Project Union | Phasing the UK Hydrogen backbone Added National Gas phased modelling to this Project Union update in the hope the community may find it of interest? https://energycentral.com/c/gr/project-union-phases Hydrogen Networks 
By Morgan Rote The Department of Energy has announced the list of selectees under its $7 billion Hydrogen Hubs program. If they successfully conclude final negotiations with DOE, projects will receive funding to create close-proximity networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure as part of the Biden administration’ ambitious climate and clean..
The International Energy Agency (IEA) just released its World Energy Outlook 2023 report. The full report may be found here. Perhaps the most noteworthy prediction from the report is of peak demand for fossil fuels within this decade. However, it is important to note that coal is the only fossil fuel projected to decline over the next decade under the IEA’ Stated Policies Scenario...
I have written about the subject of this post, climate change, frequently in the past, and shall also do so this time with a different spin, the hyphenated word n the title of this post. Climatologists get a bad case of the cold sweats hen someone suggests this solution, because they believe that the humans that caused climate change, will just make things worse by trying to..
Portable power stations and solar panels can be an excellent way to provide electricity when you’re off-grid, whether that’s during a power outage or just for having fun out beyond the power lines, and we’re always on the lookout for the best deals on brands and models that we’ve used and reviewed before. CleanTechnica’s own […]
The idea of swapping power in little boxes is not new to the Japanese. It is the stuff that makes their anime robot Kuromukuro alive, how spirits are trapped and harnessed, and how food is delivered to the table. Americans are familiar with the bento box — that Japanese lacquered lunchbox — filled with rice, […]
I’m almost at a loss for words. Since I wrote my comprehensive 100,000 km (62,137 miles) piece on all the practical details on owning a Tesla Model 3 last year, my premonition of the global transition to electric mobility getting trivial and making me forget all about it is manifesting. Closing in on 100,000 miles […]
Solaris, a Polish e-mobility leader in public transport, continues to make waves in the world of sustainable transportation with its latest orders from Sweden’s Nobina Stockholm and Italy’s AMTS Catania earlier this October. The new orders push Solaris, adding to its September orders supplying 23 electric buses to the town of Kristianstad, Sweden. More From […]
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project will power 900,000 homes, support thousands of jobs, and add 2,600 megawatts of clean energy to the
During October, Stellantis had several big stories that we haven’t quite had a chance to get to. The company has chosen a site for the next battery factory, worked to purchase a range extending EV company, and most importantly, there are now plans for revamping the commercial vehicle lineup. Let’s take a quick look at […]
After the successful running of the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) two weekends ago, the electric vehicle community in the country said in various social media posts that the country is on track towards an “electrified” future. “We are gaining momentum,” a member of the Electric Vehicle Owners of the Philippines said in a […]
Hyundai’s time in the automotive industry has been a real comeback story. When the company first entered the market in the U.S. and many other places, things weren’t great. Quality lagged behind North American and European automakers, and lagged even further behind Japanese automakers. Even pop culture items, like Kanye West’s song Gold Digger, mentioned […]
BLUETTI was an early mover into the portable power station market and has quickly taken up a dominant position in both sales numbers and a wide range of innovative products. Building on its experience in the portable power station market, BLUETTI is launching its very own grid-tied home energy storage system. The system utilizes BLUETTI’s […]
This week in Japan, 24M is taking the wraps of its transformative electrode-to-pack battery technology for vehicles and energy storage. 
When it comes to EV charging, everyone wants someone else to do it. That’s the challenge I’ve seen as I’ve pushed for more EV charging in rural New Mexico. Businesses want a charging company to pay for the station. Charging companies would rather build stations along busy interstate highways, because the chances of a profit […]
Offshore wind offers advantages of greater capacity than solar energy, more stability than onshore wind power, and more importantly, decreases the need for fossil fuels and associated emissions of pollution and carbon dioxide. Countries such as China, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark are leading global offshore wind installation and deploying record-setting annual capacity […]
Hydrogen Gas Market Plan: Report on a commercial framework for Project Union National Gas Transmission (NGT) collaborated with a working group representing the UK gas industry value chain (Fig.1), to explore how the existing gas sector market design and commercial frameworks may need to evolve to accommodate the development of Project Union and potentially other future 100% Hydrogen Gas..
