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- Thank You, Clean Energy: IEA Report Says You’re Giving Us Hopeby Carolyn Fortuna (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 16:55
Countries are setting records in deploying technologies such as solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), and the IEA now projects that demand for coal, oil, and natural gas will peak before 2030.
- Using Renewable Energy For All The Wrong Reasonsby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 16:25
Renewable energy advocates don't know whether to laugh or cry about the latest solar energy news from BP in Texas.
- Watchdogs urge Nestlé, Danone and other food giants to 'deplastify'by GreenBiz.com on September 29, 2023 at 15:59
Nine "Big Food" corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says.
- Watchdogs urge Nestlé, Danone and other food giants to 'deplastify'by GreenBiz.com on September 29, 2023 at 15:59
Nine "Big Food" corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says.
- 50 New Electric Buses Will Soon Be Operating In Edinburgh, Scotlandby Jake Richardson (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 15:55
Lothian, a public transit provider in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Lothians, has ordered 50 new electric Volvo BZL buses for its fleet. The double-deck buses will begin operating in 2024. They cost over £24 million and have zero direct emissions, so using them will help improve air quality. Each bus can transport over 70 passengers
- New Transit Service Funding in California — How States Can Find Moreby NRDC (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 15:25
Advocates fought for funding to preserve transit service in California, winning a partial victory—and secured new guidance that could unlock billions more
- Half of UK Drivers See E-Bikes As Viable Alternative For Shorter Tripsby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 14:55
When it comes to cleaning up transportation emissions, micromobility is often the neglected red-headed stepchild. Electric cars get a lot of attention because most people are used to owning and driving a car, and the infrastructure in their area is mostly geared around that. Transit also gets a lot of attention, because it’s another thing
- Pushing The Limits Of The Polestar 3by Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 14:25
When automakers design and build cars, the cars have to survive anything drivers might throw at it (other than wrecks). Nissan found out the hard way that selling vehicles without liquid cooling systems may work in Japan and other places with a more gentle climate, but when people started driving them in hot deserts, things
- How Did Gogoro Go From Stealth Startup To Global Battery-Swapping Leader in Just Over A Decade?by RMI (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 13:55
Emergence Strategy in Action: Gogoro Seizes Opportunity in the Transition to Sustainable Mobility How did Gogoro go from stealth startup to being the largest worldwide provider of light EV battery swapping — all in a little over a decade? The company, which vastly simplifies the charging experience for the rapidly growing two-wheeled scooter market, now
- EVgo Starts To See Results From Reliability Improvement Programby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 13:25
At the beginning of the year, EVgo announced that it was going to step up on charging reliability. As most EV drivers know, non-Tesla charging can be pretty hit and miss right now. The chances of actually getting stranded are still very low, but things like low speeds, having to switch stalls, and other more
- Geely Supplies Battery-Electric Vehicles Plus Green Methanol For The Asian Gamesby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 12:55
The Asian Games started earlier this week, on the 23rd of September in Hangzhou. These large events bring together thousands of people from several countries and it takes a massive logistical exercise to move people around and keep things flowing nicely. This means there will be hundreds or thousands of vehicles employed for these kinds
- Electrify America Opens Easy Trips To The Grand Canyon For CCS EVsby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 12:25
Yesterday, Electrify America announced the opening of a station near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. With the latest hardware, the stations should provide a reliable charge for up to six cars at speeds of up to 350 kilowatts. The station is located at the Grand Canyon Visitor’s Center in Tusayan, Arizona, and is
- DeBriefed 29 September 2023: Focus on carbon offsets; UK expands oil and gas; IEA’s path to 1.5C unpackedby Zeke Hausfather (Carbon Brief) on September 29, 2023 at 12:11
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 29 September 2023: Focus on carbon offsets; UK expands oil and gas; IEA’s path to 1.5C unpacked appeared first on Carbon Brief.
- Electric Cars Are Transforming America’s Truck Stopsby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 11:55
Operators of truck stops and travel centers are working overtime to build the fast charging network for electric cars.
- What Theory Of Elon Musk Makes Sense To You?by Carolyn Fortuna (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 11:13
The new Walter Isaacson biography of Elon Musk has everyone talking and speculating about the motive behind the man.
