Author: CleanTechnica

As we look for methods to spend in a greener way, we buy more sustainably or invest so that we that don’t reward companies that contribute to global warming. Importantly, divestment as an act of social conscience recognizes that we all have an obligation to rise up against industrial oil’s destructive, polluting operations.

Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips (D) has introduced a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) of Pennsylvania, that would provide a $2500 tax credit for off-road EV purchases. The bill reads that, “there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal […]

According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. In a study looking at the effects of Atlanta’s 2019 ban on e-scooters and e-bikes in the city, travel times rose by around 10% on […]

GM's Robotaxi Service Starts Work in Tesla's Back Yard

It’s time for another round of Sandy Munro Q&A videos. Yesterday, I shared three from TeslaCon Florida in which Sandy talked about how he went from being a big Tesla critic to a Tesla superbull, how rapidly Tesla innovates (“engineering at the speed of thought” is how he put it), and what he would choose […]

There are close to 20 million EVs now around the world. EV batteries do not need replacing every three years as some FUD peddlers would want people to think. Most automakers now give battery warranties of at least 8 years or some six figure mileage, whichever comes first. After the batteries have done all that […]

IKEA says keeping last-mile services sustainable and cost-effective while meeting customers’ expectations is challenging. But IKEA is making a lot of progress on this front. For the last couple of years, IKEA retailers have been introducing electric trucks for home delivery services. A lot of these developments have been covered right here on CleanTechnica. IKEA […]

Following the Model Y’s debut in Europe earlier this year, the electric SUV quickly became the top registered clean energy vehicle in a handful of countries. Just a few months into the SUV’s young entry into the hotly-contested German market, however, Tesla’s flagship sedan has taken back the throne, leaving the Model Y in second. […]

What is the difference between a hybrid and plug-in hybrid? Here's everything you need to know about PHEVs.

Zimbabwe has an installed electricity generation capacity of about 2,300 MW, but there is a huge problem. The Zimbabwe Power Company’s (ZPC) thermal plants are very old and keep breaking down. There are three small coal power plants in Harare, Munyati, and Bulawayo that have installed capacities of at least 80 MW but most of […]