BeyondKONA: Technology

by Zachary Shahan on October 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm

It’s hard to take a gigantic oil tanker and transform it into an electric aircraft. It’s easier to just build an electric aircraft from scratch. […]

by Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on October 26, 2021 at 4:05 pm

Growing up in the small border town of Mutare in Zimbabwe, I used to be fascinated by the dairy milk delivery system around the town. I also used to look […]

by Steve Hanley on October 26, 2021 at 3:35 pm

Making the Earth a dumping ground for forever chemicals and plastics is a dumb idea.

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 26, 2021 at 3:05 pm

One common argument against carbon footprints is that they focus on individual actions, and not larger collective action. The most ardent proponents of this […]

by Jake Richardson on October 26, 2021 at 2:37 pm

If you haven’t been paying attention to electric bikes, you might be surprised that the size of their global market may reach well over $60 billion by […]

by U.S. Department of Energy on October 26, 2021 at 11:00 am

NREL Drops the Bass on Solar Panels (for Science). Subwoofers Help NREL Researchers Study the Spread of Cracks in Solar Panels.

by Johnna Crider on October 26, 2021 at 5:27 am

This is a feature that Tesla really needs to adopt.

by U.S. Department of Energy on October 26, 2021 at 3:01 am

This is an interesting use of data for a state comparison. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has created a map showing what portion of the 50 US […]

by Guest Contributor on October 26, 2021 at 2:10 am

Hydropower projects around the globe can now apply for financing to support the cost of assessment for certification against the newly launched Hydropower […]

by Johnna Crider on October 26, 2021 at 1:16 am

Panasonic has unveiled a new prototype battery designed for Tesla, Reuters reported today. The new battery will help Tesla lower its production costs and will […]

by Johnna Crider on October 26, 2021 at 12:43 am

For the first time ever, Tesla hit a $1 trillion market cap today. Compared with 2018’s numbers and Tesla’s near bankruptcy back then, this shows […]

by Iqtidar Ali on October 26, 2021 at 12:15 am

Elon Musk’s space exploration and satellite company SpaceX recently reached a rare milestone for a privately held company — a $100 billion […]

by Johnna Crider on October 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

Tesla China shared an announcement today on Twitter along with a video to announce that Tesla’s Shanghai Research and Development Center (R&D) and […]

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 25, 2021 at 7:05 pm

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Aptera. Its upcoming solar-electric vehicle will be able to go up to 1,000 miles (1600 km) on a charge, but […]

by Jo Borrás on October 25, 2021 at 6:40 pm

As energy prices soar and gasoline approaches $8 per gallon in California, it may be cheaper than ever to switch to an EV!

by John Farrell on October 25, 2021 at 6:35 pm

Originally published at ILSR.org Maintaining healthy, comfortable buildings can be expensive in Minnesota — especially during polar vortex events. […]

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 25, 2021 at 6:05 pm

Renewable energy, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things are all doing a lot of good in the world. We’re reducing pollution, starting to address […]

by Steve Hanley on October 25, 2021 at 5:30 pm

“Buy low and sell high” may be the ultimate expression of how to be successful in business. It works, whether you are selling apples, oranges, or […]

by Steve Hanley on October 25, 2021 at 5:05 pm

London's expanded ULEV zone goes into effect this week.

by Carolyn Fortuna on October 25, 2021 at 4:38 pm

The transition to sustainable food systems is possible through plant-based dietary patterns, dramatic reductions in food losses and waste, and major […]

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 25, 2021 at 4:15 pm

Right now, the FAA is taking public comments for SpaceX’s environmental review of the upcoming Starship Orbital launch. While I generally support space […]

by Steve Hanley on October 25, 2021 at 3:50 pm

Cellulose from wood could be the key to solid-state batteries.

