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BYD Launches The Highly Anticipated Dolphin Surf In South Africa, Opening Electric Vehicles To The Mass Market
Published: September 18, 2025 20:57
Three years ago, I wrote an article titled “South Africa Needs Cheaper Electric Cars ASAP!” following a study that showed over 70% of South Africans would be interested in switching to electric if they had the option to buy an electric vehicle that costs…
Waymo Diversifies in Nashville with Lyft
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/waymo-diversifies-in-nashville-with-lyft/
Published: September 18, 2025 20:44
Waymo keeps adding robotaxi services in more and more cities. Its habit this year has been to partner with Uber in these new markets, making Waymo robotaxi rides available exclusively on the Uber app. However, in Waymo’s newest city, Nashville, the…
Why US Inequality Makes EVs, Solar, & Heat Pumps Fragile
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/why-us-inequality-makes-evs-solar-heat-pumps-fragile/
Published: September 18, 2025 17:55
The headline number is startling. The top 10% of American households now account for roughly half of all consumer spending, according to data reported by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg in 2025. That has never been true in the modern era. It creates…
Good News From India & Australia On Emissions
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/good-news-from-india-australia-on-emissions/
Published: September 18, 2025 16:50
India is piling into the renewable energy space as it seeks to lower its emissions, and Australia is also raising its ambitions. The post Good News From India & Australia On Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Trump Celebrates NY Climate Week By Lowering Renewable Energy Borrowing Costs
Published: September 18, 2025 16:38
With New York Climate Week approaching, clean tech stakeholders are pumping out all the good news about renewable energy -- despite the abrupt shift in federal energy policy this year. The post Trump Celebrates NY Climate Week By Lowering Renewable Energy…
BYD Rolls Out Tang DM-i Plug-In Hybrid SUV In The Philippines
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/byd-rolls-out-tang-dm-i-plug-in-hybrid-suv-in-the-philippines/
Published: September 18, 2025 15:49
BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, announced the local launch of the Tang DM-i seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on September 17, 2025. The vehicle is the largest SUV in BYD’s local electrified lineup, positioned to bring…
VinEnergo’s 43MW Solar Push Tests Vietnam’s Grid-Strained Energy Ambition
Published: September 18, 2025 15:30
Vingroup’s recently organized energy arm plans ambitious rooftop solar rollout, though experts warn about infrastructure challenges. VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Company has announced plans to install 43 megawatts of rooftop solar power and 45…
Philippine Net Zero Conference Maps Tech-Driven Decarbonization
Published: September 18, 2025 15:20
Facing a national target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, Philippine civic and environmentalists convened the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2025. Leading corporate and policy figures came together on September 18 for the event which…
Thailand’s Iconic Tuk-Tuks Evolve: From Smoker To Zero Emission
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/thailands-iconic-tuk-tuks-evolve-from-smoker-to-zero-emission/
Published: September 18, 2025 15:07
Bangkok’s streets tell the story of Thailand’s transportation evolution through the distinctive puttering of its three-wheeled tuk-tuks. What began as noisy, smoke-belching two-stroke engines in the 1960s transformed into cleaner LPG-powered vehicles in…
Solar Power Demonstration Project Completed At Chicago Area Shopping Plaza
Published: September 18, 2025 15:03
Chicago TREND and TREND Community Development Corporation have completed a solar panel installation at Butterfield Plaza Shopping Center in Olympia Fields, IL. This area is about 34 miles south and a little west of the city of Chicago. These small solar…
Innovation In Copper Extraction Is Accelerating Amid Soaring Demand
Published: September 18, 2025 12:52
Venture activity also surges, but regulatory and integration challenges threaten timely scale-up. Demand for copper is projected to reach unprecedented levels, as copper is a key component of the energy transition. As the world races to electrify several…
Ursula Kicks EU Car Industry into Gear Making Affordable Small BEVs
Published: September 18, 2025 11:59
Ursula von der Leyen gave her State of the European Union speech Wednesday 09/10/2025. It is not a main event like the similar speech of the USA president — only half of the members of the EU parliament were present. But I decided to listen to it. With the…
