New BLUETTI Handsfree Series: The Ultimate Solar Backpack Power Station For Adventurers & Creatives
Outdoor exploration just got much more convenient — and high-tech — with the release of the BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series, Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2, on October 15th, 2024. Designed for hikers, photographers, backpackers, and digital nomads, this all-in-one backpack power station redefines what it means to stay powered on … [continued] The post New […]
One Midwest Contractor Surfing The Wave Of Heat Pumps To A Thriving Business
For my next stop on my heat pump water heater tour across America, I visited a large water heater installer and servicer who has created a thriving business model around heat pump water heaters — US Water Heating Solutions. This company is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, but provides service … [continued] The post One […]
The Blue Ridge Parkway Could Come Back With Better Charging
My Visit To The Parkway Earlier this year, I had the chance to get out and drive around half of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road run by the National Park Service that runs from Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the way, it runs … [continued] The post The […]
Power Stations & Solar Generators Are Proving The Versatility, Resilience, & Economy Of Electric Power
In another recent article, I covered the challenges an Appalachian farmer overcame using solar power, battery power stations, and lots of ingenuity. Between a 1200 watt solar array, a slew of power stations he had been sent to review on his YouTube channel, 12-volt deep cycle batteries, extension cords, portable … [continued] The post Power […]
Earth911 Inspiration: Becoming A Tree
Musician and radio host Kevin Brown offers a haiku that took him inside a tree…. The post Earth911 Inspiration: Becoming A Tree appeared first on Earth911.
Waymo Now Encouraging Mass Transit
Well, this Waymo update came as a surprise. The California-based robotaxi company is trialling something interesting through November 15. It will provide Waymo One riders with a $3 credit whenever they connect to certain transit stations in the Bay Area. Presumably, this is partly about promoting efficient multi-modal transportation and … [continued] The post Waymo […]
Ford Launches Tool To Help Businesses Go Electric, Save Money
There are many benefits to electric cars — the convenience of charging at home or work, the fun and usefulness of instant torque, the much lower CO2 emissions and air pollution, and various benefits during a hurricane. However, one of the biggest incentives has long been lower operational costs. Electric … [continued] The post Ford […]
Tesla Opens Its First Superchargers in Chile, & South America!
Tesla continues to expand into new country markets. Perhaps it’s not doing so as quickly as BYD is, as the Chinese EV giant seems to be expanding into a new market every month, but the US company is gradually bringing its world leading Tesla Model Y (the best selling vehicle … [continued] The post Tesla […]
Chinese Robotaxi Company Going Public In US — I’m Shocked The Stock Symbol Is Free
It’s time for another robotaxi company to get a lot more attention in the US — Pony AI. Waymo is now providing 100,000 customer rides a week in its robotaxis. Tesla is trying to get robotaxis operational. Cruise is in an extended rehabilitation program. Zoox is … somewhere doing something. … [continued] The post Chinese […]
What Is It With LFP For Batteries?
A little while ago, the great CleanTechnica editor and famous man around what Steve Hanley calls the gold-plated CleanTechnica water cooler, Zach Shahan, mused, “I remember the Tesla fans trashing LFP battery chemistry! I could go on and on about how it was ridiculed and how Tesla fans claimed you … [continued] The post What […]
Tesla Lowers Leasing Price on Tesla Model 3 in USA
Tesla is already getting to work trying to move more Tesla Model 3s from factories to customer homes before the end of the year. It sent out a new mailer a couple of hours ago offering what is truly a super low monthly leasing price — “for now.” The monthly … [continued] The post Tesla […]
Mississauga Could Get A Dozen Electric Buses For The Cost Of Five Hydrogen Ones
Recently I published a perspective on the Canadian city of Mississauga’s plan to pilot hydrogen buses for their transit system. It included global data on the high cost and low reliability of hydrogen electrolysis and refueling systems and the high cost and low reliability of hydrogen fuel cell buses. Someone … [continued] The post Mississauga […]
Tesla Robotaxi Strategy: A Medium Sized Fleet
People have been pondering, analyzing, and predicting what the future of transport will look like. It is easy to say that it’s robotaxis because that can come in a lot of stages, scales, and flavors. Tesla just held its “We, Robot” event, and there’s been much discussion around it. However, … [continued] The post Tesla […]
New York Officials Consider Criminal Charges Against Big Oil
A memo circulated by Pubic Citizen is a road map for how the state and city of New York could prosecute Big Oil for their climate crimes. The post New York Officials Consider Criminal Charges Against Big Oil appeared first on CleanTechnica.
This Folding Electric Utility Wagon Might Prove To Be Essential Gear For Family Outings
A new electric utility wagon, which claims a carrying capacity of up to 150 pounds and the ability to haul loads up inclines as steep as 17%, is also claimed to be “the safest electric wagon,” thanks to its active safety features, such as an electric braking system that activates … [continued] The post This […]
Get Valuable Intel On The Clean Technology Tax Environment — New Podcast
A few days ago, CleanTechnica’s Scott Cooney talked with two experts from Withum, a top 25 advisory, tax, and accounting firm that specializes in renewable energy tax credits (among other important topics) and the cleantech industry. The resulting episode of CleanTech Talk, our podcast, taught us a lot about the … [continued] The post Get […]
Tesla Needs Serious Lobbying To Deploy Its Robotaxi Fleet
In order to run cars that don’t have a steering wheel on US roads, automakers must secure permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s part of US auto safety rules. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his long-awaited prototype robotaxi fleet and assured the very receptive audience … [continued] The post Tesla […]
Unpacking The BYD Plan To Become A Global Company
the story of BYD began 30 years ago with a dream. Today, it is selling cars in more than 95 countries worldwide. The post Unpacking The BYD Plan To Become A Global Company appeared first on CleanTechnica.
How Solar and Battery Kept An Appalachian Farm Going
No matter how many transcontinental trips people take, no matter how many severe weather events are survived with an EV’s battery, and no matter how many other things clean technology does—there’s a persistent myth that it’s not up to the task. Solar and wind “don’t work when the wind doesn’t … [continued] The post How […]
Arctic Expedition Shows That EVs Can Conquer Almost Anything
A couple weeks ago, I came across an interesting video on X (aka Twitter) showing that EVs, and specifically Cybertrucks, really can tackle the longest and hardest journeys, sometimes far from the fast chargers. Not only did the team drive all the way to the Arctic Ocean in Canada, but … [continued] The post Arctic […]
