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I’ve been watching a lot of James Bond lately. All of the James Bond movies are on Netflix, but they’re leaving soon, so I’ve been watching ones that I had never seen (many of the recent ones) and rewatching some of the ones that fit in with those. Admittedly, the ... [continued] The post “James Bond” Links Up With BYD’s Premium EV Brand, DENZA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

After more than 7 years and 15,000 units deployed, Tesla is transitioning from V3 Superchargers to V4 Superchargers. There are a few notable improvements to these Superchargers. First of all, these Supercharger stalls can provide up to 500 kW of power to individual cars. In the case of the Tesla ... [continued] The post Tesla Launches New V4 Supercharger Stations That Fold appeared first on CleanTechnica.

So far this year, Leapmotor is the 14th best selling EV producer in 13 European countries, according to data collated by EU-EVs.com. With 11,697 sales, the Chinese EV brand accounted for 3% of this market. Now, the company is planning to bring three more EV models to Europe, doubling the ... [continued] The post Leapmotor Bringing 3 New EVs to Europe This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The world’s largest EV battery producer in the world, by far, is China’s CATL. Second is China’s BYD. The USA wants to block automakers from using Chinese batteries, but these Chinese companies are basically saying — yeah, good luck with that, hahaha. In fact, the general conclusion is that the ... [continued] The post #1 Battery Maker in World Says USA Can’t Make EVs without China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When you think about the safest vehicles on the road, Hyundai and Kia are probably not the brands that come to mind first. However, perhaps they should be. Hyundai Motor Group received a total of 15 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards this year from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ... [continued] The post Hyundai & Kia Stack Up Safety Awards appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In March 2026, tanker rates for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) leaving the Middle East to Asia were the highest since at least November 2005, when data were first recorded. The price increase followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 2. The Strait of Hormuz is an important chokepoint, connecting the Persian ... [continued] The post Middle East Crude Oil Tanker Rates Reached A Multi-Decade High In March appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Green measures would reduce the shipping industry’s exposure to fuel price shocks in future, says T&E. €4.6 billion in additional fuel costs since the start of the conflict The cost gap between fossil fuels and e-fuels has narrowed. Efficiency measures, like wind propulsion, slow steaming or electrification, will further protect ... [continued] The post Iran Conflict Costing Shipping Industry €340 Million A Day appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As John Tanui was being laid to rest in Kenya’s Rift Valley on March 25, stories and praise poured in for a man people would have loved to have lived longer. Tanui served as a security communications officer at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya from 1995 to 2024. He helped transform the operations of the […]

Animal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.

Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.

Three excellent new Australian nature books from CSIRO. The post Three New Nature Books from CSIRO Publishing appeared first on Cool Green Science.

When a tiger shark coughs up an echidna, it’s more than internet gold—it’s a surprisingly useful clue to our changing oceans. The post What the Tiger Shark Ate (and Why it Matters) appeared first on Cool Green Science.

While exploring booths at New York Build Expo, Copper’s electric range stood out. In a show targeting professionals, there were not a lot of home cooking appliances. The design was simple and attractive. But the battery within the base of the range was what really makes it exciting. Steve Hanley ... [continued] The post Copper’s Battery-Equipped Induction Range Makes Electrification & Storage Accessible appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In Part I, I discussed how bikes and ebikes can be used for: Last-mile transportation in conjunction with public transport — you can take your bike with you on a commuter train, streetcar, or bus. Transporting our children with us on bikes with jump seats and with trailers. Bike transport ... [continued] The post Bikes for Everything, + Much of What I’ve Learned Riding Bikes for 75 Years (Part II Safety) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When we think of the US war against Iran, US gas price increases immediately come to mind. As we gather more information about the war, we start to consider inter-nation tensions. We recognize how oil infrastructure is actively weaponized, how fires generate emissions, and how our already fragile planet is ... [continued] The post War’s Long Lines, Hunger, and Health Crises appeared first on CleanTechnica.