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- by Scott CooneyOutta Gas. CleanTechnica Press. “This book helps those fighting climate change to clearly understand the challenge we are facing, to focus our efforts on the most effective solutions, and to let go of the distractions, noise, and stress. Focused effort on what is truly working will make an enormous difference, … [continued] The post CleanTechnica’s first published book – Outta Gas appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Larry EvansOver the past week, announcements by Tesla and BYD have shown different approaches to building out DC charging systems. The differences have implication not just for charging infrastructure strategies, but also for the vehicle electrification trajectories in different markets. Along with announcing their sales totals for March, BYD also announced … [continued] The post BYD & Tesla Show Different EV Infrastructure Approaches appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Steve HanleyA report by a top Chinese scientist suggests that space-based solar could also be used as a weapon to disrupt critical communications. The post Microwaves From Space — What Could Possibly Go Wrong? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jonny TiernanThe most talked-about economics book of 2026 fits in your jacket pocket. Here are the five things you need to know. Gabriel Zucman is having a moment. The Paris-born Berkeley economist who coined the term “tax haven” and mapped the hidden wealth of nations is now one the most famous … [continued] The post We Need To Tax Billionaires At 2%, & Economist Gabriel Zucman Just Explained Exactly How appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jonny TiernanThe clean energy boom is also creating physically demanding work, and the Bavarian tech company German Bionic has the exoskeleton to power such work, such as manufacturing the components that make the energy transition possible; turbine housings and blades, nacelle assemblies, solar panel frames; which demands thousands of repetitive lifts … [continued] The post German Bionic Cracks The Energy Transition’s Back Problem appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jake RichardsonThe fact that fossil fuels are the primary contributor to climate change, and climate change impacts potentially cost trillions of dollars to humanity and the planet, seem to not register much with millions of individuals around the globe. However, if gas and diesel prices at the pump rise and the … [continued] The post EV Driver “Fills Up” For Less Than $30 On Road Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Tina CaseyNow that fuel prices have gone through the roof, online EV cost calculators like CLEAResult's ChooseEV are seeing a spike in page views. The post It’s Decision Time For EV Fence-Sitters As Online Searches Surge appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Arthur Frederick (Fritz) HaslerMy odometer on my 2019 Model 3 now reads 171,696 miles. In the 6 ½ years we have owned the car; we have driven from Utah to Wisconsin round trip 6 times and have driven it coast to coast visiting our daughter in North Carolina and friends in Palm Springs, … [continued] The post Tesla Full Self-Driving History: Where It Stands Today With V12 On HW3 Cars And V14 On HW4 Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by David WaterworthI recently reported to CleanTechnica readers about the surge in EV sales in Australia. It appears the same thing is happening in New Zealand, with second-hand and demo EVs being snapped up and car yards emptying out. Here is one revealing photo: Car yards are advertising for second-hand stock. Thanks … [continued] The post New Zealand Car Yards Empty As Electric Vehicle Sales Surge appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Michael BarnardThe Fife, Scotland, hydrogen trial is moving forward at Easter 2026, and that timing matters more than it might seem. Easter is a season associated with renewal, honesty, sacrifice, and the choice to leave behind what no longer serves the common good. Against that backdrop, SGN is advancing a project … [continued] The post The Scottish Home Hydrogen Trial And The Ethics Of Delay appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Tina CaseyA new study deploys computational fluid dynamic models to describe how the solar panels in agrivoltaic systems can reduce wind damage and soil loss, outperforming natural windbreaks. The post Agrivoltaics Can Save US Farmers In More Ways Than One appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Raymond TribdinoMalaysian national carmaker Proton achieved its highest quarterly sales volume since 2004 by delivering 49,140 units in the first three months of the year. This meant 40.1 percent year-on-year growth, a feat made more impressive by the fact that the broader Malaysian automotive market actually contracted by 4.9 percent during … [continued] The post Proton EVs Sell Well In Malaysia, Where Fuel Is Subsidized & Cheap appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jake RichardsonThe Isle of Wight is where Charles Dickens wrote some of David Copperfield, a novel that may have been his most autobiographical. The opening could also serve as a meaningful observation and guidance for our own times: “WHETHER I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, … [continued] The post 1,500 New EV Chargers Coming To the Isle Of Wight appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jake RichardsonIn the last six months or so, there have been a number of news articles about Illinois EV charger expansion: 10 in Decatur 40 fast chargers near Chicago. 