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.
- Innovation Continues In The Solar Industryby Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 2:23 pm
The solar industry has come a long way since its inception, evolving from an experimental technology to an integral part of our daily lives that we take for […]
- An EV Drive Unit Built Without Rare Earth Mineralsby Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 12:10 pm
In this article, I want to share news from Vitesco Technologies about a really cool EV drive unit design the company produced. What really sets it apart from […]
- Long-Duration Energy Storage: The Time Is Nowby Guest Contributor on May 29, 2023 at 11:10 am
States with decarbonization goals must plan, prepare, and test for long-duration energy storage
- Study: Electricity Moves Heavy Loads Cheaper Even When Diesel Prices Are Lowby Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 10:10 am
At the Tesla Semi unveiling in 2017, Elon Musk announced that the all-electric truck would have a range of up to 500 miles on a single charge and be able to […]
- Holiday Weekend Reveals Future Charging Needs (Part 2)by Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 7:08 am
In Part 1, I named several locations that had full stations at the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. Now, I’m going to name one more and get into some […]
- UCS Releases Online “Danger Season” Mapby Guest Contributor on May 29, 2023 at 3:56 am
Climate change is making weather more extreme. This tool shows how many people across the United States face risks right now from wildfires, flooding, tropical […]
- Moab’s Getting Its CCS Charging Mojo Backby Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 2:58 am
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, Moab, Utah is quickly becoming an important destination for EV owners looking to take a […]
- Holiday Weekend Reveals Future Charging Needs (Part 1)by Jennifer Sensiba on May 29, 2023 at 2:30 am
Memorial Day weekend is a time for Americans to hit the road and enjoy the start of summer. According to AAA, an estimated 42.3 million people were expected to […]
- Fake Social Media Accounts Are Attacking Electrify Americaby Jennifer Sensiba on May 28, 2023 at 11:29 pm
Toward the end of last week, there was a real shocker of an announcement in the industry when Ford announced that it will be adopting the Tesla/”NACS” […]
- Volta Trucks Enters Partnership To Help Build Testing Fleetby Jennifer Sensiba on May 28, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Volta Trucks is trying to take a different approach to cargo vehicles in cities. Starting in 2017, with grand plans to revolutionize safety and environmental […]
- How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning?by Guest Contributor on May 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm
As many automakers look to follow Tesla into the electric vehicle market, the shift could change how real estate developers and building owners plan new […]
- Tesla 100 GB Data Bomb Turned Over To Handelsblattby Steve Hanley on May 28, 2023 at 3:01 pm
One or more Tesla employees have supplied data from inside the company to Handelsblatt, much of it embarrassing to the company.
- New York To Build 13 Fast Charging Hubsby Jennifer Sensiba on May 28, 2023 at 2:03 pm
From where I’m sitting in New Mexico, it sure looks a lot like large cities like New York already have enough. After all, it already has a lot more charging […]
- New 3-Row VW ID.Buzz Reveal Incoming! What Should We Expect on June 2nd?by Jennifer Sensiba on May 28, 2023 at 5:36 am
The Volkswagen Microbus, also known as the VW Type 2, the Kombi, or simply the Bus, has become a cultural icon for several reasons. Introduced in the 1950s, […]
- NOAA: How Greenhouse Gas Pollution Amplified Global Warming in 2022by Guest Contributor on May 28, 2023 at 4:35 am
“The AGGI is derived from highly accurate measurements of greenhouse gases in air samples collected around the world,” said Vanda Grubišić, Ph.D, […]
- Tesla’s 3 Master Plans — What It Has Achieved & What It Hasn’tby Carolyn Fortuna on May 28, 2023 at 3:37 am
What happens when we analyze and weigh each of the 3 Tesla master plans, including the intentions outlined and the actions that resulted?
