Electric Vehicles Archives https://cleantechnica.com/category/clean-transport-2/electric-vehicles/ Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://cleantechnica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/download-150x150.png Electric Vehicles Archives https://cleantechnica.com/category/clean-transport-2/electric-vehicles/ 32 32 13821326 Tesla Gets Order To Stop Polluting Excessively in California — 112 Notices of Violation Since 2019 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/tesla-gets-order-to-stop-polluting-excessively-in-california-112-notices-of-violation-since-2019/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/tesla-gets-order-to-stop-polluting-excessively-in-california-112-notices-of-violation-since-2019/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:04:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334837 It seems that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is getting a bit fed up with Tesla. Or, at least, it’s getting fed up with one specific problem at the Tesla Fremont factory and Tesla’s unwillingness to correct it. The district published a news release this week requiring that ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/tesla-gets-order-to-stop-polluting-excessively-in-california-112-notices-of-violation-since-2019/feed/ 0 334837 Škoda Adds 205 Mainly Electric & Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles to the Tour de France Race https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/skoda-adds-205-mainly-electric-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-to-the-tour-de-france-race/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/skoda-adds-205-mainly-electric-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-to-the-tour-de-france-race/#comments Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:22:01 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334735 Škoda Enyaq & Superb serve as the ‘Red Car’ for Tour director Christian Prudhomme   Mladá Boleslav — Škoda Auto marks its 21st consecutive year as the official main partner of the Tour de France. The 111th iteration of the world’s most famous cycling race begins on 29 June with the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/skoda-adds-205-mainly-electric-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-to-the-tour-de-france-race/feed/ 1 334735 Hyundai Is Killing It With New INSTER Electric Vehicle https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/hyundai-is-killing-it-with-new-inster-electric-vehicle/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/hyundai-is-killing-it-with-new-inster-electric-vehicle/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:18:04 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334720 The new INSTER electric vehicle from Hyundai is a sporty, versatile city car that is not coming to the US, but it totally should.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/hyundai-is-killing-it-with-new-inster-electric-vehicle/feed/ 0 334720 Chinese Electric Cars Disrupting Auto Market In Thailand? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-electric-cars-disrupting-auto-market-in-thailand/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-electric-cars-disrupting-auto-market-in-thailand/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:12:39 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334795 The new AlixPartners report 2024 Global Automotive Outlook has stimulated quite a lot of thoughts and feedback. Steve Hanley kicked things off with his summary of the findings. Reading through that, I couldn’t help chiming in by pulling out a couple of key highlights and expounding on them. In between, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-electric-cars-disrupting-auto-market-in-thailand/feed/ 0 334795 3 Oil Companies & 3 Polluting Carmakers Among Top 10 Recipients of Green Funds! WTH? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/3-oil-companies-3-polluting-carmakers-among-top-10-recipients-of-green-funds-wth/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/3-oil-companies-3-polluting-carmakers-among-top-10-recipients-of-green-funds-wth/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:47:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334706 Well, this was a shocker. I just saw word from Transport & Environment thanks to one of our news aggregators here that three “polluting carmakers” were among the 10 companies to receive the most European Union “green funds” investments. But even more shocking than that, another three of the top ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/3-oil-companies-3-polluting-carmakers-among-top-10-recipients-of-green-funds-wth/feed/ 0 334706 GreenPower Delivers 1st BEAST Electric Bus Order of 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/greenpower-delivers-1st-beast-electric-bus-order-of-37-beasts-to-be-delivered-in-2024-to-school-districts-in-west-virginia/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/greenpower-delivers-1st-beast-electric-bus-order-of-37-beasts-to-be-delivered-in-2024-to-school-districts-in-west-virginia/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:37:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334748 GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Produced in West Virginia Manufacturing Facility and Provides Update on Order for 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia South Charleston, West Virginia — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/greenpower-delivers-1st-beast-electric-bus-order-of-37-beasts-to-be-delivered-in-2024-to-school-districts-in-west-virginia/feed/ 3 334748 Crowley Christens 1st Fully Electric Tugboat in USA https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/crowley-christens-1st-fully-electric-tugboat-in-usa/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/crowley-christens-1st-fully-electric-tugboat-in-usa/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:12:49 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334731 Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley today christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety and efficiency that Crowley has made its reputation. “The eWolf is a historic milestone in the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/crowley-christens-1st-fully-electric-tugboat-in-usa/feed/ 4 334731 Is The EV Revolution Over? Should We All Just Drive A Plug-In Hybrid And Be Happy? