Author: CleanTechnica

Tesla has expanded its manufacturing presence well beyond the U.S. at this point, now with Gigafactory locations in both China and Germany, along with those in its home market. And ahead of the automaker’s announcement of a new Gigafactory location, expected by the end of this year, one European country is encouraging the U.S. manufacturer […]

Volkswagen plans to introduce a refreshed version of the ID.3 in the spring that will include more sustainable interior materials.

Plugin electric vehicles took 89.3% share of the auto market in Norway in November, down from 91.2% year on year. Full electrics (BEVs), however, grew their share YoY, from 73.8% to 81.6%. Plugin hybrids continued to tail off, dropping to 7.7% from 17.4% YoY. Overall auto volumes were 19,513 units, up almost 28% YoY. November’s […]

Elon Musk glanced up to a slide during the Tesla Semi reveal last night and announced, “It’s a beast.” He explained, “If you’re a truck driver and you want the most bad-ass rig on the road, this is it.” During the presentation, Musk also teased an especially cool feature that appears to be available for Cybertruck. […]

I have just spent the morning with the technical staff at Glenco Air & Power, experimenting with their Westinghouse portable generators and my Tesla Model 3. No one got hurt. The car didn’t blow up. Curiosity was satisfied. We now know why my Tesla Model 3 would not accept an emergency top-up charge from a […]

United Airlines and Airbus are working on ways to reduce emissions from air travel by using hydrogen and sodium-ion batteries.

What is the best way to field test printed solar panels? After 20 years in development in the lab at the University of Newcastle, it was decided to invite Stuart McBain to drive 18,000 km around the coast of Australia for 3 months and really put them to the test. Stuart was the obvious choice […]

After purchasing a Tesla, it transforms into a trusted friend — perhaps even a cherished member of your family. At this time of year, it’s not unusual to buy presents for your friends and family. Naughty or nice, why not put your Tesla on Santa’s list? It turns out that Alex Guberman, a Tesla owner […]

Honda plans to manufacture a battery-electric and fuel cell powered car based on the new 2023 CR-V in Ohio beginning in 2024.

A new report indicates that it is feasible to realize below 2 degrees Celsius of global warming -- that is, if governments and companies pursue a faster transition to clean energy innovation.