Solar Industry Urges Nevada PUC to Change Course on Draft Order that Makes Residential Solar More Expensive
Published: September 18, 2025 03:59
CARSON CITY, NEVADA — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada released a draft order that will make rooftop solar more expensive for Nevadans. Wil Gehl, Intermountain West Regional senior manager for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), said…
Energy Storage 10× Cheaper Than Lithium-Ion Batteries Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
Published: September 18, 2025 03:58
A new long duration energy storage system that deploys molten tin as a heat transfer medium has received $20 million in Series A Plus funding, aimed at launching into commercial application. The post Energy Storage 10× Cheaper Than Lithium-Ion Batteries Is…
This One Chart Embarrasses USA
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/this-one-chart-embarrasses-usa/
Published: September 18, 2025 03:57
The other day, I shared a great chart reader Mike Shurtleff shared with us and wrote an article about it. The article was “Vehicle Sales Growth Since 2020 Is Entirely From Electric Cars,” and the chart came from Our World In Data. It’s a fascinating one…
XPENG Praises Hong Kong & Preps For Autonomous Driving Tests
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/xpeng-praises-hong-kong-preps-for-autonomous-driving-tests/
Published: September 18, 2025 03:56
Hong Kong looks like it’s ready to get moving faster in the self-driving car market, and XPENG is right there at the doorstep ready to be part of it. In an announcement a few moments ago, XPENG stated: “XPENG welcomes the policy measures put forward by the…
New Electric Watercraft from Taiga
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/new-electric-watercraft-from-taiga/
Published: September 18, 2025 03:03
Electric vehicles of all kinds are growing around the world. The key fact is that battery costs have come down, a lot, and this has enabled more and more types of vehicles to pop up and be commercially competitive. From buses to bikes, from trucks to…
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Just Stupid — Bloomberg
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/fossil-fuel-subsidies-are-just-stupid-bloomberg/
Published: September 17, 2025 23:48
The title of new report by the Grantham Institute at London’s Imperial College says it all: “Summer heat deaths in 854 European cities more than tripled due to climate change.” “Extreme heat is the deadliest type of weather and officially reported heat…
A Case To Include PHEVs In EV Sales Reports
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/a-case-to-include-phevs-in-ev-sales-reports/
Published: September 17, 2025 23:37
Yesterday, I wrote about the ongoing debate on whether to include PHEVs (plugin hybrid electric vehicles) in EV (electric vehicle) sales reports, or if we should only focus on BEVs (full battery electric vehicles). It’s been a hotly debated topic for more…
Win A Rivian, Support Solar
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/win-a-rivian-support-solar/
Published: September 17, 2025 21:29
Who wouldn’t want a Rivian electric truck or Rivian electric SUV? But … who can really afford one? Until Rivian comes out with its cheaper models, a Rivian R1T or Rivian R1S is beyond the budget of most of us. They are definitely two of the top electric…
From Hype to Shutdown: Europe’s Hydrogen Refueling Network Shrinks
Published: September 17, 2025 18:55
Austria has quietly joined the list of countries that have stepped away from hydrogen as a transportation fuel. In April 2025 OMV, the Austrian oil and gas major that had operated all of the country’s public hydrogen refueling stations, announced that it…
143 EV Chargers Installed At San Francisco Bay Area Condo Complex
Published: September 17, 2025 18:39
It was just about three months ago Peninsula Clean Energy announced the installation of 92 EV chargers at the the Woodland Creek apartment complex in East Palo Alto, California. On September 20, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for another large…
Elected Officials Reject The Trump Administration’s Attacks On Solar
Published: September 17, 2025 18:36
It’s a fact that fossil fuel-based energy continues to fuel the warming of the planet. With that warming comes an increased frequency of extreme weather events. The solutions to achieve carbon neutrality and energy security depend on the deployment of more…
ASKO Delivery Fleet Is 100% Battery-Electric In Oslo
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/asko-delivery-fleet-is-100-battery-electric-in-oslo/
Published: September 17, 2025 15:55
ASKO Oslo has completed the transition from diesel to battery-powered trucks ahead of schedule, with help from Scania. The post ASKO Delivery Fleet Is 100% Battery-Electric In Oslo appeared first on CleanTechnica.
