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To Regulate Or Not Too Regulate — That Is The Question
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/05/to-regulate-or-not-too-regulate-that-is-the-question/
Published: February 5, 2025 15:31
There is a certain joy that comes from tearing things down, especially if there is a promise of something new to replace them. The post To Regulate Or Not Too Regulate — That Is The Question appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Tesla Already Dropping Prices on Model 3 & Cybertruck in 2025
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/05/tesla-already-dropping-prices-on-model-3-cybertruck-in-2025/
Published: February 5, 2025 09:05
We reported during most of 2024 that Tesla seemed to be facing a consumer demand problem. Tesla superfans did not like that and claimed we were wrong and irrationally hating on Tesla. As it turned out, Tesla’s sales dropped in 2024 year over year — far off…
ARIES: Energy Solutions at Any Scale
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/aries-energy-solutions-at-any-scale/
Published: February 5, 2025 04:50
Q&A With Annabelle Pratt: Using the Beauty of Mathematics To Answer Utility Challenges Welcome to the ARIES: Solutions at Any Scale series. This Q&A series introduces NREL’s outstanding researchers working on Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems…
Reducing Data Center Peak Cooling Demand and Energy Costs With Underground Thermal Energy Storage
Published: February 5, 2025 04:31
As US Data Centers Continue To Grow, Integrating Geothermal UTES Cooling Could Change the Game As the demand for U.S. data centers grows with the expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud services, and big data analytics, so do the energy loads these…
Introducing GeoBridge, a New Launch Point for Geothermal Information
Published: February 5, 2025 04:20
A New Web Portal Developed by NREL and DOE Connects More Communities to Geothermal If you have ever struggled to find geothermal degree programs, conferences, trade associations, tax incentives, or other geothermal information, you are not alone. “The…
Joint Letter for the Clean Industrial Deal to Deliver on Decarbonisation & Competitiveness
Published: February 5, 2025 04:10
An alliance of cleantech businesses and civil society proposes 15 measures to deliver a joint roadmap for Europe’s decarbonisation and competitiveness under the Clean Industrial Deal. This morning, T&E, alongside 15 other organizations, sent key…
Hydrogen Buses Hurt The People They Are Meant To Help
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/hydrogen-buses-hurt-the-people-they-are-meant-to-help/
Published: February 5, 2025 04:00
A sign of a great city is that the rich take public transit. Well, not really. They take light rail and subways. But they don’t take buses. In many cities, light rail systems attract a more affluent ridership compared to buses, highlighting a persistent…
Herding Cats — ORA Meetup in Western Australia
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/herding-cats-ora-meetup-in-western-australia/
Published: February 5, 2025 01:38
We met the Great Wall ORA (called an ORA Cat in China) at the Noosa Electric Vehicle Expo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast two years ago. Other articles on CleanTechnica you might like to check out are here and here. I was excited because at that time, it…
Tesla Sales Plummet In Europe & California
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/tesla-sales-plummet-in-europe-california/
Published: February 4, 2025 23:55
Tesla stock continues to trade at about a bazillion times earnings, but there are warning signs flashing for those who are thinking about what lies ahead for the company. Bloomberg Hyperdrive reports that Tesla sales plummeted 63 percent in January 2025 in…
How AI Feeds The Clean Energy Misinformation Machine
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/how-ai-feeds-the-clean-energy-misinformation-machine/
Published: February 4, 2025 22:26
Social media has become an increasingly powerful tool for disseminating misinformation about clean energy. A growing number of Facebook groups, influencers, and various online forums make a living by spreading mis- and disinformation about renewable energy…
China Responds to Trump Tariffs
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/china-responds-to-trump-tariffs/
Published: February 4, 2025 19:15
In response to Trump’s administration imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods, China has responded. However, make no doubt about it, China has been planning for this for a long time. “It’s aiming for finding measures that maximize the impact and also…
Saudi Arabia Wants To Supply Europe With Green Hydrogen
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/saudi-arabia-wants-to-supply-europe-with-green-hydrogen/
Published: February 4, 2025 18:34
Germany is looking to companies in Saudi Arabia to supply it with green hydrogen made from renewable energy resources. The post Saudi Arabia Wants To Supply Europe With Green Hydrogen appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Renewables + Storage Make Billions Of Dollars In Texas
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/renewables-storage-make-billions-of-dollars-in-texas/
Published: February 4, 2025 16:13
When a new Texas renewable energy report came out recently, Zach quickly wrote an article about it. I was in contact with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and wanted to query the report’s author, Professor Rhodes, from the University of Texas…
If You Didn’t Think Elon Musk Was Insane Before …
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/if-you-didnt-think-elon-musk-was-insane-before/
Published: February 4, 2025 15:23
This is absolutely bonkers. Even after a bonkers 12 months, or a bonkers 5 years, or a bonkers 9 years, they continue to shock. In particular, Elon Musk continues to shock. Regulations — Completely Gone, Eliminated, by Default Reportedly, Elon Musk said on…
Red & Blue States In Cahoots On US Solar Industry
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/red-blue-states-in-cahoots-on-us-solar-industry/
Published: February 4, 2025 15:08
The US solar industry is getting a shot of adrenaline from South Carolina, which is adding another new solar factory to its roster along with 500 new jobs. The post Red & Blue States In Cahoots On US Solar Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.
