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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.

  • 7 of the Best Electric Car Deals in the USA
    by Zachary Shahan on October 14, 2025 at 10:04 pm

    While writing my last article on the prices of the 70 electric cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans on the US auto market, I was surprised to find out that 24 of the […]

  • Maine’s Offshore Wind Industry Is Working — Regardless Of What You’ve Read
    by Carolyn Fortuna on October 14, 2025 at 8:29 pm

    The floating offshore wind industry is poised for growth with advancing technologies and expanding commercial projects. Due to the Trump administration’s […]

  • Prices of the 70 Electric Models on the US Auto Market
    by Zachary Shahan on October 14, 2025 at 6:33 pm

    Before diving into electric car prices, it’s important to always recognize that there’s a difference between price and cost — sometimes a very big […]

  • Follow The Money! Savvy Investors Know Renewables Are The Future.
    by Steve Hanley on October 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Renewables are out of favor politically in the US, but are getting more interest from investors who see opportunities others may have missed. The post Follow […]

  • More Electric Car Price Changes In The USA This Week
    by Zachary Shahan on October 14, 2025 at 5:13 pm

    Tesla took the headlines with its new de-contended versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. However, there have also been a handful of other electric vehicle price […]

  • Some More Sustainable Rice Alternatives
    by Jake Richardson on October 14, 2025 at 3:59 pm

    In writing about some of the worst foods for climate change. which are animal-based: beef, dairy products, farmed shrimp, pork, and lamb & mutton, one […]

  • Hyundai IONIQ 9 is Germany’s Premium Car of the Year
    by Press Release on October 14, 2025 at 2:18 pm

    All-electric flagship SUV wins in the premium category of the ‘German Car of the Year 2026’ award Jury praises design, fast-charging technology and […]

  • Island Ports Enable Long-Distance Electric Shipping
    by Christopher Arcus on October 14, 2025 at 1:53 pm

    International shipping contributes to CO2, NO2, and SO2 emissions. Pollution from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), colloquially termed bunker fuel, has long been […]

  • California Reaches 29.1% EV Share of Auto Sales in 3rd Quarter
    by Zachary Shahan on October 14, 2025 at 3:59 am

    Taking advantage of the surge in EV sales that was definitely going to come from Republicans killing the US EV tax credit, California rose to new heights in […]

  • NIO’s Record Global Deliveries Exceed Targets as European Market Develops
    by Raymond Tribdino on October 14, 2025 at 3:57 am

    AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — At NIO’s avante garde showroom at the iconic Metz Building, the cars designed by Kris Tomasson contrast perfectly with the facade […]

  • China Demands More From Automakers Who Want NEV Incentives
    by Steve Hanley on October 14, 2025 at 3:53 am

    China is tightening the regulations that determine which new electric and plug-in hybrid cars qualify for purchase incentives. The post China Demands More […]

  • Kia EV5 — SUV Practicality in Accessible Electric Package
    by Press Release on October 14, 2025 at 3:50 am

    The Kia EV5 is designed to support active lifestyles by providing maximum versatility Model is a key strategic piece in brand’s drive to accelerate […]

  • BYD Elevates Range & Efficiency as China Raises the Regulatory Bar
    by Larry Evans on October 14, 2025 at 2:12 am

    Over the weekend, BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (PHEV) to 245 km (152 mi), almost doubling the battery range. […]

  • Green Shipping Fuel Producers Call on IMO to Seize “Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity
    by Transport & Environment (T&E) on October 14, 2025 at 1:44 am

    27 leading green fuel producers call for leaders to adopt the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework and to provide specific […]

  • Win A Free Heat Pump Water Heater On HPWH Day — October 23
    by Joe Wachunas on October 14, 2025 at 12:33 am

    Here at the nonprofit-led Advanced Water Heating Initiative, we are heat pump water heater dorks. Our favorite day of the year is Heat Pump Water Heater Day […]

  • No Indigenous Peoples Day For You!
    by Carolyn Fortuna on October 13, 2025 at 6:54 pm

    In what is one more in a thousand horrific moves to wipe out equality and dignity for US citizens, President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation […]

  • A Quiet Floating Solar Revolution Is Bubbling Up In US Waters
    by Tina Casey on October 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm

    Despite the abrupt U-turn in federal energy policy this year, activity in the US floating solar industry continues to stir interest among energy consumers […]

  • BYD, VinFast Support Campaigns to Assist Cebu Earthquake Survivors
    by Raymond Tribdino on October 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    Automotive distributors BYD and VinFast, and their principals and local partners, mobilized resources to deliver aid to northern Cebu communities following the […]

  • Methane Madness Infects New Zealand Government
    by Steve Hanley on October 13, 2025 at 5:20 pm

    New Zealand is backpedaling furiously on its commitment to lower methane emissions from livestock by 2050. The post Methane Madness Infects New Zealand […]