- The Story of the Historic Cleanup & Revitalization of the Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma’s Waterfrontby Cynthia Shahan (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 10:45
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on this story. Watch this entire documentary on one of the earliest and most effective waterway cleanups in North America. “It was old industrial wasteland. It wasn’t just contaminated. It was dangerous,” Marv Coleman recounts while discussing the extensive history of the Thea Foss Waterway while gliding
- Honda & Acura Sign Several Deals To Expand Charging Optionsby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 08:18
Having a place to charge is going to be one of the biggest challenges to the EV transition. Tesla realized this from the beginning of the modern EV era, and worked to build a huge fast charging network for its EV drivers, but most of the other manufacturers dropped the ball. Only after one of
- BSR's climate director: How climate justice fits into business strategyby GreenBiz.com on September 29, 2023 at 08:11
Deb Gallagher shares how big organizations can make an impact with frontline communities.
- BSR's climate director: How climate justice fits into business strategyby GreenBiz.com on September 29, 2023 at 08:11
Deb Gallagher shares how big organizations can make an impact with frontline communities.
- Kia EV9 To Sell For $54,900 In US, Get Plug&Charge In Europeby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 07:52
Kia recently made two important announcements about the EV9. United States pricing has been announced, and the EV9 will be the first vehicle to get plug & charge capability in Europe, followed by other Kia vehicles. Let’s take a look at the details of both announcements! EV9 US Pricing Announced Kia America just announced the
- Webinar: How can carbon offsets be reformed?by Carbon Brief Staff (Carbon Brief) on September 29, 2023 at 07:48
“Carbon offsets” are a means by which businesses, governments and other entities can pay for... The post Webinar: How can carbon offsets be reformed? appeared first on Carbon Brief.
- How Renewable Energy Is Transforming Global Electricity — Charts!by U.S. Department of Energy (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 07:39
Even as Fossil Energy Still Provides Most of the World’s Electricity, New Electricity Generating Capacity Is Dominated by Renewable Energy Projects
- Nobody Really Knows How Well The Tesla Cybertruck Will Really Sellby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 06:00
A recent article at Forbes explored the sales potential of the Tesla Cybertruck. In the EV community, it’s almost heretical to question the future success of the vehicle. Tesla fans will point to the many pre-orders the Cybertruck has, and after all, everyone they’re friends with is going to buy at least one! So, if
- Why Your Next Car Should Be A BEV — Frank Answers From Driving Electric For 9+ Yearsby Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler (CleanTechnica) on September 29, 2023 at 02:00
First of all, let’s start with 9 key points I’ll cover. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) efficiently use clean energy and emit no pollution while driving! When a BEV is more convenient. Driving your electric rocket-mobile (fun, fun, fun). Lower fuel and service costs. Driving a BEV cross country. They don’t make the model I like
- Hualapai Indian Tribe: Solar-Plus-Storage Equals Savings of $450,000 Per Year At Grand Canyon Westby U.S. Department of Energy (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 16:55
Tribal Energy Snapshot: Hualapai Indian Tribe In this tribal energy snapshot, learn more about the Hualapai Indian Tribe’s Building Resiliency into the Grand Canyon West Microgrid project. The project was co-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy. Project Quick Facts As the home of the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk, Grand Canyon
- Can AI Really Create 3D Models That Help With Wildfire Risk Reduction?by Carolyn Fortuna (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 16:25
Are we coming to a time in which we'll be able to simulate and prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters before they happen?
- IEA Sees A Ray Of Sunshine In The Gloom Of Planetary Collapseby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 15:55
The latest report from the IEA finds some reasons to be hopeful that humans won't turn the world into a baked potato.
- Updated Report & Data Illustrate Distributed Solar Pricing & Design Trendsby U.S. Department of Energy (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 15:25
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of Berkeley Lab’s Tracking the Sun annual report, describing pricing and design trends for grid-connected, distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) and PV-plus-storage systems in the United States. The report is based on data from roughly 3.2 million systems installed nationally through year-end 2022, representing more
- Impact Assessment Of The Transition To Zero-Emission Trucks In Europeby Transport & Environment (T&E) (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 14:55
T&E commissioned Boston Consulting Group to study the impacts of the transition to zero-emission trucks on the European economy and truckmakers’ global competitiveness.
