October 15th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan If you’re just tuning into 2020, the short summary is a nasty little virus spread across the world, killed 1.1 million people (probably considerably more, actually), and led to economic shutdowns that threw an enormous amount of hurt on societies across the globe. One of government’s core roles is
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GM Cruise announced that it received the greenlight from the California DMV to operate a fleet of true driverless Chevy Bolt EVs. Over the last few years, GM’s Cruise self-driving division has been operating a fleet of autonomous Chevy Bolt EVs in San Francisco. The test program is regulated by the California DMV and now
October 15th, 2020 by Tina Casey No form of energy development is impact-free, and renewable energy advocates are — or should be — especially sensitive to impacts on wildlife. After all, decarbonization is more than a switch from fossils to renewables. It’s a chance to get energy right, in a more holistic and sustainable framework.
Tesla will start production of the 7-seater version of the Model Y electric SUV with a third row next month, according to a new comment by CEO Elon Musk. At the launch of the Model Y last year, Tesla surprised by fitting a third row of seats in the small electric SUV. The configuration wasn’t
October 14th, 2020 by Press Release On September 26, Chinese state-owned utility Huanghe Hydropower Development successfully connected the 2.2 gigawatt (GW) PV plant to the power grid in Hainan Prefecture, northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. This is the world’s first ultra-high voltage power line that delivers 100% renewable energy over long distances and also the world’s
Amazon offers its Prime members a 24-pack of Sylvania A19 Non-dimmable LED Light Bulbs for $25 shipped. As a comparison, this bundle originally had a $40 value but it’s trended around $30 at various retailers recently. The big news here is that today’s offer equates to around $1 per bulb, which is amongst the best offers we’ve
October 14th, 2020 by Jake Richardson At a restaurant, I overheard some other customers talking about how solar power is too expensive. As someone who follows solar power enough to know it actually is very affordable now and is well within the reach of many, many homeowners, I wanted to protest this very outdated notion.
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October 13th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan It’s time for another biweekly top 20 here on CleanTechnica. The following are the 20 stories published on CleanTechnica in the past two weeks that got the most eyeballs. Before that list of top stories, however, let’s run through exclusive content we published in the past two weeks. We
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has taken the first step to expand the Loop system with Tesla vehicles throughout Las Vegas. What was just one of many of Musk’s wild ideas just a few years ago is now becoming a reality. Last year, Electrek reported on The Boring Company announcing a new proposed “Loop” system of tunnels for approval
October 13th, 2020 by U.S. Department of Energy University researchers examine eagle physiology to inform and improve eagle deterrents Purdue University (Purdue) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) are studying the visual and auditory capabilities of bald and golden eagles to help improve the effectiveness of deterrents used around wind energy facilities. Findings from this
Monika Skolimowska | picture alliance | Getty Images As the world looks to move towards a low-carbon future, the potential of “green hydrogen” — which is produced using renewable energy — has garnered increasing interest from businesses, governments and investors alike. In the last few years, major firms including Repsol, Siemens Energy, Orsted and BP
Peter Cade | Stone | Getty Images The world’s response to Covid-19 can “reshape the future of energy” for years to come, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday in its annual World Energy Outlook report. The IEA report underscored that most important of all is how the crisis will ultimately affect the transition to clean
Tesla is looking into moving “current and future vehicle programs” to steer-by-wire with a new motor, geartrain, and chassis team in Austin, Texas. Over the last few months, we have been reporting on how Tesla plans to establish new teams in Austin that are not directly related to the new Gigafactory under construction. For example,
October 12th, 2020 by Guest Contributor Originally published on American Center for Mobility. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $7 million in funding for Michigan-based cybersecurity company, The Dream Team LLC (DTLLC) to develop a first-of-its-kind infrastructure that protects the electric grid from cyberattacks on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle
StarTOP via Amazon offers a 2-pack of its LITOM Solar Outdoor Lights for $11.99 Prime shipped when the on-page coupon is clipped and promo code PKRGLGBH is applied during checkout. That’s down $10 from the usual going rate. Illuminate your outdoor space and kick those pesky batteries to the curb with a 2-pack of solar
October 11th, 2020 by Press Release The competition is on for Africa’s largest solar awards ceremony. Solar companies and solar individuals have responded with great interest to the inaugural AFSIA Solar Awards competition, the African solar industry’s premier awards ceremony. More than 130 entries have been received for this competition, coming from all corners of
