Will Musk’s AI Supercomputer Compromise A Local Community’s Grid?
Elon Musk has announced that he is building the world’s largest supercomputer. The problem is that it will require the same amount of electricity as would power 100,000 homes. Musk’s potential supercomputer power usage has many regional community members in the southwest Memphis area concerned, who say the artificial intelligence … [continued] The post Will […]
HomeBoost Turns Your Smartphone Into A Home Energy Audit Device
Our homes can be big time wasters of energy. As utility and heating bills continue to rise, figuring out how to make a home more efficient can pay big dividends. Are drafty windows and doors letting warm or cool air leak out, causing you to raise or lower the thermostat … [continued] The post HomeBoost […]
Lilium Still Aims to Get to Commercial Flight — Updates
As I wrote a week ago, unfortunately, following some surprise obstacles getting financial support in Germany, Lilium had to file for insolvency. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft startup has been getting hype and praise for years, and even logged hundreds of orders this year and planning to … [continued] The post Lilium […]
Pittsburgh Gets $96 Million for Cleantech Manufacturing Facility, Will Create 900+ Jobs
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Advanced Energy Manufacturing & Recycling Grants Program, the Pennsylvania company Mainspring Energy has received $87 million from the US Department of Energy to support domestic manufacturing of “innovative, fuel-flexible, power generators.” The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is expected to create more than 600 “skilled jobs” … [continued] The post Pittsburgh […]
Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy
In the 1990s, numerous countries both within and outside Europe launched vehicle scrappage schemes with multiple goals. Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Norway, and Italy each implemented programs during this period, aimed at scrapping older cars to promote the purchase of newer, safer, and more efficient vehicles. For example, … [continued] The post Cash […]
Electric Vehicles Have Many Benefits Gas Vehicles Do Not
There is a surplus of online electric vehicle misinformation and disinformation, enough that EV truths may not be as evident as they could or should be. Electric vehicles have many benefits, as demonstrated below. Many of them have to do with the fact they don’t directly generate toxic air pollution … [continued] The post Electric […]
Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year
Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in … [continued] The post Bidirectional […]
We Earthlings: When Your Actions Matter Most
The examples we set for our family, community, and the world make an important difference… The post We Earthlings: When Your Actions Matter Most appeared first on Earth911.
Democrats Get Stuff Done — Vote Wisely!
… And They’re USA’s Only Hope For Competing With China There’s no doubt about it — China is absolutely demolishing the US on the clean technology economy, and the world is a clean technology economy more and more every day and will be for decades to come. China has strong, … [continued] The post Democrats […]
Burn the (Halloween) Midnight Oil: Transform Halloween Waste Into DIY Candles for Thanksgiving
Halloween has come and gone once again, leaving in its wake a trail of spiders,… The post Burn the (Halloween) Midnight Oil: Transform Halloween Waste Into DIY Candles for Thanksgiving appeared first on Earth911.
Fall Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipes
These eight farm-fresh recipes, from beverages to something sweet, are heavy on flavor and light on environmental impact. The post Fall Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipes appeared first on Earth911.
The Best Way To Bring EV Charging To The Mass Market
I recently spoke with Phillip Kobernick, Associate Director of Energy Programs at Peninsula Clean Energy, about a handful of EV matters. In particular, through his work at Peninsula Clean Energy and what they are doing there, we discussed effective EV policies and programs utilities and advocacy organizations can implement to advance … [continued] The post The […]
New Report: Offshore Wind Can Create Over 60,000 Jobs in Norway by 2050
Last August, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate released a resource analysis outlining three potential scenarios for future petroleum production on the Norwegian continental shelf. All scenarios indicate a significant reduction in production. According to Menon Economics, as the petroleum operations are dropping, the offshore wind industry has the potential to create … [continued] The post New […]
In Bangkok, Toshiba & Naturenix Begin Testing Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis
Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. The issue is especially noticeable in two- and three-wheeled vehicles, where adding cooling devices is challenging, particularly in hotter nations like Thailand. Expensive lithium-ion batteries sometimes need to be … [continued] The post In […]
BYD Added A Tesla-Worth Of Production Capacity Over The Past 3 Months … With More To Come
Editor’s note: BYD is clearly on a huge roll, after more than a decade of growth and rapid innovation. Its sales are booming fast, and it is establishing itself firmly as the #1 plugin vehicle producer in the world, and probably soon the #1 automaker in the world. Larry Evans … [continued] The post BYD […]
Con Ed And First Student Bring Solar Microgrid To New York
Con Edison and First Student are constructing a microgrid in Brooklyn to manage the charging requirements of electric school buses. The post Con Ed And First Student Bring Solar Microgrid To New York appeared first on CleanTechnica.
3-D Printed Concrete Enlisted For Futuristic Subsea Energy Storage Demonstration
A new US energy storage project will adapt the power of pumped storage hydro to subsea locations near offshore wind farms and energy-hungry coastal cities, leveraging 3-D printing and the natural force of water pressure. The post 3-D Printed Concrete Enlisted For Futuristic Subsea Energy Storage Demonstration appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Swedish Labor Unions Are Undaunted By Tesla Intrasigence
The strike against Tesla in Sweden is important to the union movement in most of Europe, where collective bargaining is the norm. The post Swedish Labor Unions Are Undaunted By Tesla Intrasigence appeared first on CleanTechnica.
If Your Sweater Feels Better, Thank An Agrivoltaic Project
Solar researchers have uncovered some tantalizing clues about the impact of agrivoltaic projects on the health and grazing habits of sheep, leading to a connection with improvements in wool quality. The post If Your Sweater Feels Better, Thank An Agrivoltaic Project appeared first on CleanTechnica.
What If Trump Pulls Off A Win? He’ll Have To Eat Clean Technology
With the election coming up tomorrow, I’m seeing a lot of fear out there. Some of it is very much justified. For example, businesses in Washington, DC, are boarding up to prepare for the possibility of rioting. Many people on all sides are preparing for a nasty election battle that … [continued] The post What […]
