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Hyundai Motor Group & Incheon International Airport to Deliver Next-Level Convenience with AI-Powered EV Charging Robots
Published: May 23, 2025 03:57
Hyundai Motor Group to partner with Incheon International Airport Corporation to commercialize AI-based EV automatic charging robot (ACR) services Safety certified ACR to enhance convenience and safety at the airport, contributing to smart airport…
The Basics of IRA Subsidies and Why It’s Stupid to Kill Them
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/the-basics-of-ira-subsidies-and-why-its-stupid-to-kill-them/
Published: May 23, 2025 03:42
Republicans are doing what they said they’d do. They are moving bills through Congress to kill policies supporting electric vehicles, solar power, and wind power (while also massacring social services and limits on pollution). They are planning to give the…
EU News: BYD Overtakes Tesla, Northvolt Suspends Production
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/eu-news-byd-overtakes-tesla-northvolt-suspends-production/
Published: May 23, 2025 00:39
BYD hit a significant milestone in April when it outsold Tesla in Europe, where Notthvolt is finding itself in financial turmoil. The post EU News: BYD Overtakes Tesla, Northvolt Suspends Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Trump’s Harvard Ban Echoes USSR’s Historic Mistake To China’s Long-Term Gain
Published: May 23, 2025 00:22
In the complex interplay of geopolitics, technology, and economic power, clean technology has emerged decisively as the defining economic driver of this century. Nations that dominate in solar energy, wind turbines, electric vehicles, batteries, and smart…
If Tesla Falls, Would That Hurt The EV Revolution?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/if-tesla-falls-would-that-hurt-the-ev-revolution/
Published: May 23, 2025 00:05
Tesla bulls are still very bullish on the company, but if you told them two years ago that Tesla sales would drop significantly in 2024 and the beginning of 2025, they’d call you crazy, stupid, evil, and not worth listening to. They’d tell you about how…
The Actual Reason the Tesla Cybertruck Has Failed?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/the-actual-reason-the-tesla-cybertruck-has-failed/
Published: May 22, 2025 22:17
In response to a good and interesting article from Jennifer Sensiba regarding Tesla failures caused by Elon Musk, one reader, Roger Lambert, had a critique and his own clear take on why the Cybertruck has failed. He also adds a few more Elon Musk failures…
Harness The Sun: Top Picks Of Solar Gear From GoSun’s Memorial Day Sale
Published: May 22, 2025 21:15
As Memorial Day 2025 approaches, GoSun is offering substantial discounts on its range of solar-powered products, making it an opportune time to invest in sustainable solutions for the summer season. Known for its innovative solar ovens, coolers, and power…
C-1 Recharged: Lit Motors Secures $1.6M To Further Develop Self-Balancing E-Motorcycle
Published: May 22, 2025 20:17
San Francisco startup Lit Motors has raised $1.6 million through a Wefunder equity crowdfunding campaign to advance development of its self-balancing electric vehicle, the C-1. The funding round drew support from over 1,000 investors, demonstrating…
Why The 6th Generation Toyota RAV4 Is Important For The EV Revolution
Published: May 22, 2025 17:55
The sixth generation Toyota RAV4 will come with a hybrid powertrain standard and a plug-in hybrid optional. The post Why The 6th Generation Toyota RAV4 Is Important For The EV Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.
