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China’s Electric Highways: Awe, Engineering, and the...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/12

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 Electric Highways: Awe, Engineering, and the Myths of Invisible Danger appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes ELF Tests Future EV Charging Solutions

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/12

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.

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Wait, The Gigantic Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project Is...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/12

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.

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Tesla’s Affordable Model Y & 3 Disappoint, Is That...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/12

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 Affordable Model Y & 3 Disappoint, Is That All There Is? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Chevy Bolt Less Than $30,000, Has Faster Charging...

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2025/10/12

The new Chevy Bolt only costs $29,990, including the destination charge. There are other trims or “packages” that cost more. It has a 65 kWh usable LFP battery that can be charged from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes. Fortunately, it does have one-pedal driving as well. SuperCruise is an ... [continued] The post New Chevy Bolt Less Than $30,000, Has Faster Charging (Video) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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As Renewables In China Surge, Some Questions Are Raised

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2025/10/12

A solar farm in Tibet is 7 times larger than Manhattan. It will be even larger when it is completed a few years from now. The post As Renewables In China Surge, Some Questions Are Raised appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why Porsche Chose the Past: Inside the Emotional...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

The sound of a Porsche at full throttle is as much a part of its brand as the crest on the hood. The flat-six engine’s rasping echo through a tunnel is not just a mechanical event. It is a declaration of identity. That has always been Porsche’s gift. It builds ... [continued] The post Why Porsche Chose the Past: Inside the Emotional Economics of Engine Noise and Nostalgia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Small Agrivoltaic Project, Big Implications For The...

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2025/10/11

A small but mighty agrivoltaic project in Virginia aims to demonstrate that US farmers can successfully grow rows of food between rows of solar panels. The post Small Agrivoltaic Project, Big Implications For The Future Of Farming appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aligned Climate Capital Publishes Inaugural Impact...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

At the moment, it appears there is much bad news about energy and sustainable transportation in the US. What is happening is partly characteristic of the news media, which is to overly focus on the negative — a bias also frequently magnified by social media. However, there is also good ... [continued] The post Aligned Climate Capital Publishes Inaugural Impact Report — CleanTechnica Interview appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nevada’s Lost Sunlight: What Esmeralda 7 Tells Us...

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2025/10/11

When the Bureau of Land Management quietly changed a single line on its website this month, almost nobody noticed. There was no press conference, no formal announcement, no congressional testimony. Yet with that edit, one of the largest clean energy projects in the world ceased to exist. Esmeralda 7, a ... [continued] The post Nevada’s Lost Sunlight: What Esmeralda 7 Tells Us About America’s Energy Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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It’s Time To Create Respectful National Flood...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

Three years ago I wrote about a member of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation named Theresa “Betty” Billiot. She reminisced about how the area around her Louisiana home was once filled with cattle grazing in pastures, cotton fields, and wild prairie dotted with duck ponds. That strong memory is fleeting, ... [continued] The post It’s Time To Create Respectful National Flood Relocation Planning appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs At 31.1% Share In Germany – Leapmotor B10 SUV Debuts

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

September saw plugin EVs at 31.1% share in Germany, up from 23.7% share year-on-year. BEV volume increased by 32% YoY, while PHEVs grew 85%. Overall auto volume was 235,528 units, up some 13% YoY. September’s best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.3. September’s auto sales saw combined EVs at 31.1% share ... [continued] The post EVs At 31.1% Share In Germany – Leapmotor B10 SUV Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Britain’s Biggest Battery and the Port That Needed It

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

Teesside on the east coast of the United Kingdom has always been a place of transformation. It made steel for a century, refined chemicals for decades, and now stands on the edge of a new transition that might finally let its air clear and its grids breathe. The NatPower project ... [continued] The post Britain’s Biggest Battery and the Port That Needed It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electricity Use Is Becoming More Common For...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

An increasing share of U.S. households are using electricity for heating, although natural gas remains the most common heating fuel. In 2024, 42% of U.S. households reported that electricity was their main space heating fuel, according to annual estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Natural gas was the ... [continued] The post Electricity Use Is Becoming More Common For Residential Heating In USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Buying a Second-Hand Nissan LEAF

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

“What is it like to purchase and own a second hand electric car?” I asked Pat Pheeney at one of our recent EV owner meetups. He is the proud owner of the 9-year-old Nissan LEAF that stood out in the carpark. We met at the Cake & Coffee meeting at ... [continued] The post Buying a Second-Hand Nissan LEAF appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solid-State Battery Breakthrough News — Hype Or Hope?

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/11

Researchers in China claim to have made important breakthroughs that could help make solid state batteries commercially viable. The post Solid-State Battery Breakthrough News — Hype Or Hope? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Delivers Its 14 Millionth NEV to Brazilian...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/10

At an event at the company’s new factory in Bahia, Brazil, BYD Chairman Wang Chaunfu personally delivered its 14 millionth NEV (BEV and PHEV) to Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The new BYD factory replaces a former Ford plant on the same site that closed several years ago. Local politicians ... [continued] The post BYD Delivers Its 14 Millionth NEV to Brazilian President Lula da Silva appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/10

The IEA annual report on renewables finds that transitioning to renewable energy promotes energy security and saves billions of dollars. The post IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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From Bike To Car & Back Again: The VIGOZ Is A New...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/10/10

The VIGOZ is a striking attempt to reinvent what personal transportation can be. Created by the French company CIXI, this “active vehicle” aims to bridge the gap between a bicycle and a car — letting people move fast, comfortably, and safely, while still engaging their bodies in the process. CIXI ... [continued] The post From Bike To Car & Back Again: The VIGOZ Is A New Kind Of Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Road Trips Showcase...

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2025/10/10

South Africa’s Automotive Business Council, naamsa, recently held its 90th anniversary as part of the South African Automotive Week 2025, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. That meant, for this year’s event, an exciting opportunity for a road trip arose. The event became an exciting destination for electric ... [continued] The post Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Road Trips Showcase E-Mobility Readiness In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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