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USA’s 1st Public EV-Charging Road — Where To Next?
Motor City, the former automotive center of Detroit, is the first place in the nation to roll out a public EV-charging road. The road charges electric vehicles wirelessly as the drive along it. The EV-charging road is one mile long and comes from the Michigan Department of Transportation, while the ... [continued]
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Solar Industry Celebrates Signing of Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
Bill will strengthen Illinois’ clean energy economy, deliver significant consumer savings, and expand access to renewables ILLINOIS — Solar Powers Illinois, a partnership between the Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), released the following statement after Gov. ...
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40 Fast & Ultrafast EV Chargers Installed Near Chicago Airport
Forty fast and ultrafast EV charging bays have been installed at an EV charging hub near Chicago O’Hare airport. The DC fast chargers can deliver up to 400 kW or 150 kW at the hub, which also has a canopy for shade and weather protection. The new chargers work with ... [continued]
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They Really Are Shooting Data Centers Up Into Space, Where Solar Power Is Free
The idea of sending data centers flying around the Earth seemed kooky just a couple of years ago, and yet here we are. The temptation of limitless solar power, ambient cooling, and freedom from the aches and pains of terrestrial development has prompted a mad scramble for a piece of ... [continued]
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Tesla’s Dramatic Fall In The UK In 2025, And BYD’s Rise!
I had seen stories about Elon Musk’s political interference in the UK turning people off to buying Teslas, but I had also seen Tesla fans highlighting Tesla growth in the UK in some months. So, even in the midst of severely dropping Tesla sales in Germany and Europe more broadly, ... [continued]
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Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs
After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in November, here’s the complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading EV sales around the world. Chinese records edition In November, BYD remained at the helm, but sales were again down YoY, as BYD’s plugin ... [continued]
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Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Models in November 2025
There were over 2 million plugin vehicles registered in November, with BEVs (+12% YoY) rising and PHEVs (-1% YoY) falling. With the USA EV market still in hangover mode and China slowing down, it was up to the Rest of the World (+37% YoY) to pick up the pace, pulling ... [continued]
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MOCHI Blocks 90% Of Heat Transfer In Windows
Windows are a curse and a blessing. They let light in but solar heat as well. A new process could reduce solar gain.
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XCharge North America and Energy Plus Partner to Build One of the Largest Battery-Backed EV Charging Depots in the U.S.
XCharge North America (“XCharge NA”), the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited (NASDAQ: XCH, “XCharge”) and provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid, announced today that it has partnered with Energy Plus, a leading New York–based energy-efficiency and electrification contractor, to transform New ...
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Lynk & Co Supports Geely Auto Group’s CES 2026 Showcase with Vehicles on the Ground in Las Vegas
Gothenburg, Sweden — Lynk & Co highlights its role as a key contributor within Geely Auto Group’s global innovation ecosystem, as the Group unveiled major advancements in next generation smart vehicle technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Lynk & Co vehicles were used on the ground to support Geely’s ... [continued]
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Full Self Driving Supervised (FSDS) in the Australian Regions
Tesla’s FSDS is a big hit in Australia, with lots of video clips being posted online. Even the normally EV sceptical (and anti-Tesla) media is praising its abilities. But, what about the all-important regional areas, with poor roads, intermittent internet access, and very long distances? A google search reveals: “Tesla’s ... [continued]
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CleanTechnica’s Flagship Event, the Electric Home Show, Is Here!
CleanTechnica is proud to announce that we will be producing a large scale sustainable technologies event this spring, April 24-26, in Honolulu, Hawaii, called the Electric Home Show. The event will feature all the coolest technologies, like test drives of EVs, test rides of ebikes, e-hoverboards, e-skateboards, induction cookstove demos, ... [continued]
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How To Lose The War On Renewable Energy, Bigly
US energy policy took a sharp turn against renewable energy beginning on January 20, 2025. Almost exactly one year later, signs that the policy has failed have already emerged. In the power generation sector, wind and solar (especially solar) have continued to dominate new capacity additions by a wide margin. ... [continued]
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What Are Blue Spots? How Can They Help To Conserve The World’s Ocean Life?
How can the compatibility of human economic growth and marine life be achieved? One way is through activities like diving, snorkeling, and similar tourism, which are located where marine life thrives. Marine excursions require sites that are as pristine as possible so guest experiences are immersive and authentic — humans ... [continued]
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Lime Ridership Up 61% In Seattle After Adding Real Sit-Down Scooter
I’ll be honest — I’ve never really loved the standup-scooter trend for vehicle-sharing programs in cities. I think they are fine for light, commercial recreation and for last-mile transport for some people. But they are quite unstable, tiny, and so hard to notice. I love bicycles and old-school scooters that ... [continued]
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