Cincinnati Zoo Solar Parking Lot Goes Live
When it comes to solar power, there are lots of places to put it. There are rooftops, carports, outbuildings and garages, vacant lots, and land that’s not being used (at least by humans) outside of the cities. Sure, you could use any of these places, but the further you go … [continued] The post Cincinnati […]
France Built Superman’s Polar Fortress To Study Climate Change
In the original Superman film (1978), an alien raised by humans finds out that he’s got a space family that he knows little about. After the death of his father, he takes a strange crystal (which had been calling out to him) from his foster family’s farm and makes a … [continued] The post France […]
Dialling Up Speed — Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Takes On The Titans Of The Track
Just three months after announcing its SU7 Ultra Prototype track-special race car, Xiaomi — best known for its smartphones — has stunned the automotive world by setting an extremely fast lap time at the famous NĂĽrburgring Nordschleife. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype completed the lap in just 6 minutes and … [continued] The post Dialling […]
Charging Businesses Look To Pick Up The Slack Left By JuiceBox/Enel X
Earlier this month, Enel X Way abruptly closed its doors. Unlike, say, an automotive manufacturer, providers of EV charging don’t really have an obligation to continue customer support as part of any bankruptcy, but many non-manufacturers do at least arrange something basic when they go out of business. Enel X, … [continued] The post Charging […]
Looking Back At My Craziest EV Trip Shows Us How Much Things Have Changed
Back in 2019, I took a ridiculous trip in Arizona and New Mexico. I was both in a vehicle ill-suited to road trips and driving on roads without good charging opportunities. In this article, I want to take a second look at that trip considering all that I’ve learned since … [continued] The post Looking […]
Reducing the Carbon Impact of American Diets With Plant-Based Choices
A plant-based diet can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from our food systems. With… The post Reducing the Carbon Impact of American Diets With Plant-Based Choices appeared first on Earth911.
Do We Really Need Desert Solar Farms? It Depends.
To really answer this question, let’s start with a thought experiment. If it were completely up to me, I’d sell my house, buy a Silverado EV, and buy two large campers. One camper would only be moved twice a year between modest basecamps. One would be in the desert for … [continued] The post Do […]
Waymo Already Shot Up To 150,000 Passengers A Week!
Something is going on over at Waymo. The company has just reached 150,000 trips a week for paying customers. But what’s most impressive is Waymo reached 100,000 trips a week just two months ago! That’s 50% growth in two months. Concerning the new milestone, Waymo writes, “Waymo One is now … [continued] The post Waymo […]
Lilium Runs Out of Money
Lilium has been developing one of the more attractive eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft over the past decade or so. It also had some positive news recently. A few months ago, I noted that the company had logged a good chunk of future sales in the UK. Three … [continued] The post Lilium […]
BYD Launches Shark in Brazil & Song Pro in Paraguay
BYD continues its massive expansion globally and rollout of new model after new model. It is quickly rising up the ranks when it comes to global auto sales, and I’m more convinced each day it will rise to #1. Tesla looks like a turtle these days compared to the fast-swimming … [continued] The post BYD […]
Lucid Gravity Starts At $80,000, Lucid Air Gets 5-Star Safety Rating
The Lucid Gravity is Lucid’s new model, its second model. It’s an SUV rather than a sedan, which is expected to make it more appealing to a larger portion of the market. Now we have a few more details on the Gravity, as well as some good news about Lucid’s … [continued] The post Lucid […]
This Solar Windshield Shade Keeps Your Car Cool While It Generates Clean Electricity
This clever windshield shade from GoSun helps keep the sun’s heat out of your vehicle, while also doubling as a source of renewable energy thanks to the 4 integrated solar panels that can put out 60 watts of clean electricity. The GoSun Shield, which folds down into a compact size … [continued] The post This […]
The EV Revolution Is Going In Reverse At Volkswagen
CleanTechnica readers are well aware that Volkswagen Group is experiencing some strong headwinds of late. Sales of its cars in China have cratered, and they have also dropped sharply in other markets, especially Germany and the US. Based on a number of reports by German media, including Der Spiegel, Automobilwoche, … [continued] The post The […]
Hot Deal: Save Up To $600 On An E-Bike During Heybike’s Halloween Sale
During this Halloween Sale, you can save as much as $600 on a Heybike e-bike, such as the Cityrun, a step-through urban commuting bike with a 1000W (peak) motor and 720Wh battery good for about 55 miles per charge. The Cityrun features a front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, an … [continued] The post Hot […]
Super Fat E-Bike Straddles The Line Between E-Bike & E-Moto
The first time I saw a fat-tire e-bike, I thought it looked doofy. After all, wider tires means more effort to pedal, even if they’re helpful in some sandy situations. But, eventually, I rode my first fat-tire e-bike, and all that changed. I could still get some exercise on the … [continued] The post Super […]
I Love This Mooncool Electric Trike!
I recently received a Mooncool electric-boosted tricycle to review. It’s a fun and interesting vehicle, and I have to admit that the light teal color I got it in helps a lot with that vibe. Overall, I love the thing, but one has to know that a trike is not … [continued] The post I […]
Ohio PUC Will Consider Proposed Higher Minimum Payments For Data Centers
The race to build more data centers is putting a strain on utility companies. Data centers are voracious consumers of electricity and the boom in artificial intelligence is making the situation worse. An AI-powered internet search consumes about 10 times as much electricity as a normal search — although what … [continued] The post Ohio […]
Rewilding Must Help Damaged Forests To Work Symbiotically With Nature
Did you know that reestablished forests — revitalized through planting and seeding — rarely manage to fully replicate the rich ecosystems of natural forests? Forests support all kinds of life, such as insects, flora, fauna, humans, and microbes. Compromised woodlands have an innate capacity to regrow and flourish — if … [continued] The post Rewilding […]
Hurricane Damage In The Blue Ridge Mountains Shows Us Why We Fight
When it comes to sheer altitude, the western mountains of the United States are hard to beat. In North America, they’re the tallest, and even in the Americas, the larger American Cordillera that runs from Alaska to Antarctica has the tallest mountains on both continents. Depending on how you measure … [continued] The post Hurricane […]
How Much Solar Power Can You Get Out Of $250?
Today, even in 2024, many people believe that solar power is expensive. Whole disinformation campaigns are based on this idea. “Camel-uh is going to raise the price of your electricity with green energy!” they say. “You can’t afford to put solar panels on your roof. It’s cheaper just to buy … [continued] The post How […]