  • Plant-Based Bacon Food Product Review: It’s Worth A Try
    by Jake Richardson on October 13, 2025 at 5:07 pm

    Although writing about more climate friendly foods has been a pleasure, conducting a food product review for a plant-based bacon was not that enticing because […]

  • Texas Startup Aims To Erect Solar Power Towers Here, There, Everywhere
    by Tina Casey on October 13, 2025 at 5:05 pm

    The Texas startup Janta aims to bring its solar power towers to commercial facilities, industrial sites, apartment buildings, and homes. The post Texas Startup […]

  • Sequestering All That CO2 … In Macroalgae
    by Zachary Shahan on October 13, 2025 at 1:33 pm

    Without a doubt, we need to install more clean, renewable energy and get more electric vehicles on the road in order to stop heating up the Earth. However, we […]

  • Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action
    by Carolyn Fortuna on October 13, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    Want to guess what it takes for a county commissioner to be threatened with removal from public office in Florida? Let it be known that you’re considering […]

  • 3-Way Cool EVs From Tesla, Ford, & Audi You Can Only Buy In China
    by Steve Hanley on October 13, 2025 at 3:55 am

    Three new EVs are coming to customers in China but not those in the US. Two of them would be sure winners in North America. The post 3-Way Cool EVs From […]

  • Philippine MTerra Solar Project To Be Connected To The Grid Very Soon
    by Raymond Tribdino on October 13, 2025 at 1:59 am

    The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently approved a P14.25-billion ($250 million) transmission network that will connect the MTerra Solar […]

  • China’s Electric Highways: Awe, Engineering, and the Myths of Invisible Danger
    by Michael Barnard on October 12, 2025 at 5:53 pm

    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. […]

  • Mercedes ELF Tests Future EV Charging Solutions
    by Steve Hanley on October 12, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    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 […]

  • Wait, The Gigantic Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project Is Not Dead — Yet
    by Tina Casey on October 12, 2025 at 4:13 pm

    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 […]

  • Tesla’s Affordable Model Y & 3 Disappoint, Is That All There Is?
    by Paul Fosse on October 12, 2025 at 2:58 pm

    Here at CleanTechnica.com, we have written several articles covering the much anticipated release of Tesla’s affordable Model Y and less anticipated […]

  • New Chevy Bolt Less Than $30,000, Has Faster Charging (Video)
    by Jake Richardson on October 12, 2025 at 4:43 am

    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 […]

  • As Renewables In China Surge, Some Questions Are Raised
    by Steve Hanley on October 12, 2025 at 1:03 am

    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 […]

  • Why Porsche Chose the Past: Inside the Emotional Economics of Engine Noise and Nostalgia
    by Michael Barnard on October 11, 2025 at 8:42 pm

    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 […]

  • Small Agrivoltaic Project, Big Implications For The Future Of Farming
    by Tina Casey on October 11, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    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 […]

  • Aligned Climate Capital Publishes Inaugural Impact Report — CleanTechnica Interview
    by Jake Richardson on October 11, 2025 at 6:48 pm

    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 […]

  • Nevada’s Lost Sunlight: What Esmeralda 7 Tells Us About America’s Energy Future
    by Michael Barnard on October 11, 2025 at 6:40 pm

    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 […]

  • It’s Time To Create Respectful National Flood Relocation Planning
    by Carolyn Fortuna on October 11, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    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 […]

  • EVs At 31.1% Share In Germany – Leapmotor B10 SUV Debuts
    by Dr. Maximilian Holland on October 11, 2025 at 10:25 am

    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 […]

  • Britain’s Biggest Battery and the Port That Needed It
    by Michael Barnard on October 11, 2025 at 3:05 am

    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 […]

  • Electricity Use Is Becoming More Common For Residential Heating In USA
    by US Energy Information Administration on October 11, 2025 at 2:59 am

    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. […]

  • Buying a Second-Hand Nissan LEAF
    by David Waterworth on October 11, 2025 at 1:16 am

    “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 […]

  • Solid-State Battery Breakthrough News — Hype Or Hope?
    by Steve Hanley on October 11, 2025 at 12:58 am

    Researchers in China claim to have made important breakthroughs that could help make solid state batteries commercially viable. The post Solid-State Battery […]

  • BYD Delivers Its 14 Millionth NEV to Brazilian President Lula da Silva
    by Larry Evans on October 10, 2025 at 7:42 pm

    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 […]

  • IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries
    by Steve Hanley on October 10, 2025 at 7:06 pm

    The IEA annual report on renewables finds that transitioning to renewable energy promotes energy security and saves billions of dollars. The post IEA Report […]

  • From Bike To Car & Back Again: The VIGOZ Is A New Kind Of Vehicle
    by Derek Markham on October 10, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    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 […]

  • Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Road Trips Showcase E-Mobility Readiness In South Africa
    by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on October 10, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    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 […]

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