U.S. Coal Exports Reached 6-Year Record in June 2024
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/u-s-coal-exports-reached-6-year-record-in-june-2024/
Published: February 4, 2025 14:00
Gross U.S. coal exports in June 2024 totaled 10 million short tons, the most in a month since October 2018, data from our Short-Term Energy Outlook data browser show. Annual average U.S. coal exports were 9.0 million short tons in 2024. U.S. coal exports…
EVs Take 21.6% Share In France – Renault 5 Back In The Lead
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/04/evs-take-21-6-share-in-france-renault-5-back-in-the-lead/
Published: February 4, 2025 10:14
November’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 21.6% share in France, a drop from 25.0% year on year. Most of the drop came from weak PHEV performance, whilst BEV share grew slightly YoY. Overall auto volume was 114,673 units, down over 6% YoY, and far from…
How to Take the Risk out of Hydrogen Investments
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/how-to-take-the-risk-out-of-hydrogen-investments/
Published: February 4, 2025 04:50
“Hydrogen’s moment is here at last” proclaimed The Economist back in 2021. Today, the bubble has burst. “Hydrogen’s moment is here at last” proclaimed The Economist back in 2021. Today, the bubble has burst. A recent report by BNEF said green hydrogen…
6000 Posts!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/6000-posts/
Published: February 4, 2025 04:48
Over the past decade or so, I have written 6000 articles for CleanTechnica and all because of a fortune cookie! The post 6000 Posts! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
A Major Climate Win in Italy
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/a-major-climate-win-in-italy/
Published: February 4, 2025 03:00
The recently approved budget law has put into place a promising reform regarding salary cars At 4%, Italy’s EV uptake is one of the lowest in Europe and has been so for years. However, this might start to change. We would be wrong to think that the country…
Indian Railways Celebrating 100 Years of Electrification
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/indian-railways-celebrating-100-years-of-electrification/
Published: February 4, 2025 00:55
Indian Railways continues to electrify its network, a process began precisely 100 years ago. In fact, it is nearly at 100% electrification. “As of 1 January 2025, 64,547 route kilometres (rkm) were electrified, which is 97.06% of the total broad gauge…
ChargePoint Favored by AAA, Makes EV Charging Easier for AAA Clubs & Service Providers
Published: February 4, 2025 00:31
I rely on ChargePoint for the majority of my daily charging as an urban motorist. It’s always dependable. Actually, the day after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, it performed well for me! No surprise that AAA clubs and their service providers can now…
This Powerful & Portable Home Battery Backup System Is 50% Off Until Feb 5th
Published: February 3, 2025 21:38
If you’ve been considering investing in a reliable home power backup solution, now is the perfect time to take advantage of a massive 50% discount on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro + 2 x 220W Portable Solar Panels bundle. Regularly priced at $4997, this premium…
To Lower Emissions Or Increase Profits? That Is The Question
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/to-lower-emissions-or-increase-profits-that-is-the-question/
Published: February 3, 2025 20:56
Is the world really at a crossroads of energy consumption choices? We know that fossil fuels — the old and worn trio of coal, oil, and natural gas — have powered our world for a very long time, but they have also comprised nearly 75% of global greenhouse…
Donald Trump Handing the World to China
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/donald-trump-handing-the-world-to-china/
Published: February 3, 2025 18:40
Things that have existed since we were born are very hard to imagine not existing. That may be especially true for broad societal norms, structures, and assumptions. The United States has held an exceptional role in the world for more than 100 years, and…
The Problem & Potential Of Hydropower
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/the-problem-potential-of-hydropower/
Published: February 3, 2025 18:30
Mark Z. Jacobson from Stanford University has explained why investments in wind, water, and solar are the only feasible ways to convert the US and the world to clean energy. However, even the best technologies come with environmental impacts. With…
Honda Factory In Ohio To Be Global Manufacturing Hub
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/honda-factory-in-ohio-to-be-global-manufacturing-hub/
Published: February 3, 2025 18:03