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/is-the-ev-revolution-over-should-we-all-just-drive-a-plug-in-hybrid-and-be-happy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/is-the-ev-revolution-over-should-we-all-just-drive-a-plug-in-hybrid-and-be-happy/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:04:04 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334715 Plug-in hybrid sales are booming in China, where the technology has improved to allow cars that have more than 100 km of battery range.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/is-the-ev-revolution-over-should-we-all-just-drive-a-plug-in-hybrid-and-be-happy/feed/ 4 334715 Chinese Car Innovation Rate Is Kind Of Bonkers — Where’s Tesla On This? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-car-innovation-rate-is-kind-of-bonkers-wheres-tesla-on-this/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-car-innovation-rate-is-kind-of-bonkers-wheres-tesla-on-this/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:15:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334719 I found Steve Hanley’s article on the new 2024 Global Automotive Outlook from AlixPartners quite fascinating. Granted, we’ve been covering the Chinese electric car industry since it was basically nothing, so there isn’t much in there that’s new for us fanatics. However, nonetheless, having it put all together and a ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/chinese-car-innovation-rate-is-kind-of-bonkers-wheres-tesla-on-this/feed/ 3 334719 Portugal Has 28% Plugin Vehicle Share — Market Share Report https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/portugal-has-28-plugin-vehicle-share-market-share-report/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/portugal-has-28-plugin-vehicle-share-market-share-report/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:26:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334518 Tesla #1 and #2 Lead in PHEV-Heavy Market After previously checking out Spain, we turn west, to its Iberian neighbor, Portugal, for a new EV sales report. As a Southern European market with low purchase power, one would think that this would be another market lingering in the back of ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/portugal-has-28-plugin-vehicle-share-market-share-report/feed/ 2 334518 Electrify America & Rocky Mountain Power Open CCS Station With Pull-Through Stall Near Arches National Park https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/electrify-america-rocky-mountain-power-open-ccs-station-with-pull-through-stall-near-arches-national-park/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/electrify-america-rocky-mountain-power-open-ccs-station-with-pull-through-stall-near-arches-national-park/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:25:06 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334710 Last month, I reported on Rocky Mountain Power and Electrify America’s progress on a charging station in Moab, Utah, right around the corner from Arches National Park. Now, the station is open for business! We don’t typically report on the opening of every new charging station, as that’s happening a ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/electrify-america-rocky-mountain-power-open-ccs-station-with-pull-through-stall-near-arches-national-park/feed/ 3 334710 Last Chance to Get 1.99% APR on New Tesla Model 3? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/last-chance-to-get-1-99-apr-on-new-tesla-model-3/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/last-chance-to-get-1-99-apr-on-new-tesla-model-3/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:23:24 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334714 It’s the end of a quarter, and Tesla is sending out reminders that this is your last chance for a crazy good deal. That deal this quarter is 1.99% APR financing on a Tesla Model 3 — well, to be specific, a Tesla Model 3 RWD (for an AWD Model ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/28/last-chance-to-get-1-99-apr-on-new-tesla-model-3/feed/ 4 334714 AlixPartners Predicts Chinese Automakers Will Have 33% Market Share By 2030 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/alixpartners-predicts-chinese-automakers-will-have-33-market-share-by-2030/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/alixpartners-predicts-chinese-automakers-will-have-33-market-share-by-2030/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:37:39 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334684 Global consulting firm AlixPartners projects Chinese automakers will have a third of new cars sales globally by 2030.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/alixpartners-predicts-chinese-automakers-will-have-33-market-share-by-2030/feed/ 1 334684 Electric Cars & Trucks Are Ideal For City, Town, & County Governments https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-cars-trucks-are-ideal-for-city-town-county-governments/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-cars-trucks-are-ideal-for-city-town-county-governments/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:19:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330824 Many cities, towns, and county governments have adopted low emissions policies to address the issue of global heating. For them, rising sea levels and flooding are not an abstraction, they are part of their daily experience. Many have policies in place to lower carbon emissions or make their communities more ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-cars-trucks-are-ideal-for-city-town-county-governments/feed/ 0 330824 The Non-Passenger Side Of The EV Industry https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/the-non-passenger-side-of-the-ev-industry/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/the-non-passenger-side-of-the-ev-industry/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:52:58 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334598 As passenger electric vehicles and charging stations continue to enter the US mainstream, it is important to support the electrification of trucking, shipping, and large automobiles, which can play a significant role in decarbonizing the transportation sector. Large vehicle electrification