New York City (NYC) is putting in 13 EV fast-charging hubs across city parking garages. The charging hubs being rolled out by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) will include approximately 50 fast-charging plugs. “This investment will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the city, […]
Author: CleanTechnica
Proposed Rule Cuts Carbon Pollution From Power Plants That Burn Coal & Gas
The time is now for the EPA to move forward -- without delay -- to finalize robust and durable standards to confront the rising costs and mounting dangers of the climate crisis.
Metrotrans East Africa Limited Adds 5 Electric Buses To Its Fleet In Kenya
Metrotrans Ltd, one of Nairobi’s leading public transport operators, has announced the introduction of 5 electric buses as part of its fleet. Metrotrans is a Nairobi-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Sacco), whose fleet plies Nairobi routes with an aim to promote efficient and sustainable public transportation systems. In Kenya, a lot of Sacco members […]
New Tesla Referral Program Goes Live for Cars and Solar Purchases
The Tesla referral program has had a long and storied history. The first incarnation offered massive incentives like the ability to earn free Tesla Power Walls and even a Tesla Roadster if you had enough referrals. Over time the rewards dwindled and Tesla car purchases were eliminated from the program entirely. Most recently, the Tesla […]
Rooftop Solar Panels Could Power One-Third Of US Manufacturing Sector
Despite having the potential to cover 13.6% of the national electricity demand, rooftop solar arrays currently account for just 2.2% of the electricity grid mix.
First Drive: The Nissan ARIYA AWD
The Nissan ARIYA is the tip of the spear in Nissan’s second big push into electric vehicles. It follows behind the Nissan LEAF which was an attempt to build a truly affordable electric vehicle for the masses. Then CEO Carlos Ghosn believed that designing and building an affordable electric vehicle would help the company achieve […]
E-Fuels, Renewable Natural Gas, & Carbon Capture Are Deep Fakes
E-fuels, renewable natural gas, carbon capture -- fossil fuel companies will stop at nothing to protect their business model.
RUMOR: Elon Musk To Step Aside At Tesla And Twitter
Elon Musk appears to have chosen a successor to run Twitter, and there are rumors a new CEO at Tesla may be imminent.
Bringing Solar Power to the People
By addressing equity issues, RMI’s Solarize cohorts have made rooftop solar and lower electricity bills available to more people around the country. Shaketia Simpson loved the idea of powering her house with solar energy, but always thought of it as a future project because it was too expensive. Simpson, an operating director at Discovery Montessori […]
Three Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with BLUETTI
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work and dedication that mothers put into their families. And what better way to celebrate that than with a new BLUETTI top-of-the-line portable power solution? This Mother’s Day, make your mom feel truly special with BLUETTI’s special promotion from […]