Author: CleanTechnica

Volkswagen Announces Its Electric Offensive For Brazil

When you combine Volkswagen’s size and its electrification plan, it is one of the more noteworthy stories of the electric revolution. But the electric vehicle revolution has primarily been focused on China, Europe, and the United States. We and others have long been calling for more electrification in South America. That is now part of […]

Tesla Unintended Acceleration Investigation Reopened By NHTSA

There have been investigations into “unintended acceleration” in Tesla vehicles before. When such claims are raised, it’s the responsibility of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate them. However, whether with Tesla or other automakers, it’s often been determined that the “unintended acceleration” comes from the driver accidentally pushing on the accelerator pedal […]

New EU Weight Limits Mean Zero-Emission Trucking Is Here For The Long Haul

Weight limits for zero-emission trucks will increase under a new EU proposal that will help accelerate the uptake of electric and hydrogen trucks. The new limits will ensure trucks will not have to sacrifice cargo weight on long-haul routes, which require bigger batteries. After the law enters into force, electric or hydrogen trucks could weigh […]

Renewable Energy Zones Octuple Renewable Energy For Queensland

In a week when global temperatures are exceeding all historic records, and the melting Antarctic ice gets a mention on the ABC finance report, the Queensland government has announced the next step in its long march to renewable energy dominance of the state grid: twelve new Renewable Energy Zones. Alan Kohler, popular finance presenter on […]

Renewable Energy Zones Octuple Renewable Energy For Queensland

In a week when global temperatures are exceeding all historic records, and the melting Antarctic ice gets a mention on the ABC finance report, the Queensland government has announced the next step in its long march to renewable energy dominance of the state grid: twelve new Renewable Energy Zones. Alan Kohler, popular finance presenter on […]