In A Revealing Interview, Musk Evades Responsibility For Tesla’s Decline
Published: May 22, 2025 17:40
In a newly released Bloomberg dialogue conducted by Mishal Husain, Musk evades responsibility for Tesla’s downward spiral, which many attribute to consumer dismay over Musk’s meddling in right-wing politics. When asked about Tesla’s “declining sales…
California Has Far More EV Chargers Than Gas Stations
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/california-has-far-more-ev-chargers-than-gas-stations/
Published: May 22, 2025 17:25
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently published some very interesting EV sales information. Zach already wrote an article about it. I reached out to the CEC to ask some questions to get its perspective on what is happening in the Golden State.…
100% Solid-State EV Batteries Seal The Deal: No More Gasmobiles
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/100-solid-state-ev-batteries-seal-the-deal-no-more-gasmobiles/
Published: May 22, 2025 17:12
BMW is putting new sulfide-based solid-state EV batteries from the US startup Solid Power through its paces in a BMW i7 EV. The post 100% Solid-State EV Batteries Seal The Deal: No More Gasmobiles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
NACS 2025: It’s Happening! (Implications & Fallout)
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/nacs-2025-its-happening-implications-fallout/
Published: May 22, 2025 15:21
Who would have guessed that Tesla’s proprietary Supercharger standard would become the true universally adopted charging standard for North America? It was previously accepted that the standard in North America would be CCS. Tesla’s fabulous Supercharger…
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Review
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/ford-f-150-lightning-owner-review/
Published: May 22, 2025 13:49
At the Solar Citizens Election sausage sizzle, I managed to catch up with Jake Whitehead. Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney, Whitehead is CEO of ODIN and chief scientist at the Electric Vehicle Council. He is the proud owner of a Ford F-150…
Repugnican Budget Bill Could Decimate US Solar Industry
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/22/repugnican-budget-bill-could-decimate-us-solar-industry/
Published: May 22, 2025 07:23
The US Congress is set to devastate the solar industry and other clean energy initiatives with a bill that will set America back a decade. The post Repugnican Budget Bill Could Decimate US Solar Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Verified Benefits Empower Valuable Community Partnerships with Social RECs
Published: May 22, 2025 03:50
Baltimore, MD — Earlier this year, the Climate Access Fund, Solar Stewards, CohnReznick, and additional partners “flipped the switch” to activate Solar4Us @ Henderson-Hopkins, a $3.8 million, 808 kW rooftop community solar project. The project, owned and…
Volvo to Produce Electric Semis in Australia Next Year
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/21/volvo-to-produce-electric-semis-in-australia-next-year/
Published: May 22, 2025 03:41
A significant order for electric semis, from Linfox, has encouraged Volvo to start production of BEV semis earlier than planned. Following a trial of two smaller electric trucks, Linfox announced plans to purchase 30 electric prime movers from Volvo Group.…
China Dominates Global Trade of Battery Minerals
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/21/china-dominates-global-trade-of-battery-minerals/
Published: May 22, 2025 03:30
China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals. China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44% of interregional trade, and…
U.S. Hydropower Generation Expected to Rise in 2025 Following Last Year’s Relative Low
Published: May 22, 2025 03:21
We expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025 but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Hydropower generation in 2024 fell to 241 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), the lowest since at least…
U.S. EIA Forecasts World Oil Consumption Growth to Slow Amid Less Economic Activity
Published: May 22, 2025 03:07
We forecast consumption growth of crude oil and other liquid fuels will slow over the next two years, driven by a slowdown in economic growth, particularly in Asia, in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The world economy, measured by GDP, increases…
Power Up: Redodo’s Memorial Day Sale Offers Up To 55% Off LiFePO₄ Batteries
Published: May 21, 2025 22:49
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your energy storage setup, or finally pull the trigger on that off-grid or solar project, Redodo’s 2025 Memorial Day Sale might just be the sign you’ve been looking for. Known for their reliable,…
South America Sets Historic Benchmark: Zero New Coal Plants Planned
Published: May 21, 2025 22:16
South America just achieved a remarkable energy milestone, quietly setting a global benchmark: for the first time in history, the entire continent now has zero new coal-fired power plants planned. To grasp how remarkable this is, we need only glance back a…
