Guest Contributor, Author at CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/author/guestwriter/ Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:13:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://cleantechnica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/download-150x150.png Guest Contributor, Author at CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/author/guestwriter/ 32 32 13821326 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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$16.7 Million for Marine Technology Innovation Through the Inflation Reduction Act https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/16-7-million-for-marine-technology-innovation-through-the-inflation-reduction-act/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/16-7-million-for-marine-technology-innovation-through-the-inflation-reduction-act/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:52:11 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334690 Funding will support NOAA’s efforts to provide communities with decision-making tools and information necessary for coastal resilience Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $16.7 million in funding across 12 awards to support the development of innovative new technologies and public-private partnerships focused on sustainability, equity, biodiversity and climate ... [continued]

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Record-Breaking Global Offshore Wind Capacity Rises 24% in 2023 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/record-breaking-global-offshore-wind-capacity-rises-24-in-2023/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/27/record-breaking-global-offshore-wind-capacity-rises-24-in-2023/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:13:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334683 Strong 2023 offshore wind growth as industry sets course for record-breaking decade: By end of 2023, installed capacity in Asia and Europe totals 41 GW and 34 GW, respectively Offshore wind is poised for truly global growth after 2023 saw the second-highest annual installations as well as key policy developments ... [continued]

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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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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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Review Of GE Profile All-In-One Washer/Dryer https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/review-of-ge-profile-all-in-one-washer-dryer/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/24/review-of-ge-profile-all-in-one-washer-dryer/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:25:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334465 My family recently purchased a GE Profile all-in-one washer/dryer that not only saves space in your laundry room (with other benefits as well), but also uses a heat pump for the drying cycle to save energy.

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U.S. EPA, DOE Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil & Gas Sector https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/23/u-s-epa-doe-announce-850-million-to-reduce-methane-pollution-from-the-oil-gas-sector/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/23/u-s-epa-doe-announce-850-million-to-reduce-methane-pollution-from-the-oil-gas-sector/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:49:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334378 Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda builds on nearly 100 cross-government actions that are sharply reducing methane pollution in support of clean air, good jobs and climate action WASHINGTON — [On Friday], June 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy announced that applications ... [continued]

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USDOT Awards Nearly $60 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona, Texas, & Utah to Serve as National Models & Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/21/usdot-awards-nearly-60-million-in-advanced-vehicle-technology-grants-to-arizona-texas-utah-to-serve-as-national-models-help-save-lives-on-our-nations-roadways/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/21/usdot-awards-nearly-60-million-in-advanced-vehicle-technology-grants-to-arizona-texas-utah-to-serve-as-national-models-help-save-lives-on-our-nations-roadways/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:06:23 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334285 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The grants to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah will serve ... [continued]

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Why We Need To Work With China On Accelerating The Clean Energy Revolution https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/20/why-we-need-to-work-with-china-on-accelerating-the-clean-energy-revolution/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/20/why-we-need-to-work-with-china-on-accelerating-the-clean-energy-revolution/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:06:56 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334248 The tariffs recently placed on a variety of goods from China — including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar cells, and batteries — are the latest in a slew of actions Washington, D.C., has taken to be tough on China. David Victor is the professor of innovation and public policy at the UC ... [continued]

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Successful Workshop for Leading the “Carnot Battery’, the Future of Energy Storage https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/16/successful-workshop-for-leading-the-carnot-battery-the-future-of-energy-storage/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/16/successful-workshop-for-leading-the-carnot-battery-the-future-of-energy-storage/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:54:37 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333959 In the early stages of global advancement, KIER led efforts to exchange cutting-edge technology and policy information, pinpointing collaboration opportunities to harness key strengths. To address the variability of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has joined forces with industry, academia, and ... [continued]

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Renewable Energy Provides 99% of New Generating Capacity in Both April & YTD https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/15/renewable-energy-provides-99-of-new-generating-capacity-in-both-april-ytd/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/15/renewable-energy-provides-99-of-new-generating-capacity-in-both-april-ytd/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:30:48 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333921 Solar + Wind Now Exceed 20% of Total U.S. Generating Capacity A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided nearly all new U.S. generating capacity ... [continued]