Honda is turning its factory in Marysville, Ohio, into an EV manufacturing hub that will be able to produce almost any kind of vehicle. The post Honda Factory In Ohio To Be Global Manufacturing Hub appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Tesla Model 3/Model Y Winter and Cold Weather Driving Tips
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/tesla-model-3-model-y-winter-and-cold-weather-driving-tips/
Published: February 3, 2025 17:12
With winter in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re getting a lot of questions and comments from new Tesla owners about how to optimize their cold weather EV ownership and driving experience. Here are ten tips to keep in mind when taking your…
Canadian Transit “Think” Tank Presenting Fluff & Denials To Mississauga Council
Published: February 3, 2025 15:55
Over a couple of the last months of 2024, part of my time was spent looking at the bizarre situation of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC). That’s resurfaced, as the Mississauga hydrogen bus trial is going forward…
Renewable Energy Lures New Lithium Venture To Deep Red State
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/03/renewable-energy-lures-new-lithium-venture-to-deep-red-state/
Published: February 3, 2025 15:25
The battery-grade lithium producer Stardust Power is leveraging renewable energy to set up shop in Oklahoma...if it survives the Trump chopping block, that is. The post Renewable Energy Lures New Lithium Venture To Deep Red State appeared first on…
Driving The Chevy Blazer EV
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/driving-the-chevy-blazer-ev/
Published: February 3, 2025 01:21
My neighbor bought a Chevy Blazer EV recently and last week he took me out for what he calls a "ride and drive" experience. The post Driving The Chevy Blazer EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Soar 763% in January — CHARTS
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/byd-commercial-vehicle-sales-soar-763-in-january-charts/
Published: February 2, 2025 20:26
In addition to great sales growth in BYD passenger plugin vehicle sales, BYD followed up a good year of commercial vehicle sales growth in 2024 with an even better start to 2025 — a much better start. Overall, BYD commercial electric vehicle sales grew…
BYD Sales Increased 47.47% in January — CHARTS
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/byd-sales-increased-47-47-in-january-charts/
Published: February 2, 2025 17:59
After a massive 2024 that made BYD Group the 7th best selling auto group in the world, the company is starting 2025 super strong. The company’s passenger vehicle sales jumped 47.47% in January 2025 compared to January 2024. As a reminder, all of those…
More Wind Energy Heading To The US, One Way Or Another
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/more-wind-energy-heading-to-the-us-one-way-or-another/
Published: February 2, 2025 16:35
Wind energy harvesting at sea is ready for scale-up, as illustrated by the forthcoming Neoliner Ro-Ro equipped with rigid sails. The post More Wind Energy Heading To The US, One Way Or Another appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Why You Should Embrace A Climate Diet — A Podcast Interview
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/why-you-should-embrace-a-climate-diet-a-podcast-interview/
Published: February 2, 2025 16:21
As a climate activist and writer, I chronicle decarbonization in its many forms. I must be making some small headway in educating and informing others about the impacts of industrial agriculture on planetary health, for example, as I’ve started to be…
BYD Shark Takes a Bite Out of the Ute Market Down Under
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/02/byd-shark-takes-a-bite-out-of-the-ute-market-down-under/
Published: February 2, 2025 16:21
The Facebook pages devoted to the BYD Shark in Australia are exploding with stories of utes being delivered and new drivers’ experiences. Every time one is spotted in the wild, it sparks excitement and a new post. Lots of learning is taking place. Most of…
How The EV Sector In Canada Can Thrive Even In The Era Of Tariffs
Published: February 2, 2025 05:34
Faced with the prospect of new US tariffs, Canada will be find keeping its EV manufacturing momentum going a challenge. The post How The EV Sector In Canada Can Thrive Even In The Era Of Tariffs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Unions Warn Members Not To Trust Musk’s Masked Severance Promises
Published: February 2, 2025 04:57
The Trump administration has let go hundreds of federal employees, including the removal of as many as 17 inspectors general, whose job is to conduct objective audits of federal agencies and promote efficiency. Emily Davies, Jeff Stein, and Faiz Siddiqui…
Model 3 Referral Discount now $2500, Inventory Discounts on Model Y – Time to Buy?
