Tag: Los Angeles

  • Uber Putting $100 Million into EV Charging for Robotaxis

    Uber is investing $100 million in EV charging infrastructure for robotaxis in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and Dallas, partnering with companies like Waymo, WeRide, Waabi, and Nuro to deploy autonomous vehicles. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sees this as a multitrillion-dollar opportunity for Uber, focusing on growth investments in self-driving vehicles/robotaxis. CleanTechnica's newsletters feature cleantech stories and affiliate links, with a comment policy in place.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/18/uber-putting-100-million-into-ev-charging-for-robotaxis/

  • Why regional manufacturing will power the next clean economy

    The section discusses the importance of manufacturing in the clean energy transition, highlighting how regions like New York, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles are leading the way in integrating industry and climate goals. New York's success in creating a foundation for climate manufacturing through initiatives like Industrial Action Plans and incentives for advanced industries demonstrates the potential for aligning industrial infrastructure, policy, and programs to drive the clean energy transition and economic growth. Similarly, Los Angeles is working towards becoming a durable climate manufacturing hub through coordinated programs and the development of a "Climate Manufacturing Compact" to align stakeholders around climate action and industrial growth. The Great Lakes corridor is also transitioning to become the nation's "Battery Belt," but faces challenges that can be addressed through a cohesive regional strategy with shared metrics and investments in climate manufacturing ecosystems. By working together, government, industry, and investors can create a "Climate Manufacturing Commons" where ideas, talent, and production flow across borders, proving that rebuilding industry and addressing climate change are interconnected projects of national renewal.

    https://www.utilitydive.com/news/regional-manufacturing-clean-economy/808016/

  • Environmental News Network – One Year After the L.A. Fires, UCLA Engineers Advance Fire Mitigation Efforts

    Engineers from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have been actively involved in recovery efforts and mitigation strategies following the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles in January 2025. Their efforts have included field reconnaissance, soil and water testing, and infrastructure mapping to better understand the fires' lasting effects and enhance preparedness for future disasters. Professor Sanjay Mohanty and students have conducted soil testing on over 1,000 properties to analyze levels of toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, and hexavalent chromium, providing valuable data for ongoing recovery and prevention efforts.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/77657-one-year-after-the-l-a-fires-ucla-engineers-advance-fire-mitigation-efforts

  • Largest Tesla Supercharger Hub Opens — Is Powered By Solar

    Tesla has launched its largest Supercharger hub in Lost Hills, California, powered by solar energy and battery storage. The hub features 164 V4 Supercharger stalls delivering over 300 kW of electricity each and is mostly off-grid, thanks to the solar power array and Megapacks. By bypassing the slow permitting and grid connection process, Tesla is able to provide sustainable and reliable travel options for EV drivers, including those with trailers. Located 146 miles north of Los Angeles, this achievement marks a significant step forward in the advancement of climate solutions in the transportation sector.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/27/largest-tesla-supercharger-hub-opens-is-powered-by-solar/