Colorado Geothermal Development Could Reshape Home Heating
A new Denver-area neighborhood pairs a geothermal startup with a major homebuilder to test whether the technology can scale beyond custom homes.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Rural Idaho county that banned renewables now weighs reversal
A rural Idaho county that voted to ban utility-scale solar and wind in 2024 may soon reverse course, testing whether communities can revisit clean-energy bans.
CleanTechnica's Tesla FSD Piece Also Slams Musk's Remigration Rants
A CleanTechnica article about Tesla's unsupervised FSD plans is prefaced by a harsh rebuke of Elon Musk's recent anti-immigration remarks.
EGO's 3-in-1 Leaf Vacuum, Mulcher, and Blower Targets Fall Cleanup
A single battery-powered EGO tool promises to replace gas leaf blowers and cut yard waste volume by 16:1, easing fall cleanup for homeowners.
Renault revives the 8 Gordini as a 270 hp electric concept
Renault's new Gordini concept pairs the iconic 1960s rally car's styling with a modern electric powertrain.
Kia Patent Suggests Off-Road EV9 ADVNTR May Reach Production
A newly surfaced patent indicates Kia may be developing a production version of its EV9 ADVNTR off-road electric SUV.
Tesla Semi hits volume production; Geely battery tech extends life
This week's sustainable transport news includes the Tesla Semi finally entering volume production, Geely's AI fast-charging breakthrough, and Rivian's cheaper R3.
Tesla's FSD Safety Pitch Comes With a $99 Monthly Price Tag
Tesla's claim that Full Self-Driving saves lives is paired with a new subscription fee, raising questions about safety as a paid feature.
FERC rejects Oklo bid to rejoin PJM interconnection queue
The regulator found PJM followed its rules in dropping Oklo's 750-MW Virginia project, but urged better developer collaboration.
Geely says AI pulse charging can add 20% more EV battery life
Geely claims its AI-managed fast charging uses micro-pulses to reverse lithium plating, extending battery cycle life by up to 20%.
E-Bike Roundup: Honda eMTB, Segway Cargo, Rivian Rollout
A weekly podcast roundup shows electric two-wheelers expanding from cargo e-bikes to electric motorcycles, with cultural attention from South Park.
Green Water & Power and Autel reach 10,000 EV chargers in three years
The companies say they energized their 10,000th Level 2 charging port in three years, with thousands more planned.
Rural America Is the Backbone—and Battleground—of Clean Energy
Clean energy is overwhelmingly built in rural counties, but local bans and federal rollbacks threaten the economic lifeline those projects offer.
Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Third-Lowest Winter Peak; Arctic Ties 10th-Lowest Minimum
New satellite data show Antarctic winter sea ice at its third-lowest peak on record, while Arctic summer ice tied for 10th-lowest, with experts urging caution on attributing the changes.
XPENG Launches in Philippines with Six EV Variants
The Chinese EV maker expands its Southeast Asian footprint with a multi-variant launch in Manila.
Genesis GV90's pop-up OLED turns cabin into a movie theater
The flagship electric SUV adds a 24.6-inch extendable display and 25-speaker audio to make parked charging sessions more entertaining.
TVA Sued Over New Gas Plant's Clean Air Act Breaches
Environmental groups filed a lawsuit claiming TVA's new Kingston gas plant violates the Clean Air Act and endangers public health.
Indian Point's Fate Becomes Flashpoint in New York Congressional Race
A 78-year-old activist's resolve over the nuclear plant's uncertain future is shaping one of the nation's most competitive House races.