Author: CleanTechnica

The new generation of eco-friendly heat pump water heaters will reduce your home’s emissions while also shrinking your utility bills. Of all the appliances that compete for a homeowner’s attention, from vacuum cleaner robots to video-enabled door locks that double as security guards, the standard 50-gallon water heater is the most likely to be ignored. […]

A hurricane is approaching our home in Florida yet again. Hurricane Idalia is going to strike the Gulf Coast of Florida in the next several hours, and that means we’re at risk of flooding, wind damage, and loss of electricity. Last year, Hurricane Ian pummeled our region. We were lucky to only suffer some roof […]

A recent announcement from Mercedes-Benz reveals that it is going to start rolling out its own EV charging network. Let’s first take a look at the announcement and then talk a bit about why it is doing this. Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs Mercedes-Benz will launch its first high-power charging stations this fall, as part of its […]

Unless you’re a space alien reading this when a stray wifi signal finds its way to your planet or space pod, your ancestors had an amazing view of the night sky. At the end of the last glacial period (aka ice age, but that’s an inaccurate term), everyone could leave their shelter at night and […]

A recent video at Fully Charged gave viewers a tour of a crazy micromobility company called Grin Technologies. Instead of just the usual e-bikes and kick scooters, Grin offers a wacky assortment of parts for an even wackier assortment of micromobility devices. If you want to see everything from electric wheelbarrows to penny farthings to […]

Another set of Australian questions about decarbonization, electrification of transportation, hydrogen and the future of Australia's role in the world asked and answered.

Tesla drivers find it incredibly easy to use a Supercharger station. With the convenience of GPS location integrated into the touchscreen navigation system, their vehicle’s navigation guides them directly to the nearest Supercharger. Once they arrive at the Supercharger station, all they need to do is plug in and charge up. It’s as simple as […]

Despite claims to support electric vehicles, automakers are attempting to thwart new federal standards that would accelerate the transition to clean transportation.

With a price point of less than AU$40,000 and 410 km of range, the BYD Dolphin is not only competing with its fellow triplets (the MG 4 and the ORA Cat) but also with similarly sized ICE cars. Unfortunately, due to the fact that there are only 3 BYD Dolphins available in Australia, we were […]

From covering windows and planting trees, to upgrading your air conditioning system—PNNL scientists offer tips to keep your home cool in extreme heat.