New Nissan Leaf First Drive (Video)
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/new-nissan-leaf-first-drive-video/
Published: September 17, 2025 12:30
Nissan Leafs have been purring around since 2011, and there are many Leaf owners even today who still say they love or like their old Leafs. Despite the limited range and potential battery thermal issues, the first- and second-generation versions of the…
EVs Take 30.6% Share In Germany — Tesla In Freefall
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/17/evs-take-30-6-share-in-germany-tesla-in-freefall/
Published: September 17, 2025 10:06
August saw plugin EVs take 30.6% share of the auto market in Germany, up from 20.6% year on year. BEV volumes were up strongly, while PHEVs increased even more. Overall auto volume was 207,229 units, up some 5% YoY. The best-selling BEV in August was, once…
The US Offshore Wind Industry Is Scheming For A Comeback
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/the-us-offshore-wind-industry-is-scheming-for-a-comeback/
Published: September 17, 2025 03:57
California is forging ahead with plans to construct a seaport hub for the US floating offshore wind turbine industry, despite the loss of federal funds for the project. The post The US Offshore Wind Industry Is Scheming For A Comeback appeared first on…
The PHEV Debate Lives On
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/the-phev-debate-lives-on/
Published: September 17, 2025 03:55
As long as I’ve been covering electric vehicles, there’s been a debate about how useful (or not) plugin hybrid electric vehicles are. This week, two reader comments show that the debate rages on. First of all, we received the following comment from Tom…
Organization Argues We’re Entering Dieselgate Sequel
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/organization-argues-were-entering-dieselgate-sequel/
Published: September 17, 2025 03:53
“Dieselgate” was the humongous emissions scandal in which Volkswagen and some other automakers were deceiving the public when it came to emissions from diesel-fueled vehicles by having them perform differently while being tested than during normal driving.…
Hyundai Hypes Ridiculous Hydrogen Dream Decades Out of Date
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/hyundai-hypes-ridiculous-hydrogen-dream-decades-out-of-date/
Published: September 17, 2025 03:50
I was checking press releases from automakers today, wondering if there were any lingering EV announcements related to the IAA motor show in Munich. And what do I find but a hydrogen-hype press release that looks decades out of date. Naturally, it’s tied…
Barcelona-Based Mobility Company Silence is Building an Ecosystem around Modular Batteries
Published: September 17, 2025 03:25
We first ran into Barcelona-based electric mobility company Silence at EICMA in Milan, Italy, where they announced three new two-wheeled electric mobility vehicles. The critical technology underpinning Silence’s vehicles is a modular battery system built…
Low Battery Prices & Affordable Electric Cars Sweeping into Europe
Published: September 17, 2025 02:47
A decade ago, you could buy long-range electric cars or you could buy affordable electric cars. You couldn’t find a model that was both. However, battery prices dropped and dropped and dropped, and the Renault Zoe, Chevy Bolt EV, and Tesla Model 3 led us…
BYD Unveils 3rd-Generation Electric Bus Platform With 1000-Volt Architecture
Published: September 17, 2025 00:33
BYD this week introduced its third generation electric bus platform that is built on 1000 volt technology for better charging and range. The post BYD Unveils 3rd-Generation Electric Bus Platform With 1000-Volt Architecture appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Thailand’s EV Industry, Part 2: China’s “Overwhelming” Strategy and Thailand’s Policy Implementation
Published: September 16, 2025 23:48
This is part two of a two-part report on the state of Thailand’s electric vehicle adoption. I used YCP’s “Thailand’s EV Powerhouse: 2024 Guide to the EV Market in Thailand,” published in December 2024, as data and context reference. I have updated some of…
BYD DM-i Models Refreshed with More Battery Range: PHEVs Step Up Their Game
Published: September 16, 2025 22:40
Hot on the heels of the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 PHEV SUV, BYD has started rolling out significant upgrades across its DM-i PHEV models. First up is the Seal 07 DM-i, a 5-meter-long family sedan that is essentially receiving a mid-cycle refresh a little over a…
Higher Value, Lower Volume: The Future Of Canadian Forestry
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/higher-value-lower-volume-the-future-of-canadian-forestry/
Published: September 16, 2025 18:20
Canada’s forests are immense, covering nearly 350 million hectares and holding almost 9% of the world’s forested land. They are central to the country’s identity, economy, and climate profile. For decades, forestry has provided jobs and exports while…
ArkeaBio Appoints Dr. Zach Serber as Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Development of Methane-Reducing Livestock Vaccine
Published: September 16, 2025 16:46
Dr. Serber will advance the biotechnology enabling ArkeaBio’s first-of-its-kind solution to deliver a practical, cost-effective way for farmers and producers to reduce emissions and enhance livestock productivity. Dr. Serber’s appointment comes as ArkeaBio…
Spiro Kenya Is Taking E-Mobility Countrywide
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/spiro-kenya-is-taking-e-mobility-countrywide/
Published: September 16, 2025 15:33
As Kenya’s largest city, most initiatives in any industry start in Nairobi. Of course, as the place with the highest number of motorcycles in the country, as companies worked to find solutions to electrify Kenya’s massive motorcycle taxi industry, most, if…
Is The Pursuit Of AI & Humanoid Robots Based On A Flawed Approach?
