Over the weekend, BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (PHEV) to 245 km (152 mi), almost doubling the battery range. That’s more than many early BEVs and enough range to cover typical weekly usage with a couple of charges. In addition, fuel efficiency once … [continued] The post BYD […]

27 leading green fuel producers call for leaders to adopt the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework and to provide specific incentives for green e-fuels. 27 leading green fuel producers are calling on IMO delegates to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to set shipping on a sustainable pathway. At this … [continued] The post Green […]

Here at the nonprofit-led Advanced Water Heating Initiative, we are heat pump water heater dorks. Our favorite day of the year is Heat Pump Water Heater Day — which this year falls on October 23. That whole day and really the entire week, we focus our attention and energy on … [continued] The post Win […]

In what is one more in a thousand horrific moves to wipe out equality and dignity for US citizens, President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation celebrating Columbus Day. It’s part of his effort to “reclaim” what he calls the colonialist explorer’s “extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and … [continued] The post No […]

Despite the abrupt U-turn in federal energy policy this year, activity in the US floating solar industry continues to stir interest among energy consumers seeking clean power, without taking up space on land. The post A Quiet Floating Solar Revolution Is Bubbling Up In US Waters appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently approved a P14.25-billion ($250 million) transmission network that will connect the MTerra Solar Project to the national grid. The decision allows Terra Solar Philippines Inc. to finish work on the high-voltage lines, which the company says are already 90% complete. The transmission infrastructure … [continued] The post Philippine […]

Keith Bradsher’s recent New York Times article on China’s ultra-high-voltage transmission grid is an impressive piece of reporting in scope and ambition. It captures the sheer physical magnitude of what China has built: hundreds of thousands of kilometers of high-voltage corridors, connecting wind, solar, hydro, and coal resources spread across … [continued] The post China’s […]

Mercedes is using its ELF electric van to test many different types of charging technologies for electric cars and trucks. The post Mercedes ELF Tests Future EV Charging Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Rumors of the death of the Esmeralda 7 solar power and energy storage projects in Nevada have been greatly exaggerated, at least for the time being… The post Wait, The Gigantic Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project Is Not Dead — Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Here at CleanTechnica.com, we have written several articles covering the much anticipated release of Tesla’s affordable Model Y and less anticipated affordable Model 3. Zach noted that the range at 321 miles was surprisingly good but many were expecting a more aggressive price, since neither model was even as cheap … [continued] The post Tesla’s […]