Published: February 1, 2025 22:26
Tesla has been known to tweak their referral program discounts from time to time and also adjust pricing of inventory (in stock) models when it needs to move cars off the lots. Right now they’re doing both. The company just boosted the referral program…
Joseph Stiglitz Asks Whether America Is Witnessing The End Of Progress?
Published: February 1, 2025 20:17
Joseph Stiglitz, form,er chief economist for the World Bank, writes that recent events of in the US signal an end to a liberal society. The post Joseph Stiglitz Asks Whether America Is Witnessing The End Of Progress? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
NIO Sales Increase 38% in January
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/01/nio-sales-increase-38-in-january/
Published: February 1, 2025 17:33
NIO’s momentum from a great 2024 carried forward into January, providing the company with 13,863 vehicle deliveries, a 37.9% increase over January 2024. Notably, a large portion of these sales came from NIO’s new brand, ONVO. ONVO is a more…
XPENG Sales Up 238% in January
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/01/xpeng-sales-up-238-in-january/
Published: February 1, 2025 17:13
XPENG had quite a good 2024, but 2025 is entering with fireworks that make the 2024 results look like sparklers. XPENG’s January 2025 sales were 238% higher than its January 2024 sales. With 30,350 deliveries, this was the third month in a row that XPENG…
Concerned About US EV Tax Credit Going Away? Lease Any EV Today! Or Buy One Of These 15.
Published: February 1, 2025 08:05
At the moment, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that the following fully electric vehicles are eligible for the $7,500 US ZEV tax credit: Acura ZDX Cadillac LYRIQ Cadillac OPTIQ Chevrolet Blazer EV…
Shocker: Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Tesla
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/shocker-trump-tariffs-will-hurt-tesla/
Published: February 1, 2025 04:50
One of the funny things about a convincing con man: you believe all of the good stuff he tells you, but you ignore the warning signs. Going back a century or more, there’s been the story of a slick-talking con man from the city defrauding good but simple…
US Offshore Wind Developer To Trump: Plllllllllllllb!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/us-offshore-wind-developer-to-trump-plllllllllllllb/
Published: February 1, 2025 04:00
The US offshore wind developer Atlantic Shores is still determined to move forward with plans for two projects in federal waters off the coast of New Jersey, Trump or no Trump. The post US Offshore Wind Developer To Trump: Plllllllllllllb! appeared first…
Waymo Road Trip Visiting 10+ Cities in 2025
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/waymo-road-trip-visiting-10-cities-in-2025/
Published: February 1, 2025 03:03
Waymo continues to expand its service and testing, and in 2025, that’s going to include a road trip to more than 10 additional cities. Note that we have no idea how many cities Waymo will begin robotaxi service in this year, if any, but I do presume it…
BYD Becomes 4th Best Selling Automaker in the World!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/byd-becomes-4th-best-selling-automaker-in-the-world/
Published: February 1, 2025 01:40
Toyota was again the top selling automaker in the world in 2024. Toyota Motor Corp. ended the year with 10.82 million sales (though, that was down 3.7% from 2023). Top rival Volkswagen AG was well behind with 9.03 million sales (down 2% from 2023). Hyundai…
Solar Surpasses Coal For The First Time In The EU
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/solar-surpasses-coal-for-the-first-time-in-the-eu/
Published: January 31, 2025 22:52
Solar overtook coal in the European Union in 2024 as the results of the Green Energy Program continue to bear fruit for the region. The post Solar Surpasses Coal For The First Time In The EU appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The GoSun Original Solar Kitchen Is 40% Off Through Feb. 4
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/the-gosun-original-solar-kitchen-is-40-off-through-feb-4/
Published: January 31, 2025 22:05
This Groundhog Day, no matter what the groundhog predicts, one thing remains constant: the power of clean solar energy. That’s why GoSun is celebrating with a 40% off sale on the GoSun Original Solar Kitchen from January 31 to February 4. Whether winter…
LNG Bubble Is Going To Deflate Rapidly With Harsh US Impacts
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/lng-bubble-is-going-to-deflate-rapidly-with-harsh-us-impacts/
Published: January 31, 2025 20:26
LNG exports are a big US success story in recent years. The first large export terminal was commissioned in 2018, and only seven years later, the country is the largest LNG exporter in the world, providing about 20% of the global supply. The industry has…
State Farm & Other Insurance Companies Are Major Investors In Fossil Fuels
Published: January 31, 2025 20:08
The insurance industry is playing people for fools by cancelling coverage for millions, while they invest in fossil fuel companies at the same time. The post State Farm & Other Insurance Companies Are Major Investors In Fossil Fuels appeared first on…
Rider Completes A 900-Kilometer Electric Motorcycle Trip Across Kenya Using Only A Portable Charger
Published: January 31, 2025 19:12
A boda boda rider traveled over 900 kilometers from Malaba, on Kenya’s western border with Uganda, to Mombasa, on the southern coast of Kenya, on the ROAM Air electric motorcycle, using only a portable charger. We have been covering developments in the…
If You’re A Senior Who’s Thought About Buying An Electric Vehicle, Do It!
