BeyondKONA: Technology
New cleantech and other disrupting technologies that incorporate advances in the electrification of transportation, economically capturing the sun’s power, empowering power consumers to be clean power producers and partners through hardware, software, and communications advances that are now available to address Hawaii’s most pressing economic and environmental challenges.
Technology is also advancing at an exponential rate, presenting new opportunities to address inefficiencies and cost challenges to sustainable economic growth.
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71M Investment to Advance American Solar Manufacturing and Developmentby US Department of Energy on May 17, 2024 at 3:59 am
18 Projects in 10 States Will Supercharge the U.S. Clean Energy Supply Chain and Open New Markets for Solar Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of […]
- Roadmap Outlines Challenges and R&D Opportunities for Offshore Wind Operations & Maintenanceby US Department of Energy on May 17, 2024 at 3:49 am
Offshore wind exists in harsh, isolated ocean environments, presenting unique challenges for operating and maintaining wind turbines and systems. Today, WETO […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Progress in Domestic Floating Offshore Windby US Department of Energy on May 17, 2024 at 3:45 am
Nearly $1 Billion Dedicated in Support of Just and Sustainable Deployment of Floating Offshore Wind The U.S. departments of Energy (DOE), Interior, Commerce, […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $520 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Revitalize Aging Water Infrastructure and Strengthen Drought Resilienceby Guest Contributor on May 17, 2024 at 3:39 am
Funding will be provided to 57 projects across six regions to increase drought resilience and improve water delivery systems, advance Biden-Harris […]
- Buttigieg, Pelosi, Other Leaders Headline U.S. High-Speed Rail Conferenceby Press Release on May 17, 2024 at 3:25 am
More than 200 industry, labor, political and academic leaders converged to advance strategies and policies for building a nationwide bullet train network in […]
- Zum Launches Nation’s 1st School District with 100% Electric, Bidirectional V2G School Bus Fleet in Oaklandby Press Release on May 17, 2024 at 2:57 am
Oakland Unified School District’s 74 EV school buses and charging infrastructure provides up to 2.1 gigawatt hours of energy back to the grid, reduces 25,000 […]
- VinFast Receives 27,649 Pre-Orders for VF 3 in Vietnam — 66 Hours After Accepting Depositsby Press Release on May 17, 2024 at 1:36 am
Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it received a record-breaking number of 27,649 non-refundable and non-transferable […]
- Geely Holding Welcomes New Investors in Zeekrby Press Release on May 17, 2024 at 1:28 am
Hangzhou, China — Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s largest private-owned automotive group, this week welcomed new equity investors to […]
- Geothermal Scores Big At The “Super Bowl of the Energy Sector”by US Department of Energy on May 17, 2024 at 1:23 am
It was standing room only when the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) Director Lauren Boyd stepped onto the stage for a […]
- Waymo Reaches 50,000 Paid Customer Trips A Weekby Zachary Shahan on May 17, 2024 at 12:33 am
Waymo has spent most of my adult life working on self-driving vehicles (originally under the Google brand, until about 7½ years ago). For a long time after it […]
- US Summer Gasoline Prices Could Increase from Higher Refining Costsby US Energy Information Administration on May 16, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could increase by more than 10 cents per gallon (gal) if refinery output is lower […]
- Electric Vehicle Sales Decreased from 18.8% to 18% U.S. Market Share in 1st Quarter of 2024by US Energy Information Administration on May 16, 2024 at 8:55 pm
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the United States decreased in the first quarter of 2024 as battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales […]
- Infinite Mobility’s E-Cargo Bikes Are Solar Poweredby Derek Markham on May 16, 2024 at 8:35 pm
Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian startup, is developing electric cargo bikes with onboard solar panels that could potentially power a full day’s worth of […]
- Porsche Celebrates The Start Of Electromobility At Its Leipzig Factoryby Press Release on May 16, 2024 at 7:38 pm
Tuesday, May 14, Porsche celebrated the official start of electromobility at its production site in Saxony. In recent years, the sports car manufacturer has […]
- Hot Deal: Save $600 On A RadRover 6 Plus E-Bikeby GearTechnica on May 16, 2024 at 7:28 pm
During the Rad Power Bikes Memorial Day Sale, you can pick up a RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for just $999, which is a $600 discount off of its regular retail price. […]
- The Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Are Coming Home To Roost … In The USby Tina Casey on May 16, 2024 at 1:42 pm
The US floating offshore wind industry is finally beginning to pick up the pace, enabling the US to reach vast wind resources in deep water. The post The […]
- EVgo Doubles Down On Commitment to Begin NACS Deployments in 2024 with Seismic Shiftby Press Release on May 16, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Seismic shift in competitive landscape opens opportunity to further drive utilization of the EVgo network, expand footprint with new site host partners, and […]
- Premium Platform Electric (PPE): A Technological Leap for the Next Gen of Fully Electric Mobility from Audiby Press Release on May 16, 2024 at 1:15 pm
PPE makes optimal use of the advantages of an all-electric drive architecture to improve interior space, efficiency and performance Powerful and highly […]
- Sublime Systems Is Leading The Transition To Low Carbon Cement In Bostonby Steve Hanley on May 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The first commercial use of concrete made with low carbon cement from Sublime Systems has happened in Boston. The post Sublime Systems Is Leading The […]
- Chevrolet Is Releasing Silverado EV RST Soon, The First Legacy Electric Pickup Designed From Scratch To Be An EVby Paul Fosse on May 16, 2024 at 3:48 am
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is a significant advancement in electric pickups, offering a 450-mile range, 10.2kW onboard power, and innovative features […]
- Of Camels, Sponges, & Tesla’s Supercharging Team Firingby Michael Barnard on May 15, 2024 at 8:15 pm
A great deal of digital ink has been spilled on Tesla laying off a lot of its Supercharger team recently. I’m not in the business of commenting on Tesla and […]
