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.
- 2.5º C Is Now The Best Case Scenario, Climate Scientists Tell The Guardianby Steve Hanley on May 9, 2024 at 5:43 pm
The Guardian asked 843 climate scientists how the effort to limit average global temperatures is going. Here's what they had to say. The post 2.5º C Is Now […]
- What Falling Sales? Global EV Sales Grow 19% in March!by José Pontes on May 9, 2024 at 4:31 pm
EVs Now 19% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 19% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. There were 1.3 million registrations. […]
- Norway Continues To Lead The Transition To A Green Economyby Steve Hanley on May 9, 2024 at 3:04 pm
Norway is an international leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy thanks to decades of policy support by the government. The post Norway Continues To […]
- Vanadium Flow Batteries Are Coming For Your Gas Power Plantby Tina Casey on May 9, 2024 at 2:45 pm
The US Department of Energy has tapped six sites to host new vanadium flow batteries, aiming to replace fossil energy with renewables. The post Vanadium Flow […]
- Peppermint Pattie Conversion — Powered by OZDIYby David Waterworth on May 9, 2024 at 12:34 pm
Converting a classic petrol-powered car to electric is a time consuming and expensive business. CleanTechnica has published many articles about the practice. […]
- BC Transit Bringing 66 Electric Buses to More Locationsby Press Release on May 9, 2024 at 11:00 am
More communities in British Columbia will benefit from new electric buses and charging infrastructure. Sixty-six electric buses are on order from two […]
- The National Virtual Climate Laboratory is Your Guide to Climate Scienceby US Department of Energy on May 9, 2024 at 10:00 am
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 […]
- U.S. Electric Power Sector Reported Fewer Delays for New Solar Capacity Projects in 2023by US Energy Information Administration on May 9, 2024 at 7:24 am
The U.S. electric power sector reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. In 2023, solar […]
- Mill Valley Music Festival Goes Green with Moxion Power: First-Ever U.S. Festival Powered Entirely by Zero-Emission Batteriesby Press Release on May 9, 2024 at 7:06 am
Moxion’s mobile battery power units (MPUs) create a springboard for more eco-friendly live event experiences while eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from […]
- New York City School Bus Electrification Project Wins 2024 “Transportation Power Player” Awardby Press Release on May 9, 2024 at 7:03 am
The award, presented by Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes the project for its innovation, collaboration, and scalability Belmont, California — Smart […]
- Feds Target Tesla Over Autopilot & Full Self Driving Claimsby Steve Hanley on May 8, 2024 at 11:13 pm
Tesla may be getting more attention than it wants from NHTSA, the Justice Department, and the SEC over its Autopilot and FSD software. The post Feds Target […]
- VinFast Officially Launches In The Philippinesby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Manila, Philippines — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announces it will officially enter the Philippine electric vehicle market in late May 2024 with its […]
- The Southeast US Battery Belt Is Learning To Love EVsby Carolyn Fortuna on May 8, 2024 at 10:23 pm
Laid-off workers in the Southeast have a new option. As electric vehicle battery plants rise in the region, they’re accompanied by good jobs, and these jobs […]
- California Home to Two ZEV Firsts: Nation’s First Solar-Powered EV Truck Stop, World’s Largest Amazon EV Truck Fleetby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Sacramento, California — In just the last three days, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered […]
- 4th WattEV Solar-Powered Truck Charging Depot in Bakersfield Features MCS Rapid Charging & Battery Energy Storage Systemby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 10:02 pm
Newest charging depot in Bakersfield features MCS rapid charging and battery energy storage system Bakersfield, California — WattEV, the industry leader in […]
- NIO & GAC Become Partners On Charging & Swappingby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 9:55 pm
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China — NIO and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (“GAC Group”) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on charging and […]
- 7 ORNL Inventions Licensed To Texas-Based Lithium Recovery Firmby US Department of Energy on May 8, 2024 at 9:45 pm
A collection of seven technologies for lithium recovery developed by scientists from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been […]
- Initial List of High-Priority Areas for Accelerated Transmission Expansion in USAby US Department of Energy on May 8, 2024 at 9:43 pm
DOE Seeks Public Input on 10 Potential Locations, from Coast to Coast, That Present an Urgent Need for Expanded Transmission, Announces New Funding to Deploy […]
- Got $200K & Want To Fly Electric? This Ultralight eVTOL Ships In July & Doesn’t Require A Pilot Licenseby Derek Markham on May 8, 2024 at 6:46 pm
For about $200,000, you might be able to attain the ultimate in e-mobility early adopter status, because the Pivotal Helix eVTOL is now available for order in […]
- Save Almost $3K On An EcoFlow Delta Pro + 400W Solar & Smart Home Panel Bundle For Mother’s Dayby GearTechnica on May 8, 2024 at 5:55 pm
EcoFlow has some hot deals running right now on home backup power systems, portable power stations, solar panels, and more for Mother’s Day. And while a home […]
- EVs Take 24.7% Share In The UK — BMW Leading Battery-Electric Brandby Dr. Maximilian Holland on May 8, 2024 at 3:25 pm
April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take a 24.7% share in the UK, up from 21.9%, year on year. Volume growth was modest for battery-electric vehicles, and […]
- The Power Of Taxing “Untaxed Externalities”by Steve Hanley on May 8, 2024 at 3:15 pm
Governments at the national and local level are taking action to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for untaxed externalities. The post The Power Of […]
- Ford Mustang Mach-E Explores Eastern European Charging Infrastructureby Jacek Fior on May 8, 2024 at 2:59 pm
