The following Slate pickup truck video is about one of the more intriguing and exciting recent EV developments. With incentives, the $25,000 version of the truck might cost less than $20,000. That is, if the $7,500 US federal EV tax incentive is still available when the Slate truck becomes available … [continued]
With Tesla’s disastrous quarterly results, it’s pretty clear that the company is actually in trouble. Despite years of poor product decisions (the Cybertruck is stacking up on Tesla property due to lack of buyers—something we warned you about in 2019), the company’s good decisions on things like powertrains, reliable charging, … [continued]
Tesla is doing it again. If you have a Tesla with Full Self Driving (FSD), you can now (again) buy a new Tesla and have it transferred to that new car. Originally, after customers begged for this for years, Elon Musk conceded and agreed to let Tesla owners who had … [continued]
It’s been a busy month, and a busy year. We’ve had some great cleantech news, but also some challenging news. Below are 7 top stories to highlight this week, as well as another 20 honorable mentions. California AB 942. Ugh. This is why we can’t have nice things. California is … [continued]
In a pioneering move toward sustainable energy, Switzerland has inaugurated the world’s first solar power plant installed directly on an active railway line. Developed by Swiss startup Sun-Ways, this innovative project features removable solar PV panels laid between the rails, marking a significant advancement in renewable energy integration within transportation … [continued]
A couple of years ago, while exploring the potential of agricultural drone technology through the lens of Hylio’s innovative spraying systems, I found myself wondering if these small machines could shift the massive inertia of global agriculture. At the time, Hylio was doing intriguing work, showcasing promising results with farmers … [continued]
Right now, Redodo is running its big Earth Day Sale, with up to 50% off on some of the most reliable LiFePO₄ batteries out there. But here’s the kicker — steep tariffs are about to hit the lithium battery market in the US, so this might be your last chance … [continued]
The new electric pickup truck from Slate is a complete departure from what we have come to expect of a pickup.
When we moved to our retirement home, hubby and I decided we could make do with one vehicle. Most of our appointments can be synced, and, as we’re both freelancers, the need to commute has vanished. That being said, there are the rare occasions where life interferes and we have … [continued]
At a dusty solar site outside Culcairn, New South Wales, a tracked robot methodically rolled between rows of steel posts, hoisting large photovoltaic panels with a vacuum arm and placing them onto pre-aligned mounting structures. In the brutal Australian sun, where manual laborers need regular hydration breaks and safety protocols … [continued]