40 in Springfield A new hub of fast chargers Here comes another 72 public fast charger ports for the same state. The … [continued] The post 72 New EV Fast Chargers Now Operating In Or Coming To Illinois appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Steve HanleyA children's book in Sweden about fossil fuels has created controversy, with critics saying it is propaganda for the oil and gas industry. The post Fossil Fuel FUD Is Targeting Your Children appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Raymond TribdinoWithin the first month of release, the Nissan Serena e-POWER recorded over 1,300 bookings and around 250 deliveries nationwide, indicating solid initial demand for a midsized MPV in this price range. April deliveries are now approaching 1,000 units. Nissan assembler and distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor introduced the sixth-generation version … [continued] The post Malaysia’s Long-Running Serena Enters e-POWER Era with Solid Early Demand appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Carolyn FortunaProgressives are already working hard to win back the US House of Representatives in 2026 as a fundamental piece of the “Stop Trump” strategy. The politicalization of climate change means that there is much at stake for climate activists in the upcoming election, as its results will help to shape … [continued] The post How Should Progressive US Midterm Candidates Frame Their Arguments About Climate Change? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by David WaterworthIn response to rising petrol and diesel costs and the uncertainty of where they will peak, March has seen a surge in Electric Vehicle sales across Australia and New Zealand. Reports of rapidly increasing search numbers — doubling each week — according to reports in the main stream media led … [continued] The post Car Yards Empty As EV Sales Surge in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Raymond TribdinoVinFast sold 3,520 electric vehicles in a single day in Vietnam — an operational benchmark that matters less for its volume than for what it reveals. This was not a sales spike. It was a systems test. Production, logistics, and delivery aligned at scale, without visible friction. For a relatively … [continued] The post VinFast Sells Over 3,520 Vehicles In A Day, Markets Move In India & Indonesia appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Larry EvansAt the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, Hyundai announced a strategic departure on its vehicles. CEO José Muñoz announced that they are adding focus to the US market, which is Hyundai’s largest market. They are investing $26 billion in the US and building a steel plant, while planning for … [continued] The post What’s Going On With Hyundai? Ask Mary? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Marina PsarosKnowing what prompts and in what order to give AI isn't an engineering decision. It's a sustainability one. The post Algorithmic greenwashing: Lessons from building an AI agent for nature appeared first on Trellis.
- by Heather ClancyThe storied footwear brand stumbled in its quest to scale, but made a lasting contribution by sharing its recipes for natural and plant-based materials. The post What Allbirds got right appeared first on Trellis.
- by Austin WhitmanWith more than 450 certifications available, it's critical to discern what actually drives impact. The post 4 ways to navigate sustainability certifications appeared first on Trellis.
- by Jim GilesImproved methodologies and monitoring technologies are helping cookstove projects recover from a series of damaging findings. The post Cookstoves with SIM cards are reviving a contested carbon credit appeared first on Trellis.
- by Heather ClancyMore than half of the land used to grow Arabica beans for the world’s largest coffeehouse could be unusable by 2050. The post Why Starbucks is giving away climate-tolerant coffee trees appeared first on Trellis.
- by Jim GilesTrump’s gutting of pro-EV regulations was backed by several large automakers. Here’s how other companies can learn from those experiences. The post Why General Motors lobbied against its own EV goals appeared first on Trellis.
- by Lucy AlmondMany standards have become bottlenecks rather than enablers. The post How climate standards are slowing down corporate decarbonization appeared first on Trellis.
- by Heather ClancyOrganic food companies Yerba Madre and Nature’s Path are among the 16 companies that have adopted the personal care and cleaning brand's pledge, which requires 10 commitments. The post Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certifications appeared first on Trellis.
- by Jim GilesThe deal is the second facilitated by the Symbiosis Coalition, a buyers’ group targeting 20 million tons of nature-based removal credits. The post Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian lands appeared first on Trellis.
- by Jim GilesMicrosoft and Walmart are among the companies buying offsets and insets from a growing cadre of project developers. The post Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.
- by Paul GerkeMishal Thadani, CEO of Rhizome, discusses how utilities are shifting to proactive, data-driven resilience planning to address climate threats.
- by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsArizona is preparing for a legal battle over its rights to Colorado River water amid dry conditions and record high temperatures.
- by Sean WolfeThe U.S. Department of Energy's Hydropower Collegiate Competition and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition accept applications until May 1, 2026.
- by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsIn winter 2026, the Western United States faced significant snow drought, with most river basins below 50% of median snow water equivalent, raising water supply concerns.
- by Paul GerkeArevon starts construction on a California battery, BrightNight closes on an upsized credit facility, Brooklyn SolarWorks makes NYC history, Doral secures nearly $900M for a Texas project, and Hull Street acquires two PJM peaker plants.
- by Matt BreslinUtility leaders attending DTECH focused on AI's value and implementation amid operational risks, emphasizing reliability and affordability, writes Matt Breslin of IFS Americas.
- by Paul GerkeIn this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Paul Gerke and Mike Casey examine how heightened conflict in the Middle East is affecting the energy sector.
- by Sean WolfeForm Energy and Crusoe announced a capacity agreement to deliver 12 gigawatt-hours of energy storage systems for AI data centers starting in 2027.
- by Cory MaxwellEven as many utilities reap huge benefits by leveraging digital tools, a chasm exists between those delivering truly world-class digital experiences and those still operating in the dark ages, writes Cory Maxwell of JD Power.
- by Kevin ClarkPower procurement bottlenecks, permitting delays and zoning hurdles are constraining a sector that otherwise shows no signs of cooling.