Unlocking Value From Existing Solar: SolMicroGrid’s Array-to-Microgrid Program
Published: May 21, 2025 20:37
Ever feel like your company’s solar array could be doing more? SolMicroGrid has just launched a program that might be the answer. Its new “Array-to-Microgrid” solution lets businesses sell their existing solar systems for immediate cash while upgrading to…
Tesla CEO Heads Back Home, Leaving A Potential Honeybee Crisis Behind
Published: May 21, 2025 17:50
Having trashed the Tesla brand with his activities as head of "DOGE," CEO Elon Musk has added a potential honeybee crisis to his list of accomplishments. The post Tesla CEO Heads Back Home, Leaving A Potential Honeybee Crisis Behind appeared first on…
BYD & Toyota Bringing Affordable EVs To The Masses
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/21/byd-toyota-bringing-affordable-evs-to-the-masses/
Published: May 21, 2025 17:33
BYD and Toyota are bringing compelling new electric cars to market in Europe and China, while both are shut out by tariffs in the US. The post BYD & Toyota Bringing Affordable EVs To The Masses appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Ride Into Summer: Heybike’s 4th Anniversary Sale Offers Massive E-Bike Savings
Published: May 21, 2025 17:28
Heybike is celebrating its 4th Anniversary with its most significant sale to date, offering substantial discounts on a wide range of e-bikes. Known for its versatile, performance-oriented, and stylish e-bikes, Heybike has rolled out its biggest promotion…
Why Can’t We Grow Healthy Food For A Sustainable World?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/21/why-cant-we-grow-healthy-food-for-a-sustainable-world/
Published: May 21, 2025 15:57
In the cute new Jerry Steinfeld Netflix film, Unfrosted, a character is flummoxed by the 1960s cereal marketing wars. He suggests that the Kellogg company consider a new direction. Let’s create a healthy, sugar-free breakfast option for children, he says.…
Two Leading Manufacturers Bring New Heat Pump Water Heater Updates To Market
Published: May 21, 2025 15:40
Since coming to the market 16 years ago, heat pump water heaters have undergone significant product evolutions and improvements. This crucial home efficiency technology has gotten more efficient, quieter, easier to install and many have picked up important…
All Your Fleet Electrification & Range Anxiety Problems, Solved
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/21/all-your-fleet-electrification-range-anxiety-problems-solved/
Published: May 21, 2025 15:34
Mobile EV charging stations can uncork fleet electrification bottlenecks and eliminate EV range anxiety issues, too. The post All Your Fleet Electrification & Range Anxiety Problems, Solved appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Eaton & ChargePoint Hatch Hassle-Free EV Charging Infrastructure Plan
Published: May 21, 2025 13:09
Two powerhouses in the power management and EV charging fields, Eaton and ChargePoint, have joined forces to take the hassle out of installing new charging stations. The post Eaton & ChargePoint Hatch Hassle-Free EV Charging Infrastructure Plan appeared…
U.S. Refining Industry Risks from 2025 Hurricane Season
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/refining-industry-risks-from-2025-hurricane-season/
Published: May 21, 2025 03:50
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecast estimates the 2025 hurricane season will exceed the 1991–2020 average, with an estimate of 17 named storms, compared with a historical average of 14 storms. Meteorologists expect 13–18 named storms, including…
Solar, Gas, & Battery: Why Apex 300’s 3-Part Backup Plan Is a Hurricane Season Must-Have
Published: May 21, 2025 03:40
Hurricane season is knocking—and so is blackout season. In Texas, Florida, and the Gulf Coast, it’s not if the power goes out, it’s how soon. Most 3kWh battery systems? They’ll last you maybe two days, tops. After that, it’s either sunshine or gasoline—or…
Elon Musk Is The Cause, Not The Solution To Tesla’s Deep Problems
Published: May 21, 2025 03:30
Today, Elon Musk’s propaganda machine is in overdrive (or, as Tesla would put it, they’re in “range mode”). Elon is now done with politics, and he’s going to focus on his core companies like Tesla. Not only are Elon and sympathetic Trump Regime officials…
SEIA: Solar & Storage Industry Statement on U.S. International Trade Commission Injury Determination
Published: May 21, 2025 03:20
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a final affirmative injury determination in the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation on solar cells and modules from southeast Asia. Following is a…
Unlock the Full Potential of Community Solar
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/unlock-the-full-potential-of-community-solar/
Published: May 21, 2025 02:52
In the national conversation about clean energy, large-scale utility solar farms and rooftop solar often dominate the spotlight. Yet, somewhere between those two extremes lies one of the most promising, inclusive, and rapidly evolving models for renewable…
California EV Sales Stay Strong, Model Choice Skyrockets