Published: September 16, 2025 15:26
The quest for AI and humanoid robots is focused on large language models. One authority thinks that is the wrong approach. The post Is The Pursuit Of AI & Humanoid Robots Based On A Flawed Approach? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Classic Aston Martin DB6 Converted To Electric Power
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/classic-aston-martin-db6-converted-to-electric-power/
Published: September 16, 2025 15:21
The Aston Martins are stylish, distinct vehicles to the point that some were featured in James Bond films. One site stated the Aston Martin company owner was so dedicated to producing the DB6 at a high standard he was losing money on every one sold. Today,…
Vietnam & Thailand Humiliating the USA
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/16/vietnam-thailand-humiliating-the-usa/
Published: September 16, 2025 14:09
The United States is not exactly a world leader in electric vehicles, as we know by now. More than half of new car sales in China are plugin electric cars (full electrics or plugin hybrids), and 27% of new car sales in Europe are plugin electric cars. In…
Dramatic Differences in EV Sales Growth (& Decline) in Europe — CHART
Published: September 16, 2025 03:57
We’ve covered T&E’s latest EV progress report for the EU, “EV progress report: Which EU carmakers are on track for 2025-27 targets?,” and it includes several interesting findings and arguments. However, one chart jumped out to me as stunning and also sort…
GM Works to Fix the Spark EUV’s Botched Arrival with Local Assembly in Brazil & Lower Prices in Colombia
Published: September 16, 2025 03:53
Just as BYD started churning out Seagulls from its new plant at Camaçarí, General Motors announced the arrival of a competitor in the affordable EV segment, the re-branded Chevrolet Spark EUV. The timing was not ideal. Brazil’s leniency towards EV imports…
Thailand’s EV Industry, Part 1: Manufacturing Shifts & Policy Implementation
Published: September 16, 2025 03:47
In response to a reader inquiry about the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, this two-part series will examine why the country has become a key driver of EV adoption in Southeast Asia. This deep dive required a thorough investigation into the policy…
Volkswagen Celebrates the Comeback of “Fire & Ice” with a Special Model and a Song by Purple Disco Machine
Published: September 16, 2025 03:29
The new dance floor hit by DJ and music producer Purple Disco Machine and Jake Shears about the Volkswagen “Fire + Ice” special model has already been streamed more than one million times in just a few days Stunts reloaded: Action-packed music video with…
Per Capita Energy-Related CO2 Emissions Decreased in Every US State between 2005 & 2023
Published: September 16, 2025 03:13
Per capita CO2 emissions from primary energy consumption decreased in every state from 2005 to 2023, according to recently released data in our State Energy Data System. Total energy-related CO2 emissions in the United States fell 20% over that time, and…
Nearly All Truckmakers on Track to Meet 2025 EU CO2 Target — ICCT Finds
Published: September 16, 2025 02:41
Five out of seven European truckmakers will easily reach the -15% CO2 target in 2025 relative to 2019, the ICCT finds in a new analysis looking at official CO2 data for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks up to 2023 and the latest data on electric…
Vehicle Sales Growth Since 2020 Is Entirely From Electric Cars
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/15/vehicle-sales-growth-since-2020-is-entirely-from-electric-cars/
Published: September 16, 2025 02:00
There’s a popular narrative in the auto industry and among the mainstream media that demand for electric cars is shaky whereas demand for fossil-fueled cars is strong and consistent. The problem is: that’s bunk. Electric car sales have been growing and…
California Completes Solar Canopy Over Irrigation Canal
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/15/california-completes-solar-canopy-over-irrigation-canal/
Published: September 16, 2025 01:47
Solar panels over irrigation canals are now producing zero emissions power for the Turlock Irrigation District in California. The post California Completes Solar Canopy Over Irrigation Canal appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Affordable Homes, New Jobs, Lower Carbon: Inside the Carney Housing Plan
Published: September 16, 2025 01:35
Canada has been facing a housing affordability crisis for years, and it has only become more acute. Population growth, immigration, and urban concentration have run headlong into a construction industry that has not kept pace. Annual completions of 240,000…
Floodplain Buyout Programs: Uneven Assistance For Property Owners During Times Of Loss
Published: September 16, 2025 01:35
Flood buyouts are an active climate mitigation strategy used in the US to mitigate flood risk and remove people and property away from active flooding zones. Buyouts lessen human risk, decrease legal burdens, and restore land. Certainly, reducing loss due…