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 25, 2021 at 3:37 pm

If you’ve been following my articles or my social media, you’ve probably seen me struggle to find the perfect RV. On the one hand, having a large […]

by Carolyn Fortuna on October 25, 2021 at 3:20 pm

Three years and $1.15 billion later, Climate Pledge Arena is complete and is the first net-zero certified arena in the world.

by Zachary Shahan on October 25, 2021 at 2:07 pm

You may recall that Hertz went into bankrutpcy proceedings in mid-2020 due to the COVID pandemic and the resulting drop in economic activity. A few months ago, […]

by Kyle Field on October 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm

Blink was one of the first companies to move into the public charging space at scale and now has thousands of AC and DC charging stations deployed. More […]

by Guest Contributor on October 25, 2021 at 1:13 pm

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris It often happens that the implementation of a new technology leads to unforeseen problems in the […]

by Johnna Crider on October 25, 2021 at 3:58 am

Twitter user and Tesla FSD Beta tester @FrenchieEAP shared footage on Friday of Tesla’s FSD Beta preventing Frenchi’s car from slamming into a […]

by RMI on October 25, 2021 at 3:30 am

How Years of Collaboration Helped Pass North Carolina's New Energy Law

by Zachary Shahan on October 25, 2021 at 2:14 am

If you haven’t already done so, I recommend reading my article on how much Tesla FSD Beta has improved with the update that rolled out in the middle of […]

by Zachary Shahan on October 25, 2021 at 12:55 am

Will an update after 2 weeks of work result in revolutionary changes for Tesla FSD Beta? Of course not, but let's take a look at how much a few things have […]

by Zachary Shahan on October 24, 2021 at 5:47 pm

This is the third article in a three-part series based around my recent interview with Bill McKibben, a legend in the world of climate activism and climate […]

by Dr. Maximilian Holland on October 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm

Europe’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicles climb above 20% share for the first time in Q3 2021, up almost 2x year-on-year.  Plugin share also […]

by Zachary Shahan on October 24, 2021 at 6:08 am

In the second part of my two-part interview with Bill McKibben, we spent a lot of time talking about Elon Musk, Tesla, and social trust. That included getting […]

by Remco van der Horst on October 24, 2021 at 2:21 am

Editor’s note: A little more than a month ago, I wrote an article about 500 million gallons of gasoline being displaced by electric vehicles in 2020. In […]

by NRDC on October 24, 2021 at 1:52 am

Guest blog by Nitish Arora and Jessica Korsh India needs to exponentially increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to power the […]

by NRDC on October 24, 2021 at 1:00 am

Originally published by NRDC, Expert Blog. By Simon Mui Nevada became the 16th state in the nation to adopt clean cars yesterday, after the […]

by Jennifer Sensiba on October 23, 2021 at 11:00 pm

While many Tesla fans aren’t happy with the Biden Administration right now, it’s important to look for the good and congratulate it. Today, […]

by Matt Pressman on October 23, 2021 at 9:47 pm

When I see Wall Street analysts trying to predict Tesla’s performance, I often chuckle. Oftentimes, I feel as if I have exclusive court side seats […]

by Johnna Crider on October 23, 2021 at 7:55 pm

I just had a chat with Dr. Earl Banning, aka @28DelaysLater, who has had FSD Beta since November of last year. Earl recently wrote a Twitter thread which we […]

by Johnna Crider on October 23, 2021 at 7:01 pm

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook that a gentleman by the name of Cortavious Rey-Ray Johnson did something rather silly — […]

by Guest Contributor on October 23, 2021 at 6:13 pm

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Julie McNamara, senior energy analyst with the Climate & Energy program at the […]

by Steve Hanley on October 23, 2021 at 3:48 pm

Apple continues to pursue is electric car ambitions.

by Jo Borrás on October 23, 2021 at 3:40 pm

In 2018, the Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, and Chevy Bolt were new electric cars with 200-ish miles of range and sub-40K price tags. It was anyone's guess who […]

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 […]

by 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 […]

by info@greentechmedia.com on October 23, 2021 at 10:20 am

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 […]

by David Waterworth on October 23, 2021 at 6:02 am

Transit Systems (owned by Sealink Travel Group) is currently operating 15 electric buses in Sydney’s Inner West urban streets.  With 40 more […]

by 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 […]

by 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 […]