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/california-ev-sales-stay-strong-model-choice-skyrockets/
Published: May 21, 2025 02:02
The California electric vehicle market continues to be one of the best in the world. It’s not on a growth spurt at the moment, but even with Tesla sales drooping in their (original) home state, 20.8% of auto sales were full electric vehicle (ZEV) sales in…
Podbike Shuts Down: Norwegian E-Velomobile Startup Files For Bankruptcy
Published: May 20, 2025 23:29
Podbike, the Norwegian startup known for its futuristic 4-wheeled velomobile/e-bike, the Frikar, has officially filed for bankruptcy, bringing an end to a bold attempt at reimagining urban mobility. A Big Idea On A Tough Road Podbike set out to change how…
Honda Changes Course On EVs, Will Switch Focus To Hybrids
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/honda-changes-course-on-evs-will-switch-focus-to-hybrids/
Published: May 20, 2025 21:10
Honda, under the stewardship of CEO Toshihiro Mibe, seems to be suffering from multiple personality disorder. One day it is going to build EVs with General Motors, then it is not. One day it is going to join forces with Nissan, then it is not. One day it…
Marcel Huber On Expanding SYNCRAFT & The Future of Clean Energy
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/marcel-huber-on-expanding-syncraft-the-future-of-clean-energy/
Published: May 20, 2025 21:06
Q: You’re a co-founder of SYNCRAFT. What led to starting the company? We began our journey in 2009 at the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), when we invented our unique and patented biomass conversion process — the so-called floating fixed bed gasifier.…
EcoFlow’s Memorial Day & RV Sales: Unmatched Deals On Solar Generators, Batteries, & Power Stations
Published: May 20, 2025 19:39
If you’re a fan of off-grid living and travel, van life, or reliable home backup solutions, EcoFlow’s Memorial Day Sale and RV Sale is an event worth paying attention to. Running from May 19 to May 28, 2025, EcoFlow is offering up to 67% off some of its…
NHTSA Adjusts Autonomous Vehicle Rules Ahead Of Tesla Robotaxi Rollout
Published: May 20, 2025 18:00
The federal government has lifted some reporting requirements for autonomous vehicles used in robotaxi service. The post NHTSA Adjusts Autonomous Vehicle Rules Ahead Of Tesla Robotaxi Rollout appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Legion44 CDR Movie Continues To Gather Global Momentum
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/legion44-cdr-movie-continues-to-gather-global-momentum/
Published: May 20, 2025 16:19
The global movement for durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) received another cultural boost with the international tour of Legion44, a groundbreaking documentary that delves into the urgent quest to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it…
Aligned Climate Capital’s Largest Solar Fund Exceeds $200 Million Target
Published: May 20, 2025 16:10
Approximately two months ago, we published about Aligned Climate Capital’s 6.1 MW community solar power project in the D.C. area. This despite what is happening at the federal level with tariffs, volatility, DOGE, protests, etc., and that really is the…
Sodium Batteries: Yet Another Sign EVs Are Here To Stay
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/20/sodium-batteries-yet-another-sign-evs-are-here-to-stay/
Published: May 20, 2025 14:14
Researchers continue to work on a new generation of sodium-ion batteries, leading to the next generation of affordable EVs. The post Sodium Batteries: Yet Another Sign EVs Are Here To Stay appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Impresses As The Best Affordable & Roomy 3-Row Electric SUV In The US
Published: May 20, 2025 13:00
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 offers 335 miles range, starting at $58,955. It sets a new standard in affordable large 3-ow electric SUVs in the US. I was invited recently to come to beautiful Savannah, Georgia, to both tour the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant…
Queensland Makes Electric Vehicle Progress Despite Government Shift to the Right
Published: May 20, 2025 03:58
Late in 2024, Queensland citizens voted out the left-leaning Labour state government and voted in the more conservative Liberal National Party. Electric vehicle purchases by government agencies have been affected. From the official website: “The QFleet…
Republican Bill in Congress Threatens 300 US Factories, 300,000 American Jobs
Published: May 20, 2025 03:57
It’s been such a big part of the US Republican Party for so long that it’s hard to keep in mind how insane opposition to clean energy is. Solar and wind energy power millions of homes, and they provide hundreds of thousands of US jobs, and they don’t cause…
Local Opposition To Data Centers Is The Next New Thing
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/local-opposition-to-data-centers-is-the-next-new-thing/
Published: May 20, 2025 03:55
Data centers are getting pushback from local residents in many parts of America, particularly In northern Virginia. The post Local Opposition To Data Centers Is The Next New Thing appeared first on CleanTechnica.
From Coal Dominance To Renewables: How Poland Changed Its Energy Story
Published: May 20, 2025 03:46
Poland’s energy story is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring narrative about how a nation heavily dependent on coal has managed to diversify its energy mix significantly within just a few decades. Back in 1990, Poland was essentially synonymous with…
Trump Loses Big Game Of Offshore Wind Chicken, Bigly
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/trump-loses-big-game-of-offshore-wind-chicken-bigly/
Published: May 20, 2025 03:40
The Empire Wind offshore wind farm is back on track, saving thousands of US jobs both onshore and off, in red and blue states alike. The post Trump Loses Big Game Of Offshore Wind Chicken, Bigly appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Is BYD Touching Its Demand Ceiling at Home? — April 2025 Sales Report
Published: May 20, 2025 00:00
I just reported on the top selling electric models in China. Now, let’s have a look at the top selling EV brands and auto groups. Looking at the overall manufacturer ranking (not just electrics), I believe the most relevant fact could be that BYD has found…
Geely Xingyuan Takes Top Spot in China! — April 2025 Sales Report
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/geely-xingyuan-takes-top-spot-in-china-april-2025-sales-report/
Published: May 19, 2025 22:58
BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in March. April saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over 900,000 units in April (in a 1.8-million-unit overall market). They grew…
New Texas Bill Threatens Growth Of Wind & Solar Industry
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/new-texas-bill-threatens-growth-of-wind-solar-industry/
Published: May 19, 2025 22:37
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 715 (SB 715), a proposal that could impose new costs and operational challenges on wind and solar power producers across the state. The bill is now under consideration in the Texas House of Representatives, where…
Who Thinks Urban Sprawl Is A Good Thing?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/who-thinks-urban-sprawl-is-a-good-thing/
Published: May 19, 2025 22:03
The Dallas area has grown by about three million people over the past two decades, and Ross Perot, Jr. predicted in the New York Times that greater Dallas would continue to push outward for many decades more. It will start at a point 40 miles from…
On Sale Now: This Cargo E-Bike Can Carry Your Kids, Groceries, & More
Published: May 19, 2025 18:07
For electric bike enthusiasts looking to expand their lifestyle beyond solo commuting or joyrides, or for the e-bike-curious, the HOVSCO HovCart 20″ Step-Thru Electric Fat Tire Cargo Bike could offer a new frontier. Whether you’re hauling groceries,…
E-Bikes & E-Scooters on New Utah Trail Will Eliminate Fossil-Fuel-Burning Car Trips
Published: May 19, 2025 17:03
Here’s how the development of a critical bike trail extension plus the use of Ebikes and Escooters will decrease the use of fossil burning vehicles for recreation in Utah County, Utah, in the future.The Murdock Canal Trail runs along my back property line…
Volkswagen Confirms MEB+ Platform Coming Soon
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/19/volkswagen-confirms-meb-platform-coming-soon/
Published: May 19, 2025 16:55
Volkswagen brand boss Thomas Shafer is telling people that the new MEB+ platform will be the bridge between MEB and SSP. The post Volkswagen Confirms MEB+ Platform Coming Soon appeared first on CleanTechnica.
US Electric Vehicle Buyer Decisions Survey Results From Experian
Published: May 19, 2025 15:40
Experian is well known in the US for its credit bureau services, but that is not all it does. Recently it conducted an online survey of 2,005 American adults to learn about some of their views pertaining to electric vehicles. Kirsten Von Busch, Experian’s…
A Wishlist Of EVs At The 125th New York International Auto Show That I’d Like To See In Asia
Published: May 19, 2025 15:20
There is usually little speculation about cars displayed at motor shows in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo coming the Philippines. For vehicles showcased at the European and North American shows, automotive soothsayers become more careful, outright…
Texas Welcomes More Solar Factories Despite Anti-Solar Lawmakers
Published: May 19, 2025 15:06
Texas has become a hotspot for solar factories, even though Republicans in the statehouse are pushing for new anti-solar legislation this year. The post Texas Welcomes More Solar Factories Despite Anti-Solar Lawmakers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
SilverLining’s Geoengineering Techno-Optimism Is Distracting From Real Climate Solutions
Published: May 19, 2025 03:57
Organizations promoting utopian techno-optimism have long appealed to policymakers and investors by offering simplistic technological escapes from complex environmental challenges. SilverLining, a geoengineering-focused non-profit, represents exactly this…
A New Flow Battery Takes On The Data Center Energy “Crisis”
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/a-new-flow-battery-takes-on-the-data-center-energy-crisis/
Published: May 19, 2025 02:53