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast and global investment fund manager Yorkville Advisors have entered into a standby equity subscription agreement of up to $1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, VinFast has the option, but not the obligation, to require Yorkville to subscribe for up to $1 billion worth of ordinary shares in VinFast […]
Manufacturers have announced investments of over $500 million in more than 40 American-made electric vehicle charger plants.
In a previous article, I covered the story of Joe Kliewer, a man on a mission to set an automotive record. While most people aim for speed in a Cannonball attempt, Joe is instead aiming to be the first to go from New York City to the Los Angeles Metro powered by nothing but the […]
Isuzu just a launched its flat floor Erga EV bus at the Japan Mobility Show. It was declared a first for the brand. But little is known, at least in this part of the world, that Isuzu has been experimenting with battery-powered buses since 2018 in Turkey. In 1984, Isuzu Motors Co. Ltd. of Japan […]
Two neighbors have purchased electric cars recently. Now they are enjoying driving on electrons instead of molecules.Electric vehicles, which many have viewed as a key to a low-carbon future, have seen their sales and financial conditions booming for the past several years. Now the bright EV prospects are fading a bit. Bears are ravaging Tesla’s stock. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has fallen 50% from its all-time highs, which rose over 116% from its 2010 initial pubic offering. The automaker/solar battery..
We’re two years into the Volvo VNR Electric leading the way in zero emissions trucking, with the company on track to put 300,000 such trucks into operation in the coming years. It’s safe to say, then, that electric semi trucks aren’t coming soon. They’re already here, and the scope of heavy electric vehicle applications is […]
Today’s energy grid needs more flexibility to balance supply and demand as traditional “peaking” generators retire, as electrification expands, and as extreme weather events multiply. While virtual power plants have been providing value to the grid for years, their potential value continues to increase as the number of distributed energy resources (DERs) grows. Mike Smith, […]
Concentrating solar power systems are getting an energy efficiency makeover and a new job: producing solar fuels.
If you’re interested in either weaning your home off of natural gas, or in upgrading your electric coil stovetop, an induction stove is the way to go. Induction stoves are more energy-efficient, safer, healthier to operate, have much more precise temperature control, heat up faster, and are easier to clean, and they will be a […]
Honda Motor Corp. presented its vision for the future of mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, showcasing a wide range of products and technologies, including electric vehicles, self-driving cars, aircraft, and robots. “The mobility products and services that embody Honda’s dreams will enable people to transcend various constraints such as time and place,” and […]
It seems like just yesterday that Toyota pulled its old “self-charging hybrid” scam. As anyone who finished high school and paid attention knows, there are laws of physics. Human laws can be broken and if the authorities don’t notice, you can probably get away with it (especially for small things). But, nature is a little […]
The latest model of e-bike from Lectric eBikes, the XPeak, is just about ready to launch, and right now, those who pre-order one (or more!) of them will not only get a lower price, but will also get about $450 worth of free accessories as well. Although we spill a lot of ink pixels on […]
Areas could support wind projects with potential to power three million homes As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it has finalized four new Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Gulf of Mexico. Together, the […]When people think of a solar-powered car, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a solar racecar, the kind built in a garage by university students. While they look cool in some ways, they are only barely cars. With no creature comforts, no room for more than one driver, and no room for […]
A high tech supercritical carbon dioxide power plant is taking shape behind the walls of a modest building in Texas, with the potential to lower the cost of concentrating solar power systems. Airbus opts for e-methanol and rotor sails for new transatlantic trio The new fleet is expected to reduce average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tonnes by 2030. This will contribute to Airbus’commitment to reduce its overall industrial emissions by up to 63% by the end of the decade, compared to 2015 as a baseline year, in line with the 1.5°C pathway of..
