We don't need to make 25 times as much biofuel, we need to make perhaps four or five times as much as we do today. And we have to stop wasting it on ground transportation.
Author: CleanTechnica
BMW i7 vs. Mercedes EQS
Jo Borrás and I have revived our EV Bracket Battle Tournament, and the matchup we were on today was the BMW i7 versus the Mercedes EQS. These are two big luxury sedans from historic German automakers, but they are actually quite different. Jo and I discuss the differences in exterior styling, interior design, touchscreens and […]
Researchers Create World’s First CO2 Measurement Tool To Calculate Emissions Caused By Stored Digital Data
“By using this tool, organizations can make informed decisions to minimize their environmental impact while still achieving their business objectives.”
BlueFloat Energy Launches in the Philippines, Promising 7.6 GW In 4 Locations
BlueFloat Energy announced its entry to the Philippines on June 2nd, with four Wind Energy Service Contracts (WESCs) in Central, North, South Luzon, and another in Southern Mindoro. Combined, the four sites will deliver a total of 7.6 GW to feed the power-hungry archipelago. “We are thrilled to bring BlueFloat Energy’s expertise and experience in […]
Cargo Ships Return To Wind Power, Again
Wind power is attracting more heavy hitters in the global shipping industry, including Sea-Cargo and Sumitomo.
China & USA #1 And #2 In Solar PV Deployment, But Mediocre In Terms Of Percentage Of Electricity From Solar
In terms of absolute scale, China and the USA have long been leaders in the growth of solar power. And, really, China stands alone at the top. It had deployed 462 gigawatts of solar PV by the end of 2022, which was 37.5% of the whole world’s total, 1,233 gigawatts. In terms of annual deployment, […]
Investments In Renewable Energy Exceed Fossil Fuel Expenditures
The International Energy Agency says in its latest report that investments in renewable energy are exceeding those in fossil fuels.
AfricaNEV’s First EV Technical Training Course Was Held In Nairobi Last Month
Africa New Energy and Vehicles (AfricaNEV) is a continental non-profit that aims to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility in Africa through policy advocacy, awareness creation, and skills development, as well as linking industry players in the e-mobility value chain. AfricaNEV says the purpose of its community is to make sure African countries are not left […]
Ford Could Sell 500,000 EVs Per Year In USA With Tesla Supercharging Access
Ford is on track to sell between 40,000 and 50,000 electric vehicles in the US this year. That’s not good. Yet, first-quarter sales imply Ford will be the 3rd best selling automaker in the EV industry in 2023. Tesla, meanwhile, is on track to sell about 640,000 electric vehicles in the US in 2023. So, […]
Right Wing Texans Love Electric Cars, If You Don’t Say “Environment”
Recently, we did a story about the 2023 NADA convention and goat roping in Dallas, where Slate correspondent Alexander Sammon got a chance to speak to Buzz Smith, a former car salesman turned blogger who bills himself as The EV-angelist. Smith was giving a presentation entitled “Selling EVs Is Easy, Even in Texas!” Take the […]