The flow battery startup XL Batteries is bringing its organic formula to bear on the market for low cost energy storage systems for long duration wind and solar energy storage. The post A New Flow Battery Takes On The Data Center Energy “Crisis” appeared…
Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Train — Not A Prank!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/hauling-renewable-energy-around-by-freight-train-not-a-prank/
Published: May 19, 2025 02:46
The Pennsylvania firm Voltify is laying plans for a network of solar-powered microgrids to ferry renewable energy around the country by freight car while decarbonizing diesel-electric locomotives, too. The post Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight…
Two New Renewable Energy Technologies That Just Might Work
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/two-new-renewable-energy-technologies-that-just-might-work/
Published: May 18, 2025 18:14
Two new renewable energy technologies are in the news this week. One of them seems like it might actually work. The post Two New Renewable Energy Technologies That Just Might Work appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cold Ironing Takes Hold: Ports Achieve Cleaner Air by Electrifying Ship Berths
Published: May 18, 2025 17:41
Decarbonizing maritime operations presents one of the more challenging—but also most impactful—frontiers in global sustainability efforts. As we enter the third phase of our comprehensive strategy for zero-emission ports, the focus shifts squarely toward…
“Green” EU Investment Funds Full of Fossil Fuel Companies
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/green-eu-investment-funds-full-of-fossil-fuel-companies/
Published: May 18, 2025 16:16
First of all, let me note that I’m a big fan of the ESG movement. People should be investing in companies with good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, and the movement to do so has had many strongly positive effects. However, as the…
Why Winemakers Must Embrace Sustainable Growing Practices
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/18/why-winemakers-must-embrace-sustainable-growing-practices/
Published: May 18, 2025 13:36
Winemakers work outdoors in high season in long verdant rows. A deliberate slow rhythm marks their days as they examine vines and grapes, monitor trimming, and plan for the harvest. Then come hours of communicating with the team, analyzing lab work,…
Volvo EV Sales Drop Significantly in April — Why?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/17/volvo-ev-sales-drop-significantly-in-april-why/
Published: May 18, 2025 03:57
Volvo Cars is still leading the transition from fossil-powered cars to electric cars globally. In April, 11,697 fully electric Volvos were sold worldwide, accounting for about 20% of Volvo Cars sales. That’s an impressive percentage for a legacy automaker…
EV News From The US, Japan, China, And … Saudi Arabia?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/17/ev-news-from-the-us-japan-china-and-saudi-arabia/
Published: May 18, 2025 00:55
The EV Revolution is gaining momentum in many countries around the world even as tariff wars rage in the US. The post EV News From The US, Japan, China, And … Saudi Arabia? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Powering Ports: Electrifying Harbor Craft & Ferries For Lower Costs & Emissions
Published: May 17, 2025 21:09
The path toward decarbonization in the maritime industry requires practical, phased strategies that deliver clear operational, environmental, and economic benefits. In this third installment of our detailed exploration into achieving zero-emission port…
Is Xi Jinping Controlling Chinese Made Solar Panels In The US?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/17/is-xi-jinping-controlling-chinese-made-solar-panels-in-the-us/
Published: May 17, 2025 21:05
Undisclosed internet communications devices have been discovered in the inverters of solar panels manufactured in China. The post Is Xi Jinping Controlling Chinese Made Solar Panels In The US? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
With New EV Charging Stations, Norway’s Excellent EV Adventure Is About To Get More Excellent
Published: May 17, 2025 19:48
An EV charging station startup aims to keep EV sales humming along, with an energy storage solution for DC fast charging. The post With New EV Charging Stations, Norway’s Excellent EV Adventure Is About To Get More Excellent appeared first on…
Record Breaking Uptake of Starlink in Africa Reminds Us Again of the Continent’s Untapped Potential
Published: May 17, 2025 15:34
According to the latest quarterly update from Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions — including subscriptions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services — jumped 513.79% in Q4 of 2024. In POTRAZ’s…
Why I Don’t Have An EV Right Now, & When I’ll Get One Again
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/17/why-i-dont-have-an-ev-right-now-when-ill-get-one-again/
Published: May 17, 2025 14:32
I know that not everyone who writes about EVs owns one, but I’ve had one in my driveway for a long time. My first one was a 2011 Nissan LEAF, followed by a Chevy Volt, a 2018 LEAF, and then a 2022 Bolt EUV. While I’ve also usually had a ... [continued]…
