Alan Ohnsman is a Forbes senior editor who covers cleantech and advanced transportation. He joined Forbes in 2016 and works in Los Angeles. He co-authors the Current Climate newsletter, writes about promising clean energy developments and has covered Tesla since 2006, when he was
Elon Musk Sees Tesla’s Future In Self-Driving Robotaxis But He’s Far Behind Waymo
Elon Musk seeks to grab eyeballs and headlines with a splashy event designed to impress investors but is light on safety and testing details. Experts say Tesla is far behind Alphabet’s Waymo, which is quickly growing its commercial robotaxi service.
Misinformation And Conspiracy Theories Hamper Hurricane Relief
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, misinformation and conspiracy theories hamper hurricane relief, recycling EV batteries damaged by fire and hurricanes, and making Lego bricks sustainable
Redwood Materials’ New Specialty: Recycling EV Batteries Damaged By Fire And Hurricanes
The firm created by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel is recovering lithium-ion cells affected by natural disasters and road accidents, a growing and unexpected area of its business.
Elon Musk Sees Tesla’s Future In Self-Driving Robotaxis But He’s Far Behind Waymo
Elon Musk seeks to grab eyeballs and headlines with a splashy event designed to impress investors but is light on safety and testing details. Experts say Tesla is far behind Alphabet’s Waymo, which is quickly growing its commercial robotaxi service.
Helene Busts The Myth Of Climate Havens
In this week's Current Climate newsletter: Helene and the Myth of Climate Havens; nuclear power gains favor but won't soon replace fossil fuels; Washinton's Jay Inslee on AI and energy
Waymo Bulking Up Robotaxi Fleet With Electric Hyundais
The Alphabet venture has a deal to purchase an unknown number of cheaper Ioniq 5s from the South Korean auto giant as tariffs threaten plans to use a Chinese model.
Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit: Fast-Tracking Climate Crisis Solutions
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, fast-tracking solutions to the climate crisis at the Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit; Matt Damon on access to water; John Kerry on the case for optimism
The Brains Behind Failed Robotruck Startup TuSimple Is Making A Comeback
Houston-based Bot Auto, founded by Xiaodi Hou, raised $20 million in its initial funding round and plans to begin commercial trucking operations in 2025.
The Inaugural Forbes Sustainability Leaders List
In this week's Current Climate newsletter: honoring 50 global sustainability leaders; the MIT professor with eight cleantech startups; 'irresistible' clean energy incentives
How Jennifer Granholm’s Energy Department Is Pumping Billions Into Clean Tech
The former Michigan governor has tried to turn the DOE, flush with billions of dollars from energy and infrastructure legislation, into a catalyst for America’s clean energy future and new jobs.
How Sunrun Is Easing The Electric Power Crunch One Home At A Time
CEO Mary Powell sees the combination of residential solar panels and battery storage as the easiest way to stabilize the shaky U.S. grid.