Articles tagged with "electric-transportation"
2025 Highlight: Guangzhou Shows a Potential Future of Clean City Living - CleanTechnica
The article reflects on a 2025 visit to Guangzhou, China, highlighting the city as a compelling example of a clean, sustainable, and livable urban future. The author contrasts Guangzhou’s advanced integration of technology and urban planning with outdated Western perceptions of Chinese cities. Guangzhou’s design emphasizes vertical living with abundant greenery incorporated into balconies, medians, walkways, and rooftops, creating a visually appealing and environmentally friendly urban environment. Parks are strategically placed throughout the city, often atop shopping malls, with transportation infrastructure like roads and subways running beneath, enhancing both accessibility and green space. The piece also discusses the broader benefits of dense urban living, noting that higher population density can lead to environmental advantages such as preserved natural areas, reduced energy loss in buildings, and more efficient mass transit systems. The author contrasts this with the sprawling, car-dependent suburbs common in parts of the U.S., which often lack efficient transit and green space. Guangzhou exemplifies how cities can evolve beyond traditional models to become more efficient
energysmart-citiesurban-sustainabilityclean-energyelectric-transportationenergy-efficiencysustainable-livingCATL expects electric-powered transoceanic vessels within three years
CATL, the world’s leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer, forecasts that electric-powered transoceanic cargo vessels will be operational within the next three years. Speaking at Marintec in Shanghai, Su Yiyi, CATL’s shipbuilding general manager, emphasized that shipping decarbonization represents a “certain trillion-dollar industry” and a significant growth opportunity for the company. CATL plans to expand its marine business by developing a comprehensive “ship-shore-cloud” electrification model, which includes batteries, shore-based charging infrastructure, and cloud-based safety management systems. The company has experience powering large vessels, such as the Yangtze River Three Gorges 1 cruise ship, and aims to extend its technology from inland waterways to ocean-going ships. Electrifying sea transportation presents unique challenges compared to road transport, including high humidity, salinity, and the need for sustained high power over long voyages. CATL’s marine division advocates a diversified approach: pure electric solutions for tour boats, containerized
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A newly updated guide titled "Make Your Condo EV Ready," released by Plug’n Drive and Clean Energy Canada, aims to assist the millions of Canadians living in condominiums in overcoming the unique challenges of installing at-home electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The guide provides condo building decision-makers with practical tools and information to navigate technical, regulatory, governance, and ownership barriers associated with installing EV chargers in shared parking areas. This resource is particularly important as about one-third of Canadians live in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), where access to home charging has been limited, despite growing interest in EV adoption. The guide highlights the significant cost savings of home charging compared to public charging, which can be two to eight times more expensive, and emphasizes the importance of enabling home charging to support EV adoption, especially among Canadians aged 18 to 44 who are more likely to live in MURBs. It includes best practices, technical considerations, legal requirements, and funding opportunities, with specific sections tailored for British
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-chargingclean-energysustainabilityelectric-transportationcondo-livingE-Bikes Aren't The Same As The Bikes You Rode When You Were A Kid - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica emphasizes that e-bikes differ significantly from traditional bicycles many grew up riding, likening them more to mopeds or scooters. It highlights that while e-bikes offer many benefits such as energy efficiency and accessibility, especially for older riders or those returning to cycling after years of car commutes, they require a different approach to safety and operation. Riders must recognize that e-bikes are faster and heavier, demanding greater caution, awareness, and adherence to traffic laws. Key safety recommendations include always wearing a helmet despite discomfort or appearance concerns, taking time to adjust gears before riding, and being a defensive rider who anticipates the often inattentive or aggressive behavior of automobile drivers. The article stresses the importance of following road rules, using signals, and setting sensible speed limits based on road and traffic conditions. It also recounts serious accidents involving e-bikes to underline the risks and the need for predictability and clear communication when riding, especially in groups. Overall, the piece advocates
energye-bikeselectric-vehiclestransportationsafetysustainable-mobilityelectric-transportationElectric Vehicle Electricity Consumption In Kenya Up 300% In 12 Months - CleanTechnica
Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reported a significant surge in electric vehicle (EV) electricity consumption, with a 300% increase from 1.26 GWh to 5.04 GWh in the financial year ending June 2025. This growth aligns with the rise in registered electric vehicles, which reached 6,442, predominantly electric motorcycles (about 90%) used mainly in the motorcycle taxi (boda boda) and last-mile delivery sectors. Kenya is a regional leader in electrifying this sector, driven largely by private startups operating within the "boda belt"—a region spanning from Tanzania to Senegal where motorcycle taxis are common. To encourage EV adoption, Kenya introduced a special e-mobility electricity tariff with lower rates than standard commercial and residential tariffs, including reduced off-peak pricing. EPRA is also considering removing the 15,000 kWh consumption cap on this tariff to further incentivize fleet electrification, especially for buses. Beyond EV
