Cleantech & EV’s

Lucid has reportedly beat the Tesla Model S Plaid prototype’s Laguna Seca racetrack record with its own tri-motor Air test vehicle. Last year, Tesla broke the fastest lap record for 4-door vehicles with a Model S at Laguna Seca racetrack,  The Model S in question was actually a prototype vehicle equipped with an early version of Tesla’s tri-motor ‘Plaid’ powertrain. They completed a…

The first hydrogen-powered dual-fuel engine with a capacity of 1 megawatt has been launched by BeHydro, a joint venture between Belgian-based ABC and CMB. Engine builder ABC and container shipping line CMB’s BeHydro engine runs on a much higher proportion of hydrogen than previously achieved: Up to 85%, with the rest standard Marine Gasoil. Larger engines of up to 10 MW can also be…

Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is entering into stage 5 of its expansion. A new hydrogen hybrid engine out of Belgium will help the shipping industry meet EU emissions targets. The European Commission president calls for tougher 2030 emissions cuts goals. Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the planet and your bank account — all without changing your…

Tesla has deployed Powerpack battery systems at ~60 Electrify America charging stations and more are coming by the end of the year. Last year, Tesla and Electrify America, VW’s electric vehicle charging network, announced that they reached a deal for the former to deploy Powerpacks at over 100 charging stations operated by the latter. In an interview with Electrek earlier this week, Giovanni…