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Governor Lamont Announces Phase 1 Conditional Awards for Electric Vehicle Charger Buildout in Connecticut https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/14/governor-lamont-announces-phase-1-conditional-awards-for-electric-vehicle-charger-buildout-in-connecticut/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/14/governor-lamont-announces-phase-1-conditional-awards-for-electric-vehicle-charger-buildout-in-connecticut/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:34:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333773 Funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act HARTFORD, Connecticut — Governor Ned Lamont today announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected nine applicants to build out electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Connecticut. The conditional awards totaling more than ... [continued]

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces More Than $1 Billion in Upfront Savings for Consumers on Electric Vehicle Sales https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/13/u-s-department-of-the-treasury-announces-more-than-1-billion-in-upfront-savings-for-consumers-on-electric-vehicle-sales/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/13/u-s-department-of-the-treasury-announces-more-than-1-billion-in-upfront-savings-for-consumers-on-electric-vehicle-sales/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:27:22 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333763 Total Consumer Savings on Fuel and Maintenance of Up To $3.2 Billion; Estimated Savings of $18,000 to $24,000 Over Life of Vehicle WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on their purchase of more than ... [continued]

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EU Commission Investigation Provisionally Concludes That Electric Vehicle Value Chains in China Benefit from Unfair Subsidies https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/13/eu-commission-investigation-provisionally-concludes-that-electric-vehicle-value-chains-in-china-benefit-from-unfair-subsidies/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/13/eu-commission-investigation-provisionally-concludes-that-electric-vehicle-value-chains-in-china-benefit-from-unfair-subsidies/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:47:11 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333686 As part of its ongoing investigation, the Commission has provisionally concluded that the battery electric vehicles (BEV) value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidisation, which is causing a threat of economic injury to EU BEV producers. The investigation also examined the likely consequences and impact of measures on importers, users and consumers of ... [continued]

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U.S. Department of Interior’s Clean Energy Progress in Nevada https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/11/u-s-department-of-interiors-clean-energy-progress-in-nevada/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/11/u-s-department-of-interiors-clean-energy-progress-in-nevada/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:24:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333632 BLM issues final environmental analysis for Greenlink West transmission line LAS VEGAS — Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visited Las Vegas today to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s significant progress in meeting President Biden’s ambitious clean energy goals. She joined Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Director Jon Raby to announce ... [continued]

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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells in Southeast Asia https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/10/usitc-votes-to-continue-investigations-on-crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-in-southeast-asia/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/10/usitc-votes-to-continue-investigations-on-crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-in-southeast-asia/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:59:47 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333506 USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam United States International Trade Commission (USITC) [last week] determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of Crystalline ... [continued]

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USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027–2031 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/08/usdot-finalizes-new-fuel-economy-standards-for-model-years-2027-2031/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/08/usdot-finalizes-new-fuel-economy-standards-for-model-years-2027-2031/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:50:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333402 New standards will save Americans hundreds of dollars at the pump over the lifetime of their vehicles Washington, DC — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday issued new vehicle fuel economy standards that will save Americans more than $23 billion in fuel costs while reducing ... [continued]

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New Steps to Advance Offshore Wind Progress in Maryland https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/07/new-steps-to-advance-offshore-wind-progress-in-maryland/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/07/new-steps-to-advance-offshore-wind-progress-in-maryland/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:47:30 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333326 Memorandum of Understanding between BOEM and Maryland will strengthen efforts to meet President Biden’s historic clean energy goals ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to expand offshore wind opportunities and advance an all-of-government approach to address the climate crisis while creating good-paying jobs, the Department of the ... [continued]

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Women Leading the Way: Channeling Female Leadership for Sustainable Land Management in Kenya https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/women-leading-the-way-channeling-female-leadership-for-sustainable-land-management-in-kenya/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/women-leading-the-way-channeling-female-leadership-for-sustainable-land-management-in-kenya/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:54:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333121 In a nation where land is not only a precious resource but also a cultural heritage, sustainable land management and conservation are pivotal for preserving Kenya’s natural wealth for generations to come. At the forefront of these efforts are the women of Kenya, whose contributions and leadership are instrumental in ... [continued]