- Some Serious News & Some Silly News From Hyundaiby Jennifer Sensiba on May 27, 2023 at 6:35 pm
During May, Hyundai has had a number of press releases. But, unlike most months, Hyundai had a couple of fun ones about a customer’s weird custom license […]
- Volvo Proves Anti-EV Trolls Wrongby Jennifer Sensiba on May 27, 2023 at 5:33 pm
In a recent press release, Volvo announced that it’s found a way to truly stick it to the trolls that attack EVs online, in social media, and in regular […]
- BLUETTI Launches Veterans & Military Purchase Program: Exclusive Discounts on Power Solutionsby Industry Sponsor on May 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices of service members. In recognition of their dedication on this Memorial Day, BLUETTI proudly […]
- Kia Aims To Expand The Role Of EVs In The World With New Appsby Jennifer Sensiba on May 27, 2023 at 11:30 am
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are often associated with powering vehicles, but their capabilities extend far beyond that primary function. As technology […]
- Neuralink & Elon Musk Want To Control Your Brainby Steve Hanley on May 27, 2023 at 11:01 am
The US FDA has given the go-ahead for Neuralink to begin testing its technology on humans. Will Elon Musk implant the tech in his own brain in the trials?
- Two Charging Companies Respond To Ford’s Adoption Of The Tesla/NACS Plugby Jennifer Sensiba on May 27, 2023 at 4:14 am
Yesterday’s announcement that Ford’s future vehicles would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging connector (Supercharging port) signaled a big shift in […]
- Nevada Clean Energy Transmission Projects Go Forward Thanks To Biden-Harris Adminby Guest Contributor on May 27, 2023 at 3:01 am
Greenlink transmission lines would bring 8 GW of clean energy to Nevada communities
- The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part IV — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Familyby José Pontes on May 27, 2023 at 2:34 am
The overall German auto market had a positive month in April (+13% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+34% YoY). There were 29,740 BEV […]
- Methanol & Ammonia Tell A Good Shipping Fuel Story, But Stop Before The Tragic Finaleby Michael Barnard on May 26, 2023 at 11:35 pm
In sales pitches for methanol and ammonia for maritime fuels, the numbers don't add up, and the omissions are glaring.
- Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Are A Crucial Technology To Decarbonize Multi-Family & Commercial Buildingsby Joe Wachunas on May 26, 2023 at 10:35 pm
Water heating uses a lot of energy, and consequently costs a lot of money and creates a lot of pollution. The heat pump water heater is the silver bullet to […]
- Blue Bird Opens New Production Facility For Electric School Bus Productionby Jennifer Sensiba on May 26, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Blue Bird recently unveiled its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Georgia. The company repurposed an almost 40,000 sq.ft. facility to […]
- Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Needs Urgent Support, Report Warnsby Guest Contributor on May 26, 2023 at 8:35 pm
Policy Actions Needed to Accelerate Equitable Transition Toward ZEVs
- Roam Launches The Roam Hub: A Multi-Purpose Electric Motorcycle Charging Stationby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on May 26, 2023 at 7:35 pm
Roam, a technology company that develops, designs, and deploys electric vehicles tailored for the African continent, launched the first Roam Hub this morning […]
- 100% Electric Vehicles Now 13% Of New Car Sales In Franceby José Pontes on May 26, 2023 at 7:10 pm
The China-made Dacia Spring was last month’s best selling EV and the 11th best selling car overall in France.
- US Officials Visit Li-Cycle’s Battery Recycling Plant in Arizonaby Jennifer Sensiba on May 26, 2023 at 6:35 pm
The Importance Of Battery Recycling Lithium battery recycling is an essential process that plays a significant role in conserving resources, protecting the […]
- No, There Won’t Be Nuclear-Powered Commercial Shipping This Time Eitherby Michael Barnard on May 26, 2023 at 5:35 pm
Nuclear for commercial ships is so obviously flawed from a business perspective that I didn't even bother to include it in my quadrant chart of sexy vs […]
- EvChaja & BasiGo Collaborate With Kenya Airways To Facilitate An Electric Bus Ride For The Sustainable Flight Challengeby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on May 26, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Kenya Airways (KQ) is participating in the second edition of the Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), an initiative of SkyTeam. The initiative is a friendly […]
- 40% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!by José Pontes on May 26, 2023 at 3:50 pm
After a good first quarter, April increased plugin registrations by 53% YoY, to 11,919 units, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 40% last […]
- When A Company Abandons CCS, It Should Completely Take Care Of Existing Ownersby Jennifer Sensiba on May 26, 2023 at 3:35 pm
Ford CEO Jim Farley met with Elon Musk on a Twitter Space to announce that Ford will be adopting Tesla’s NACS plug for future cars, starting in 2025 with […]
- New Report: Carbon Capture & Storage Serves California Communities, Environment, & Economyby U.S. Department of Energy on May 26, 2023 at 2:53 pm
LLNL and the Clean Air Task Force have released a new report "Sharing the Benefits: How the Economics of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in California Can […]
- Supreme Court To America — No Clean Water For You!by Steve Hanley on May 26, 2023 at 11:50 am
The US Supreme Court has struck down the prevailing interpretation of the Clean Water Act in a win for polluters and developers.
