of course, it’s rare that an electric vehicle is launched in the US before ...…
  • Tesla Sales In China Tumble 49% In February

    Mar 5, 2025, 9:51 am By Steve Hanley
    While most Chinese automakers saw their sales of electric cars increase in February, Tesla sales were off by a shocking 49 percent. The post Tesla Sales In China Tumble 49% In February appeared first on CleanTechnica.
  • EVs Take 61.1% Share In Sweden – Volvo XC40 Revival

    Mar 5, 2025, 8:04 am By Dr. Maximilian Holland
    February saw plugin EVs take 61.1% share in Sweden, up strongly from 51.8% in February 2024. Most of the increase came from BEVs’ strong volume growth, while PHEVs were also up. Overall auto volume was 19,608 units, up by some 4% YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the…
  • Vehicle to Home (V2H) Charging Technology Arrives for Eligible Kia EV9 Drivers

    Mar 4, 2025, 11:50 pm By Press Release
    Wallbox Announces Pre-Order Availability of Quasar 2 Bi-Directional Charger for Flagship SUV Eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees may soon enjoy Vehicle to Home (V2H)[1] capabilities thanks to Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), an innovative provider of electric vehicle…
  • US Air Force Leads Defense Dept. Into A Geothermal Energy Future

    Mar 4, 2025, 11:42 pm By Tina Casey
    Geothermal energy is front and center in the Defense Department's efforts to improve energy security and resiliency at military facilities. The post US Air Force Leads Defense Dept. Into A Geothermal Energy Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.
  • Why the Climate Fight is Critical to Europe’s Security

    Mar 4, 2025, 10:52 pm By Transport & Environment (T&E)
    If we want peace, we need to end our reliance on oil, writes T&E’s William Todts Europe could be at war with Russia within 5 years. Anyone who has watched last week’s ambush of Ukraine’s Zelensky in the White House knows Europe can’t count on the US…
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