Brush up on your distributed wind knowledge! The following are some key points and fun facts about the U.S. distributed wind market. This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy.” 10. Distributed wind power is used at or near where it is generated, as opposed to […]
Author: CleanTechnica
Cupra Born
A funny thing happened on the way to check out the BYD Dolphin — we almost tripped over the Cupra Born, a European hot hatch. Cupra is part of SEAT, which is owned by Volkswagen. It was the first display as we walked through the entrance to the Indooroopilly, Brisbane, shopping centre Auto Mall. This […]
Mapping Clean Energy in the US West
Colorado and New Mexico can take advantage of Energy Community tax credits to build renewable energy and jumpstart an equitable workforce transition. Tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act make clean energy projects more feasible than ever.
The Future of Grid Energy Storage Starts Today
By combining data analytics with materials discovery and synthesis, characterization, prototyping, and testing and validation, PNNL scientists are accelerating the next generation of energy storage materials.
BMW Neue Klasse Concept Appears At IAA Show
BMW will feature the Neue Klasse concept at this year's IAA show in Munich. Is it a hint of what an electric 3 Series sedan might look like?
Did Gaia punish Burning Man for ignoring climate protests?
Climate protesters blockaded the road to Burning Man prior to the festival’s kickoff a week ago. Their objections have merit – Burning Man is pretty damn polluting. The festival, which happens in Pershing County, Nevada, every year in late summer, celebrates art and community living. The concept is great – there’s no money, everything is […]
Why Electrify France & The Passat PHEV Are Important News From Volkswagen
Volkswagen had two announcements this week -- a new network of fast chargers for France and a new Passat Variant PHEV.
How Much Wave Energy Is In Our Oceans?
New Study Could Help Countries Better Estimate How Much Power Their Waters Carry Measuring Wave Energy
Tesla Virtual Power Plants Get Approval In Texas
As Tesla’s energy business continues to grow, backup power generation will remain at the center of future developments. In recent weeks, Texas residents who have a Tesla Powerwall and solar panels gained the opportunity to be a part of a backup power pilot program, which lets users get money for providing extra electricity back to the state’s […]
Could Tesla’s New Supercomputer Make It An Even Better AI Play?
Reports this week said that Tesla unveiled a new artificial intelligence computing cluster, and some say the move could also make the automaker a strong AI play. The new $300 million supercomputer is expected to use Nvidia hardware, despite also pitting Tesla against the tech company in the stock market. A Tesla Model 3. Image by Casey […]