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Batteries Beat Norway’s Hydrogen Bulk Carriers on Cost in Two Modeled Routes
Norwegian shipping company GMI Group is moving ahead with four hydrogen-electric bulk carriers for coastal freight. In October 2026, PowerCell confirmed a follow-up order that brings the program to 24 marine fuel-cell units with 5.4 MW of combined installed capacity. The first two ships, rated at 4,
Eli teases the launch of a much faster electric microcar
Eli Electric Vehicles is getting ready to reveal a new version of its tiny electric microcar, and this one could expand its usefulness beyond the slow lane. more…
Yes, electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles, but not the way you think
For years, the conventional wisdom surrounding electric motorcycles has been fairly straightforward: Build an electric motorcycle that’s just as good as a gasoline-powered motorcycle, make it affordable enough, and eventually riders will switch. It’s essentially the same playbook that electric cars
Peterbilt makes it easier than ever for government fleets to go electric
Legendary truck brand Peterbilt is lowering procurement barriers for state and municipal fleets looking to electrify their assets by adding its growing lineup of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric trucks to its cooperative purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell. more…
“Everything Trump Touches Dies” — A Warning For America
In August 2018, Rick Wilson, a long-time GOP media consultant, published a book entitled Everything Trump Touches Dies. In it, he argued that MAGA and Trump will ruin the reputations, careers, and stability of the people and institutions that choose to align with him. Recently, Paul Krugman and Heat
Westward Ho! First Trip Cross Country with Our New 2026 Tesla Model Y & Full Self Driving V14
We were headed west again for the 6th time, driving the ~1500 miles from our lake house in Northern Wisconsin to our winter home near the grandchildren in Northern Utah. We had totaled our 2019 Tesla Model 3 in an accident in May; therefore, this was our first road trip ... [continued] The post West
Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut
The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.
Bigger, badder Section 179 tax deduction could POWER UP fleet electrification [update]
With national diesel prices inching towards $7/gallon and Tesla’s $290,000 Semi trucks finally making their way to paying customers , it’s worth revisiting how Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) helped beef up the Section 179 deduction, and look again at how it could help your fleet ditch di
The Shelby You Never Knew Existed Is for Sale on BaT
This 1987 Shelby Lancer is no Mustang, but it, too, bears the famous signature.
Speeders just got lucky: the new Chevy police Silverado is NOT electric
Say what you will about America’s police forces, but they are loyal – often to each other, and always to their preferred brand of pursuit vehicle . And if the thin blue line of Chevy faithful won’t embrace the 750 hp electric Silverado because it’s powered by batteries, that can really only be calle
Cranberry Bogs Were Unprofitable, Then Solar Saved The Day
One of the things many people still don’t realize is how much solar power and wind power help farmers to be more profitable or to become profitable. Agriculture has never been the easiest industry, but it has been getting especially challenging to make ends meet in some parts of the ... [continued]
AI Balloon in China Deflates by Half a Trillion Dollars
There’s been a lot of talk this year about a humongous AI bubble. We’ve written about that many times here on CleanTechnica, but focused on the US market. AI software companies have massive valuations/market caps based on hype and growth in AI use but without demonstrating anything close to profitab
I imported a $2,000 electric truck from China. Five years later, here’s the truth
Five years ago, I did something that seemed pretty ridiculous at the time. I bought a $2,000 electric mini-truck from China, had it shipped across the oceans to the US, and put it to work on my parents’ property in Florida. more…
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.
Honda has dominated motorcycles for decades. Electric bikes are changing that
Honda has spent decades building one of the most dominant positions in the global motorcycle industry, selling millions of gasoline-powered two-wheelers each year. But in markets where electric motorcycles and scooters are becoming increasingly accessible, that dominance is starting to face a seriou
No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.
Record Demand Catches (Some) OEMs with Their Pants Down — Europe September 2026
Record Month — BEVs Reach 31% Market Share! BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, with pure electrics reaching a record 31% share last month thanks to a record 422,000 fully electric passenger cars being registered in Europe, which is not only a 63%(!) increase year over year (YoY), but ... [continu
Elon Musk’s Attack Ads Are Backfiring As Midterms Near
US Federal Election Commission data revealed this week that Elon Musk has donated at least $445 million into Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year. Interestingly, it seems that Musk’s deep influence isn’t enough, and he is worried. If Democrats win big on Tuesday
The Karma Eximius 1 Is a One-Off Hybrid Packing a 6.2-Liter V-8
The track-ready sedan can zip to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and wears aggressive aerodynamics and carbon-fiber bodywork.