The University of Notre Dame will install a 46,000-square-foot solar array on the west side of campus, along Indiana 933, as part of an ongoing effort to diversify its energy supply and achieve net zero campus carbon emissions by 2050. The county council voted in favor of the project on Tuesday (March 14), clearing the […]
Author: CleanTechnica
Ben Jealous’s New Mission: Saving the Planet
The longtime civil rights leader discusses his position at the helm of the Sierra Club
Can The Oceans Survive An Unprecedented Influx Of Plastics?
Plastics are very appealing to people around the world. They’re important due to their daily use and functionality because they are the most versatile materials of contemporary times. They’re inexpensive, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, elastic, and have a durable composition. However, the influx of plastics entering the world’s oceans, without immediate action to reverse the current trend, […]
The BYD Atto 3 Is The Top Selling EV In Israel So Far This Year, With 42% Of The BEV Market
The BYD Atto 3 made an impressive debut in Israel late last year. It quickly moved up to the top of the BEV sales charts in November, which was very impressive given the fact that this was only its second month since it had been launched in the country. The Atto 3 is continuing its […]
Volvo Opens Orders For Heavy Electric Trucks For The Construction Industry In South Africa
Heavy vehicles for applications such as construction sites or in campus-based sectors such as in mining environments usually have to drive for short distances at well known intervals. Vehicles in this sector are perfect for electrification. Managing the fleet for things like charging and installation of charging stations at depots or on-site in campus-based environments […]
Tesla Pro Tip: How To Use Dog Mode With Under 20% Charge
Tesla owners with dogs may already know that they can’t use Dog Mode when their vehicles are under 20 percent state of charge, but if you don’t, it’s a critical thing to know. However, there’s always a hack. A tip from EVSpeedy lets drivers activate Dog Mode even when their cars are below 20 percent […]
85% Of Global Companies Don’t Have Credible Plans To Reduce Corporate Flying Emissions
World’s largest companies fail to set targets on most climate intensive form of business travel - air travel
Survey Shows Pathway To Speeding Up EV Adoption In Rural Areas
Regardless of where we live, we should all have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits provided by electric vehicles. These benefits range from the reduced cost of operation, the reduced need for maintenance and the improved performance, to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions. Everybody’s health stands to gain from reducing local […]
Is Joe Biden The Environmental President? These Three “Climate Bombs” Say No
Joe Biden promised to be the environment president, but several recent decisions by his administration threaten that promise.