CleanTechna, focused on electric cars, solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage
-
Energy Storage Exists, And It’s An Earthshot Prize Finalist
The US energy storage startup Form Energy has been tapped as an Earthshot Prize finalist for its long duration, mass-producible iron-air battery technology.
The post Energy Storage Exists, And It’s An Earthshot Prize Finalist appeared first on
-
Siemens SiCharge Flex Can Supply Up To 1.68 MW Of Power
The first SiCharge Flex 1.68 MW charging system from Siemens will be installed along a major truck route between Germany and Italy.
The post Siemens SiCharge Flex Can Supply Up To 1.68 MW Of Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.
-
New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Leased For About $100 Per Month
Right before the US EV tax credit was phased out, a guy in Colorado leased a new ID.4 Pro for about $100 per month. (The driver says $100 per month, but information in the video title says a little under $100.) Either way, it’s quite a deal and it will ... [continued]
The post
-
Endless Sunlight, Endless Costs: The Economic Reality of Space Solar Power
Space-based solar power is having another moment in the sun. The idea has been circulating for more than half a century, rising and fading with each new wave of optimism about technology’s ability to overcome gravity. The renewed excitement today stems from one thing: China has joined the conversation. When ... [continued]
The post
-
BYD is Driving Europe’s Electric Bus Push at Busworld 2025
The European public transport sector is witnessing a profound shift, and at the heart of this transformation is BYD (Build Your Dreams), which has solidified its position as a dominant force in the continent’s electric bus market. As BusWorld Europe 2025 in Brussels opens today at 10:00 am (GMT +2), ... [continued]
The post
-
Entry of Radar Ignites War in Philippines’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment
The foundation of the Philippine pickup market, long cemented by diesel-powered fixtures like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, is now undergoing its most significant disruption yet. A trio of electrified pickups from Chinese manufacturers — BYD, Geely’s Radar, and Dongfeng — have arrived, not as niche experiments, but as ... [continued]
The post
-
Logistics Giants, Transport Companies, & Power Sector Call on President von der Leyen to Set Zero Emission Targets for Clean Deliveries
A group of Europe’s largest logistics, transport and power companies, including Pepsico, Nestlé, IKEA and EDF, is urging the European Commission to set binding zero-emission targets for large shippers and buyers of transport services. Signatories include some of the biggest players in freight and logistics, demonstrating that businesses are ready ... [continued]
The post
-
Rivian Sales Up 32% In 3rd Quarter, Revises 2025 Guidance Downward
I’d love to see Rivian do well, and its sales year over year were indeed up 31.8% in the 3rd quarter. However, that’s not really a huge jump compared to other auto brands*. The company delivered 13,201 vehicles, and produced 10,720. While that’s apparently what Rivian was targeting, the bad ... [continued]
The post
-
GMC US EV Sales Grew 84% in 3rd Quarter
GMC is not the company that comes to mind at first when you think about electric vehicles, but it is actually doing quite well on moving them out the door. In fact, GMC sells just 5 models, and two of them are full electrics. Its legendary Hummer is now only ... [continued]
The post GMC US EV Sales
... -
Honda EV Sales Surge 76% in 3rd Quarter
Continuing our series on how much different brands’ US EV sales surged in the 3rd quarter, it’s now time to have a look at Honda. Some auto brands actually had a lame 3rd quarter, or even a very lame 3rd quarter (more on that later), so let me just say ... [continued]
The post Honda EV
... -
The NEVI EV Charging Program Really Is Actually Back On Track
Fresh activity is brewing in the US public EV charging station network as the federal NEVI funding program kicks back into life.
The post The NEVI EV Charging Program Really Is Actually Back On Track appeared first on CleanTechnica.
-
The Dangerous Door Handle Dilemma Leads To More Lawsuits Against Tesla
The families of two people killed in the crash of a Tesla Cybertruck last year have sued the company for faulty door lock design.
The post The Dangerous Door Handle Dilemma Leads To More Lawsuits Against Tesla appeared first on
-
New Agrivoltaic Solutions Keep Bubbling Up, Despite The Renewable Energy Clampdown
Despite the abrupt U-turn in federal energy policy, solar farming innovators continue to push the envelope on agrivoltaic practices that combine farm productivity with renewable energy generation, habitat restoration, and soil conservation.
The post New
... -
BrightDrop Sales Grow 869%!
While consumer-oriented electric cars are getting a lot of attention for their soaring US sales in the 3rd quarter, an electric commercial vehicle brand from GM is actually throwing up the biggest growth on a percentage basis. GM’s BrightDrop division, which sells the 400 electric van and 600 electric van, ... [continued]
The post
-
The Clock Is Ticking for U.S. Transit: State Action or Service Collapse
Transit death spirals do not start with a single dramatic event. They begin when operating gaps push agencies to trim frequency, defer maintenance, and raise fares, which in turn push riders away and deepen the hole. It is not inevitable. It is, however, on a short clock. Preventing service collapse ... [continued]
The post