has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/the-non-passenger-side-of-the-ev-industry/feed/ 0 334598 Butts in Seats: Still Top Way To Get People Buying Electric Cars https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/butts-in-seats-still-top-way-to-get-people-buying-electric-cars/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/butts-in-seats-still-top-way-to-get-people-buying-electric-cars/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:45:30 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334679 Tracking the electric vehicle revolution, it’s sometimes hard to see the trees for the forest, and sometimes it’s hard to see the forest we’re headed into when we’re looking backward at the forest we traversed. Electric vehicle sales have grown enormously in the past decade, as many of us here ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/butts-in-seats-still-top-way-to-get-people-buying-electric-cars/feed/ 0 334679 Hyundai INSTER: Debut of New A-Segment Sub-Compact Unique Design with Segment-Leading Range & Versatility https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/hyundai-inster-debut-of-new-a-segment-sub-compact-unique-design-with-segment-leading-range-versatility/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/hyundai-inster-debut-of-new-a-segment-sub-compact-unique-design-with-segment-leading-range-versatility/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:57:52 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334665 SEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the All-electric INSTER1), a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. INSTER’s bold design combines a futuristic, innovative image with a spacious interior in a compact SUV ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/hyundai-inster-debut-of-new-a-segment-sub-compact-unique-design-with-segment-leading-range-versatility/feed/ 0 334665 Unpacking The McKinsey Mobility Consumer Survey — Henny Penny Edition https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/unpacking-the-mckinsey-mobility-consumer-survey-henny-penny-edition/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/unpacking-the-mckinsey-mobility-consumer-survey-henny-penny-edition/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:35:32 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334654 Research by McKinsey has found that some electric car owners are considering a switch back to a conventional car. Here's why.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/unpacking-the-mckinsey-mobility-consumer-survey-henny-penny-edition/feed/ 0 334654 Please Turn Off “Fart Mode” When Exiting The Vehicle https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/please-turn-off-fart-mode-when-exiting-the-vehicle/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/please-turn-off-fart-mode-when-exiting-the-vehicle/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:40:16 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334444 Believe it or not, this instruction is included in the “Key Tips” section of the South West Health Service newsletter sharing the deployment of two Tesla Model Y SUVs for use in the town of Roma, Queensland, Australia. The town is situated 6 hours’ drive southwest of Brisbane and can ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/please-turn-off-fart-mode-when-exiting-the-vehicle/feed/ 0 334444 Electric Vehicles Grow in the Desert: Peer Learning Helps Sedona Plan for Charging Infrastructure https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-vehicles-grow-in-the-desert-peer-learning-helps-sedona-plan-for-charging-infrastructure/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-vehicles-grow-in-the-desert-peer-learning-helps-sedona-plan-for-charging-infrastructure/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:57:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334637 Clean Energy to Communities Cohort Participation Advances Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Sedona, Arizona The desert city of Sedona, Arizona, is home to less than 10,000 people but welcomes nearly 3 million visitors every year. The city knows it needs a big boost to its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/electric-vehicles-grow-in-the-desert-peer-learning-helps-sedona-plan-for-charging-infrastructure/feed/ 0 334637 Rimac Unveils Verne Robotaxi Concept https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/rimac-unveils-verne-robotaxi-concept/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/rimac-unveils-verne-robotaxi-concept/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:15:45 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334624 Will a robotaxi from Rimac have what it takes to make self driving vehicles on demand a reality? The answer may actually be yes.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/rimac-unveils-verne-robotaxi-concept/feed/ 0 334624 US Military Dips Another Toe In The Electric Vehicle Revolution https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/us-military-dips-another-toe-in-the-electric-vehicle-revolution/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/us-military-dips-another-toe-in-the-electric-vehicle-revolution/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:08:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334561 GM Defense aims to convince the US Army to electrify its fleet, with an assist from GM's new Ultium electric vehicle battery platform