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What You Need to Know About Advanced Clean Fleets: Funding, Flexibility, & FAQs https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-advanced-clean-fleets-funding-flexibility-faqs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-advanced-clean-fleets-funding-flexibility-faqs/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:41:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333038 It’s been just over a year since the California Air Resources Board unanimously adopted the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Rule, which requires the largest commercial and public fleets operating in the state to gradually transition to zero-emission trucks and buses over the next two decades. By accelerating the adoption of zero-emission ... [continued]

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Making Electric Motors More Efficient, Affordable By 3D-Printing Magnets https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/making-electric-motors-more-efficient-affordable-by-3d-printing-magnets/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/05/making-electric-motors-more-efficient-affordable-by-3d-printing-magnets/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:11:21 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=333051 A $2.6M project will fine tune an advanced manufacturing approach that opens doors to more power-dense and sustainable magnetic materials. Improving electric motor efficiency, reducing costs and ultimately making them without heavy rare-earth elements are the goals of a new $2.6 million project led by the University of Michigan. Today ... [continued]

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Driving On Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner Than Using A Gasoline Car https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/02/driving-on-electricity-is-now-much-cleaner-than-using-a-gasoline-car/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/02/driving-on-electricity-is-now-much-cleaner-than-using-a-gasoline-car/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:46:18 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332902 [Editor’s note: After reading Dave Reichmuth’s most recent piece, I started thinking about a comparable study on Wisconsin land use. Land use and solar power, which generates clean electricity that many increasingly use to power EVs and homes, are topics of complaints we hear from time to time. However, a ... [continued]

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The Global Automaker Rating 2023: Who Is Leading The Transition To Electric Vehicles? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/30/the-global-automaker-rating-2023-who-is-leading-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/30/the-global-automaker-rating-2023-who-is-leading-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 18:32:12 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332748 As The Transition To Electric Vehicles Continues, Which Automakers Will Keep Pace? There are big improvements in technology performance, but room to expand on ZEV models offered. Washington, D.C. — Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation released its annual assessment of automaker’s progress transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The ... [continued]

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USA: Nearly $900 Million for 3,400 Clean Electric School Buses https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/29/usa-nearly-900-million-for-3400-clean-electric-school-buses/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/29/usa-nearly-900-million-for-3400-clean-electric-school-buses/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 18:25:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332652 Biden-Harris Administration Announces Recipients of nearly $900 Million for Clean School Buses  EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation WASHINGTON — Today, May 29, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 ... [continued]

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$179 Million for Innovative Water Reuse & Drought Resilience Projects from Investing in America Agenda https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/28/179-million-for-innovative-water-reuse-drought-resilience-projects-from-investing-in-america-agenda/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/28/179-million-for-innovative-water-reuse-drought-resilience-projects-from-investing-in-america-agenda/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 03:50:01 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332600 Large-scale water recycling projects will lead to more than 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply, increasing resilience and water security across the West LOS ANGELES, California — The Department of the Interior today announced a $179 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for innovative water reuse projects ... [continued]

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NSW Turbocharges Kerbside EV Charging With 600+ New Ports https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/28/nsw-turbocharges-kerbside-ev-charging-with-600-new-ports/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/28/nsw-turbocharges-kerbside-ev-charging-with-600-new-ports/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 02:20:05 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332598 Motorists in NSW will benefit from the largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in the country, as the NSW Government awards the first round of electric vehicle kerbside charging grants. The NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to increase the take up of EVs by investing $4.1 ... [continued]

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Hull To Buy 40 Electric Buses https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/hull-to-buy-40-electric-buses/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/hull-to-buy-40-electric-buses/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 18:28:13 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332198 Following a successful bid to the Government to fund electric buses in Hull and the East Riding, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to enable the purchase of 40 electric buses and the allocation of circa £2 million of funding from the authority for the installation of charging infrastructure ... [continued]

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Batteries: Modeling Tomorrow’s Materials Today (Sodium-ion Batteries) https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/batteries-modeling-tomorrows-materials-today-sodium-ion-batteries/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/batteries-modeling-tomorrows-materials-today-sodium-ion-batteries/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 17:03:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332094 Microstructure Simulations Reveal Strong Influence of Elastic Deformation on the Charging Behavior of Layered Oxides Used as Cathode of Sodium-ion Batteries Which factors determine how quickly a battery can be charged? This and other questions are studied by researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the help of computer-based ... [continued]

