Author: CleanTechnica

We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation. Or on the flip side, you […]

PFAS, a category of toxic chemicals that consists of thousands of man-made compounds, are used by industry and often added to consumer products, ranging from cookware to cosmetics, to make them stain- and water-resistant. PFAS are nearly indestructible “forever toxic” chemicals that are found in our air, water, food—and our bodies. They can be harmful to human health even at very low doses, with some being linked to immune suppression, cancer, and developmental disorders. However, there has been little done to address PFAS contamination.

New Proposed “Green Rides” Rules Lay Groundwork for a Cleaner, More Accessible New York City

“More than 263,000 Americans rely on their solar and storage job to feed their family and pay the bills, and this case unnecessarily puts their livelihood at risk.

Tesla has launched a new version of its Wall Connector home chargers that will work with other electric vehicle brands along with its own vehicles. The equipment went on sale this week, and it’s expected to start shipping later this year, according to Tesla. The Tesla Universal Wall Connector went on sale on the automaker’s […]

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a compilation of national-scale geological, geophysical and mineral resource datasets from Australia, Canada and the US through a collaboration between the three countries’ federal geological surveys. “Geology doesn’t stop at the border and neither does our data,” said USGS scientist Anne McCafferty, who led the effort. “Scientists will […]

Car culture is killing the planet, but a new superfast charging LFP battery from CATL could help stop the carnage, so to speak.

The Acura ZDX is the most powerful SUV from the brand in its history. It can be ordered online and deliveries start early next year.

Crossing the 2600+ miles of terrain between Seattle and Columbus is an objectively absolutely bonkers plan ... which is why I loved it!

In December of 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to alter the rules regarding net metering for customers with rooftop solar systems. Net metering requires utility companies to pay customers for the excess energy those solar arrays send back to the grid. It is the thing that drove sales of rooftop solar starting […]