Oil pipelines, pumping rigs, and electrical transmission lines dot the landscape along California’s “Petroleum Highway” (Highway 33) running along the northwestern side of the San Joaquin Valley on April 24, 2020, near McKittrick, California. George Rose | Getty Images News | Getty Images Despite a grim demand outlook for energy as the coronavirus pandemic continues
Tesla has released a new Model 3 wheel design as part of its 2021 refresh and the vehicles are starting to ship. Over the last few days, we have been reporting on Tesla currently updating the Model 3 with a significant refresh that includes several new features. The rollout is kind of strange since the
October 11th, 2020 by Tina Casey The US has just launched a sneak attack on coal, oil, and natural gas, with a new five-year, $100 million green hydrogen and fuel cell truck plan from the Energy Department, aimed squarely at pushing diesel out of the growing market for long-haul transportation. Where diesel will go after
Tesla is updating the interior of the Model 3 to let owners lock their Sentry Mode/TeslaCam storage device in the glovebox. Sentry Mode is Tesla’s integrated surveillance system inside its vehicles using the Autopilot cameras around the car to record potential vandalism or other incidents. Tesla owners have to plug a storage device in one
October 11th, 2020 by Steve Hanley Agrophotovoltaics is a fancy word that means it is possible to combine solar power with farming in a way that benefits both. In theory, it would be possible to meet all the world’s electrical needs with solar panels but they can’t be mounted on the permafrost in Siberia, which
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October 10th, 2020 by Alex Voigt When I was a kid, I asked my parents one day what they did to prevent Hitler. I received an irritating form of silence in exchange for an answer. Most children in Germany asked their parents or grandparents sooner or later, and only a very few received a convincing
The US presidential election is almost here and voting has started. For the earth’s future, it’s everything. Vice President Joe Biden releases the first political ad exclusively about climate change in the US. Prince William and Sir David Attenborough launch the biggest environmental award ever, at $50 million. And more… As we at Electrek have
October 10th, 2020 by Jo Borrás Since 1846, the best view of the iconic Niagara Falls has been from the deck of the Maid of the Mist — a ferry tour that is as much a part of Niagara’s lore as a trip down the falls in a barrel. The Maid herself has seen some
After the news of Tesla’s 2021 Model 3 refresh earlier this week, we now get a first look at Tesla’s new center console coming with the update. Earlier this week, we learned that Tesla is releasing a Model 3 refresh with several updated features. The new vehicle is listed as a ‘2021’ model year, which
October 9th, 2020 by Tina Casey If Cornwall was its own nation, it would be almost entirely surrounded by water, so it’s no surprise that the leaders of this unique land mass semi-attached to England are looking to pepper the Celtic Sea with floating wind turbines for a green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. However,
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said it’s time to start taking hydrogen energy seriously as the technology emerges as a reliable alternative energy source. “If you want to speculate on a sexy long-term story, I’m bullish on hydrogen,” the “Mad Money” host said. Cramer has been skeptical of bullish trading activity in red-hot speculative stocks,
Today only, Home Depot offers the DEWALT 20V Cordless Electric Blower and Chainsaw Combo for $299 shipped. As a comparison, it regularly goes for $349. This bundle includes a 20V electric blower and chainsaw along with a 5Ah battery and wall charger. It’s a great way to forego the gas and oil routine this year
October 8th, 2020 by U.S. Department of Energy Brush up on your knowledge of wind! This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy” series. By Liz Hartman Wind turbines are soaring to record sizes. The average rotor diameter of turbines installed in 2018 grew to 379
An off-shore oil platform off the coast in Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Leonard Ortiz | MediaNews Group | Orange County Register | Getty Images SINGAPORE — A Biden presidency could bring 1 million barrels per day of Iranian oil back into the market, but lead to lower demand in the long run, an economist
Tesla is making an update to Model 3, which is significant enough that people other than Elon Musk would call it a refresh, and we’ve seen it. Electrek can confirm some of the new features. Over the last few months, we have heard a lot of rumors about a Model 3 update. It started when
October 8th, 2020 by U.S. Department of Energy The latest blog in our “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy” series is brought to you by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [embedded content] By Liz Hartman Map by WINDExchange 10. Offshore Wind Resources Are Abundant: Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large
Dan Yergin Jessica Rinaldi | The Boston Globe | Getty Images The U.S. could remain the world’s largest oil producer in five years, no matter who wins the election, and oil demand should come back strong after Covid-19. Dan Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Markit, explores these and other topics in a discussion with CNBC.
