We cover a lot of EV charging news here on CleanTechnica, and for good reason — EVs and EV chargers go hand and hand. But often the electricians that install these charging systems are overlooked. The contribution that these and other electricians are making to electrify the world should be recognized for their efforts. While […]
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BYD & Geely Continue To Lead The Way In Israel BEV Sales
BYD and Geely continue to lead the way in Israel’s BEV market. In April, BYD sold 1,377 units, most of which were the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Tang and the Han are now also available in Israel and they each registered some decent numbers there, with the Han getting close to 100 units and […]
Fisker Delivers 1st Ocean SUV
In a press release, Fisker announces that the first customer has taken delivery of the brand-new Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV. It has been 10 years since Henrik Fisker’s first attempts to conquer a piece of the electrified future had to fold, and just 2 years after several celebrities including Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik acquired the […]
Elon Musk’s Long-Term Bet On Tesla Full Self-Driving
During Tesla’s recent first-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk focused on Full Self-Driving as a future value driver for the company. While some analysts shared concerns around price cuts affecting the company’s margins, Musk reassured investors that Tesla’s FSD could still bring in significant revenue — even if its cars sold at zero profit. In […]
Analysis Points to Massive Photovoltaic Deployment To Meet Decarbonization Target
An “unprecedented ramp-up of production capacity” over the next two decades is needed to provide enough solar power to completely decarbonize the global electrical system, but that goal can be achieved, according to an analysis led by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The target is 63.4 terawatts of installed nameplate capacity of […]
Volkswagen Plans To Replace Cariad Management
News reports from Germany indicate Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Bloom is about to fire the entire management team at Cariad.
Colorado’s Win for Clean Trucks
Colorado voted to adopt historic standards to promote clean trucks in the state, which will reduce harmful air pollution from trucks and buses. It's time for other Western states to move forward with these safeguards.
Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) V11
For 6 months, my wife and I have used 9 or 10 versions of FSD Beta V10. Recently, we heard about Tesla working on a “revolutionary” upgrade from V10 to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements that Tesla has been working on for a long time. Finally, we got our upgrade a little over […]
Electric Everything, Part 6 — Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, & More
This is the 6th in a series on electrifying everything. That means switching to electric and powered by batteries for things that until now were corded or powered by gasoline. Most of the items in this article can be seen in your area or found in your nearby COSTCO or Home Depot. Electric Everything at […]
Zayed Sustainability Prize Set to Drive Global Climate Action
The UAE’s Pioneering Global Sustainability Award announces new ‘Climate Action’ category aimed at rewarding innovative solutions that promote climate adaptation, build resilience and deploy environmental solutions