Published: January 31, 2025 19:00
Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t really new anymore. Today, EVs make up about 10% of US sales, and new vehicle shoppers who say they’re “very interested” in buying an EV recently reached a two-year high of 29%. If you’re a senior who’s considering making the…
Limited-Time Deal: Get This Portable Induction Cooktop For Just $40!
Published: January 31, 2025 18:54
Looking for a high-performance induction cooktop that delivers precise and efficient cooking in a compact form, and that won’t bust your budget? Right now, the Northmas Portable Induction Cooktop is on sale for 50% off — bringing the price down to an…
Tesla Robotaxis Coming to Austin in June — Probably. Maybe.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/tesla-robotaxis-coming-to-austin-in-june-probably-maybe/
Published: January 31, 2025 18:21
During the Tesla conference call for shareholders this week, where Tesla reportedly some not entirely positive financial results (and bad financial trends), there had to be a big announcement, right? Aside from Elon Musk thinking out loud that Tesla might…
New Tool In The Clean Energy Toolkit: Direct Line Ratings
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/new-tool-in-the-clean-energy-toolkit-direct-line-ratings/
Published: January 31, 2025 15:51
New direct line ratings technology enables existing transmission lines to deliver more energy -- including clean energy -- when and where it's needed. The post New Tool In The Clean Energy Toolkit: Direct Line Ratings appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Nissan Ariya Wins Best Pre-Owned EV Award!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/31/nissan-ariya-wins-best-pre-owned-ev-award/
Published: January 31, 2025 14:38
Well, this would not be my first guess, or even my 5th, but the 2023 Nissan Ariya has just won the best pre-owned EV in 2025 award from Recurrent Auto. This was from a comparison of 30 EV models. “The award recognizes Ariya’s strong value retention,…
Climate Campaigners Win A Round As Scottish Court Invalidates Rosebank Oil Development Plan
Published: January 31, 2025 04:58
In a country where the rule of law is still in full force and effect, a judge of the Court of Sessions in Scotland has ruled in favor of climate campaigners and climate experts. The ruling found the original decisions to permit Rosebank oil field and a…
How to Invest Directly into Solar Projects & Finance a Clean Energy Future
Published: January 31, 2025 04:57
Large solar projects are typically financed by big banks. At the other end of the scale, residential solar is financed by a homeowner and potentially just through their solar company or an affiliated lender. But what about the middle of that wide spectrum?…
A Program to Fix Climate Stress and Affect Positive Change
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/a-program-to-fix-climate-stress-and-affect-positive-change/
Published: January 31, 2025 04:55
If you’ve ever felt a little climate anxiety, here is a program to help you not just cope, but thrive. We did this as a workshop in November, and I’ve been teaching this program for more than 2 years at events big and small. The results are great — not …
Can the Polestar 4 Save Polestar?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/can-the-polestar-4-save-polestar/
Published: January 31, 2025 04:53
There is no denying that Polestar is having some difficulty selling its electric cars globally. When the Polestar 2 first came out, they sold well and built a loyal following in Australia. However, as competition increased, they have lost market share and…
Dear Pete Buttigieg, We Appreciate You & Already Miss You Too Much
Published: January 31, 2025 04:15
Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, brought tears to my eyes four years ago, and they were tears of joy. CleanTechnica, NRDC, and so many more fans were pleased that yes, “Finally, Infrastructure Week Isn’t a Joke.” Before I begin listing some of…
U.S. Nuclear Generators Import Nearly All The Uranium Concentrate They Use
Published: January 31, 2025 03:10
In 2023, U.S. nuclear generators used 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate (U3O8) and only 0.05 million pounds of domestically produced U3O8. Imports accounted for 99% of the U3O8 they used in 2023 to make nuclear fuel. Foreign producers…
UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/uk-survey-finds-60-of-car-buyers-turned-off-by-elon-musk/
Published: January 31, 2025 02:23
The UK’s Electrifying.com recently conducted a survey of car buyers in the UK. The survey found that “60% of car buyers now say Musk’s controversial reputation actively puts them off buying a Tesla,” the company writes. 60%! Is there any other company…