- Biofuels Vs Synthetic Fuels: The Five Points That Favor Waste Biomass To Fuelsby Michael Barnard (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 14:25
I am betting on collective sanity, rational behavior of governments, and funding getting into the right hands as opposed to into the hands of people working on useless frippery.
- New Study Definitively Confirms Gulf Stream Weakeningby Guest Contributor (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 13:55
Understanding the Changes Could Help Predict Future Trends in Extreme Events
- Sponsored content: Protection for submerged and shoreline pipelinesby Paul Marsh (Envirotec) on September 28, 2023 at 13:30
For over 50 years, SeaShield™ corrosion control systems have provided enduring protection on jetty piles and marine structures from the devastating effects of corrosion. The recent addition of the SeaShield 70/80™ System is a response to the industry’s need for a robust, UV-stable, easy-to-apply system designed specifically for submerged and shoreline pipelines situated in aggressive
- BlueFloat Meets With Local Governments in the Northern Philippines to Present Plans for Offshore Windfarm Projectsby Raymond Tribdino (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 13:25
Spanish wind power developer BlueFloat Energy is set to build an offshore wind farm in a location bordering the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Valley in the north of the Philippines. Though the precise location is yet to be determined, the “pin drops” at the town of Claveria in province of Cagayan some 608
- Managing information flowby Paul Marsh (Envirotec) on September 28, 2023 at 13:21
An AI analytics platform has had a transformational impact on water management in a Norwegian municipality, writes Marco Westergren, chief analytics officer at technology firm InfoTiles. The water-rich municipality of Lillestrøm was looking for a way to acquire more useful data to ensure decision-making and use of resources were as efficient as possible. Implementing a
- Lucid & Samsung Partner To Speed Up EV Design With “The Wall” — A Huge, High Quality Digital Displayby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 13:00
Sometimes, it just doesn’t feel like you’ve got enough screen real estate. This is very common for smartphones, but the convenience of having them on hand everywhere generally makes up for this. Even then, phones are getting bigger and bigger, and some even fold out to give you tablet-like space to work and play. At
- Sitting In A Right-Hand Drive Rivian R1T Pickup Got Me Thinking We Really Need These Pickups In Africa ASAPby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 12:55
A right-hand drive Rivian R1T Pickup? Yes, you read that correctly. I was fortunate to get a chance to sit in one and check it out in Nairobi, Kenya. From the information I gathered, this is one of the only ones made so far and this was for a special purpose, joining some of the
- A Closer Look At The Overlooked Citroën ë-C4by Jesper Berggreen (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 12:25
A couple of years ago, the Citroën ë-C4 was introduced in the EU, and since then we haven’t heard much of it. As electric daily drivers, we hear so much about Tesla, and being an owner myself, I can relate to the brand’s impact in terms of technology and performance offerings, which obviously spew off
- Nissan: No New ICE Cars For Europe, All-EV By 2030by Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 11:55
In a recent press release, Nissan announced a bold move for its European business. Starting now, there will be no new combustion-powered vehicle models for the market, and by 2030, the company wants all new Nissans to be “100% electric.” Let’s take a quick look at the announcement and then discuss what it means. Nissan’s
- 6 Massachusetts School Districts To Acquire Electric School Busesby Jake Richardson (CleanTechnica) on September 28, 2023 at 11:25
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) recently awarded Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) grants to six Massachusetts school districts to electrify their school bus fleets. The grants are up to $2 million per fleet. They include funds for new buses and technical assistance to operationalize them, such as installing chargers and designing charging sites. A great
- Report details progress with four trailblazing circularity projects, one year onby Paul Marsh (Envirotec) on September 28, 2023 at 11:11
A new impact report details the progress of four projects that were awarded funding as part of the Circular Future Fund, created to find pioneering circular economy ideas. In 2022, four projects were each awarded grants of between £150,000 – £300,000, from 245 applications, to develop their innovative solutions that challenged the ‘make…use…throw-away’ culture