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More Tesla Woes Emerged Over The Weekend

More news stories trickled in over the weekend that continued to emphasize the Tesla woes. We all knew that there had been pervasive criticism being directed to the all-electric vehicle company. Whether it’s been CEO Elon Musk’s murky appearance on the political scene, or the lack of an affordable Tesla, … [continued] The post More […]

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Ampersand Unveils Upgraded Electric Motorcycle Named “Alpha”

The transition to electric in Africa’s motorcycle taxi industry is shaping up nicely now. Several companies operating in key markets are scaling up their operations. One of the leading players in this industry is Ampersand. Ampersand currently has operations in Rwanda and Kenya. Ampersand powers over 5,700 electric motorcycles that … [continued] The post Ampersand […]

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Spiro Launches In Cameroon & Tanzania

Spiro operates the largest battery swapping infrastructure network for electric motorcycles in Africa, and now has a presence in 8 countries. Motorcycles are a really big deal in a lot of African countries, with most of them deployed as taxis. Close to 30 million motorcycles on the continent are used … [continued] The post Spiro […]

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No, Agriculture & Meat Aren’t A Bigger Driver Of Climate Change Than Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels are the dominant cause of global climate change. Decades of rigorous scientific research, repeated validation, and global scientific consensus confirm this unequivocally. This core truth needs reinforcement because a provocative paper recently published in Environmental Research attempts to upend this established understanding by claiming that agriculture, particularly livestock farming, … [continued] The post No, […]

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The #1 Benefit of EV Life is the #1 Thing People Worry About

Every electric vehicle (EV) owner knows these two questions well: How long does it take to charge? How far can it drive? CleanTechnica readers flipped my mind on that first one years ago. Some early EV owners spread the news that when they were asked how long it takes them … [continued] The post The […]

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