Counterargument to Tesla Cars with Full Self Driving (Unsupervised) Appreciating in Value Dramatically
Published: January 31, 2025 00:28
Yesterday, I wrote about Elon Musk’s long history predicting robotaxi-capable Tesla Autopilot/Full Self Driving. We then got another update from Tesla, stating: “2025 will be a seminal year in Tesla’s history as FSD (Supervised) continues to rapidly…
A Primer On Why You Need To Electrify Everything In Your Home & Life
Published: January 30, 2025 23:17
Energy plays an increasingly important role in today’s world. Instead of treating electrification as one of many positive goals to move us toward decarbonization, it’s time to see it is essential to all of them — we need to electrify everything quickly.…
Ford Opens Orders for New $36,495 Ford Mustang Mach-E
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/ford-opens-orders-for-new-36495-ford-mustang-mach-e/
Published: January 30, 2025 23:03
Ford has opened up orders for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, which has a starting price of just $36,495. Last week, I wrote about 10 electric SUVs/crossovers that compete with the Tesla Model Y and could, in theory, see a lot more sales. The Ford Mustang…
A Real Take On Tesla’s Finances — Good, Bad, & Unknown
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/a-real-take-on-teslas-finances-good-bad-unknown/
Published: January 30, 2025 18:53
There are clearly Tesla fans (and, more importantly, shareholders) who will try to spin any news as positive for Tesla. It happens constantly, and it’s quite annoying when it’s obviously false and unrealistic. On the flip side, I’ve covered Tesla closely…
Solar & Battery Storage For Charging Electric Trucks Lead The Way Toward A Blended Grid
Published: January 30, 2025 18:52
Charging electric trucks can use enormous amounts of electricity, making access to that power and managing its costs critical. The post Solar & Battery Storage For Charging Electric Trucks Lead The Way Toward A Blended Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Has Elon Musk Made A U-Turn On The US EV Tax Credit? Is The US Keeping It?
Published: January 30, 2025 17:28
During the 2024 US presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly attacked electric vehicles and Joe Biden’s EV policies, including the US EV tax credit (which was first passed under George W. Bush, but which was updated and strengthened under Joe Biden —…
World Car Person of the Year — Stella Li
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/30/world-car-person-of-the-year-stella-li/
Published: January 30, 2025 14:30
If you follow the electric vehicle industry, you should know who Stella Li is. She’s the second most famous person at BYD, and she has been the leader of the company outside of China for several years. She’s the company’s Executive Vice President, and she…
Legacy Automakers Keep Throwing Money At Their Enemies
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/legacy-automakers-keep-throwing-money-at-their-enemies/
Published: January 30, 2025 04:57
Theoretically, legacy automakers don’t want the transition to electric vehicles to go too fast. They want to make the most money possible from existing fossil-fueled models and production lines for those models. The investments have been made — into R&D,…
Honda to Sell Electric Car Under $30,000 in USA?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/honda-to-sell-electric-car-under-30000-in-usa/
Published: January 30, 2025 04:50
While electric vehicles are doing quite well in luxury car segments, many of our readers (and writers) have lamented that we don’t have enough affordable electric cars, and no really affordable electric cars. Honda may be looking to change that. It may be…
EV Ecosystem in the Philippines Boosted By $100M Support from Asian Development Bank
Published: January 30, 2025 04:09
Country’s biggest conglomerate, the Ayala Group, gets to manage the financing package The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package of up to PhP583 billion ($100 million) to support Ayala Corporation’s efforts in developing an electric…
The Past, Present, and Future of Renewable Energy — Interview with LandGate CEO Yoann Hispa
Published: January 30, 2025 02:35
Renewable energy has clearly turned a corner and hit the inflection points that so many pundits have forecast for so long. Since the invention of the solar panel more than 70 years ago through 2022, the world added 1 terrawatt of solar energy production…
Data Centers and Renewable Energy — Assuring the Future of Data is Clean
Published: January 30, 2025 02:35
A recent project for carbon capture using renewable energy was kiboshed after years of exploration and development. It was called Project Bison, and it was set to be built in Wyoming, where there is a ton of renewable energy. The idea was that this…
