Zachary Shahan

United States

Editor-in-Chief and CEO at CleanTechnica

Host at CleanTech Talk — Tesla, Solar, Battery, Climate, AI, EV, & Other Tech News & Analysis

Human (maybe), writer + chief editor + CEO @CleanTechnica (https://t.co/FKJYeuqAnn)

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Surging Solar Power, Booming EV Sales, & Robotaxi Safety — Top 12 Stories of the Week - CleanTechnica

3 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! It’s been a busy week! Below are 12 top stories (or groups of stories) from the week. Check them out and share with friends.
Surging Solar Power, Booming EV Sales, & Robotaxi Safety - Top 12 Stories of the Week

3 days ago | ecotopical.com | Zachary Shahan

It’s been a busy week! Below are 12 top stories (or groups of stories) from the week. Check them out and share with friends. Unfortunately, CO2 surged globally in 2024, and it’s not even clear why — aside from the long understood fact that burning fossil fuels leads to more ... [continued] The post…
The #1 Benefit of EV Life is the #1 Thing People Worry About

3 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 11th May 2025, 03:17 pm Every electric vehicle (EV) owner knows these two questions well:How long does it take to charge? How far can it drive? CleanTechnica readers flipped my mind on that first one years ago.
The #1 Benefit of EV Life is the #1 Thing People Worry About

3 days ago | ecotopical.com | Zachary Shahan

Every electric vehicle (EV) owner knows these two questions well: How long does it take to charge? How far can it drive? CleanTechnica readers flipped my mind on that first one years ago. Some early EV owners spread the news that when they were asked how long it takes them ... [continued] The post The #1…
The Auto Industry Does Potentially Have A Sales Crisis Coming With EVs — But It's Not What You Think - CleanTechnica

4 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Photo courtesy Majella Waterworth Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! There’s been a lot of incorrect, misinformed hype in the past year or two about EV sales. EV sales growth had exploded.
The Auto Industry Does Potentially Have A Sales Crisis Coming With EVs - But It’s Not What You Think

4 days ago | ecotopical.com | Zachary Shahan

There’s been a lot of incorrect, misinformed hype in the past year or two about EV sales. EV sales growth had exploded. Then the sales growth slowed down a bit, but EV sales were still growing. Yet, many people — from CEOs in the industry to media headline writers to ... [continued] The post The Auto…
Mercedes-Benz EV Fast Chargers Rolling Into A Town Near You

4 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Paul Fosse went to Atlanta to cover the opening of the first Mercedes-Benz charging hub in late 2023. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to investing over $1 billion in the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network,” he wrote at the time.
Mercedes-Benz EV Fast Chargers Rolling Into A Town Near You

4 days ago | ecotopical.com | Zachary Shahan

Paul Fosse went to Atlanta to cover the opening of the first Mercedes-Benz charging hub in late 2023. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to investing over $1 billion in the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network,” he wrote at the time. “The network will be powered by 100% clean energy using carbon neutral renewable…
VW ID. Buzz Wins Two Notable Awards

4 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 10th May 2025, 04:53 am I clearly love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. As I mentioned in my video interview with some new owners, I think it’s now my favorite electric vehicle (i.e., favorite vehicle). It’s a perfect kind of blend of the iconic hippie van and a fun, modern electric vehicle.
Uber to Use Volkswagen ID. Buzzes for Robotaxis

5 days ago | cleantechnica.com | Zachary Shahan

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 10th May 2025, 01:10 am Well, it’s a week of Uber robotaxi coverage! After covering Uber’s quite successful partnership with robotaxi tech company Waymo, and Uber’s fast-growing partnership with robotaxi tech company WeRide, I just noticed other recent robotaxi news concerning the ride-hailing platform....