Category: Clean Technica
Porsche Unveils AC Battery Technology
The wizards at Porsche Engineering have created a new battery platform that supplies AC from the battery to the traction motor of an EV.
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92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables
How much is renewable energy dominating new power capacity worldwide? That’s how much! 92.5% of new power capacity added to the grid in 2024 came from renewable energy sources. This is not even a competition anymore. And that’s great, because we’re still running behind schedule when it comes to decarbonizing … [continued]
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New 30-Year Warranty on Home Battery Storage Systems
Demonstrating just how good modern batteries are, the company Solar Insure has just introduced a 30-year warranty for home battery storage systems. Here are key details of the “SI-30 Battery Warranty” announced today by Solar Insure, as provided by the company: 30 Years of Protection: Covers parts, labor, and diagnostics … [continued]
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Velotric Fold 1: A Folding E-Bike That Gets It Right — CleanTechnica Tested
Folding e-bikes are usually a tradeoff — compact and portable, but underpowered and awkward to ride. The Velotric Fold 1 challenges that reputation with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes, a 55-mile range, and a sturdy build — all for $1,199. It’s not trying to be the lightest or the smallest, … [continued]
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How China’s Sinopec Is Escaping The Gas Utility Death Spiral — And Why The West Should Follow
When Sinopec, China’s sprawling petroleum giant, decided to start drilling geothermal wells instead of oil wells, it was initially greeted with skepticism. Geothermal? Renewable energy? Surely not the first place you’d expect an oil-and-gas colossus to stake its future. But Sinopec wasn’t dabbling. True to form, the company went straight … [continued]
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