Category: National Trends With Local Impact

Jan 24
You Can Now Order New Tesla Model Y in USA — Plus Brand New Video/Commercial

The new version of the Tesla Model Y (“Juniper”) was just revealed in China two weeks ago. It’s got an attractive new frontend with that LED light strip across the vehicle. It also has more tech packed inside — a screen for backseat passengers, for example. It still offers tremendous … [continued] The post You […]

Jan 24
Boundaries: Kryptonite To Narcissists & Tyrants Of All Sizes

For months, people have been saying that we need to give Donald Trump (another) chance. Now that he’s been in office again for a few days, it’s pretty clear that he’s no friend to clean technology industries. In this article, I want to discuss the best way to fight back … [continued] The post Boundaries: […]

Jan 24
Scout EV: This Could Really Go Somewhere

I was just watching an Australian Open semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Unfortunately, it was cut short due to injury and the tennis world missed out on watching what surely could have been an epic match of tennis. However, even in that short time, I saw a commercial … [continued] The post Scout […]

Jan 24
What Do a National Lab, a Home Builder, and an Elephant Have in Common?

Answer: They’re all advancing heat pump water heaters! Late last year I went on an epic Heat Pump Water Heater Tour across America — where I visited a bunch of amazing individuals and organizations making heat pump water heaters the de facto hot shower provider of the 21st century. I … [continued] The post What […]

Jan 24
Community Solar Still A Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil

McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises in Illinois are pushing the community solar envelope, Trump or no Trump. The post Community Solar Still A Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Jan 24
EIA Expects Higher Wholesale U.S. Natural Gas Prices As Demand Increases

We expect increases in the Henry Hub natural gas price in 2025 and 2026 as demand for natural gas grows faster than supply, driven mainly by more demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, reducing the natural gas in storage compared with the last two years. In our January Short-Term … [continued] The post EIA […]

Jan 24
China Accounts for 60% of World EV Sales Now, And Why

China has gone from about half of world electric car sales to 60% of world electric car sales. Or, actually, it started off well below 50% of world EV sales a handful of years ago. While China’s EV sales surged more than ever in 2024, the fact is this has … [continued] The post China […]

Jan 24
The Cost Of Level 3 Fast Chargers Is Declining

The cost of Level 3 DC fast chargers is declining almost as fast as the cost of batteries for electric cars. The post The Cost Of Level 3 Fast Chargers Is Declining appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Jan 24
US Startup Harnesses Cryo-Compression For Hydrogen Vehicles

New cryo-compression technology gives heavy duty hydrogen vehicles a crack at the commercial transportation market, by increasing energy density and cutting costs. The post US Startup Harnesses Cryo-Compression For Hydrogen Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Jan 24
2025 Volvo EX30 & EX90 Pricing Unveiled, EX40 Introduced

Deliveries of the Volvo EX30 and Volvo EX90 began in the 4th quarter in the US, but now we’re on to 2025 and new prices and details for the 2025 model year vehicles are out. Volvo EX30 The EX30 was our 2024 CleanTechnica Car of the Year in Europe, and … [continued] The post 2025 […]