Author: Letters to the Editor

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. By David Morgan, Plug-In NCW Newsletter In 2018, we got our first new EV, a Chevy Bolt. We took several family trips to places like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Crater Lake, LA, Denver. Seven years later, we still have that car and ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As we’ve seen from the regular market reports here on CleanTechnica, global EV uptake is now shifting from early and affluent adopters towards mass market. The fearmongering and chicken vs. egg issues of charging infrastructure are giving way to the ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The integration of AI technology into the energy sector has emerged as a powerful force driving industry transformation. Beyond improving efficiency, it is a key enabler in our transition toward a greener, more sustainable future. In the automotive industry, AI ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. By Lixiong Wu, Founder of Extenergy | Sustainable Energy Systems Architect and EV Innovation Entrepreneur | Holder of U.S. Patent for Modular Battery Swapping Platform The idea of battery swapping in electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t new. In fact, it has ... [continued]

By Veronica Zupanic, Founder, EVHomeChargerGuide.com Thinking of installing a Level 2 EV charger at home, but stuck with a 100-amp electrical panel? You’re not alone. Many homeowners are told they must upgrade to a 200-amp service to charge their EVs quickly. But panel upgrades can cost $2,000–$5,000 and often involve ... [continued]

By Power for All A pilot project in rural Uganda demonstrates that utilities and mini-grid operators working together can deliver electricity 3.5 times faster and 64% cheaper than traditional approaches. With over 600 million people across Africa still lacking access to electricity, the continent faces one of the world’s most ... [continued]

The following is a long reader comment published this week in response to an article about Elon Musk’s political activities and expectations. It includes brilliant insights and deserves extra attention here as a standalone “letter to the editor.” Enjoy. By eveee Tesla leadership is not just about political naïveté. Elon ... [continued]

Steve Hanley wrote an article yesterday about EV sales in China in May. In response, Larry Evans wrote a long, enlightening comment regarding BYD that deserves more attention. Here it is (with only slight editing): By Larry Evans One thing over the past month that is starting to crystalize is ... [continued]

Underneath my recent article “Hating on Tesla vs. Objective Realism,” unsurprisingly, there were several great responses. A couple of them were on the long side and quite well thought out and expressed, so I’m republishing them here. The first is from Larry Evans and the second is from Username Taycan. ... [continued]

Dear Editor, CleanTechnica We at Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) believe we achieved a world first by commissioning a green EV charging station fuelled entirely by solar power on the 28th of November 2024 in the Northwest Province of South Africa. It is completely off the South African national grid (Eskom) ... [continued]