France has stormed into a new era of solar with a new law just passed requiring a massive increase in solar canopies. The country’s new law requires that that large parking lots have at least 50% of their lot covered in solar canopies. Naturally, this doesn’t apply to lots with something like 6, 8, or […]
Category: eMobility
Lucid Offers $7,500 EV Credit On Some Air Versions For A Limited Time
As more and more EVs become at least temporarily eligible for the US EV tax credit, Lucid boldly offers its own EV credit.
RIvian Confirms That Electric Bicycles Are In The Pipeline
The company's first electric bike model is already under development.
VinFast Establishing More Partnerships In U.S. & Europe
Vietnam’s VinFast has big plans to become an electric vehicle production giant, including wedging out its place in the markets of Europe and the United States. For anyone who was skeptical about the effort, a couple of new partnerships indicate that VinFast is indeed entering these markets and focused on attracting customers. (For anyone skeptical […]
Solar In Sports: Major League Sports Venues Across America Tap Into Renewable Energy
Millions around the country will gather in front of their screens this weekend to witness the biggest football game of the year, but they may not realize that the Kansas City and Philadelphia teams have solar powered stadiums. While this may be a historic Super Bowl with two Black quarterbacks starting in the big game, […]
No, Data Center Backup Isn’t A Good Fit For Redox Flow Batteries Yet
If you are only burning a few hundred gallons a year for a data center drawing 100 MW 24/7/365, the cost and carbon debt of fuel for your generators is not material.
Clean Energy 101: Methane-Detecting Satellites
Satellite “completeness” is a new and powerful concept in the push to slash climate pollution.
Starting at $699 a month, you can subscribe to a Hyundai EV
Hyundai is bringing back its EV subscription program, aimed at providing “flexible access to electric vehicles.” For a locked-in monthly price, it's wrapping in the vehicle plus insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance. Pricing depends on the model and mileage, and it starts at $699 a month for the Kona Electric and $899 a month...
Plug-in Hybrids 2.0: A Dangerous Distraction, Not A Climate Solution
T&E commissioned the Technical University of Graz to independently test three new popular, average-sized plug-in hybrids — the BMW 3 Series, the Peugeot 308, and the Renault Megane — on the road. Key findings: 1) The real-world CO2 emissions of the tested plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are 85–114 g/km, around 3 times the artificially low official […]
NTSB: Deadly Tesla Crash Caused By High Speed, Intoxication, No Autopilot
A Tesla crashed into a tree in 2021 and caught fire, killing two people. The NTSB finds Tesla and its safety tech were not at fault.