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/us-military-dips-another-toe-in-the-electric-vehicle-revolution/feed/ 0 334561 Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Firm Sinks Into Its Inevitable Fate https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/another-day-another-hydrogen-transportation-firm-sinks-into-its-inevitable-fate/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/another-day-another-hydrogen-transportation-firm-sinks-into-its-inevitable-fate/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:38:47 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334597 It’s been a while since I bothered to bash hydrogen for transportation or cleantech special purpose acquisition corporations (SPAC), but the intersection of the two just crossed my screen. I’m talking about Hyzon, the SPAC-funded US-based manufacturer of heavy vehicles. Let’s start with SPACs and cleantech. These “blank check” companies ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/another-day-another-hydrogen-transportation-firm-sinks-into-its-inevitable-fate/feed/ 0 334597 This AWD Electric Scooter Is Built For Off-Road Adventures https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/this-awd-electric-scooter-is-built-for-off-road-adventures/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/this-awd-electric-scooter-is-built-for-off-road-adventures/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:18:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334491 The newest electric scooter from Bakcou is an all-terrain model with dual motors, featuring 4″ fat tires, a coil spring suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, a carrying capacity of 320 pounds, and 6″ of ground clearance, and it looks capable of providing plenty of fun and functionality both off-road and ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/this-awd-electric-scooter-is-built-for-off-road-adventures/feed/ 0 334491 Former Uber Boss: Robotaxis Too Expensive, Not Replacing Human Drivers Anytime Soon — Is That True? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/former-uber-boss-robotaxis-too-expensive-not-replacing-human-drivers-anytime-soon-is-that-true/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/former-uber-boss-robotaxis-too-expensive-not-replacing-human-drivers-anytime-soon-is-that-true/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:50:53 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334608 To be fair, this is not a new take on the potential “robotaxi revolution.” Robotaxi tech has been expensive for as long as robotaxis have been in development. That is one of the reasons robotaxis aren’t all over the place already. But I was curious to run some numbers after ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/former-uber-boss-robotaxis-too-expensive-not-replacing-human-drivers-anytime-soon-is-that-true/feed/ 0 334608 Volvo’s Electric Trucks Reach 80 Million Kilometers in 5 Years https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/volvos-electric-trucks-reach-80-million-kilometers-in-5-years/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/volvos-electric-trucks-reach-80-million-kilometers-in-5-years/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:50:26 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334588 Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO2 emissions and at the same time improved the working environment for drivers significantly. New monitoring data for Volvo’s fleet ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/volvos-electric-trucks-reach-80-million-kilometers-in-5-years/feed/ 0 334588 Investing in America: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/investing-in-america-biden-harris-administration-announces-1-8-billion-in-infrastructure-grants-across-the-country/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/investing-in-america-biden-harris-administration-announces-1-8-billion-in-infrastructure-grants-across-the-country/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:32:39 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334590 From improving road safety to revitalizing communities and creating economic opportunity, all 50 states, four territories, and the District of Columbia will receive RAISE grants this year from President Biden’s infrastructure law  WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/investing-in-america-biden-harris-administration-announces-1-8-billion-in-infrastructure-grants-across-the-country/feed/ 0 334590 More Winning For Electric Vehicles: New $5 Billion Love Letter To Rivian From VW https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/more-winning-for-electric-vehicles-new-5-billion-love-letter-to-rivian-from-vw/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/more-winning-for-electric-vehicles-new-5-billion-love-letter-to-rivian-from-vw/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:38:44 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334581 By now, everyone knows that electric vehicles don’t really have a sales problem. What they have is the industry’s leading manufacturer hitting the skids, which is skewing sales figures overall. Meanwhile, other automakers are scrambling to fill the gap. That includes Volkswagen, which has just set the Intertubes on fire ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/more-winning-for-electric-vehicles-new-5-billion-love-letter-to-rivian-from-vw/feed/ 0 334581 New Battery Center in South Carolina, Athens Wants Electric Taxis, Solar Cleans Up Wine Country in Australia — News Roundup https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/new-battery-center-in-south-carolina-athens-wants-electric-taxis-solar-cleans-up-wine-country-in-australia-news-roundup/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/new-battery-center-in-south-carolina-athens-wants-electric-taxis-solar-cleans-up-wine-country-in-australia-news-roundup/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:26:10 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334520 The green revolution is accelerating in Athens! By 2026, the city hopes to have ten times as many electric taxis on the road as there currently are. There are currently 13,661 taxis in Athens, and only 100 of them are electric. In solar news, a ramp-up of solar module production ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/new-battery-center-in-south-carolina-athens-wants-electric-taxis-solar-cleans-up-wine-country-in-australia-news-roundup/feed/ 0 334520 Waymo Goes Big In San Francisco https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/waymo-goes-big-in-san-francisco/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/waymo-goes-big-in-san-francisco/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:31:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334583 Waymo’s progress may go under the radar a bit compared to Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) progress, but let’s remember that Waymo is actually offering fully self-driving robotaxi service in some areas. Now, in San Francisco, the company is making a big step forward and “going big” by opening up ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/waymo-goes-big-in-san-francisco/feed/ 0 334583 Lithium Mining In Argentina — Jobs vs. Environment https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/lithium-mining-in-argentina-jobs-vs-environment/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/lithium-mining-in-argentina-jobs-vs-environment/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334567 The search for lithium in Argentina pits Indigenous people against global corporations in search of profits.