Author: CleanTechnica

Technological Revolutions

A turkey is a symbol of US Thanksgiving dinner traditions. But how do you make flexitarians -- guests who prefer vegetarian or vegan eating -- feel welcome at your table? Here is a series of hints to welcome diverse guests and to cook with connections between industrial animal agriculture and climate crisis in mind.

Today, Tesla updated its referral program once again. Instead of the previous cash bonus for buyers and referrers of Tesla solar panels and Solar Roof, now both the Tesla customer who makes the referral and the new customer who signs up for a Tesla solar power system get credits. These credits can then be redeemed […]

Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), the largest privately held automotive technology company in China, has agreed to provide ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a Polish government-backed electric vehicle manufacturer, a license for its entirely electric Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). Additionally, Geely Holding will work with EMP to develop the first line of automobiles to be sold under […]

The US Department of Energy recently announced 23 new projects that will focus on helping communities transition to clean energy, improving grid reliability and security, and increasing resilience to extreme weather and other disasters. The 20 research projects will receiving funding will focus specifically on disaster preparedness, while the 3 remaining development projects aim to […]

Are the wrong Americans buying electric cars? Well, yes. But also no. Between electric car superusers and EV hoarders, some households that have more than one electric car in the driveway may be driving up the price of EVs for the average Joe, while keeping electric-only miles lower than they could be. In a recent […]

Electrify America announced a nearly $3 million increase in funding to four community-based organization awardees promoting Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) education and awareness in low-income and disadvantaged communities across California. This work supports the current plan to invest $200 million in California ZEV infrastructure and education programs in the state until mid-2024 and is a […]

There’s a line in a Paul Simon song that goes like this: “There’s too many people on the bus from the airport, too many holes in the crust of the earth. The planet groans every time it registers another birth.” Recently, we the people of Earth celebrated the news that there are now 8 billion […]

The Inflation Reduction Act continues to drive new investment in America, just as it was intended to do. LG Chem announced this week it will build a new $3 billion cathode manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee. When complete, it will be the largest factory of its kind in the United States. The Clarksville facility will […]

Import tariffs and the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) will be cut on electric vehicles costing below $84,000 (AUD) in Australia. It is an exciting time to be watching the surge in EV ownership taking place as Labor makes good on its election promises. Taxes on EVs cut, incentives added — the electric future is bright. […]