Flexis Offers Vehicles & Embedded Solutions for Connected, Electrified Urban Logistics
Published: January 30, 2025 01:59
With three cutting-edge electric vehicle models and a comprehensive ecosystem of services to serve the full urban logistics lifecycle, Flexis is transforming urban logistics. With its state-of-the-art SDV electrical architecture and common EV-native…
First 100% Green Corridor Between Spain & Morocco — Two 100% Electric “Fast Ferries”
Published: January 30, 2025 01:40
Baleà ria, a Spanish ferry operator, has launched a concept to create the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco, which will be served by two 100% electric, zero-emission fast boats. These twin ships will be used to connect the cities of Tangier,…
Transportation Firm Deathwatch: Hydrogen & EVTOLs
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/transportation-firm-deathwatch-hydrogen-evtols/
Published: January 30, 2025 01:34
For several years there have been a couple of parallel slow motion failures in the making, the use of hydrogen in transportation and the Jetsons’ fantasy of air taxis zipping over cities. Neither were based in economic, regulatory, or technical reality,…
Honest Thinking: Why Did Elon Musk Say in 2017 a Self-Driving Tesla Would Go from LA to NYC in 2017?
Published: January 30, 2025 01:23
One of the more wild claims Elon Musk has made — regarding Tesla, that is — was back in 2016 when he said a self-driving Tesla would be able to go from Los Angeles to New York City “in ~2 years” (in early 2018). A year and a few months ... [continued]…
Bright Spots Of Solar Energy Cut Through The Clutter
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/bright-spots-of-solar-energy-cut-through-the-clutter/
Published: January 29, 2025 23:41
The US developer Hecate has 11 gigawatts of solar energy and storage projects under its belt and 47 more gigawatts in its pipeline. The post Bright Spots Of Solar Energy Cut Through The Clutter appeared first on CleanTechnica.
1st EV Casualty of Trump Election: Volkswagen ID.7?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/1st-ev-casualty-of-trump-election-volkswagen-id-7/
Published: January 29, 2025 20:05
There are reports that the Volkswagen ID.7 is the first EV casualty of the new administration and his plan to cut EV incentives. Volkswagen has decided to drop its plan to bring the ID.7 to North America. It’s a huge shame, as the ID.7 is the company’s…
31% of Tesla Owners in Netherlands Consider Selling Their Cars Because of Elon Musk
Published: January 29, 2025 17:24
Elon Musk has gone from dabbling in far right-wing conspiracy theories and ideas to doing what seems to be a full-on Nazi salute — twice. It seems this has hurt Tesla’s sales in California, one of its most significant markets, considerably, and Tesla…
Tesla Vehicles Drive Themselves Unsupervised From Factory To Semi Truck Loading
Published: January 29, 2025 16:47
Tesla has tweeted out that its vehicles are now driving themselves — using Full Self Driving (Unsupervised) — from the factory where they are produced in California to the loading dock lanes where they will get put onto semi trucks and taken away. You can…
Turmoil In The US Could Roil Global Auto Industry
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/29/turmoil-in-the-us-could-roil-global-auto-industry/
Published: January 29, 2025 16:02
The US auto industry is in for a bumpy ride as new tariffs on all cars manufactured in Canada and Mexico are on the horizon. The post Turmoil In The US Could Roil Global Auto Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Volvo Cars Looks To Bolster Its Growing EV Market Share In South Africa, Adds Flagship Volvo EX90
Published: January 29, 2025 04:58
Volvo’s flagship luxury SUV, the EX90, will join the South African lineup in the 1st half of 2025. After several years of having BMW top the BEV sales charts and also have the largest market share, Volvo Cars South Africa is now firmly in the driving seat.…
Poland Added About 4 GW Of Solar Power In 2024
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/poland-added-about-4-gw-of-solar-power-in-2024/
Published: January 29, 2025 04:57
It was reported recently that Poland was on track to add about 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2024. Though, the final numbers are not yet available. Apparently, in November 2024, it was short about 0.3 GW, which means it was on schedule for a total of…
BP TravelCenters of America Charging Hub Opens In Florida
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/bp-travelcenters-of-america-charging-hub-opens-in-florida/
Published: January 29, 2025 04:55
BP’s EV charging arm, bp pulse, has just opened a new electric vehicle charging hub at a TravelCenters of America (TA) in Jacksonville, Florida. EV charging networks are getting better every day. Electrifying bp pulse’s Vast US Network This bp pulse…
