Rivian’s Big R2 Bet Is Already Paying Off
Rivian set a record quarter for deliveries, thanks largely to the R2. Source: InsideEVs.
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California Governor Newsom signs VPP and balcony solar bills, vetoes community solar legislation
Outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom recenty addressed approximately 1,200 bills, including several energy storage and solar related bills that were either approved or vetoed. Source: Energy Storage News.
OTEC Works. The Seawater Flow Is The Problem.
Ocean thermal energy conversion has an appealing proposition. Tropical oceans can have surface water around 25°C while water roughly a kilometre down is near 4°C to 5°C. Source: CleanTechnica.
Long-Awaited Senate Deal to Speed Permitting Faces Familiar Hurdles
Amid skepticism from some environmentalists, clean energy advocates see the reforms as crucial for a transition from fossil fuels.By Marianne Lavelle, Dan Gearino The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress after November’s midterm elections…
Europe’s Extreme Summer Triggered Cascading Climate Shocks
A summer of record heat, severe drought and compounding impacts tested Europe’s infrastructure and resilience.By Bob Berwyn During this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat…
US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law?
Sheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. Source: CleanTechnica.
India approves US$19.3 billion Green Energy Corridor Phase III with 50GWh BESS
India’s Union Cabinet has approved US$ 19.3 billion Green Energy Corridor, including US$ 5.2 billion for 50GWh BESS through FY2032-33. Source: Energy Storage News.
Workhorse secures order from Gateway Fleets for 200 electric trucks
Are we starting to see a transition from small-scale pilots of electric trucks to serious volume orders? Tesla has been booking some sizable orders for its Semi, and Harbinger recently announced a 2,000-truck order…
The world’s tallest wind turbine just reached 1,197 feet
The world’s tallest wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, and its developer says the extra altitude could roughly double its electricity output. more… Source: Electrek.
As Negotiators Struggle to Advance a Plastics Treaty, Iran War Underscores the Urgency
As nations met this week in Bangkok for informal meetings on a United Nations plastics treaty, more than 70 developing countries supported addressing all causes and drivers of plastic pollution, environmental advocates said. Countries…
Podcast: Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap…
Tesla Will Now Let You Drive Away From A Supercharger In An Emergency
Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in “additional penalties,” since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages. Source: InsideEVs.