Cleantech & EV’s

Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…

Tesla Powerwalls and other home battery packs are proving extremely useful in the current Texas blackouts following a snowstorm. Home battery packs have grown in popularity in recent years by combining them with home solar systems to optimize the use of solar power. Some have also been using home battery packs, like the Tesla Powerwall, to provide backup power in case of an outage. Events that…

Electric bicycles are known for a lot of things, but shaving off the pounds isn’t one of them. That makes the incredibly lightweight HPS Domestique one of a very select few e-bikes known for their incredibly low-weight setups. I won’t bury the lede here for you. The newly unveiled HPS Domestique tips the scales at a featherweight 8.5 kg (18.7 lb). The ultra-svelte electric road bike is the…

After over 100 years as one of the world’s largest ICE automobile manufacturers, General Motors has freed its head from the deep sand to join the emerging EV revolution. The US automaker has pulled a 180 in order to combat emissions rather than enable them. Just recently, GM announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2040, a bold statement. Let’s hope it’s more than just talk. Below is how…