From Fossil To Renewable: California’s Diesel Transition & The Future Of Refineries
Published: September 15, 2025 17:22
In a recent article, California Refineries Close as Gasoline Demand Slips into Permanent Decline, I wrote that diesel consumption in California had not declined even as gasoline demand slipped. Jeremy Martin from the Union of Concerned Scientists reached…
Norway Has More EV Charging Ports Than Gas Nozzles?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/15/norway-has-more-ev-charging-ports-than-gas-nozzles/
Published: September 15, 2025 14:52
Norway is a world leader in electric vehicle adoption. Visit Norway calls the northern European nation the “EV Capital of the World.” Almost 89% of all new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric. The Norwegians seem to understand that fossil fuels are…
Test Flight Of BETA Alia CX300 Electric Airplane Completed In Norway
Published: September 15, 2025 14:48
A Norwegian transportation company has begun testing a BETA Alia CX300 electric airplane before commercial service begins. The post Test Flight Of BETA Alia CX300 Electric Airplane Completed In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Coffee Is High Carbon & Bad For Climate Change
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/15/coffee-is-high-carbon-bad-for-climate-change/
Published: September 15, 2025 14:44
Many years ago in a PBS special, Dr. Nicolas Perricone, MD mentioned that drinking coffee can elevate the stress hormone cortisol. He said cortisol is necessary, but it is not meant to stay in a person’s body for hours at an elevated level. If it is kept…
2008 Headline From The Onion Echoes Strongly Today
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/15/2008-headline-from-the-onion-echoes-strongly-today/
Published: September 15, 2025 05:00
Under a recent article I wrote about Tesla’s robot manifesto possibly being just an investment Hail Mary from Tesla, reader “Assaf” made the following comment: “Well, judging by the stock ticker, the Wall Street scammers and their victims happily lapped…
China Surges Ahead in Global Science as US Retreats from Research
Published: September 15, 2025 02:06
According to the latest Nature Index results, Harvard University is now the only American institution left in the top ten list of research organizations by contributions to leading scientific journals. It sits in second place, but far behind the Chinese…
California Refineries Close as Gasoline Demand Slips into Permanent Decline
Published: September 14, 2025 20:06
California’s refinery sector is contracting, and the reasons are not as complicated as operators often suggest. When refinery owners announce closures, they usually point to the burden of environmental regulations, the costs of compliance, or fines from…
Local Church Makes Solar-Powered Lights To Distribute To Energy-Poor Communities Around The World
Published: September 14, 2025 19:43
During Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Broomfield, Colorado’s “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday, I got the chance to construct a couple of solar powered lights to distribute to areas without affordable reliable power around the world. Here at CleanTechnica,…
Now Is the Time to Address the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven
Published: September 14, 2025 19:10
Many people in the US may just now be hearing about the invasive spotted lantern fly and its tree of heaven host plant. For those of us on the East Coast, they are hard to ignore and causing massive economic and ecological devastation. New York state…
Philippine President’s Commuter Ride Into the Future: The Love Bus Returns
Published: September 14, 2025 15:52
Standing at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex last Saturday morning, September 13th, I couldn’t help but feel transported back to the 1980s. I wasn’t invited to the launch, but had to be there — commuting over 120 kilometers from home base because this was…
VW ID. Polo For 25,000 Euros? (Video)
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/14/vw-id-polo-for-25000-euros-video/
Published: September 14, 2025 15:41
Decades ago, some Americans would buy VW cars such as the Rabbit, GTI, and Scirroco because they perceived them as fun, cool, or peppy. What about in 2026? With all the Volkswagen renaming and new models or potential new models, it gets a bit confusing,…
Capitalism at a Crossroads: Profit & Public Purpose in Clean Energy
Published: September 14, 2025 15:10
Brett Christophers has put his finger on an uncomfortable truth. Renewable energy has reached the point where it is often cheaper to generate than fossil fuels, yet the rate of investment is still far below what climate targets demand. His book, The Price…
Trump Waves Good-Bye To Offshore Wind Jobs, Hello To Glitzy New Ballroom
Published: September 14, 2025 14:07
Priorities: Support thousands of offshore wind industry jobs, or build a glitzy new "large event space" adjacent to the White House. The post Trump Waves Good-Bye To Offshore Wind Jobs, Hello To Glitzy New Ballroom appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Solar Empire Strikes Back!
