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.
- Help Me With A Special Project To Prove That EVs Have What It Takes, Get Sales Back On Trackby Jennifer Sensiba on April 27, 2024 at 5:51 am
( TL;DR: I’m working on a special project to visit every national park and prove that EVs are good enough for road trips, even if you’re not wealthy. You […]
- Final Thoughts On Kia’s EV9by Jennifer Sensiba on April 27, 2024 at 1:27 am
About a week ago, Kia dropped something pretty special in my driveway: an EV9 GT-Line! I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first, but I also […]
- Behind the Blades: How Cris Hein Helps Bats & Wind Turbines Share the Skyby US Department of Energy on April 26, 2024 at 11:37 pm
Like most everyone, Cris Hein thought all bats were vampire bats. That was 25 years ago, before NREL’s lead environmental scientist began researching the […]
- With Great Power Comes Great Possibilityby US Department of Energy on April 26, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Meet Three Teams Competing To Build Better Power Lines and Conductors To Supercharge Our Clean Energy Future Power lines—those high-flying cables that […]
- The National Virtual Climate Laboratory is Your Guide to Climate Scienceby US Department of Energy on April 26, 2024 at 9:33 pm
Thunderstorms in the American Midwest. Tiny particles in the cloud cover of the Amazon rainforest. Heat waves in Baltimore. What do these very different places […]
- This Semi-Enclosed Electric Trike Could Make Commuting A Lot More Funby Derek Markham on April 26, 2024 at 8:50 pm
This electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety […]
- Offshore Wind Industry Saved By Lighter Floating Platformsby Tina Casey on April 26, 2024 at 7:42 pm
A floating offshore wind startup is gearing up to commercialize a modular, hyper-local assembly model to cut the cost of floating platforms. The post Offshore […]
- Tesla Referral Program Not Ending, Just Paused, Says Elon Muskby Chris Boylan on April 26, 2024 at 7:28 pm
Earlier this week, I railed against Tesla’s decision to discontinue its referral program and the apparent cancellation (instead of expansion) of its […]
- The Revisionist Language That Tesla Used In The Q1 2024 Earnings Callby Carolyn Fortuna on April 26, 2024 at 7:24 pm
The Tesla, Inc. Q1 2024 earnings call was fascinating in how Tesla representatives drew on carefully phrased statements to appease and turn around what was […]
- EV Range Anxiety: It Really Is All In Your Mindby Tina Casey on April 26, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Public fast-charging stations are one way to push EV range anxiety out of the picture, and behavior-based solutions are also emerging. The post EV Range […]
- Redwood Materials Has Good News About Electric Carsby Steve Hanley on April 26, 2024 at 4:17 pm
Redwood Materials is at the leading edge of a US-based supply chain for battery materials for electric vehicles. The post Redwood Materials Has Good News […]
- What Is Actually Going On With Tesla’s New “Tiny Y” & “Tiny 3” Approach?by Zachary Shahan on April 26, 2024 at 3:35 pm
I found something a bit strange and confusing in this quarter’s Tesla shareholder letter and conference call. Much of the news in recent weeks was about […]
- How To See Two Highly Underrated Places In NM In Your EVby Jennifer Sensiba on April 26, 2024 at 3:02 pm
In another recent article, I wrote about the experience of taking a Kia EV9 out on some backroad adventures in New Mexico. But, I also know that not everyone […]
- EPA, CalEPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened by Pollutionby Press Release on April 26, 2024 at 12:46 pm
Plan Builds on Groundbreaking Federal-State Partnership Launched through 2021 Environmental Justice-Focused Agreement LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Environmental […]
- Plug-in Hybrids Can Buy Us Valuable Time, But They Could Also Become an Obstacle For Charging Infrastructureby Jennifer Sensiba on April 26, 2024 at 11:32 am
A month or so ago, I explored some ways we could manage a likely onslaught of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Why do we need to think about this? Because […]
- New Department Of The Interior Rules Update Onshore Oil & Gas Leasing & Other Regulationsby Carolyn Fortuna on April 26, 2024 at 11:27 am
The US Department of the Interior is stepping up regulations to protect federal lands from the havoc of fossil fuel development and rampant disregard for […]
- Tesla Cybertruck Might Already Be Passing Ford F-150 Lightning & Rivian R1T — Truck Wars Over?by Zachary Shahan on April 25, 2024 at 11:17 pm
I wrote a couple of days ago that Tesla produced 1,000 Cybertrucks one week last month. It’s a notable milestone, but if that was the output every week this […]
- How To See All of Guadalupe Mountains National Park In Your EVby Jennifer Sensiba on April 25, 2024 at 10:13 pm
Growing up around El Paso and southern New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains National Park has long been a place to go. As a kid, I spent a lot of Saturdays getting […]
- The Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail — CleanTechnica Testedby Kyle Field on April 25, 2024 at 10:03 pm
Rad Power Bikes was the first brand to truly move into the electric bike space with a full range of models and has been a dominant brand ever since. A few […]
- Capable Customer Service Is Essential To EV Charging Networksby Jennifer Sensiba on April 25, 2024 at 9:09 pm
In a recent article, I wrote about problems I had charging a Kia EV9 I’m reviewing. The vehicle itself has been great, but I wasn’t able to charge at two […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plantsby Press Release on April 25, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Four final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution […]
- Space Solar Power Is Happening Sooner Rather Than Laterby Tina Casey on April 25, 2024 at 8:25 pm
Despite the obstacles, the dream of beaming solar power from space down to Earth has been gaining momentum and edging closer to reality. The post Space Solar […]
- Electric Cars Are The Spawn Of The Devil, Ex-CIA Dude Tells Faux Newsby Steve Hanley on April 25, 2024 at 8:06 pm
A tirade of rage on Faux News is directed against electric cars in a recent hit piece by a former CIA officer. Emphasis on "former." The post Electric Cars Are […]
- Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transitionby Press Release on April 25, 2024 at 7:20 pm
EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air […]
- Bboxx Wants To Scale Its Reach 10X To Benefit 36 Million People By 2028by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on April 25, 2024 at 7:18 pm
Bboxx is a data-driven super platform that is working to help transform lives by unlocking potential through connecting consumers and deploying innovative […]
- Tesla Superchargers, Stores, & Service Fleet Up Significantly In 1st Quarterby Zachary Shahan on April 25, 2024 at 6:17 pm
Tesla provides updates on how much its Supercharger network, service fleet, and stores grow each quarter in its shareholder letter. However, it came to my […]
- Hot Deal: Up To 50% Off On Renogy Solar Systems Over 300 Watts Thru 4/29by GearTechnica on April 25, 2024 at 5:41 pm
Renogy is giving deep discounts — up to 50% off — on its solar systems that are more than 300 watts, which can include just the solar panels, or the solar […]
- How The Chinese-Made Volvo EX30 Will Deal With US Tariffs & Incentivesby Steve Hanley on April 25, 2024 at 4:40 pm
The Volvo EX30 goes on sale in the US this summer. Will it manage to avoid import tariffs and qualify for federal tax credits? The post How The Chinese-Made […]
- Who Owns Your Drinking Water? The Answer May Surprise Youby Steve Hanley on April 25, 2024 at 4:20 pm
Water is important, but most of us take it for granted. We can live about 30 days without food, but can only survive about 3 days without water. About a year […]
- Tesla Should Roll Out Ride-Sharing Service Before Robotaxisby Zachary Shahan on April 25, 2024 at 1:18 pm
“I feel very confident predicting that there will be autonomous robotaxis from Tesla next year — not in all jurisdictions because we won’t have […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Transmission Permitting Rule & Latest Investments to Accelerate the Buildout of a Resilient, Reliable, Modernized Electric Gridby US Department of Energy on April 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
DOE Announces New Federal Permitting Rule To Slash Transmission Review Timelines in Half While Maintaining Integrity of the Environmental Review Process, New […]
- U.S. DOE Reduces Regulatory Hurdles For Solar, Energy Storage, & Transmission Projectsby US Department of Energy on April 25, 2024 at 5:42 am
Revisions to DOE’s Environmental Review Rule Will Cut Costs and Delays for Key Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. […]
- Secretary Haaland Announces New Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Scheduleby Press Release on April 25, 2024 at 3:57 am
Schedule includes up to 12 offshore wind lease sales across the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, and the waters offshore the U.S. territories NEW […]
- U.S. Interior Department Finalizes Rule to Streamline & Modernize Offshore Renewable Energy Developmentby Press Release on April 25, 2024 at 3:54 am
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and […]
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissionsby US Department of Energy on April 25, 2024 at 3:42 am
As Required by Congress, DOE Finalizes Standards That Decrease Emissions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings Across the Nation, Slashing Harmful Carbon […]
- Hyundai Getting 100% Renewable Electricity In US, Partnering With Dutch Governmentby Zachary Shahan on April 25, 2024 at 3:04 am
Hyundai continues to be a bit of an under-hyped hero on cleantech. Well, maybe that’s going a little far, but it is definitely a company that has made many […]
- Tesla Car Computers Could Be Monetized In Other Ways — Like Amazon’s Big AWS Jackpotby Zachary Shahan on April 25, 2024 at 1:23 am
There was one part of Tesla’s shareholder conference call yesterday that caught my attention more than any other. That was partly because of the potential […]
- Chiming In On The Debate: Who Will Save Us If The Model 2 Is Delayed?by Juan Diego Celemín Mojica on April 24, 2024 at 11:09 pm
After the article from our editor Zachary regarding the most likely replacement for a “Model 2” (and a followup here), and after having a brief exchange in […]
- NYC Dept. Of Transportation Authorizes Electric Cargo Bikes For Use On City Streetsby Derek Markham on April 24, 2024 at 11:01 pm
Last month, New York City’s Department of Transportation authorized the use of electric cargo bikes on city streets, and put some key safety standards in […]
- Renogy DC/DC Battery Charger With MPPT For Off-Grid Adventures — CleanTechnica Testedby Danielle Garland on April 24, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Renogy’s 12V/24V 50A DC/DC battery charger seemed the perfect addition to our van life build-out. We’re on a continuous quest to upgrade and improve our […]
- Elon Musk’s Leadership Gaps At Tesla Come To A Headby Carolyn Fortuna on April 24, 2024 at 8:09 pm
This past week Tesla announced it was reducing its workforce by 10%. The move comes at a time in which the company’s stock value has plummeted, leading many […]
- Save $1000+ On EcoFlow WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner Bundlesby GearTechnica on April 24, 2024 at 7:54 pm
EcoFlow is currently running a “Now or Never” limited deal on its Wave 2 portable air conditioner / heater bundles, which could save you a thousand dollars […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Releases Offshore Wind Liftoff Report and $48 Million in New Funding to Accelerate Technology and Manufacturingby US Department of Energy on April 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Latest Liftoff Report Finds Promising Pathways for Offshore Wind Development; DOE Announces Latest Support for Offshore Wind R&D, Supply Chain Development, […]
- $362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Componentsby US Department of Energy on April 24, 2024 at 4:45 pm
When Finalized, Loan Will Support New Manufacturing of EV Production Technology at Texas Plant—Creating More Than 1,300 Good-Paying Jobs and Supporting […]
- $17.5 Million to Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals & Materialsby US Department of Energy on April 24, 2024 at 3:58 pm
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes, and Create Good-Paying Jobs […]