2026-03-16 The European Union’s policies and rationale slapping tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) may be a bit better than the USA’s, but they are also quite dubious. One interesting thing the EU is doing now is allowing exemptions for EVs produced i …›
2026-03-15 A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely subtle ground movements caused by magma pushing underground—often …›
2026-03-15 Ozone destroys colony-specific odor signals and leads to attacks within the colony To the Point Attack: Ants exposed to ozone are attacked by their nestmates, even though they are part of the colony themselves. Different smell: Ozone destroys colony- …›
2026-03-15 Everything is wonderful and perfect and industry leading at Elon Musk companies … until it is not. We’ve seen it time and time again at Tesla, where we find out about insanely stupid decisions and distractions long after the company scrambl …›
2026-03-15 The U.S. Forest Service said it plans to approve South32’s Hermosa project in Patagonia, Arizona, despite the water problems the mine is already causing.By Wyatt MyskowPATAGONIA, Ariz.—The U.S. Forest Service on March 5 announced it plans to …›
2026-03-15 Go behind the scenes with managing editor Jamie Smith Hopkins and reporter Nick Kusnetz as they discuss how a recent visit by an FBI agent to a climate activist hints at a broadening Trump administration effort to target political opponents.By Nicholas …›
2026-03-15 The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years—and possibly in under 2,000 years—after the disaster. S …›
2026-03-15 The US offshore wind industry is still alive and kicking with multiple gigawatts' worth of clean electricity heading for the nation's grid.
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2026-03-15 Tesla revealed its Semi (semi truck) nearly a decade ago. Many of us hoped for and expected a quick move to market and rapid scaling up. However, the process has gone much more slowly than I think anyone anticipated. However, when I saw news that Mone …›
2026-03-14 During its March 12 investor day in New York, Lucid Group announced a sweeping financial and product strategy that signals a departure from its status as a niche luxury manufacturer. CleanTechnica attended the event’s webcast live. Marc Winterhof …›
2026-03-14 Following what the Department of Energy (DOE) has described as the highest fuel price jump in the country’s history, with pump prices rising by as much as P24 (~$0.55) per liter this week due to global supply disruptions, Vingroup has launched its …›
2026-03-14 Zoox sort of feels like “The Little Engine That Could.” For years, Waymo and Tesla have gotten almost all of the attention in the US for their robotaxi plans and progress — as well as Cruise, a bit, before it shut down. However, Zoox slid …›
2026-03-14 The debate over who should pay to power data centers is taking center stage all across America, from Virginia to Montana.
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2026-03-14 A unique new green hydrogen electrolyser system that is purpose-built to run on off-grid solar power will be showcased in Spain, eventually contributing to the country's plans for exporting sustainable H2 to the rest of Europe.
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2026-03-14 Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form through thermal convection—slow, swirling motions driven by temperature differences inside the …›
2026-03-14 Despite an Oregon court ruling in January invalidating a rule that enabled clear cutting, it’s far from the last salvo in the battle for how to fight fires or manage forests—and who can profit from it.Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on EarthFrom …›
2026-03-14 The UK’s ZEV mandate required that 22% of new vehicle sales be zero-emission vehicle (electric vehicle) sales in 2024. The industry exceeded that, though, according to data just released by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). Well, tha …›
2026-03-14 Rumor is out that Stellantis has been in talks with two Chinese EV producers, XPeng and Xiaomi, regarding forming significant partnerships. Stellantis has not exactly been the shining example of good financial management or traveling with the trends, a …›
2026-03-14 Many of our readers ask why Australia doesn’t have an automotive industry. Well, here comes the next generation to take up the challenge. Meet Applied EV, a Melbourne-based startup that has just raised AU$40 million to progress its autonomous electri …›
2026-03-14 We’ve seen it from a handful of automakers now. With Donald Trump and Republicans killing EV-friendly policies, they’ve decided to write off billions of dollars of EV investment (perhaps with a bunch of other things stuffed in there) and ki …›
2026-03-14 A new floating wind turbine that shaves the cost of labor, equipment, and materials has just reached a key certification milestone from the global risk management firm.
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2026-03-14 Next month, I’m hooking my travel trailer up to my Chevy Silverado EV and heading out on a coast-to-coast trip from Los Angeles to the Outer Banks along Route 66. It’s supposed to be a fun, relaxing drive that you can come along for on Blue …›
2026-03-14 The state concluded there is “no current cause for concern.” Experts worried about the long-term impacts of fracking waste say more research is required.By Kiley BenseA decade ago, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection published a …›
2026-03-14 A few years ago, Democrats controlling Congress and President Joe Biden gave the US electric car industry a huge boost via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included extensions and upgrades to the federal EV tax credit. Whether planned or acci …›
2026-03-13 It’s now been more than two months since US President Donald Trump ordered the execution of a Special Military Operation in Venezuela leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the transfer of power to Delcy Rodríguez, and more than 10 days since …›
2026-03-13 The heat wave could further lower water availability in the region, which has seen staggeringly low levels of snowpack this year.By Kiley PriceAn early-season heat wave is descending across the Western United States, likely to bring record-shattering t …›
2026-03-13 A class-action lawsuit has been filed after part of a decades-old sewer line in Maryland collapsed in January, sending raw sewage into the Potomac River. After weather delays, repair work has resumed.(Image credit: Cliff Owen) …›
2026-03-13 The revelation that the spreadsheet behind Hawaiʻi’s headline LNG savings case appears not to include the cost of the LNG itself is the kind of finding that changes the center of gravity of an entire policy debate. The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi press …›
2026-03-13 A week of the US/Israeli war against Iran continues on unabated, and the Iran military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has infused more turmoil into an already dangerous situation. In a typical day, 20 million barrels of oil passes through the Strait, …›
2026-03-13 The US thin film solar manufacturer First Solar is adding the power of perovskite to its CdTe formula, aiming to turbo-boost its solar conversion efficiency.
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2026-03-13 Electric truck sales rose sharply in 2025 as the first ever truck CO2 target kicked in July. New data reveals the state of zero-emission truck sales in Europe. The new target has spurred the European e-truck market, though China still leads the global …›
2026-03-13 China has insulated itself from market disruptions like the closure of the Straits of Hormuz by building renewable energy resources.
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2026-03-13 A new Tesla Supercharger hub with up to 48 charging stalls is planned for Romulus, Michigan, which is near the Detroit airport. While the addition of 48 new chargers might not seem that important, I just wrote an article in November about 40 fast charg …›
2026-03-13 Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plansDonald Trump’s policies are likely to drive soaring rates of lung disease and premature death, according to a wide-ranging new stu …›
2026-03-13 With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem.(Image credit: …›
2026-03-13 Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harmThe weaponisation of energy when Russia invaded Ukraine has given way to “weaponising everything” since Donald Trump returned to the …›
2026-03-13 German shepherd helped into helicopter hovering above 4WD stranded in flood waters that have inundated much of northern Australia was ‘amazing’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …›
2026-03-13 ` The soul of a Rivian, sized for every adventure Today, American automaker and technology company Rivian announced full trims and pricing¹ for the all-new R2, a mid-size electric SUV that brings Rivian’s design, performance and technology to a sign …›
2026-03-13 High upfront prices remain the biggest barrier to drivers switching to electric cars. After years of steady increases, that trend has finally reversed. This shift did not happen by accident. Why BEV prices kept rising despite cheaper batteries For year …›