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/14/the-solar-empire-strikes-back/
Published: September 14, 2025 04:24
China is supplying the hardware and technology for a global solar revolution while the US struggles to force its LNG on other nations. The post The Solar Empire Strikes Back! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Why Electrifying Motorcycles In India Is Important
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/why-electrifying-motorcycles-in-india-is-important/
Published: September 13, 2025 23:50
It was about a month ago that CleanTechnica published a press release about TDK investing in Ultraviolette to electrify more motorcycles. I reached out to get some extra details because India is a vast market for two-wheel vehicles and switching to clean,…
Why Can’t The US Learn To Love Clean Food?
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/why-cant-the-us-learn-to-love-clean-food/
Published: September 13, 2025 23:48
Clean food is a dietary approach that focuses on choosing whole and less processed foods. Think vegetables, fruits, whole grains, the bean family, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and high-quality proteins. Organic and local foods deepen the ties to the clean…
EU Reaffirms 2035 ICE Phaseout Plan
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/eu-reaffirms-2035-ice-phaseout-plan/
Published: September 13, 2025 18:20
Despite advocacy from European automakers, the European Commission has decided to stick with a plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035. The post EU Reaffirms 2035 ICE Phaseout Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica.
From Ørsted to Ontario: How Populist Conservatives Undermine Contract Sanctity
Published: September 13, 2025 18:05
The Trump administration’s stop-work order on Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project has already become a defining event for investors and developers in the United States energy sector. The project was nearly complete, with billions already invested in turbines,…
New eScooters From VinFast Launched for Vietnam Market
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/new-escooters-from-vinfast-launched-for-vietnam-market/
Published: September 13, 2025 14:23
VinFast has officially expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new models: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite. Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are equipped with a dual-battery system, one of which is removable, a design…
How The End Of The US EV Tax Credit Could Supercharge EV Sales
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/how-the-end-of-the-us-ev-tax-credit-could-supercharge-ev-sales/
Published: September 13, 2025 13:19
This is actually a simple one, so I’ll keep it quick. I’m not sure if we’ve ever presented this argument at all, and certainly not as a standalone article. Because it’s a clear sequence of points, I’m going to use a numbered list to get rolling. In the…
EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK — Vauxhall Frontera Arrives
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/13/evs-at-38-3-share-in-the-uk-vauxhall-frontera-arrives/
Published: September 13, 2025 07:18
August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 38.3% share in the UK, up from 29.4% year on year. BEVs grew volume 15% YoY, and PHEVs grew 69%. Overall auto volume was 82,908 units, down some 2% YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand was Tesla, with a 15% share of the …
Revitalized Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant is a Renewable Energy Game-Changer in the Philippines
Published: September 13, 2025 03:57
I live just 30 kilometers from the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plant southeast from my hometown. In fact, I am surrounded by renewable energy facilities in every direction — the Makiling Banahaw Geothermal Plant is just 22 kilometers…
BYD Dolphin Surf Gets 5 Stars from EURO NCAP and Will Start Production in Hungary This Year
Published: September 13, 2025 02:44
In the latest round of EURO NCAP safety testing, the BYD Dolphin Surf (aka Seagull) scored the maximum 5 star rating (along with the Nio Firefly, Hyundai IONIQ 9, smart #5, and MINI Cooper). Although 5-star ratings have become an expectation, they are by…
Vingroup Launches Unprecedented Legal Campaign Against Online Disinformation
Published: September 13, 2025 00:54
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, has taken the unprecedented step of filing lawsuits against 68 individuals and organizations, alleging a coordinated campaign to spread false information about the company and its leadership. Why is this story in…
China Is Leading The Way To A Fossil Fuel Free Future
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/china-is-leading-the-way-to-a-fossil-fuel-free-future/
Published: September 13, 2025 00:39
China is reducing its use of coal and LNG as it connects massive new renewable energy resources to power its economy. The post China Is Leading The Way To A Fossil Fuel Free Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.
