The US Votes For Fewer Electric Vehicles, More Gas Guzzlers
Support for electric vehicles in America is expected to decline sharply under the next administration as tariffs go up. The post The US Votes For Fewer Electric Vehicles, More Gas Guzzlers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The One Core Reason Trump Won The Election
There are a lot of takes going around that try to explain why Donald Trump — despite all of this — won the election against Kamala Harris. Some of it has validity around the edges. Some of it definitely doesn’t. But when it comes down to it, this was a … [continued] The post The […]
World’s 1st AI-Defined Vehicle? XPeng’s Bold Claim
XPeng has launched the P7+, its newest electric vehicle model. XPeng is consistently focused on identifying its tech leadership and “smart” capabilities. Apparently, with this new model, it’s taking this to the next step by claiming it’s the “world’s first AI-defined vehicle.” I’ll admit it — I don’t know what … [continued] The post World’s […]
EVs Take 30.2% Share in the UK — Near Record High
October’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 30.2% share in the UK, up from 24.9% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew in volume, whilst the overall auto market shrank. Overall auto volume was 144,288 units, down 6% YoY, and slightly below pre-2020 norms. The UK’s leading BEV brand … [continued] The post EVs […]
New 2025 Kia Niro EV Pricing
With the slick Kia EV6 and the family-loving EV9, one can be forgiven for forgetting that the Kia Niro EV is still around. While the Niro EV is from a different era, it’s still going strong, and a new 2025 version now has some details announced — most importantly, pricing. … [continued] The post New […]
Fossil Gas Shortage Tells Us Alaska Should Turn to Renewable Energy
This is an interesting story, and I have to say I knew nothing about this region’s electricity grid before today. The US Department of Energy has the full, long story, but I’m going to summarize it and cut to the chase in parts. The focus is Alaska’s Railbelt electric grid, … [continued] The post Fossil […]
The Success Of Artificial Islands Strengthens Resilience From Coastal Storms
As you look out of the harbor, you see a series of small rocky outcrops breaking through the swells. These artificial islands are popular nesting areas for a wide variety of birds due to the islands’ elevation, which was designed to consider the effects of potential boat wakes, natural wave … [continued] The post The […]
Drought Causes Renewable Energy Generation to Drop Again
Climate change grows year after year. Climate disruption becomes the norm, and then more disruption comes. We’re in a race against time, and time is winning. The good news is that renewable energy dominates new power capacity installations and new electricity generation. However, sometimes, renewable energy generation goes down, because … [continued] The post Drought […]
Interest Rates, Inflation, EV Sales, & EV Transition In Coming Years
We are all in a weird place right now with what to expect in the US EV market in the coming years. That’s in large part because we have no real idea what Donald Trump is actually going to do with regard to EVs, the economy, and tariffs. Yes, he … [continued] The post Interest […]
Solar E-Clipse 2.0 E-Motos Are $1000 Off This Month!
Don’t sleep on this electric motorcycle deal from Solar Scooters! For the entire month of November, the Solar E-Clipse 2.0, a lightweight, nimble, and fast e-moto, will be discounted by a whopping $1000 during the company’s Black Friday sale, which includes its more powerful sibling, the Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Race … [continued] The post Solar […]
Global Heating & Terror Management Theory
Global heating is leading to an increase in natural disasters, which can cause existential anxiety for many people. The post Global Heating & Terror Management Theory appeared first on CleanTechnica.
US EV Charging Station Report Reveals Intriguing Insights
New research conducted by the online driver education resource Zutobi, The 2024 EV Charging Station Report: State-by-State Breakdown, has produced some interesting insights about American electric vehicle infrastructure. It’s timely given the recent election results, because with a new administration and a lack of clarity about the future of US … [continued] The post US […]
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft Attracts US Army, Navy, & Air Force, Too
The US military is supporting new drop-in hydrogen fuel propulsion systems for quiet-running zero emission aircraft and stationary energy generation. The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft Attracts US Army, Navy, & Air Force, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.
How Is China’s Relationship With USA (& Tesla) Going To Change On Cleantech?
Let’s just start this off by saying that Donald Trump doesn’t have a lot of deep longstanding beliefs on topics that don’t directly concern him. And he’s one of the most transactional politicians I’ve ever seen, in a world of course where politicians are exceptionally transactional. We assume many things … [continued] The post How […]
XPeng Embraces Extended Range EV Strategy
XPeng announced recently that it is bringing extended range electric vehicles to market soon to appeal to buyers where charging is an issue. The post XPeng Embraces Extended Range EV Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Perovskite Solar Cells Meet Textile Ceramic Technology
A new building material that deploys perovskite solar cells to harvest clean power is taking shape in the field of textile ceramic technology. The post Perovskite Solar Cells Meet Textile Ceramic Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Could A Bacteria Eat Away At Plastics And Help To Mitigate Our Pollution Problem?
We tend to think of wastewater as the disgusting but necessary result of human life and living. Well, it seems as if a bacteria commonly found in wastewater may be able to break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a 2024 study finds. Plastic-eating bacteria could provide … [continued] The post Could […]
Dual Use: Cleantech Items That Are Good For Fun & For Emergencies
As the holidays approach, we’re all looking for gift ideas or ways to have fun this winter and next year. After an ugly election that has left many people feeling like something bad is coming, some are looking for ways to prepare for emergencies. Plus, many people happy with the … [continued] The post Dual […]
A Lame Duck Can Be A Mean Duck, & That’s What We Need Right Now
The term “lame duck” describes weakness. A lame duck can’t keep up with the rest of its flock, and thus can more easily fall to predators. A politician facing the end of their last term ends up in a similar position, with little to no influence because everyone knows they’ll … [continued] The post A […]
CARB Rules Are Making Motorhomes Harder To Get in January, But The Industry Can Go Electric
At a recent meeting of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), motorhome manufacturers got some bad news: they would not be getting an exemption from the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. RV companies thought that they’d both have time to adjust and the ability to use emissions credits to keep building … [continued] The post CARB […]