Many investors are speculating that Big Oil dividends could be in danger given how low the price of crude has dropped this year, but in an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Chevron CEO Michael Wirth defended his company’s ability to keep its dividend intact. “We continue to have a very strong balance sheet so our
Home Depot offers the RYOBI 18V Electric Leaf Blower for $99 shipped. That’s good for $20 off the regular price and a new all-time low on this Home Depot exclusive. Featuring “gas-like power”, you can count on over 150MPH speeds along with a variable speed trigger. It ships with a battery and charger. Rated 4.2/5 stars by
October 8th, 2020 by George Harvey Image from the National Park Service Digital Image Archives, public domain, Wikimedia Commons President Trump has claimed to be economically successful based on a rather small set of metrics. One is joblessness data. Another is the Dow Jones Industrial Index (DJI). There are people who believe in his success,
A discarded face mask is pictured near an oil pump in Long Beach, California on August 22, 2020. APU GOMES | AFP via Getty Images LONDON — OPEC on Thursday said it had downwardly revised its forecast for global oil demand growth over the long term, given the industry faced “an existential threat” this year
Global climate- and green-tech accelerator Elemental Excelerator just announced its newest cohort of 19 tech companies it said would be “ground-breakers and market-makers.” Here are five up-and-comers in Cohort 9 in the green-tech energy, mobility, and climate change sectors. This year, the growth-stage companies selected by Elemental, which has offices in California and Hawaii, not
October 8th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan I just watched most of the US vice presidential debate. There were several gigantic lies that Vice President Mike Pence pushed out, sometimes repeatedly, and I found it extremely frustrating that the moderator didn’t have any system in place for fact checking straight lies, that Senator Kamala Harris didn’t
Silvia Lucci, her husband (left), and son (right) are part of the family team behind LUHV Foods, and its successful outposts, such as their vegan deli at Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. Julietta Lucci When Jennifer Rodriguez relocated to Philadelphia in the late ’90s, the once-bustling South Philly neighborhood of Italian Market was in decay.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has sued a Utah businessman for defamation, accusing him of a “malicious campaign to harass” and discredit the billionaire by publicly accusing him over Twitter of sexually abusing women, according to the lawsuit filed Monday. David Bateman, the founder and CEO of software company Entrata, started tweeting about Milton in late September, posting
A new electric SUV prototype has been spotted in Kansas City, where GM has an assembly factory and some operations. Could it be the next Cadillac electric? With a dozen new electric vehicles set to launch in the coming year, we are bound to see more prototypes testing on public roads in the coming months.
October 6th, 2020 by Press Release News release from Vestas Wind Systems A/SAarhus, 6 October 2020 The global demand for sustainable energy solutions in low and ultra-low wind areas continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency and cost. This trend is especially prominent in India, the world’s fourth largest wind energy market, where the
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) said today that it will adopt a financing commitment that is aligned to the goals of the Paris Agreement. Where JPM wants to go As the United Nations explains: The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature
October 6th, 2020 by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai The majority of vehicles (ICE or EV) that are imported into most of sub-Saharan Africa are used vehicles from Europe, Asia, and America. Record EV sales are being registered across several key source markets such as Germany for left-hand drive vehicles and the United Kingdom for right-hand drive
Siemens Energy The newly-listed Siemens Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Mobility to “jointly develop and offer hydrogen systems for trains.” Announced on Monday, the partnership is the latest example of companies attempting to ramp up and expand the use of hydrogen fuel-cell technology. The collaboration will look to produce “a standardized