US Caught Napping While Global Green Hydrogen Industry Moves On
Published: September 13, 2025 00:10
The Estonian electrolyzer firm Stargate Hydrogen is among the startups pursuing the global green hydrogen market. The post US Caught Napping While Global Green Hydrogen Industry Moves On appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Trump Promised Abundant Energy But Has Only Delivered Deficits
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/trump-promised-abundant-energy-but-has-only-delivered-deficits/
Published: September 13, 2025 00:09
On a visit to Italy this week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a former gas executive, took pains to celebrate the Trump administration’s rejection of renewable energy. Europe has a different view of abundant energy — to these policymakers, renewables…
Next-Gen Geothermal: The Tech, Evolution, & Road Ahead with Brightcore Energy President & Former NHL Superstar Mike Richter
Published: September 12, 2025 19:23
We recently had the opportunity to interview Mike Richter, the president of next-gen geothermal company Brightcore Energy and a former top-tier NHL goalie who won the Stanley Cup as well as the Olympic gold medal. One may have some bias creep in when being…
BYD Sales Transition Update: Sealion 06EV in Short Supply with Over 100,000 Orders
Published: September 12, 2025 18:36
I previous wrote about BYD’s sales transition in China, with the new Sealion 06 poised to replace the Song Plus model at Ocean dealerships. As anticipated, Sealion 06 sales took off in the model’s first month to become BYD’s second best-selling model, the…
Fossil Demand Decline In India & China Puts Canadian LNG At Risk
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/fossil-demand-decline-in-india-china-puts-canadian-lng-at-risk/
Published: September 12, 2025 17:02
India’s electricity system is undergoing a shift that signals broader changes in global energy markets. For decades, its fossil generation rose steadily to meet rising demand. In the first half of 2025 that changed. Coal- and gas-fired electricity both…
A Reversible Self-Assembling Solid-State Battery Electrolyte From MIT
Published: September 12, 2025 16:30
Researchers at MIT are hot on the trail of a way to make a more recyclable battery for use in electric vehicles. The post A Reversible Self-Assembling Solid-State Battery Electrolyte From MIT appeared first on CleanTechnica.
$39,000 House Has Some Solar Power
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/39000-house-has-some-solar-power/
Published: September 12, 2025 14:45
A Colorado couple built their own small house for $39,000. You might think such a low-cost house would be unpleasant, cramped, or extremely spartan. This house is just the opposite — it has plenty of open interior space and its own aesthetic touches with a…
The £700 Million Grant For UK Electric Vehicles
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/the-700-million-grant-for-uk-electric-vehicles/
Published: September 12, 2025 14:05
There may be a bit of karma in play at the moment in that when Donald Trump was running against President Biden, he bashed electric vehicles and lied about the cost of EV chargers in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The somewhat…
BasiGo Partners with King Long Bus Company & KVM to Assemble the Next-Generation KL-9 Electric City Bus in Kenya
Published: September 12, 2025 12:48
I have always thought that adoption of electric vehicles in Africa will happen a whole lot faster than a lot of people think, and I am glad to see that we are starting to see a lot more activity in several countries on the continent, from electric…
South Africa’s Eskom Acquires Its First 20 Electric Vehicles
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/south-africas-eskom-acquires-its-first-20-electric-vehicles/
Published: September 12, 2025 12:22
South Africa’s national electricity utility company, Eskom, launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) this week. Eskom’s Distribution Division is leading the way in adopting electric vehicles for the utility company. Eskom says this is a major…
Move Solar Projects Forward: Smarter & Faster Solar Project Development — Coming Webinar
Published: September 12, 2025 11:28
Join PVcase expert Hector Lucas Forasté as he explores practical solutions to overcome bottlenecks and time thieves in solar projects. Solar power has been growing faster than anything else in the electricity ecosystem over the past decade. It has come to…
The World Is Going Electric, With Or Without Us. Now Is The Time For Leadership.