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Electromobility: Wireless Charging — Convenient & Automatable https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/electromobility-wireless-charging-convenient-automatable/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/24/electromobility-wireless-charging-convenient-automatable/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 13:28:14 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=332267 Everyday test of inductive charging station in Braunschweig Inductive wireless energy transfer is a future-proof way of charging electric vehicles, especially for applications in public spaces. A major advantage over wired charging is the convenience for the user and the ease with which it can be automated. Initially, this charging ... [continued]

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EV Transition Targets Out Of Reach Without More Copper Mines — IEF Secretary General https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/21/ev-transition-targets-out-of-reach-without-more-copper-mines-ief-secretary-general/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/21/ev-transition-targets-out-of-reach-without-more-copper-mines-ief-secretary-general/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 18:58:01 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=331950 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Targets for 100 percent electric vehicle adoption by 2035 cannot be achieved without an unprecedented acceleration in copper mining, according to the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum Joseph McMonigle. Copper is the most essential mineral for societal development, but growing electrification needs globally cannot ... [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $520 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Revitalize Aging Water Infrastructure and Strengthen Drought Resilience https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/16/biden-harris-administration-delivers-520-million-from-president-bidens-investing-in-america-agenda-to-revitalize-aging-water-infrastructure-and-strengthen-drought-resilience/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/16/biden-harris-administration-delivers-520-million-from-president-bidens-investing-in-america-agenda-to-revitalize-aging-water-infrastructure-and-strengthen-drought-resilience/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 03:39:21 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=331741 Funding will be provided to 57 projects across six regions to increase drought resilience and improve water delivery systems, advance Biden-Harris administrations’ National Climate Resilience Framework ALBUQUERQUE — Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis today announced more than $520 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to revitalize aging water delivery ... [continued]

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New Study: The Price Tag Of Phasing Out Coal https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/14/new-study-the-price-tag-of-phasing-out-coal/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/14/new-study-the-price-tag-of-phasing-out-coal/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 03:31:06 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=331532 Coal phase-out is necessary to solve climate change, but can have negative impacts on workers and local communities dependent on coal for their livelihoods. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and Central European University in Austria have studied government plans for coal phase-out around the world and discovered that ... [continued]

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Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. Some Of It Could Come From Wastewater. https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/14/making-batteries-takes-a-lot-of-lithium-some-of-it-could-come-from-wastewater/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/14/making-batteries-takes-a-lot-of-lithium-some-of-it-could-come-from-wastewater/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 00:57:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=331524 Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater? A new analysis using compliance data from the ... [continued]

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Nearly $55 Million to Clean Up Legacy Oil & Gas Pollution in North Dakota & West Virginia https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/13/nearly-55-million-to-clean-up-legacy-oil-gas-pollution-in-north-dakota-west-virginia/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/13/nearly-55-million-to-clean-up-legacy-oil-gas-pollution-in-north-dakota-west-virginia/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 22:27:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=331450 Historic funding to plug orphaned oil and gas wells will address environmental and safety hazards, create good-paying jobs in communities across both states WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today awarded $54.2 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for North Dakota and West Virginia to clean up ... [continued]

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How Significant Is The Global Solar Energy Boom? (Original Graphs) https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/how-significant-is-the-global-solar-energy-boom/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/how-significant-is-the-global-solar-energy-boom/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 14:40:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330955 RenewEconomy is a well-established Australian website focusing on green energy. Last week, they published an article by Andrew Blakers based around the claim that “New solar capacity is being installed faster than anything else in history.” This received some pushback online (“disinformation!”), on the grounds that:  (i) this is only ... [continued]

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More Than $100 Million to Support American Auto Workers & Small Auto Suppliers https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/06/more-than-100-million-to-support-american-auto-workers-small-auto-suppliers/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/06/more-than-100-million-to-support-american-auto-workers-small-auto-suppliers/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 21:54:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330921 Actions announced during the Vice President’s nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour build on the Administration’s historic investments in the auto sector to ensure U.S. leadership in the clean vehicle future Today, as part of her Economic Opportunity Tour, Vice President Harris will join Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, Acting Secretary of ... [continued]