What’s the point, one may ask, of reporting on EV road trips today when they have become so common? Even the top Polish energy and EV journalist, Bartłomiej […]
- Kenya Power Hosted Its Second E-Mobility Conference To Promote EV Adoptionby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai on May 8, 2024 at 2:55 pm
As part of its initiatives to promote the adoption of electric mobility in Kenya, Kenya Power recently hosted the second edition of its annual electric […]
- A Surge In Sea Level Rise Threatens Southern Statesby Steve Hanley on May 8, 2024 at 2:43 pm
I read a comment recently from a CleanTechnica reader who said that sea level rise happens uniformly all around the globe. That seems perfectly logical. If you […]
- Volvo EX30 Shines — Europe EV Sales Reportby José Pontes on May 8, 2024 at 6:33 am
Tesla is the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen Group is the #1 OEM Some 296,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe, which is down 8% […]
- Can The Tesla Brand Really Shift Gears Into A Successful Autonomy Company?by Carolyn Fortuna on May 8, 2024 at 4:05 am
The Tesla brand is on full display as CEO Elon Musk tries to convince Chinese and US regulators as well as Tesla investors that the company’s Full Self […]
- Lilium Announces Firm Order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S. Operator UrbanLinkby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 3:19 am
Miami, Florida — Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet and global pioneer in […]
- Kia Teases New EV3: Compact Electric SUV Combining EV Accessibility & Robust Designby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 3:11 am
Kia teases production EV3 ahead of global unveiling First images showcase bold, geometric and robust styling of comprehensively equipped compact EV SUV […]
- New Ryvid Outset Will Sell for Just $5,995, with Ryvid Anthem Reduced to Only $6,495by Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 3:10 am
The Ryvid Outset adds an exciting second model to the lineup of the California-based company, which was founded in 2022 and began deliveries of the first Ryvid […]
- Toyota Boshoku America, Sol Systems, & Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. Announce New Illinois Solar Energy Projectby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 1:48 am
Innovative Solar Initiative to Power Toyota Boshoku America’s Illinois Plant, Enhancing Sustainable Manufacturing Lawrenceville, Illinois — Today, Toyota […]
- VinFast Starts Accepting Deposits for VF 3 Mini e-SUV in Vietnamby Press Release on May 8, 2024 at 1:37 am
Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced it is accepting early deposits for the VF 3 mini e-SUV in the Vietnamese market. VinFast focuses […]
- Compressed Gas For Electricity Storage Claims Are Mostly Hot Airby Michael Barnard on May 7, 2024 at 7:19 pm
Three years ago, I published my projection of grid storage demand and solutions through 2060. At the time, various compressed gas electricity storage solutions […]
- The Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Is A Ridiculously Fun Street Legal E-Moto — CleanTechnica Testedby Derek Markham on May 7, 2024 at 5:51 pm
The Solar Scooters Solar E-Clipse 2.0 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, making for a quick and nimble ride both on- and off-road. With a top […]
- Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plansby Tina Casey on May 7, 2024 at 3:25 pm
The Texas-based solid-state EV battery innovator Solidion plans on accelerating the vehicle electrification movement with new materials and a radical new […]
- Hyundai Will Invest Nearly $1 Billion To Keep Motional Viableby Steve Hanley on May 7, 2024 at 3:09 pm
Hyundai has invested another $1 billion in Motional, a robotaxi company that wants to be first to market with a successful business model. The post Hyundai […]
- How Significant Is The Global Solar Energy Boom? (Original Graphs)by Guest Contributor on May 7, 2024 at 2:40 pm
RenewEconomy is a well-established Australian website focusing on green energy. Last week, they published an article by Andrew Blakers based around the claim […]
- Groundbreaking Microcapacitors Could Power Chips of the Futureby US Department of Energy on May 7, 2024 at 2:09 pm
Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices In the ongoing […]
- STEM Announces PowerTrack™ APM for Comprehensive Solar & Storage Energy Portfolio Managementby Press Release on May 7, 2024 at 1:58 pm
Advanced software suite aims to bridge technical and commercial operations for optimal asset performance SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stem (NYSE: […]
- Porsche Rolls Out Electric Trucks As Transport Logistics Fleetby Press Release on May 7, 2024 at 12:51 pm
Porsche is pushing ahead with the roll-out of alternative drives in its transport logistics fleet: Together with its logistics partners, the sports car […]
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sends eActros 600 On Most Extensive Test Run in the Company’s Historyby Press Release on May 7, 2024 at 12:38 pm
Two near-series prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck are going on tour More than 20 European countries Each truck to travel more than 13,000 […]
- Insurance Companies: Consider Climate Risk Events As “Constant Threats” — CleanTechnica Exclusiveby Carolyn Fortuna on May 7, 2024 at 11:20 am
In the US, climate risk events are occurring more frequently in places where development was once deemed safe but now is larger than initially anticipated. […]
- 1975 Mazda Bongo Meets 2012 Nissan Leafby David Waterworth on May 7, 2024 at 11:00 am
Overcome by the desire to write about electric car conversions after a recent conversation with Graeme from OZDIY, I shared my interest with Facebook and […]
- What In The World Is Going On In The World Of Tesla?by Steve Hanley on May 7, 2024 at 3:40 am
The turmoil at Tesla continues as senior executives leave or are reassigned. The question is whether the changes are good for the company. The post What In […]
- Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $147 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Drought Resiliency & Water Supply Reliability Across the Westby Press Release on May 7, 2024 at 3:30 am
DURANGO, Colorado — The Department of the Interior today announced a $147.6 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help […]