Yule (also called Yuletide in England) is a 12-day holiday celebrated predominately in Germanic countries which takes place on 21st December–1st January. Although the modern version of Yule incorporates Christian traditions, the original holiday related to Scandinavian traditions … | Continue reading
Germany’s traffic light coalition has abruptly given a red light to all remaining EV incentives, a year in advance of ... [continued] The post Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Unexpectedly Turns Red For EV Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Lawmakers are right to ensure electric cars are made in the EU — and not only by European companies 2023 ... [continued] The post Protecting European Auto (& Battery) Jobs — Finally EU Priority appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
New cars would be almost no cleaner than under the Euro 6 standard agreed in 2014. EU lawmakers have agreed ... [continued] The post “Euro 7” Deal to Freeze Air Pollution Limits Shows that the Car Lobby Is Back appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Plans are in the works to co-locate undulating carpet-like floating solar platforms with offshore wind farms in the North Sea, and beyond. The post Floating Solar Power Plants To Hitch A Ride With Offshore Wind Farms appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Five leading freight haulers are eager to test the new long haul, heavy duty GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell truck from Daimler Truck. The post New Fuel Cell Electric Truck Gets A Big Thumbs-Up appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The dream of solar-powered cars has enthralled and enticed cleantech enthusiasts for years decades. It’s a fun dream. We all ... [continued] The post Solar-Powered Semi Trucks — The Future Of Trucking? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Posted: 12/19/23 | December 19th, 2023 This 5,000-year-old Greek capital is home to the iconic Acropolis with its hilltop of millennia-old structures and ruins, and just below it, the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of streets lined with bars, restaurants, and ancient ruins. Whil … | Continue reading
Posted: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 Stockholm is a gorgeous city spread out over fourteen islands. I love the city so much that I keep coming back to stroll through the parks, hang out on squares lined with brightly colored historic houses, and enjoy the fantastic museums. The … | Continue reading
Posted: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 One of my favorite cities in the world, Amsterdam will always hold a particularly special place in my heart. It’s one of the places I visited on my first European backpacking trip in 2006, and since then, I’ve been back countless times, expl … | Continue reading
Posted: 12/14/23 | December 14th, 2023 The Eternal City, Rome has a rich history stretching back millennia. Over the centuries, it’s been rebuilt and rebuilt (and then rebuilt again), creating layers and layers of history for the modern-day traveler to explore. Wandering through … | Continue reading
This question is asked regularly of me these days. After all, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) is the new pipeline, doesn’t ... [continued] The post Will Pipelines Be Repurposed For HVDC Transmission? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Statkraft is evaluating a new flow battery based on table salt to pull more wind and solar power into the grid. The post Gas-Killing Flow Battery Deploys Table Salt For Long Duration Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Ford is dipping into the European market for heavy duty fuel cell trucks through its holdings in the Turkish firm Ford Otosan. The post Clearly Ford Did Not Get The Fuel Cell Truck Memo: F-MAX Is Ready To Roll appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
November saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share in Germany, down from an (anomalous pull-forward) 39.4%, year on year, and in ... [continued] The post EVs take 25.7% share in Germany – Policy Tides Continue appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
More publications on hydrogen refueling of freight trucks means more questions to answer. Freight trucking researcher, Jakob Rogstadius, Swedish senior researcher ... [continued] The post What About Liquid Hydrogen Or Hydrogen Pipelines For Truck Stops? Yeah, No. appeared first … | Continue reading
@Mirabilos shared a desire to go to the Eifel region of western Germany, which sent me down the rabbit hole over lunch of looking at photos. All I can say is wow. Well, clearly not, I’ve managed to write a whole post, shaddup. There are some gorgeous looking towns, mountains, and … | Continue reading
November saw the UK EV share at 25.7% of the auto market, down from 27.7% YoY. Plugin hybrid volumes grew ... [continued] The post UK EV Share At 25.7% – 2024 ZEV Mandate Already Shaping Market appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Today on Bluesky, I was reminded that the feast of Sinterklaas is tomorrow (6th December). For those who don’t know, Sinterklaas is a Dutch character based on Saint Nicholas (aka Santa Claus). While this celebration involves gift-giving and general festivities (which start tonigh … | Continue reading
A new wind farm in Ukraine near the Russian front is the biggest investment in the nation's power sector since achieving independence. The post Wind Energy Lifeline Grows In Ukraine With Phase II Of Biggest Wind Farm In Eastern Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
November saw plugin EVs take 90.6% share in Norway, up from 89.3% year on year. Petrol-only vehicles saw record low ... [continued] The post EVs Take 90.6% Share In Norway – VW, Kia, Ford Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 Backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. With a well-worn travel trail, a huge variety of amazing destinations, and tons of hostels, Europe is a fun, safe, and easy place to travel. It’s where I first started backpacking over 15 years … | Continue reading
Posted: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 I never get tired of visiting Edinburgh. I love the enchanting cobblestone streets, the world-class whisky bars, the plethora of free museums, and arty vibe of the city (it’s the inspiration for many, many writers). It has been Scotland’s ca … | Continue reading