- Scientists Set A Solar Thermal Trap To Snare Fossil Fuelsby Tina Casey on May 15, 2024 at 7:39 pm
A new solar thermal trap can help pave the way for compact, efficient concentrating solar systems to decarbonize heavy industries. The post Scientists Set A […]
- SEIA Statement on Biden Administration’s Action to Support American Clean Energy Manufacturingby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 7:15 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden administration announced the results of its statutorily-mandated review of the Section 301 tariffs on China. […]
- 60 New Electric Buses to Operate in Queens, Staten Island, & Brooklynby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday introduced 60 new electric buses that will operate in routes in Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. The Metropolitan […]
- How To Not Die In The Bush In Tesla Model 3 (Installing Solar Farms) — 5 Lessons For Dummiesby David Waterworth on May 15, 2024 at 6:27 pm
Bushfires. Floods. Droughts. Cyclones. Welcome to Australia! It is a vast, diverse country that demands total respect. Clark is an electrician who travels to […]
- UK Police May Get Portable EMP Device To Shut Down E-Bikes & Scootersby Derek Markham on May 15, 2024 at 6:19 pm
In an effort to take a bite out of crimes being committed on e-bikes or electric scooters, an EMP device that can shut down electric motors to stop suspects is […]
- New Electric Vehicles In Australia — Volvo EX30, Tesla Model 3 Highland, and … Toyota Cybertruk?by David Waterworth on May 15, 2024 at 4:17 pm
What do you do on your day off? Wednesdays are our designated adventure day, so we checked out some electric vehicle stuff! We visited the new high-speed […]
- Will The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Be A Hit Or Another Disappointment?by Paul Fosse on May 15, 2024 at 3:27 pm
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV addresses several shortcomings of its predecessor, the Bolt, by offering competitive pricing, modern interior design, and […]
- A New Hope Lifts US Offshore Wind Industry Out Of Doldrumsby Tina Casey on May 15, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Maryland is back on track to develop its offshore wind resources into a powerful multi-state hub with Virginia and North Carolina. The post A New Hope Lifts US […]
- BYD’s New Shark PHEV Pickup Could Be A Good Option For Some African Marketsby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on May 15, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Pickups are a big deal in several traditional auto markets as well as in smaller markets in Africa. About 60,000 Toyota Hilux pickups are sold in South Africa […]
- Volkswagen Group Africa Adds 3 MW Solar PV Carport At Its Kariega Car Factoryby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on May 15, 2024 at 2:47 pm
Volkswagen Group Africa has reiterated its commitment to using renewable energy. Volkswagen Group Africa says transitioning to renewable energy is more than […]
- EV Charging Emissions Slashed By Up To 89% By New Technologyby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 11:10 am
Latest data shows the dramatic reduction in charging emissions can be achieved by utilising DriveElectric Plus. New technology helps drivers ensure their EVs […]
- Daimler Buses & ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft Celebrate Completion Of Electrified e-Bus Depotby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 7:00 am
Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH carried out all construction work for 120 charging stations as general contractor A total of 120 eCitaro Solo buses delivered […]
- The True Cost: Deploying Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Nationwideby US Department of Energy on May 15, 2024 at 5:12 am
When President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, he announced a goal to install 500,000 new electric vehicle chargers across the nation […]
- New Analysis Platform Shines Light On Utilities’ Solar Energy Futureby US Department of Energy on May 15, 2024 at 5:05 am
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with three other national labs, have developed a free online […]
- New Study: The Price Tag Of Phasing Out Coalby Guest Contributor on May 15, 2024 at 3:31 am
Coal phase-out is necessary to solve climate change, but can have negative impacts on workers and local communities dependent on coal for their livelihoods. […]
- Volkswagen Announces 2025 ID. Buzz Offer Structureby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 3:01 am
The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus will be offered in the U.S. in three trims: Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st […]
- ABB Invests In Ndustrial To Accelerate Decarbonization Through AI-Powered Energy Management Technologiesby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 1:51 am
Clean technology startup Ndustrial will enhance ABB’s digital and sustainability portfolios with energy optimization solutions that take into account […]
- Finland’s 3rd Largest Wind Farm Inaugurated In Pjelaxby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 1:45 am
The Pjelax wind farm of 56 wind turbines, a joint project between Finnish energy companies Fortum and Helen, was inaugurated on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Located […]
- Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. Some Of It Could Come From Wastewater.by Guest Contributor on May 15, 2024 at 12:57 am
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to […]
- FERC Takes on Long-Term Planning with Historic Transmission Ruleby Press Release on May 15, 2024 at 12:52 am
FERC acted today to ensure the transmission grid can meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity with a new rule that outlines how to plan and […]
- Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVsby Zachary Shahan on May 14, 2024 at 9:11 pm
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, […]
- Green Hydrogen Tentacles To Spread Across USby Tina Casey on May 14, 2024 at 8:13 pm
A new $1.16 billion loan from the Department of Energy will help kickstart a network of green hydrogen production facilities in the US. The post Green Hydrogen […]
- Daimler Truck North America Invests in Clean Transportation Technology in Portland, Oregonby Press Release on May 14, 2024 at 5:42 pm
PORTLAND, OREGON — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island, a new […]
- ATCO’s Proposed Edmonton Hydrogen Subdivision Would Pay 4-10 Times Current Cost For Heatby Michael Barnard on May 14, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag […]