Proposed Federal Transit Cuts Could Hit Rural Areas Hardest
A new analysis warns that proposed federal transit funding reductions may disproportionately affect rural communities that already have sparse service.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
From Navy Service to GM's Clean Energy Strategy: A Profile
A CleanTechnica profile shows how Taylor Searcy's military experience informs his work on clean energy and transportation systems at General Motors.
VW ID. Buzz sets Guinness record for EV journeys across 92 countries
A Volkswagen ID. Buzz covered nearly 100,000 km through 92 countries, setting a new Guinness World Record for the most countries visited in a continuous EV journey.
Hyundai and Kia push big electric vans as Kia targets 250,000 sales
Hyundai has opened orders for a nine-passenger electric van while Kia commits to large EV vans that it expects to outsell its smaller model.
US Drive Electric Month Hosts 150+ EV Events Through Early October
A nationwide initiative offers online and in-person events to help drivers understand the savings and practicalities of switching from gasoline to electric vehicles.
Lithium Boom in Arid West Intensifies Competition for Scarce Water
A new investigation shows that the rush to mine lithium for clean energy is increasingly becoming a fight over water in California's parched borderlands.
Newsom vetoes California PUC watchdog, signs transmission accelerator
California's utilities regulator will not get a new independent inspector general, while a separate law aims to speed up transmission infrastructure.
Tesla, Sunrun home batteries set 580 MW California grid record
A record 580 MW dispatch from 140,000 home batteries shows residential storage can support California's grid during heat waves.
South Park takes on America's e-bike culture war, and mostly nails it
The show's satire of e-bike riders and the backlash against them captures real tensions in American cities, according to Electrek.
New York Approves $3.3B Transmission Line to Boost Downstate Power
State regulators cleared a 90-mile transmission project designed to improve electricity delivery to downstate New York by 2030.
DNV 2050 Shipping Fuel Forecast Ignores Electrification, CleanTechnica Argues
A new DNV maritime outlook projects heavy reliance on low-carbon fuels while omitting electric shipping, potentially skewing the industry's decarbonization strategy.
Maine Senate Race Pits Two Environmentally Concerned Candidates
The closely watched Maine Senate race features two candidates who both prioritize environmental issues, making climate a key battleground.
Texas PUC eases proposed data center interconnection rules
The Texas utility regulator has softened proposed requirements for data center grid connections, reducing upfront costs and extending energization deadlines.
Blaze Equipment opens Baltimore hub, launches nationwide online ordering
The expansion adds an eastern U.S. physical presence while making the company's rental equipment and support services available nationwide.
How Local Residents Can Support Renewable Energy Projects
A Canary Media guide shows how everyday people can help clean energy projects win local approval.
Farm Bill Stalls as Politics Override Bipartisan Past
A once-reliable bipartisan law is now gridlocked, putting nutrition and conservation programs at risk.
Utility fleets need a weather playbook, not a wait-and-see approach
A Utility Dive playbook argues that crews must continuously read, reroute, and recalibrate to keep working through extreme weather.
China's Grid Is Top Source of Most Potent Greenhouse Gas
China's electric grid is the world's largest emitter of sulfur hexafluoride, a synthetic super-pollutant, even as the country leads in renewable energy.