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Tesla Cars Should Have V2L Capability https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/tesla-cars-should-have-v2l-capability/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/tesla-cars-should-have-v2l-capability/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 03:57:22 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330753 I was interested to read in CleanTechnica (regarding Tesla layoffs and slowing demand) that Tesla sales have slowed in the USA in recent months, although they are still accelerating in Australia. My wife and I have enjoyed owning a Tesla Model 3 SR+ for four years and have even completed ... [continued]

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules to Lower Consumer Costs, Continue U.S. Manufacturing Boom in Batteries & Clean Vehicles, Strengthen Energy Security https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/u-s-department-of-the-treasury-releases-final-rules-to-lower-consumer-costs-continue-u-s-manufacturing-boom-in-batteries-clean-vehicles-strengthen-energy-security/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/u-s-department-of-the-treasury-releases-final-rules-to-lower-consumer-costs-continue-u-s-manufacturing-boom-in-batteries-clean-vehicles-strengthen-energy-security/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 23:46:58 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330737 WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that are lowering costs for consumers, spurring a boom in U.S. manufacturing, and strengthening energy security by building resilient supply chains with ... [continued]

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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Energy in USA https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/landmarks-in-the-history-of-solar-energy-in-usa/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/03/landmarks-in-the-history-of-solar-energy-in-usa/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 15:57:25 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330703 The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system.

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Light, Flexible, Efficient Perovskite-Based Tandem Solar Cells https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/02/light-flexible-efficient-perovskite-based-tandem-solar-cells/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/02/light-flexible-efficient-perovskite-based-tandem-solar-cells/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 00:55:26 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330667 All-perovskite tandem solar cells could soon pick up where silicon solar cells reach their limits. These highly efficient, lightweight, and flexible cells have already proven themselves in the laboratory — now, Empa researchers are working on scaling them up and making them ready for the real world. Roof tiles are ... [continued]

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$71 Million to Electrify Tribal Homes with Clean Energy https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/01/71-million-to-electrify-tribal-homes-with-clean-energy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/01/71-million-to-electrify-tribal-homes-with-clean-energy/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 20:20:42 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330595 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of $71 million in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities electrify their homes. This investment is a critical step toward the goal of electrifying all homes in Indian Country with clean energy sources and ... [continued]

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Tesla Cybertruck Review — 3,000 Miles in 10 Days https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/01/tesla-cybertruck-review-3000-miles-in-10-days/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/01/tesla-cybertruck-review-3000-miles-in-10-days/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 11:03:29 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330557 My wife Becky and I received our AWD (2 motor) Cybertruck on March 29th, 2024, at the Seattle Tesla Service Center. The delivery experience was smooth and pleasant. I was excited to see how the Cybertruck compared to my 2016 Model S, which has 116,000 miles on it. On April ... [continued]

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NHTSA Finalizes Key Safety Rule To Reduce Crashes & Save Lives https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/29/nhtsa-finalizes-key-safety-rule-to-reduce-crashes-save-lives/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/29/nhtsa-finalizes-key-safety-rule-to-reduce-crashes-save-lives/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:50:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=330471 Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks  Making this safety feature standard, rather than a luxury, is part of the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to address the crisis of deaths on our roads Today, ... [continued]

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U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/17/u-s-epa-paves-the-way-for-clean-buses-at-fairfax-county-public-schools/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/17/u-s-epa-paves-the-way-for-clean-buses-at-fairfax-county-public-schools/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:24:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=329747 Clean School Bus grant brings green future to school transportation. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) celebrated one of EPA’s first Clean School Bus grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being awarded to Fairfax County Public Schools during ... [continued]

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U.S. Interior Department Takes Action to Protect Taxpayers from Offshore Oil & Gas Decommissioning Costs https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/15/u-s-interior-department-takes-action-to-protect-taxpayers-from-offshore-oil-gas-decommissioning-costs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/15/u-s-interior-department-takes-action-to-protect-taxpayers-from-offshore-oil-gas-decommissioning-costs/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:50:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=329666 Updated regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry will strengthen risk management and financial assurance requirements WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to protect taxpayers from covering costs that should be borne by the oil and ... [continued]

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