Cleantech & EV’s

Vermont is launching new electric bike and car incentive programs and is also continuing an existing EV incentive program for state residents. The transportation sector currently causes about 40% of the state’s carbon emissions.  The State of Vermont Agency of Transportation has selected the San Diego-based independent nonprofit Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to develop and administer…

Apple is continuing to press ahead with its efforts to build a fully self-driving electric car, despite a number of personnel changes and strategy shifts over the years. Now, a new report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple has hired Desi Ujkashevic, a 31-year Ford veteran, to help it ramp up efforts on the Apple Car project. Apple Car project expands with Ford exec Notably, Apple’s hiring of…

The new Mahle X20 electric bicycle powertrain is set to lead to some ultra lightweight e-bikes thanks to the paired down electric motor and battery combination. The drivetrain improves upon the company’s existing Mahle X35 e-bike powertrain; that lightweight drive system has been featured in electric bicycles weighing as little as 10.5 kg (23.1 lb) and is a favorite of lightweight e-bike…

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff. A group of bipartisan senators today joined most of the US solar industry in asserting that the DOC investigation will devastate solar businesses, as they rely on solar module imports to meet growing demand. May 2…