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Hawaii’s LNG Detour: Why A Fossil Bridge Arriving In The 2030s Makes No Sense
Hawaii is re-evaluating its electricity system again and LNG is back on the table as a proposed bridge between oil dependence and a renewable future. The idea is simple at first glance. Hawaii burns more oil for electricity than any other state and Oahu still relies on oil for most ... [continued]
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Biofuels: Hope Or Hype?
Several nations pushed at COP30 for an expansion of biofuels, but Transport and Environment argues that is a poor strategy.
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Electric School Buses & V2G — Match Made in Heaven
Gagan Dhillon, CEO of Synop, and I sat down recently to discuss why electric school buses are the perfect starter V2G fleet, real-world results from electric school bus V2G programs, making electric school bus (and other EV) fleets pencil out after the federal tax-credit cliff, EV fleet energy management, and ... [continued]
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New Fast EV Chargers Installed In Kansas City & Pittsburgh Downtown Areas
In a time when there is a US president who opposes clean energy and sustainable transportation, combined with the loss of federal EV incentives, it has been encouraging to see many new public EV charger installations going forward. These “small” EV charger installation projects matter in their local areas, and ... [continued]
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The Symbiosis Of Food And Climate Arise At COP30
It was touch-and-go during the final days of COP30 — would there be a declaration on hunger, poverty, and human-centered climate action? Yes! 43 countries and the EU agreed to address the “unequal distribution of climate impacts” through actions including expanding social-protection systems and supporting climate adaptation for small farmers. ... [continued]
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XPENG Compact SUV Prototype Spotted Outside of Facilities in Guangzhou
While at a media event, I saw a camouflaged prototype of a SUV/CUV testing outside of XPENG’s new headquarters in Guangzhou. The next day, the same vehicle appeared outside of XPENG’s factory, where media had assembled for the production of their millionth vehicle, an X9 EREV. This fastback crossover has ... [continued]
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Climatize Facilitates Community Solar Projects in Minnesota and Illinois with Pre-Construction Financing
Community solar is awesome. Talk about a feel-good story. The savings from community solar can be enjoyed by renters and homeowners alike, whether they have a roof of their own to mount solar panels to or not. People can “subscribe” to a community solar project, which can be located somewhere ... [continued]
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US House Bill Would Allow Rubber Stamping of Dangerous LNG Gas Exports
Washington, DC — The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 1949, Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025, which would limit federal action to review the impacts of expanded liquefied methane gas exports on the economy, consumer energy costs, the climate, and local communities. More than 150 climate and environmental justice ... [continued]
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OPPD Proposes Extending Life of Dangerous Coal Plant
OMAHA, Nebraska — Omaha residents may continue to face toxic health risks and environmental effects from the North Omaha power plant due to a new resolution from Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to keep burning coal. The proposal, scheduled for a vote by the OPPD board on Dec. 18, would undo ... [continued]
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Hyundai Motor Group & Michelin Partner to Accelerate Next-Generation Tire Technologies for Future Mobility
Joint R&D to deliver extreme-low rolling resistance and high-performance tires using advanced solutions Collaboration to expand virtual development capabilities and Embedded Tire Digital Twin technologies Builds on previous achievements to strengthen technological leadership SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group has signed a third memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Michelin to accelerate ...
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California Natural Gas Use for Electricity Falls as Solar Generation Rises
Although natural gas generation still provides more electricity than any other source in California, electricity generation from natural gas has decreased over the past several years while generation from solar has increased. According to data from our Electric Power Monthly, electricity generation from January through August 2025 (the latest data in ... [continued]
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BYD Highlights YANGWANG U8’s Floating Ability In Short Video
The YANGWANG U8 can apparently operate on water for up to 30 minutes. At a recent BYD E-Journey in Zhengzhou, China, the company showed off the feature in a giant pool. “The YANGWANG U8 demonstrated its floating capability, maintaining controlled movement on water for up to 30 minutes during emergency ... [continued]
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Cyberfest & Furious 2025: Cybertrucks Humiliated Gas Cars, Drifted Like Maniacs, And Threw A Wild Light Show
Here at CleanTechnica, I’ve been chasing Tesla community events for years — from the insane Pikes Peak record-breaker to the smaller meetups in parking lots, but nothing prepared me for what went down last weekend at Showtime Speedway in Clearwater. Living just outside Tampa, I’ve heard of the track, but ... [continued]
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Tesla Owners Turning to AI for DIY Repairs & Maintenance — Does It Work?
I received an interesting email the other day. The website American Trucks apparently conducted a survey exploring how many drivers were turning to AI for DIY repair and maintenance help. I have to be honest — I would not have thought to explore this topic. I’m also not the biggest ... [continued]
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Mapping A Low-Carbon Industrial Future With Hydrogen, Depolymerization
Part of the chain of renewable energy and the transition from fossil fuels is how to handle carbon-intensive products and byproducts of society and push for low carbon content at source, at processing, or disposal. At Rockwell Automation’s 2025 Automation Fair, a panel of industry leaders offered a rare, unified ... [continued]
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