Electric bikes are a dime a dozen these days, so it’s rare to find one that stands out from the pack. When I first saw the Lectric XP Lite, it was clear that it was different from the pack in a few key ways. On the surface, the Lectric XP Lite e-bike looks like the […]
Author: CleanTechnica
Caltech Solar Power Prototype Rides SpaceX Rocket Into Orbit (With Video)
Solar power from space is closer to reality after Caltech sent a prototype system into orbit on January 3 to test the technology.
Chevrolet Phones It In With The E-Ray, A Non-Plugin Hybrid Corvette
In some ways, Chevrolet’s new Corvette E-Ray is pretty cool. “In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors president. “E-Ray, as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step further and expands the promise of what Corvette […]
Unpacking The Iron Law of Projects: Black Swans Vs Gray Rhinos In Clean Energy
Gray rhinos are about the strategic perspective of what is important to do, and black swans are about the tactics of dealing with it most effectively and efficiently. Gray rhinos say focus on big issues like climate change, and black swan awareness help us deliver climate solutions.
Wyoming Anti-EV Proposal Dies In Committee — Where It Went Wrong & What They’ll Probably Try Next
Some Wyoming legislators want to send California a message. You see, they really like gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, and California’s phasing those out between now and 2035. So, to get back at California, Wyoming is trying to pass a resolution suggesting that Wyoming should do the opposite and phase out electric car sales in the […]
Will Tesla’s Cybertruck End Big Tech Minimalism?
As Tesla prepares to begin producing the Cybertruck later this year, some are pointing out how the electric truck’s bold, futuristic design is at odds with the minimalism of most modern tech. And like any design philosophy bringing a unique and new product to the table, the Cybertruck could potentially shift tech’s aesthetic across the […]
Early 2023 New Year Deals and Hero Recruiting from BLUETTI
BLUETTI, a well-known solar generator brand, will throw a themed promotion called “The Sun Shines Wherever You Go” through January 25th, 2023, to celebrate the new year and its innovation of new portable solar panel– PV68 and PV420. Besides, it is holding an open call for “BLUETTI Heroes” among its global users to make documentaries. […]
51% Plugin Vehicle Share In The Netherlands! Tesla Model Y #1 Overall!
The top 10 vehicles in the Netherlands in December included six 100% electric vehicles. December was another strong month in the Dutch market for plugin vehicle sales, with 15,757 plugin registrations. That score could have been even better if other markets, like Germany and Norway, hadn’t had inflated incentive-derived record months. That might have starved […]
Highest Fuel Economy Cars in 2023 — U.S. DOE Releases Top 10 Lists For Model Year 2023
The two lists below show the model year 2023 vehicles with the highest fuel economy. The list on the top is for all vehicles and is dominated by all-electric vehicles (EVs) due to their high efficiency relative to other technologies. The list below excludes plug-in vehicles and is dominated by hybrid-electric vehicles. FuelEconomy.gov’s 2023 lists […]
Climate Leaders Demand Fossil Fuel CEOs At Davos Cease & Desist
Discussions at the World Economic Forum are heavily linked to the climate crisis. Yet activists are wary that greenwashing will take precedence as chief executives of oil and gas companies banter with global leaders.