Sales of electric vehicles have been very slow in South Africa, but the industry is starting to show signs of growth. Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 931 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were ... [continued] The post The BYD Dolphin Is Now The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

April saw plugin EVs take an 18.4% share in Germany, down YoY from 20.5% — still reeling after the abrupt cancellation of incentive schemes in late December. Overall auto volume was 243,087 units, up by some 20% YoY, but still 20% below 2017–2019 seasonal norms (~305,000 units). The bestselling BEV ... [continued] The post EVs Take 18.4% Share In Germany — Market Still In Hangover appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Recently I hosted Professor Amy Wagoner Johnson, a US materials scientist who is leading a global research project on coral reef restoration on my podcast Redefining Energy – Tech. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this is ... [continued] The post From Bones To Reefs: Pioneering Coral Conservation appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Ember has issued a new report that claims renewable energy is beginning to push thermal generation out as a source of electricity. The post Ember Claims Renewable Energy Is Taking Market Share Away From Thermal Generation appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Donald Trump has made a prophet out of Bruce Cain, a political scientist at Stanford. Four weeks ago, he told New York Times contributor Thomas Edsall that some of the conservative victories in campaign finance law — particularly Citizens United — have strengthened “the power of elected officials to coerce ... [continued] The post Trump Promises Oil & Gas Execs Free Rein — If They Contribute $1 Billion To Campaign appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Archer’s battery pack manufacturing team has installed an “automotive style” line that is designed for high-volume production from day one with the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year This facility will produce the proprietary battery packs needed to support the ramp of Archer’s aircraft production at ... [continued] The post Archer Aviation Completes Installation Of High-Volume Battery Pack Manufacturing Line appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Motiv, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of class 4-6 electric trucks and buses driving the backbone of modern commerce, today announced it has fully completed the delivery of 55 Motiv electric trucks to Purolator, a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. Purolator ordered the additional vehicles last year following ... [continued] The post Motiv Completes Delivery of Additional 55 Electric Trucks to Purolator appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

ComEd on track to electrify 50 percent of its vehicle fleet and reduce operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 As part of its continued commitment to accelerate the electrification of transportation, ComEd yesterday announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The addition of new, zero-emissions ... [continued] The post ComEd Adds First All-Electric Bucket Trucks to Its Growing Fleet of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Tigo TS4-X devices provide the latest in safety, monitoring, and optimization, including a new Multi-Factor Rapid Shutdown (MFRS) capability for critical applications, for solar installers deploying modules up to 800W Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced the newest additions to ... [continued] The post Tigo Energy Delivers Most Powerful Solar MLPE for High-Wattage & Bifacial Modules appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping Endurant Energy deploy 10 battery storage projects in New York City. With a combined capacity exceeding 150 megawatt-hours (MWh), the energy storage systems will support clean, reliable power and strengthen the electric grid in the Bronx and Staten Island. The ... [continued] The post Eaton Advances More Resilient, Sustainable Electricity In New York City With Energy Storage Projects Valued At More Than $7 Million appeared first on CleanTechnica ..read more