Cleantech & EV’s

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind project, four companies worked to give asphalt roofing shingles a sustainable second life by using mushrooms to break them down in a technique known as mycoremediation. Asphalt shingles and mushrooms According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 11 to 13 million tons of asphalt shingles end up in US landfills each year, where it will take…

As the race to catch current EV leader, Tesla, heats up, an unlikely contestant is about to emerge, according to Chrysler’s CEO Chris Feuell. The automaker’s CEO argues Chrysler has what it takes to go after the electric vehicle pioneer. Chrysler’s turbulent history in the auto industry Chrysler has a rich history in the auto industry, playing a pivotal role as one of the “big three”…

Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong local industry with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has made some good early efforts in the country, but it is now…