Donald Duck drives an electric car – at least in Germany
In the story, Donald’s old reliable car no longer meets modern environmental standards, prompting him to take action. Using a self-made “multi-function vehicle greening kit”, he converted the 313 into an electric model – with usually messy results. “Donald Duck proves once again that progress and chaos often go hand in hand,” said German publisher […]
How poor communications threaten electrical safety
In any industrial, construction or manufacturing environment, the clear line of defense against accidents is clear and effective communication between team members. When dealing with electrical systems, poor communication puts electrical safety at risk and can quickly escalate from a simple misunderstanding to an emergency. To avoid this, every team member should be on the […]
The logistics giant is delivering its first two heavy-duty electric vehicles to Coles in Perth
Melbourne-based logistics company Toll Group said it has delivered two new Volvo FM battery-powered electric motors to supermarket giant Coles in Perth. Toll has unveiled the two new Volvo FM battery electric prime movers to the Coles Kewdale distribution center in Perth, marking what the company described as a “key milestone” for Toll and Coles […]
How 100W PoE changes cable requirements
Summary: No IEE 802.3bt The standard revolutionizes Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology by delivering up to 100 watts over a single cable. This advancement expands the scope of PoE to include demanding applications such as lighting, IoT, and monitoring, but it also changes how cables are selected and designed. Learn how higher energy affects you […]
Flip the switch on the safety of the circuit breakers
Have you ever wondered what stands between your home and a potential electrical disaster? He’s not a superhero in a cape, he’s your circuit breaker. Circuit breakers are an important part of every home’s electrical system, working behind the scenes to protect us from potential dangers. Always treat a tripped breaker as a warning sign. […]
BYD has a bold plan to expand into overseas markets
Support CleanTechnica’s work with a Substack subscription or on Stripe. China is supposedly a communist country, but its economy is the closest thing the world has ever seen to bare capitalism, where “kill or be killed” is the modus operandi. BYD understands this better than most and is doing everything they can to win the […]
Explanation of NEC Section 440 regarding air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
Hermetic motors, which are sealed units that operate immersed in refrigerant, are at the heart of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Their specialized behavior means they cannot be treated like standard engines. That’s why NEC Section 440 exists: to supplement Section 430 and other NEC Sections with specific rules for short circuit protection, conductor sizing, […]
Bow Tie Solutions announces improved electrical panel upgrade services for Northwest Arkansas homes
PEA RIDGE, AR – November 04, 2025 – Press Features – Bow Tie Solutions, a Pea Ridge-based electrical contractor, announced the expansion of its residential electrical services to address growing safety concerns and retrofit needs in Northwest Arkansas homes. Enhanced Service Offerings focus on comprehensive electrical system evaluations, panel upgrades, and surge protection installations for […]
Bow Tie Solutions announces improved electrical panel upgrade services for Northwest Arkansas homes
PEA RIDGE, AR – November 04, 2025 – Press Features – Bow Tie Solutions, a Pea Ridge-based electrical contractor, announced the expansion of its residential electrical services to address growing safety concerns and retrofit needs in Northwest Arkansas homes. Enhanced Service Offerings focus on comprehensive electrical system evaluations, panel upgrades, and surge protection installations for […]
Post Electric is expanding residential services to meet the challenges of circuit breakers and the electrical system
Monett, MO – November 03, 2025 – Press Features – Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to meet the growing demand for electrical system evaluations and upgrades throughout the region. This expansion comes in response to a 40 percent increase in service requests over the past […]