Nuremberg is a picturesque city in the south of Germany. During the Fall, brightly colored leaves mingle with lights as Christmas markets start to appear throughout the Old Town (Altstadt) although it’s quite charming year... | Continue reading
November saw a new record 29.7% EV share in France, up from 24.4% year on year. Full electrics alone took ... [continued] The post Record 29.7% EV Share In France — Two Top Ten Teslas appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
November saw plugin EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden, down YoY from the (anomalous) 64.6% pull-forward in November 2022. Full ... [continued] The post EVs take 60.6% share in Sweden – Model Y Back On Top appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Approximately 260,000 plugin vehicles were registered in October in Europe, +24% year over year (YoY). The overall market also grew ... [continued] The post Volkswagen Group Shines, But Volkswagen Disappoints — Europe EV Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
If, like me, you are not much of a fan of the misery months, those cold, dank, dark ones between November and March, then you will completely understand the desire to get away from it... | Continue reading
Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 Milan is one of the design and fashion capitals of the world. But it has more to offer than just luxe fashion and vintage clothing markets. An influential city during the Italian Renaissance (and currently the second-largest in Italy), Mil … | Continue reading
Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 I have really grown to love Vienna. It’s a stunning city bursting at the seams with galleries and museums, classical music, theater, cafés, and gorgeous centuries-old architecture. There’s a lot to do to fill your time here. As a visitor, … | Continue reading
Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023 Helsinki is one of the most undervisted capitals in Europe. When visiting Scandinavia, travelers usually flock to Copenhagen or Stockholm, skipping over Finland entirely. Considered one of the world’s most livable cities, Helsinki is fille … | Continue reading
Improbable and unrealistic scenarios are excellent tools to explore the odder aspects of our universe. Schrödinger’s cat being both alive ... [continued] The post ICCT Hydrogen Trucking Scenario Would Require Europe To Ban All Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Ukraine leans on renewable energy to make its case for European Union integration, but other EU states also want a piece of the action. The post Renewable Energy Race Pits Ukraine Against Mediterranean States For EU Market appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
When it comes to building an EV, the hardest thing is usually the battery. EVs are simpler in most respects, ... [continued] The post Stellantis and CATL Join Forces for European LFP Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Sometimes, it’s easy to think that Europe has its charging situation all figured out. After all, they’re not struggling with ... [continued] The post Southern Europe’s Getting A Big Charging Boost appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Recently the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a total cost of ownership report on trucking decarbonization which found ... [continued] The post ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate appeared first on … | Continue reading
If leasing companies electrify their fleets earlier, 18 million more households in the EU will have access to cheaper EVs ... [continued] The post Leasing Sector Could Flood Second-Hand Market With Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The decommissioning costs for the UK’s nuclear generation are coming home to roost, and they are laying golden eggs for ... [continued] The post UK Has €10 Billion Per Nuclear Reactor Decommissioning Bottomless Pit appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
In the Netherlands, 42% of new car sales were plugin car sales in October. Furthermore, 29% were full electrics! The ... [continued] The post 42% Of New Cars In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars! appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Flying for work is all too common for some employees. But on some common routes like London-Amsterdam, traveling by rail over plane will reduce the employee’s carbon footprint by 93%. Yet, too few companies have embraced rail in their business travel policies, a new briefing by t … | Continue reading
Ports will be much quieter, much less polluted, much less of a greenhouse gas emitter, and much more efficient. Everyone will be better off at the end of this process. Well, except for the people who invested heavily in hydrogen for energy. | Continue reading
The speculation is on -- is the US next in line for a low-priced Tesla? | Continue reading
Recently Jefferies Group, one of the United States largest investment banks, asked me to speak to a global group of their clients, institutional investors representing billions and possibly trillions in funds. | Continue reading
October 2023 saw plugin EVs take 24.5% share of Germany’s auto market, down from a 32.5% share in October 2022, and amidst a hangover from September 2023 incentive changes. Full electrics nevertheless saw sales volume slightly increase YoY, whilst PHEV volume declined. Overall au … | Continue reading
October saw plugin EVs take 24.9% of the UK auto market, up from 21.5% year on year. Plugin hybrids had their strongest share in two years. Overall auto volume was 153,529 units, up 14.3% YoY, and in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages. BMW was October’s leading BEV brand. Octob … | Continue reading
Carmakers have raised prices by thousands, but claim Euro 7 is unaffordable . A new analysis shows that even after the Dieselgate scandal, Europe’s carmakers prioritize profit ahead of people’s health. In November 2022, the European Commission proposed a new law, known as Euro 7, … | Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I presented to a group of institutional investors, clients of Jefferies Group investment bank. One of the big questions was regarding what they should be considering in terms of regional, national, and regulatory concerns for grid investments. That was wort … | Continue reading
The idea of co-locating offshore wind turbines with seaweed is beginning to take shape here in the US and other parts of the world. | Continue reading