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/26/lithium-mining-in-argentina-jobs-vs-environment/feed/ 0 334567 Electric Vehicle Popularity Is Hidden Amidst Controversies https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/electric-vehicle-popularity-is-hidden-amidst-controversies/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/electric-vehicle-popularity-is-hidden-amidst-controversies/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:05:43 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333798 Electric vehicle popularity is at an all-time high, but you’d never know it from reading the headlines. Vehicle electrification is expected to improve affordability for households as technology costs continue to decline, more models become available, and the used market continues to grow. Atlas Public Policy published an analysis in ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/electric-vehicle-popularity-is-hidden-amidst-controversies/feed/ 0 333798 Aqua SuperPower & BlueGrid Drive 1st Transatlantic Vessel-to-Grid Project for Marine Electrification https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/aqua-superpower-bluegrid-drive-first-transatlantic-vessel-to-grid-project-for-marine-electrification/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/aqua-superpower-bluegrid-drive-first-transatlantic-vessel-to-grid-project-for-marine-electrification/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:48:47 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334522 The £1.8m CanUK vessel-to-grid (V2G) project is making waves by uniting UK and Canadian experts to create the first transatlantic V2G project for electric vessels. V2G’s bi-directional charging technology lets electric vessel batteries both receive and supply energy, cutting carbon emissions, slashing e-vessel costs, boosting grid flexibility, and speeding up ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/aqua-superpower-bluegrid-drive-first-transatlantic-vessel-to-grid-project-for-marine-electrification/feed/ 0 334522 Overpriced DC Fast Charging Hurts EV Adoption, Favors PHEVs https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/overpriced-dc-fast-charging-hurts-ev-adoption-favors-phevs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/overpriced-dc-fast-charging-hurts-ev-adoption-favors-phevs/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:34:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334297 I recently came across a very interesting post on X, or Twitter, or whatever Elon identifies it as these days. An EV owner had a free charging plan for his Hyundai Ioniq 5, included at the time of sale. This, of course, made road trips easy and fun, as there ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/overpriced-dc-fast-charging-hurts-ev-adoption-favors-phevs/feed/ 0 334297 National Blueprint For Electric Transportation Investments https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/national-blueprint-for-electric-transportation-investments/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/national-blueprint-for-electric-transportation-investments/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:17:28 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334513 A new national blueprint details how the climate, public health, and economic benefits of clean transportation investments can best reach and serve frontline communities. The recommendations can help ensure state agencies, advocates, and community members work together to access and equitably implement the $100 billion available to increase charging infrastructure ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/national-blueprint-for-electric-transportation-investments/feed/ 0 334513 California Could Provide Up To $14,000 In Incentives For Low-Income EV Buyers https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/california-could-provide-up-to-14000-in-incentives-for-low-income-ev-buyers/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/california-could-provide-up-to-14000-in-incentives-for-low-income-ev-buyers/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:16 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334470 The California Air Resources Board has a new program for low income buyers that can provide up to $14,000 in incentives for cleaner cars.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/25/california-could-provide-up-to-14000-in-incentives-for-low-income-ev-buyers/feed/ 0 334470 Arcadis Completes Charger Installation for bp pulse’s 1st High-Speed EV Gigahub in the US https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/arcadis-completes-charger-installation-for-bp-pulses-1st-high-speed-ev-gigahub-in-the-us/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/arcadis-completes-charger-installation-for-bp-pulses-1st-high-speed-ev-gigahub-in-the-us/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:40:19 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334508 Arcadis has delivered more than 7,000 EV charging stations around the world Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced the completion of bp’s (NYSE: BP) latest high-speed EV charging site at the company’s North America headquarters in Houston, Texas. The new bp ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/arcadis-completes-charger-installation-for-bp-pulses-1st-high-speed-ev-gigahub-in-the-us/feed/ 0 334508 Electric Boats, Electric Planes, Electric Hyundai Race Car, & Tons of Renewable Energy News https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/electric-boats-electric-planes-electric-hyundai-race-car-tons-of-renewable-energy-news/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/electric-boats-electric-planes-electric-hyundai-race-car-tons-of-renewable-energy-news/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:58:25 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334385 We’ve got a lot of fresh cleantech news highlights to share again today. