Clean Technica

Jackery Adds Capability & Expandability To New HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Portable Battery

9 min read

Jackery recently launched the new HomePower 1000 Plus v2, offering greater flexibility and capability for the home, outdoors and worksite while adding expandability to the portable battery. Within the compact case is 1024 kWh of battery storage. However, unlike its predecessor, the new battery also has the ability to add … [continued]

The post Jackery Adds Capability & Expandability To New HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Portable Battery appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica

$10 Billion Tesla Solar Factory in Texas? And $20–25 Billion TERAFAB Project in Midst of AI Bubble?

6 min read

Tesla has plans for two new giant factories in Texas. Let’s have a look. Tesla’s “Project Crystal Sun” Solar Factory Tesla is reportedly planning a giant solar cell factory in Texas. The factory, named “Project Crystal Sun” within Tesla at the moment, is expected to require a $10.1 billion investment … [continued]

The post $10 Billion Tesla Solar Factory in Texas? And $20–25 Billion TERAFAB Project in Midst of AI Bubble? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica

Is Tesla In A Lose-Lose Situation With Autonomous Driving?

4 min read

One of our excellent commenters posted an intriguing comment this morning under an article about how robotaxi app usage is split across the US market. I’ve been following and engaged in this debate for more than a decade, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a comment quite like this. … [continued]

The post Is Tesla In A Lose-Lose Situation With Autonomous Driving? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica Research

The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption

10 min read

Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology. In 2025, total energy used in the United States was 96 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), up 2% from 2024, but below … [continued]

The post The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption appeared first on CleanTechnica.