US Electric Power Sector Has Driven Rising Pennsylvania Natural Gas Consumption Since 2013
Published: January 29, 2025 04:50
Natural gas-fired electric power generation has increased in Pennsylvania since 2013 as the state has shifted toward natural gas as its main fuel source for electric power generation. In October 2024, natural gas-fired generation accounted for 57% of the…
Trump EPA Updates Public on Agency Assistance Following Catastrophic Wildfires
Published: January 29, 2025 04:47
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assisting the local government and residents in the wake of catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County. EPA has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with the first stage of the overall…
Lucid Comes Back From The Brink, With Tesla Supercharger Promise Fulfilled
Published: January 29, 2025 04:43
The new Lucid Gravity luxury SUV goes head-to-head with Tesla, as the first (or second) non-Tesla production EV sold with an NACS port. The post Lucid Comes Back From The Brink, With Tesla Supercharger Promise Fulfilled appeared first on CleanTechnica.
BMW — Luxury Sells Well Down Under
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/bmw-luxury-sells-well-down-under/
Published: January 29, 2025 03:57
In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) sold approximately 26,341 vehicles in Australia, a slight increase over 2023. In 2023, it sold 15% more than 2022. This is a story of growth. These numbers include petrol vehicles, diesel vehicles, PHEVs, and…
How Do These Tesla Model Y Competitors Reach 5Ă— More Sales?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/how-do-these-tesla-model-y-competitors-reach-5x-more-sales/
Published: January 29, 2025 01:39
A few days ago, I wrote about 10 electric crossovers/SUVs in the US that were comparable to the Tesla Model Y in terms of pricing, size, and driving range on a full charge. Then, yesterday, I published on US electric vehicle sales in 2024 — following a…
The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Go Up 35% In 2024
Published: January 28, 2025 23:32
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) breached the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2024. Last year, 1,257 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up 35% from 929 units sold in 2023. The Volvo EX30 led the way with 406 units,…
Clean Energy & Pork Production at Milford, Utah
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/clean-energy-pork-production-at-milford-utah/
Published: January 28, 2025 17:34
There is a strange confluence of clean energy and pork production near Milford, Utah, 208 miles south of Salt Lake City, and 30 miles west of Beaver. Located there, just north of Milford in Beaver County, is the largest solar farm in Utah. It is the…
What In The World Is Going On With AI?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/what-in-the-world-is-going-on-with-ai/
Published: January 28, 2025 16:15
The world of AI took a giant hit on Monday as companies betting on the new technology lost over a trillion dollars in value. The post What In The World Is Going On With AI? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Second Life Adds More Green Punch To EV Battery Recycling (Eventually)
Published: January 28, 2025 16:00
Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund is supporting a new "second life" venture that complements EV battery recycling by extending the useful life of the whole battery. The post Second Life Adds More Green Punch To EV Battery Recycling (Eventually) appeared first…
Renault’s Automotive Pedigree Sells the Megane E-Tech Down Under
Published: January 28, 2025 15:52
That’s what the Renault salesperson told me yesterday when I went to check out the Renault Megane E-Tech. After my experience driving the Zoe 6 years ago, I was prepared to be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised. The Megane is an attractive mid-range…
Seaweed Farms Are An Important Carbon Sequestration Strategy
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/28/seaweed-farms-are-an-important-carbon-sequestration-strategy/
Published: January 28, 2025 15:45
We know that plants sequester carbon dioxide. The Amazon rainforest (what’s left of it), mangrove swamps, and sea grasses all remove carbon dioxide from the air. But a recent study by the Oceans 2050 Global Seaweed Project found that seaweed farming can…
Musk’s Heil Gesture Is Important To The Next Four Years — And Here’s Why
Published: January 28, 2025 14:32
Dozens of world leaders joined a group of fewer than 50 Nazi death camp survivors in Poland this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered. The event is…
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