Published: September 12, 2025 03:57
Four reasons why weakening EU CO2 targets would not help European carmakers 1. Targets help EU manufacturers compete in the global EV race EV sales in China and emerging markets, such as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, are surging. In Europe, thanks to…
VinFast Rolls Out Armored EV
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/vinfast-rolls-out-armored-ev/
Published: September 12, 2025 03:50
When we go vehicle shopping, I’m sure one of the things at the top of all of our lists is how well armored the vehicle is. Well, no, of course not. However, certain people do have to make sure they’re driving around in armored vehicles. And certain vehicle…
2 Million Charging Points Now in TomTom Orbis Maps
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/2-million-charging-points-now-in-tomtom-orbis-maps/
Published: September 12, 2025 03:34
If you were born more than a decade before the turn of the century, you probably remember when GPS started appearing in cars. It was wild. For those of you who never had to travel with paper maps and stop to unfold them, find the tiny little spot on the …
Hyundai, Steel, & The Concept THREE — Interview with the Designers
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/hyundai-steel-the-concept-three-interview-with-the-designers/
Published: September 12, 2025 02:51
I covered the new Hyundai Concept THREE a couple of days ago. Naturally, being a concept vehicle, it 1) has a wild design, and 2) will never be produced. It will send a message, it will be used to collect insights into consumer preferences, and it will…
Canada’s National Projects: Betting on Nuclear & LNG While the Future Waits
Published: September 12, 2025 00:25
Canada has put a stake in the ground by deciding which megaprojects are now officially in the national interest. Out of an initial list of 32 candidates I analysed recently, five made the cut. That is a small number on paper, but the financial and climate…
Tesla Market Share Dips Below 40% In USA For First Time Since 2017
Published: September 11, 2025 23:59
Tesla saw its market share in the US fall below 40 percent in August, a decline that should worry the board of directors. The post Tesla Market Share Dips Below 40% In USA For First Time Since 2017 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
From Clarion-Clipperton to Clean Tech: The Debate Over Seabed Mineral
Published: September 11, 2025 23:37
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a technoeconomic assessment of seabed mining and it was a great opportunity to discuss the…
The New Ti7: BYD’s $25,000 Premium SUV PHEV Destroys Remaining Justifications for Pure ICE
Published: September 11, 2025 20:13
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand recently released the Ti7, a premium SUV with an evolved PHEV platform. While some have been reluctant to embrace PHEVs, the quality and value in this segment makes traditional ICE models hard to justify. As Steve Hanley recently…
From Kitty Hawk to Supernal: The Shrinking Future of eVTOLs
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/from-kitty-hawk-to-supernal-the-shrinking-future-of-evtols/
Published: September 11, 2025 19:39
Supernal’s decision to pause work on its eVTOL aircraft is a signal that the sector is entering a different phase. Hyundai created Supernal with strong funding, a long timeline, and a clear plan to bring a five-seat air taxi to market around 2028. If a…
The ICE Raids In Georgia Will Have Ramifications That Echo For Years
Published: September 11, 2025 15:08
An ICE raid in Georgia was grandstanding at its worst and may have set back relations between the US and South Korea for years. The post The ICE Raids In Georgia Will Have Ramifications That Echo For Years appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Power Meets Play: Exploring The Yozma IN 10 Electric Dirt Bike
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/power-meets-play-exploring-the-yozma-in-10-electric-dirt-bike/
Published: September 11, 2025 15:02
Electric dirt bikes are rapidly becoming a go-to choice for riders who want a mix of excitement, eco-friendliness, and low maintenance. Among the latest entries into this fast-growing category is the Yozma IN 10 Electric Dirt Bike, a machine designed to…
Expanding Solar Power In Rural & Working-Class Communities
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/expanding-solar-power-in-rural-working-class-communities/
Published: September 11, 2025 14:58
Reactivate, American Farmland Trust, and Edelen Renewables Community Solar recently announced a new partnership: Farmers Powering Communities (FPC). The mission of Farmers Powering Communities is: “Bringing together those working to feed the planet with…
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station — CleanTechnica Tested
Published: September 11, 2025 14:08
Since I live in Florida and have seen a few hurricanes and power outages (luckily never had property damage) in my 35 years living in Tampa suburbs, I asked for a review unit for a portable power generator. See this article I wrote a year ago about…
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