Afrobeats Superstar Davido & Spiro Collaborate to Launch New Range of Electric Motorcycles for Africa
Published: May 17, 2025 03:59
The Afrobeats music genre has grown tremendously over the past two decades to become a global mainstream phenomenon. For example, I was pleasantly surprised a couple of years ago when we had dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC, and they played quite a…
Tesla Stock Soars, But Will Sales?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/tesla-stock-soars-but-will-sales/
Published: May 17, 2025 03:53
Tesla stock soared this week. There are different theories on why that is. I think the biggest and most likely factor was Donald Trump seemingly rolling back his big tariffs talk. Many on Wall Street see Trump as mostly bluster and bluffing, and didn’t…
NIO Launches Big Upgrades to Top Selling EC6 & ES6
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/nio-launches-big-upgrades-to-top-selling-ec6-es6/
Published: May 17, 2025 03:50
NIO has just launched upgrades to its EC6 and ES6 electric SUVs. The Chinese EV market is extremely competitive, and you have to be constantly rolling out new or very nicely upgraded EV models to stay competitive. With the EC6 and ES6 being core models for…
Inster — Hyundai’s Ultimate Urban EV
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/inster-hyundais-ultimate-urban-ev/
Published: May 17, 2025 03:17
The Inster sits in front of the dealer’s lot, dressed in khaki. Is it Grannie’s “Ultimate Urban Assault Vehicle” to handle the chores in the cut and thrust of congested traffic? It certainly appears versatile and capable. The backseats fold flat for extra…
Tesla Brand Image Plunges Amidst Regulatory Questions & Competitors’ Rising Approval Ratings
Published: May 17, 2025 01:32
Electric vehicles are transformational, and the Tesla brand steered a new era in automobile manufacturing around the world. Today, though, questions about the all-electric carmaker’s current viability loom heavily. It’s starting to become clear that Tesla…
Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability
Published: May 17, 2025 01:25
Ports sit at the crossroads of global trade, and increasingly, they’re also at the center of global decarbonization efforts. In the maritime sector, a careful and deliberate phased approach to electrification and zero-emission operations is critical. This…
Solar PV’s and EVs’ Perfectly Synchronous Rise
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/solar-pvs-and-evs-perfectly-synchronous-rise/
Published: May 17, 2025 01:17
I’ve got one more highlight to share from the Snapshot of Global PV Markets report recently published by the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS). This one was buried on the last page. The graph shows that solar PV…
Utility-Scale Outshining Rooftop Solar As Global Solar Market Explodes
Published: May 16, 2025 23:30
Diving into the Snapshot of Global PV Markets report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS) earlier today, I found a handful of interesting highlights. A few more were buried toward the end. We’ve already…
A Perfect Storm For Energy Is Coming To The US
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/a-perfect-storm-for-energy-is-coming-to-the-us/
Published: May 16, 2025 20:24
It looks to me like a perfect storm for energy is coming to the United States. The Trump administration is trying to push energy resources that cannot be built quickly, while attempting to kill some that can. And this is happening just as demand is…
Tesla Sales In April Of 2025 Continue To Disappoint
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/tesla-sales-in-april-of-2025-continue-to-disappoint/
Published: May 16, 2025 20:15
Tesla sales in most world markets plunged in April. The data for the US is not yet available, but it is likely to be just as bad. The post Tesla Sales In April Of 2025 Continue To Disappoint appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Best Solar Power Countries in the World Will Shock You
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/the-best-solar-power-countries-in-the-world-will-shock-you/
Published: May 16, 2025 17:52
I just wrote an article about how much China dominates the world solar PV market. Though, looking through the Snapshot of Global PV Markets report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS), a few other charts…
Chinese Solar PV Market More Than 3 Times Bigger Than US & EU Markets Combined
Published: May 16, 2025 16:26
I was scrolling through the latest Snapshot of Global PV Markets report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS) and I noticed the following chart. China has been the largest solar PV market far and away for…
SAF Startup To Leverage Green Hydrogen And Captured Carbon
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/16/saf-startup-to-leverage-green-hydrogen-and-captured-carbon/
Published: May 16, 2025 15:00
The Port of Rotterdam will host a new SAF facility that can use biomass feedstocks as well as green hydrogen from water and carbon from the air. The post SAF Startup To Leverage Green Hydrogen And Captured Carbon appeared first on CleanTechnica.