energyelectric-vehicleselectric-motorcyclese-mobilityKenyaenergy-consumptionelectric-transportationZeekr Launches “Seek More” — European Brand Campaign - CleanTechnica
Zeekr, a global premium electric mobility brand under Geely Holding Group, has launched its first major European brand campaign titled “Seek More.” The campaign aims to promote Zeekr’s vision of “New Luxury,” emphasizing meaningful experiences, human connection, and time well spent over material excess. Through three cinematic hero films, the campaign showcases how Zeekr’s all-electric vehicles—the Zeekr 7X, Zeekr 001, and Zeekr X—enable people to escape the hectic pace of city life and find balance and serenity in nature. The films follow diverse characters, including a family, a couple, and a young woman, highlighting the EVs as enablers of freedom and calm rather than just transportation. The “Seek More” campaign runs across the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Belgium, supported by a comprehensive paid media strategy that includes digital, out-of-home, social, native, and search advertising to maximize reach and engagement. Developed in collaboration
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-technologysustainable-mobilityclean-energyautomotive-innovationelectric-transportationMusk’s $1T pay package is full of watered-down versions of his own broken promises
Tesla has proposed an unprecedented $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, tied to ambitious company milestones over a 10-year period. However, many of these targets are significantly scaled-back versions of Musk’s earlier promises. For example, Musk once claimed Tesla would produce 20 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, but the new goal is to deliver 20 million vehicles total by 2035—a much less aggressive target reflecting slowed sales growth and the cancellation of planned expansions like a Mexican factory. Similarly, the package includes a target of having one million robotaxis in commercial operation, a far cry from Musk’s 2019 claim that Tesla would have one million robotaxis on the road by 2020. The new goal allows for a “daily average aggregate” of one million robotaxis operating over three consecutive months, including customer-owned Teslas using Full Self-Driving software, despite Musk’s admission that many vehicles lack the hardware needed for full autonomy. While Tesla’s board frames the package as
robotelectric-vehiclesTeslaautonomous-vehiclesrobotaxienergyelectric-transportationFoton Philippines Launched A Full Commercial EV Lineup - CleanTechnica
Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. recently held an “EV Forward” event at its Clark assembly plant to showcase its full lineup of electric commercial vehicles, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable mobility and clean energy. The event, in collaboration with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), highlighted the joint efforts between the private sector and government to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and expand EV charging infrastructure within the Clark ecozone. CDC President Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera underscored the importance of clean energy in economic development and announced plans to enhance the charging network to support the transition to electric transport. Foton’s comprehensive EV lineup includes a range of vehicles designed for logistics and transport needs: the Thunder EV pickup truck, Harabas EV mini truck for last-mile delivery, Transvan EV for passenger and cargo transport, Tornado EV light-duty truck, Traveller Sierra EV 12-seater passenger van with a 303 km range, Aumark EV medium-duty truck, and the EST Tractor Head EV
electric-vehiclesEV-trucksclean-energysustainable-mobilityelectric-transportationEV-charging-stationslogistics-solutionsLarge Fully Electric Tourist Ship Launched - CleanTechnica
A large, fully electric tourist ship named the Yujian 77 has been launched in China, marking a significant advancement in maritime electrification. Co-developed by CATL, the world’s largest power battery manufacturer, the vessel is powered by batteries with an energy storage capacity of 3,918 kWh, enabling a range of approximately 100 km (62 miles) on a full charge. The ship measures 49 meters in length, 14.5 meters in width, and can carry up to 358 passengers at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. This electric ship significantly reduces emissions and noise pollution compared to traditional fuel-powered vessels. The Yujian 77 is expected to cut fuel consumption by nearly 250 tons annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 400 tons, an environmental benefit comparable to the carbon sequestration of planting more than 20,000 trees. The launch demonstrates the commercial viability of electric ships and highlights the potential for cleaner maritime transport solutions. CATL’s
electric-shipCATL-batteriesenergy-storagemaritime-energyclean-energyelectric-transportationemission-reductionSpiro Deploys 500 Electric Motorcycles in Uganda In One Day! - CleanTechnica
Spiro has achieved what is likely the largest single-day deployment of electric motorcycles in Africa by rolling out 500 bikes in Uganda, followed by an additional 300 and 150 bikes in the subsequent days. The company plans to scale up to deploying 175 to 200 motorcycles daily. Gaurav Anand, Spiro’s Country Head for Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, leverages over a decade of experience in Africa’s automotive sector, including eight years in Uganda’s motorcycle market. Motorcycles are a critical part of Uganda’s economy, being the second largest employer after agriculture, with widespread use in commercial operations known as boda bodas. Monthly motorcycle sales in Uganda have ranged from 8,000 to 12,000, mostly internal combustion engine (ICE) models, though recent increases in registration costs and new digital number plate requirements have slightly slowed growth. Spiro’s market entry strategy focused on integrating with Uganda’s existing motorcycle ecosystem rather than pushing electric bikes through heavy marketing. They emphasized firsthand rider
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