Author: CleanTechnica

I wrote a long article about NIO in the summer 2022. I had visited NIO and the NIO House in Oslo in the spring. While most of the visit was a conference about NIO, the next day we did have the opportunity to drive and use the battery swap station outside of Oslo. It was […]

Drones are changing the ground under our feet. Their game-changing use in warfare has been highlighted by Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine, but they are also accelerating the clean energy landscape in new and impactful ways. For some insights into both areas, CleanTechnica recently spoke with Cameron Chell, CEO and President of the US company […]

New EVs are pretty nice in 2023, and the options are expanding. Range is reasonable for most people’s needs, fast charging options are improving, and the technology in EVs makes for a great driving experience. But, not everyone wants to drive a new car. Automotive styles are constantly changing, and the latest and greatest thing […]

To catalyze the adoption of more sustainable transport options in the automobile sector, we need more affordable cars. We are finally starting to see more of them, especially from China. However, these vehicles are still mainly available only in China. But just like the solar panel and mobile phone revolution, these small affordable vehicles will […]

Obviously, EVs use electricity to power their engines, while gas-powered vehicles use gasoline. EVs are usually more efficient and produce fewer emissions than gas-powered cars, so they’re an important part of the solution for urban pollution and climate change. While they superficially resemble ICE vehicles, they can be very different under the sheet metal. Instead […]

As the world accelerates the transition to electric vehicles, it is important for the world’s largest markets to lead the way in terms of adoption as this will have the most impact when it comes to reducing tailpipe emissions. We have countries such as Norway that lead the way in terms of EV share for […]

Audi is exploring new vehicle ideas from a 4 door sports car/pickup truck concept to a rugged offroad 4X4' with a ladder frame.

How will King Charles balance his previous high-profile climate activism with the expectation that he will remain politically neutral as head of the Royal Family. So far, he hasn't stifled his public proclamations about climate pollution significantly.

South Africa is going through its worst ever period of electricity rationing. The national utility company Eskom has been forced to implement a load-shedding program as it struggles to meet demand due to a number of reasons, including frequent breakdowns at its old coal power plants as well as the delayed completion of some of […]

If you were an alien, someone from Earth could tell you about the things Kevin Bacon has done on the big screen, and you’d think he was some sort of superhero. He once brought a town together through the power of dance. He also slew underground monsters that were eating people in Nevada with trickery. […]