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Halting Revolution Wind could be a disaster for New England’s grid

The Trump administration’s latest attack on an offshore wind project could make New England’s electricity less reliable and more expensive. Late last month, the administration halted work on the nearly complete Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, citing dubious ​“national security” reasons. State governors, labor leaders, and even New England … Continue reading “Halting Revolution Wind could be a disaster for New England’s grid”

Where Rivian’s CEO Sees EV Batteries Going Next

Electric vehicle batteries have gotten remarkably better and cheaper over the last decade as cleaner cars have exploded in popularity. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe thinks there’s still room for improvement.  During an interview on this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, Scaringe told InsideEVs that his startup’s main focus right now on the battery front is making EVs … Continue reading “Where Rivian’s CEO Sees EV Batteries Going Next”

Livin’ & Drivin’ with the Cannon Alpha PHEV Ute

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 30th August 2025, 01:12 am Three months ago, Great Wall Motors added the Cannon Alpha to the PHEV ute surge. We took one for a drive, and I wondered how it would be received.  Would it be as successful in Australia’s ute-driving … Continue reading “Livin’ & Drivin’ with the Cannon Alpha PHEV Ute”

This electric scooter scam turned into an international pyramid scheme

What seemed like a too-good-to-be-true opportunity in micromobility has turned into a cautionary tale. The Lightning Shared Scooter Company (LSSC) lured investors with promises of leasing scooters in Asia, offering hefty daily returns to Western investors – often average folks instead of seasoned investors. But now regulators and watchdogs warn it was all a well‑orchestrated … Continue reading “This electric scooter scam turned into an international pyramid scheme”

Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems

Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: Mechanical modeling & simulation of cell-to-pack designs. Thermal management modeling & simulation for the best choice of … Continue reading “Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems”

EV Battery Production Is Going Ballistic

The global battery boom is running hot. Battery production for EVs and energy storage has surged so far ahead that supply now outstrips demand by a factor of three. Chinese manufacturers are fueling much of this overcapacity and aren’t tapping the brakes anytime soon, even as demand slows. Welcome to the Friday edition of Critical … Continue reading “EV Battery Production Is Going Ballistic”

Kia is launching all the cool new EVs in Europe, while the US gets put on the back burner

Why is Europe getting all the fun new electric vehicles? After its electric SUV, the EV3, has already become a top seller in Europe, Kia is doubling down with new models, like the EV5 and EV4. Thanks to the new tariffs, Kia is pushing for EVs in Europe while the US gets left on the … Continue reading “Kia is launching all the cool new EVs in Europe, while the US gets put on the back burner”

Webinar: Power loss analysis and efficiency mapping for EV motors

This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased inverter switching frequency leads to … Continue reading “Webinar: Power loss analysis and efficiency mapping for EV motors”

From Ethiopia To Nepal: The EV Boom You Didn’t See Coming

EVs hit 76% of Nepal’s new car market as it taxes gas cars out of the market. EVs start taking over in Ethiopia after it became the world’s first country to ban the import of ICE cars. China’s cheap, plentiful EVs fuel fast EV adoption in many ‘developing’ nations. Norway, which is one of the … Continue reading “From Ethiopia To Nepal: The EV Boom You Didn’t See Coming”