Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. I have to admit that I have a hard time understanding it unless you’re an encyclopedia…
The auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.0% share in Norway in April, roughly flat from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took 89.4% share, up from 83.3% YoY. Overall auto volume was 11,241 units, up 25% YoY, a recovery over recent months.…
Everyday we make choices. We know in our hearts what is the best of all possible choices, but we sometimes hesitate due to lack of willpower, long-held habits, or personal preferences. Sometimes a nudge, that oh-so a gentle push, can…
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…
We’ve all heard it — OMG, EVs/lithium fire danger is SO REAL. Is it, though? If you believe the memes you get from “friends” who try to deter you from driving an EV, it might seem like a big deal. Well, interestingly enough, some data from…
NREL Photovoltaics Researchers Create a New Version of the Iconic Chart That Tracks World-Record PV Cells Across Many Technologies and Time The Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart is one of the most-visited pages on the National Renewable…
WASHINGTON — Following the IRS release of guidance on Section 30D and 25E incentives, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) President Genevieve Cullen said, “The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) shares the…
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…
Final Guidance Provides Clarity on Terms that Restrict FEOCs from Clean Vehicle Tax Credits and Support Growth of Domestic Battery Materials Processing and Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)…
There has been a lot of hype in recent months about EV sales growth slowing. As we’ve discussed here on CleanTechnica, the story actually varies geographically and by brand. Some brands are seeing sales rise quickly, while others (most…
April saw plugin EVs take a 56.9% share in Sweden, up modestly YoY from 55.7%. The BEV share fell slightly YoY, while PHEV share climbed higher. Overall auto volume was 21,977 units, up some 7% YoY. The new Volvo EX30 was March’s…
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…
Kia has some great electric vehicle news. It just reached a new monthly EV sales record for itself in the United States. In fact, the company’s US EV sales increased 61% compared to their previous monthly sales record, which was in April…
Once you’re ready to drive electric (we hope we helped convince you in our last post), you’ll have to determine how and where to charge your new electric ride. 80% of charging happens at home and 20% at destination and fast chargers, which…
Many automotive dealerships, which sell the majority of new vehicles, are not prepared for the electric transition. Auto salespeople as a general rule seem not to know much about electric vehicles (EVs), so their ability to generate EV…
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Helping Upgrade Public Infrastructure in Communities Across the Country to Deploy Even More Cleaner, Cheaper Power, Build Up Energy Resilience WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden’s…
Recently at a Coffee, Cake and EVs morning, a friend told me how he had just bought a Great Wall ORA Cat for only AU$30,000! That’s cheaper than a petrol Corolla! Mind you, the AU$6,000 government rebate helped. The ORA Cat was launched a…
When I first read about the work of the University of Queensland research team claiming to create electricity from CO2, my initial thought was that this was a cross between a fossil fuel funded beatup and a fairytale. But, digging deeper,…
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…
Did I know there was an Autopia at Disneyland? No, I did not. But I’m very happy to hear that Disney is now refreshing it in order to center it around electric cars. Of course, it’s good Disneyland is in California rather than Florida …
The MovR3 electric cargo bike from Germany’s RYTLE incorporates a feature that enables the driver to quickly swap out an empty cargo box for a full one, similar to how a semi can drop an empty trailer and hook up a full one, which lends…
Minority-Serving Institutions’ Faculty Play a Pivotal Role in Advancing STEM Education WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of the first faculty cohort for the groundbreaking Faculty-Applied…
Ride1Up has been disrupting the world of electric bikes with edgy designs that take some of the same affordable components found on other e-bikes and bundes them together in extremely affordable packages. The Ride1Up Prodigy was one of the…