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N triumphed in the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, “setting a record in the Production SUV/Crossover and Electric Modified categories.” From UPS in France: “Bienvenue: We’re rolling out ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/electric-boats-electric-planes-electric-hyundai-race-car-tons-of-renewable-energy-news/feed/ 0 334385 Elon Musk: Tesla’s 4680 Batteries At Cost Parity With Cheapest Suppliers’ By End Of Year https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/elon-musk-teslas-4680-batteries-at-cost-parity-with-cheapest-suppliers-by-end-of-year/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/elon-musk-teslas-4680-batteries-at-cost-parity-with-cheapest-suppliers-by-end-of-year/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:58:10 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334489 There were a couple of segments of Tesla’s 2024 annual shareholder meeting that stood out to me as particularly interesting with regards to Tesla battery production. The first part was from Tesla’s main presentation, and I’ll start with that. However, the big information actually came toward the end of the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/elon-musk-teslas-4680-batteries-at-cost-parity-with-cheapest-suppliers-by-end-of-year/feed/ 0 334489 Chart: Larger Vehicles Have Greater Potential for Fuel Cost Savings from Electrification https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/chart-larger-vehicles-have-greater-potential-for-fuel-cost-savings-from-electrification/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/chart-larger-vehicles-have-greater-potential-for-fuel-cost-savings-from-electrification/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:31:52 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334480 Because larger vehicles use more energy than smaller vehicles, there is greater potential for fuel cost savings when switching to vehicles powered by electricity. Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle (all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle) on a ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/chart-larger-vehicles-have-greater-potential-for-fuel-cost-savings-from-electrification/feed/ 0 334480 Huge Solar Power Boom, Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars — Top Cleantech Stories https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-huge-solar-power-boom-top-cleantech-stories/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-huge-solar-power-boom-top-cleantech-stories/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:13:37 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334455 I’ve been traveling for summer vacation with the family and skipped a week or two, but here’s another roundup of some top CleanTechnica articles from the past two weeks. Enjoy! And let us know if there are any favorites I missed here. The European Union (EU) announced tariffs on Chinese ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-huge-solar-power-boom-top-cleantech-stories/feed/ 0 334455 New EV Depot Capable Of Charging 96 Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Launched By Prologis/Maersk https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/new-ev-depot-capable-of-charging-96-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-launched-by-prologis-maersk/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/new-ev-depot-capable-of-charging-96-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-launched-by-prologis-maersk/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:55:49 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334396 Prologis and Maersk just launched an EV charging depot that will be able to charge up to 96 heavy-duty electric trucks at the same time. Performance Team, which is part of Maersk, will be using a fleet of Volvo VNR Electric trucks at the depot. These are tractor trailers with ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/new-ev-depot-capable-of-charging-96-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-launched-by-prologis-maersk/feed/ 0 334396 More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Locomotives To Run On Green Hydrogen, Not Diesel https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/more-bad-news-for-fossil-fuels-locomotives-to-run-on-green-hydrogen-not-diesel/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/more-bad-news-for-fossil-fuels-locomotives-to-run-on-green-hydrogen-not-diesel/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:25:04 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334443 A new, quick-and-nimble fueling system will deploy green hydrogen and mobile "smart" technology for fuel cell electric trains.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/more-bad-news-for-fossil-fuels-locomotives-to-run-on-green-hydrogen-not-diesel/feed/ 0 334443 Getting Along Without Just One Electric Sedan, Trailers, & E-Bikes https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/getting-along-without-just-one-electric-sedan-trailers-e-bikes/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/getting-along-without-just-one-electric-sedan-trailers-e-bikes/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:45:28 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333272 Many American couples seem to think that they need two cars and a big “honkin” full-sized pickup truck to address any situation that might come up! My wife and I get along with 95% of our situations with one car (a dual-motor Tesla Model 3 sedan), a big trailer, a ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/getting-along-without-just-one-electric-sedan-trailers-e-bikes/feed/ 0 333272 BYD SEALION 06 Launched in Australia — Our Quick Review https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/byd-sealion-06-launched-in-australia-our-quick-review/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/byd-sealion-06-launched-in-australia-our-quick-review/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:42:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334331 As I write this, BYD is holding its EOFY “Festival BYD” one-day event. I decided not to attend. Why? Because it will be so busy that no one will have the time to answer my unending questions. So, Majella and I chose to visit yesterday and got the information and ... [continued]

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