Clean Technica

Can Europe Go Electric & Remain Sovereign?

6 min read

The Greenland crisis showed that if Europe shows spine, it can be strong. It must now apply that lesson to industrial policy, or suffer the consequences. By William Todts, Executive DirectorBrussels (EU), T&E “The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must,” wrote the Greek historian … [continued]

The post Can Europe Go Electric & Remain Sovereign? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica

It’s Splitsville For Ford & SK As EV Battery Plan Deconstructs Itself

6 min read

The Intertubes practically erupted in flames on December 11 when word broke that the Ford Motor Company and the leading South Korean firm SK On abruptly dropped their EV battery manufacturing joint ventures in Kentucky and Tennessee. Although the breakup was reportedly mutual, Ford indicated that SK may have jumped … [continued]

The post It’s Splitsville For Ford & SK As EV Battery Plan Deconstructs Itself appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica Climate change Michigan

Battery Factories Show Trump Can’t Stop Clean Energy — He Can Only Slow It

10 min read

Every few years, a new administration tries to steer the course of the energy transition by decree. Some do it by boosting clean technologies through subsidies and regulation. Others try to restore fossil fuel dominance by dismantling those same supports. The idea that a single political cycle can redirect a … [continued]

The post Battery Factories Show Trump Can’t Stop Clean Energy — He Can Only Slow It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Clean Technica Research

EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK — Vauxhall Frontera Arrives

9 min read

August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 38.3% share in the UK, up from 29.4% year on year. BEVs grew volume 15% YoY, and PHEVs grew 69%. Overall auto volume was 82,908 units, down some 2% YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand was Tesla, with a 15% share of the … [continued]

The post EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK — Vauxhall Frontera Arrives appeared first on CleanTechnica.