- Off-Grid Solar Brings Hope To Remote Villagesby Tim Tyler on May 26, 2023 at 10:50 am
Electricity is a convenience that is often taken for granted, since it is all around us. It can be found everywhere in our everyday lives, our homes, vehicles, […]
- Would You Buy A $25,000 Tesla Model C — Today — If You Could?by Carolyn Fortuna on May 26, 2023 at 3:30 am
For those of you who’ve followed me over the years here at CleanTechnica, you know I’m a bit of a snowbird — I head north from the balmy southern US up […]
- VinFast Finally Considers Southeast Asia As A Market To Expand Intoby Raymond Tribdino on May 26, 2023 at 12:35 am
For many months, it has been a big question to automotive experts in the region — why is VinFast, a company located in the Southeast Asian region, which can […]
- Ford Electric Cars To Have Best Fast Charging In USA With Tesla Superchargingby Zachary Shahan on May 26, 2023 at 12:01 am
Ford and Tesla came out with a big announcement today. Starting in 2025, Ford will bring electric vehicles to market that will include Tesla’s Supercharging […]
- Why Ford EVs Will Get Tesla NACS Charging Ports, Access To Superchargersby Chris Boylan on May 25, 2023 at 11:58 pm
On a Twitter spaces discussion earlier today, Ford CEO James Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a partnership whereby Ford EVs will gain access to […]
- Shining A Spotlight On Wind & Solar Misinformationby Steve Hanley on May 25, 2023 at 11:35 pm
Wind and solar are a fool's game says Bryan Leyland of New Zealand. He has some interesting theories about sustainable energy.
- Revel Offers Free EV Charging in NYC for Tesla, Other EVs This Weekendby Chris Boylan on May 25, 2023 at 11:09 pm
EV owners in New York City are getting a nice little perk this Memorial Day weekend, courtesy of Revel: free high speed charging. Revel, the all electric […]
- Gogoro Increases Partnership With Dotstation To Serve 8 Cities In Koreaby Jennifer Sensiba on May 25, 2023 at 10:35 pm
In the past, we’ve covered Gogoro a number of times at CleanTechnica. It would be foolish not to! In Taiwan’s urban areas, the Gogoro Network has […]
- What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?by info@greentechmedia.com on October 27, 2021 at 3:58 pm
At the beginning of the pandemic, energy prices crashed. We did an episode of this show trying to figure out how oil prices fell to negative $40 per barrel. […]
- Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?by info@greentechmedia.com on October 23, 2021 at 10:22 am
The U.S. Department of Energy is crucial for funding, researching, and testing emerging energy tech.Now, in the Biden era, the agency is orienting itself […]
- With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissionsby info@greentechmedia.com on October 23, 2021 at 10:21 am
EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. And they don’t look good. On our current policy trajectory, there is no […]
- Where Green Hydrogen Is Headedby info@greentechmedia.com on October 14, 2021 at 5:04 pm
Suddenly everyone is talking about green hydrogen. From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. From China to Utah. Governments and developers are eyeing […]
- Why TransitTech Is So Vital to Struggling Public Transportation Systemsby info@greentechmedia.com on October 10, 2021 at 9:17 am
Ride sharing has swept transportation systems over the last decade -- bringing convenience, but also congestion, inequities, and political fights.Now a new […]