Scania unveiled its cutting-edge line of regional electric trucks with zero emissions in June 2022, and this innovative initiative has garnered substantial orders. The manufacturing process is set to commence in Södertälje, Sweden, where they will produce trucks equipped with R and S cabs boasting a power of 400 or 450 kW, perfectly suited for […]Stellantis, the company formerly-known as Fiat-Chrysler before a key merger and the manufacturer of iconic vehicles like the Jeep brand and Dodge’s muscle cars, recently announced a plan and a partnership to make sure more EVs get batteries recycled at end-of-life. In this article, I’m going to explain why this is important and then get […]
Honda is among those expecting big things from a new hyper-precise additive manufacturing process for 3D-printed metal car parts. 
As this new week starts, let’s look back once more at the coolest cleantech stories of the past week — and one very not cool story. I’ve got to start with some tremendous EV fast charging news from across the globe. First of all, Japan is rolling out some genuinely brilliant and useful wireless EV […]
Last year, CleanTechnica reported on the collaboration between Ford Motor Corp. and Rockwell Automation for automation on the shop floors of the Ford Blue Oval City, an approximately $6 billion mega manufacturing facility in Stanton, Tennessee. Once fully operational, the factory can create approximately 6,000 new jobs and, according to Ford, will “reimagine how vehicles […]
BYD is officially the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) made a big splash at the global automotive show formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show. BYD showcased five of its NEV models along with an array of its advanced technologies, highlighting […]
With all of the headwinds EVs are facing in recent weeks, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: affordability is a giant factor. With inflation kicking families in the butt at grocery stores, economic challenges leading to lower or lost pay, and interest rates climbing, car buyers are feeling the squeeze. People simply can’t afford as […]
When it comes to charging, most people probably put it all in two buckets: overnight charging and charging on longer trips. For people who don’t drive too much, a simple Level 1 trickle charging arrangement using a normal wall plug is usually enough. For people who want more flexibility or who drive more, it makes […]
The latest research wanted to find out when a solar power tipping point would occur. Instead the researchers found it already has. 
Natural gas is sitting in the hydrogen catbird seat for now, but new green hydrogen technologies are knocking at the door.
In a new position paper on the Weights & Dimensions Directive, T&E says the law can stimulate demand for zero-emission vehicles.
In a recent press release from California’s Office of Governor, the state announced that it’s time to cut some checks for 270 EV chargers at 26 stations along the state’s highways. This year’s budget for this is just over $40 million, and over the next five program years (this may take a decade or more […]
Normally, when someone talks about Tesla’s Superchargers, it’s assumed that they’ll live at a Tesla station. So far, that assumption has held true, because the company has been too busy building out its own charging network to even consider selling any of the stations. Plus, until recently, Tesla’s charging hardware only worked with Tesla’s cars, […]
Isuzu just unveiled the Erga EV bus, claiming it to be the world’s first battery electric flat-floor route bus. It was unveiled at the first Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show) on October 25. It is scheduled to launch in Japan in 2024. The Erga EV is powered by a high-capacity […]
Conservative politicians continue to write bills that are designed to maintain the devastating hold of the fossil fuel industry on US energy.Interesting dilemma for Scotland as Bacton in East Anglia is hundreds of miles closer to Germany than St Fergus and her strategic Scottish terminals. Aberdeen's et Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has been awarded £200,000 from Scottish Government to advance critical research to demonstrate the feasibility and economic opportunity of exporting hydrogen from Scotland to Germany..
Forecasting Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market Characteristics in Ontario to 2050 This report presents a detailed description of a scenario for hydrogen production and use in Ontario that is rooted in conservative assumptions about market constraints and growth potentials, and draws on currently available data and commercial product information. Named the Base Case scenario, it demonstrates the use..
Heavy-duty and commercial transport are notorious for their significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the European Union, where they account for a staggering 27% of total road transport emissions. However, there's a promising solution on the horizon that's set to revolutionize this sector – hydrogen fuel cell technology.
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Many antique collectors love “visible” gasoline pumps that were common roughly a century ago. They’re the tall ones with a large glass graduated cylinder at the top. When filling up, the station attendant would manually pump gasoline into the cylinder, and then allow it to drain via gravity into the customer’s car. The amount charged […]
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