17 High-Powered Electric Truck Chargers To Be Installed At Three UK Sites
Published: May 16, 2025 14:37
The e-fleet solutions provider VEV is collaborating with Maritime Transport to install 17 high-powered electric truck chargers at three Maritime sites. Maritime is a UK integrated road and rail freight logistics leader. VEV is providing the following for…
Solar & Storage Industry Statement on Proposed Reconciliation Legislation in U.S. House Committee Markups
Published: May 16, 2025 03:59
WASHINGTON D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the reconciliation bill text released by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Energy and…
US EIA Forecasts World Oil Consumption Growth to Slow Amid Less Economic Activity
Published: May 16, 2025 03:53
We forecast consumption growth of crude oil and other liquid fuels will slow over the next two years, driven by a slowdown in economic growth, particularly in Asia, in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). The world economy, measured by GDP, increases…
Archer: Official Air Taxi Provider of the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games & Team USA in Exclusive Deal
Published: May 16, 2025 03:16
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Will Seek to Integrate Across the LA28 Games through Transporting VIPs, Fans, & Stakeholders, While Electrifying Vertiport Take-off-and-Landing Hubs for Key Venues LOS ANGELES—Today, Archer (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it…
Uruguay EV Sales Report: At 17.6% BEV Market Share in April, We Have a New Leader in Latin America!
Published: May 16, 2025 02:10
The King is dead, long live the King! Not too long ago, I wrote about Costa Rica’s slow growth in EV adoption in recent months, saying that the rest of the region was not staying still and that should this situation maintain through 2025, the country was…
Clean Energy Shifts China’s CO₂ Emissions From Growth To Decline
Published: May 16, 2025 00:48
For the first time in modern history, China’s annual CO₂ emissions have dropped—not due to economic turmoil or external shocks, but from a deliberate and sustained expansion of clean energy infrastructure. The significance of this milestone cannot be…
A New Job For Wave Energy: Water Desalination
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/a-new-job-for-wave-energy-water-desalination/
Published: May 16, 2025 00:19
The Norwegian wave energy startup Ocean Oasis has developed an emission free, wave-powered offshore desalination system to help relieve water scarcity among island and coastal communities. The post A New Job For Wave Energy: Water Desalination appeared…
Amsterdam Begins Deftpower Smart Charging Trial
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/amsterdam-begins-deftpower-smart-charging-trial/
Published: May 15, 2025 22:16
Deftpower, a Dutch startup, has begun a smart charging program in Amsterdam that may become a model for other world cities. The post Amsterdam Begins Deftpower Smart Charging Trial appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Hype Returns: Joe Romm & Michael Barnard Revisit Hydrogen, 20 Years Later
Published: May 15, 2025 18:56
A few weeks ago, I had another opportunity to sit down with Dr. Joseph Romm, currently working with Michael Mann at the UPenn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. The topic was the 20th anniversary edition of his book The Hype About Hydrogen,…
New Toyota bZ Woodland for US Market
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/new-toyota-bz-woodland-for-us-market/
Published: May 15, 2025 18:47
I have not made it a secret. I think the Toyota BZ4X is one of the ugliest vehicles I’ve ever seen. I’m really disappointed with Toyota’s first attempt at a modern electric vehicle, and I think the design is actually an anti-selling tactic so that Toyota…
Mid-Drive Muscle Under $2.5K? Ride1Up’s Prodigy V2 E-Bike Just Got Even Cheaper
Published: May 15, 2025 17:55
If you’ve been watching the e-bike space lately, you’ve probably noticed how mid-drive systems with premium components can easily push bikes into $4,000 territory. That’s what makes the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 so interesting: it brings top-tier specs, like a…
SYNCRAFT Wins Energy Globe Award For Breakthrough In Activated Carbon Usage
Published: May 15, 2025 17:35
At the latest year’s Energy Globe Austria Awards, held at the ORF Landesstudio Linz, the team from SYNCRAFT and the Josef Ressel Center at MCI Innsbruck took home the prestigious Audience Award in the Water category. Their groundbreaking project, “Smart…
Climeworks’ DAC & Fiscal Collapse & The Brutal Reality Of Pulling Carbon From The Sky
Published: May 15, 2025 17:15
In 2024, Climeworks’ direct air capture (DAC) Mammoth plant in Iceland captured just 105 tonnes of carbon dioxide. That’s not per day, not per week, that’s total, across the year. For context, that’s less than the annual tailpipe emissions from a dozen…
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