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Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules
Published: March 4, 2026 06:06
Electric cars already have no tailpipe emissions, but even cleaner EVs — built with low-carbon steel, aluminium and batteries, and in a way that minimises harm to people, communities and the environment — are now within reach, according to a new ranking of…
How Mass Distortion of Reality Occurs
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/how-mass-distortion-of-reality-occurs/
Published: March 4, 2026 04:59
As I was reading Raymond Tribdino’s fascinating article about major moments in US and Filipino history, democracy in those countries, and anti-democratic fascist movements there, I was thinking about something that I’ve thought about many times in the past…
The Three-Wheeled, Solar-Enabled EV From Aptera Is Baaaaaack
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/the-three-wheeled-solar-enabled-ev-from-aptera-is-baaaaaack/
Published: March 4, 2026 01:54
The California-based electric vehicle startup Aptera is celebrating a new milestone for its solar-enabled autocycle. The post The Three-Wheeled, Solar-Enabled EV From Aptera Is Baaaaaack appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Over 3,000 One-Megawatt EV Charging Stations Planned By BYD For Europe
Published: March 3, 2026 22:47
Sometimes ultrafast chargers turn out to be about 180 kW to 350 kW, but these new BYD chargers are actually ultrafast, providing 1,000 kW, or 1 MW, of power capacity. Now, that may sound great because an EV might, in theory, be able to receive over 200…
Is Climate Change Making This A Snowier Winter?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/is-climate-change-making-this-a-snowier-winter/
Published: March 3, 2026 22:32
I was a bad friend the other day. As I was walking my local beach on a bright sunny day, I thought of my Connecticut pal who’ll be arriving here in Florida at the end of the month. I sent along a “Can’t way to see you” text with a ... [continued] The…
BLUETTI Elite 400 — Goldilocks of Portable Power Stations?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/bluetti-elite-400-goldilocks-of-portable-power-stations/
Published: March 3, 2026 20:41
I recently received and got to review a BLUETTI Elite 400 portable power station*. I’ve used and reviewed several portable power stations now. Different sizes with different capacities are right for different people and needs. No product is going to be…
Hawaiʻi’s Energy Reality: Population, Petroleum, and the Island Divide
Published: March 3, 2026 19:55
In my previous assessments of Hawaiʻi’s energy system, I examined specific infrastructure decisions such as proposed LNG imports and the role of legacy petroleum assets. Those analyses focused on timing, economics, and the risk of locking in fossil…
The Architecture of Deceit: How America is Repeating the Philippine Nightmare
Published: March 3, 2026 19:47
Two events in recent American history remain seared in my memory. The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center claimed the lives of a distant uncle, Ramon Grijalvo, and an aunt, Marilyn Bautista—one of my grandfather’s relatives. The second unfolded…
Electric “Love Bus” To Begin Operating On Its New Expanded Metro Manila Route
Published: March 3, 2026 16:20
The electric Love Bus will begin operating on its expanded Metro Manila route starting Monday, with a new loop connecting Robinsons Galleria and Eastwood City. The expansion marks the first time the revived Love Bus service will run within a central…
The Gas Cult: The Real Religion Behind The Latest War In The Middle East
Published: March 3, 2026 16:10
If you look at the headlines coming out of the Middle East recently, you might think you’re watching heaps of American military strength on full display. Bombs are dropping, shipping lanes are being patrolled, and the administration is flexing its kinetic…
How We Think About Energy Is Irrational. That’s A Problem
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/how-we-think-about-energy-is-irrational-thats-a-problem/
Published: March 3, 2026 16:02
The latest report from Ember suggests our analysis of energy production and needs focuses on the wrong factors and gives false results. The post How We Think About Energy Is Irrational. That’s A Problem appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Hybrid Electric Train: The Train The Philippines Built & The Industry That Never Followed
Published: March 3, 2026 15:54
I was there in June of 2016 when a five-coach train rolled into Tutuban Station and was presented to officials and the media. Developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC),…
We Must Prepare To Fight The Next PHEV Scam
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/we-must-prepare-to-fight-the-next-phev-scam/
Published: March 3, 2026 15:51
There’s a big disadvantage when an automotive manufacturer focuses on trucks and SUVs: low fleet MPG figures. Look at the EPA’s latest Automotive Trends Report, and the gap between automakers is glaring. Honda is sitting at the top of the leaderboard at…
Volkswagen Becomes XPENG’s First Customer for VLA 2.0 Intelligent Driving System
Published: March 3, 2026 15:28
The landscape of autonomous driving shifted significantly this week during the XPENG Motors Future VLA Media Experience Day in Guangzhou. The company announced that its next-generation intelligent driving system, VLA 2.0, will begin global delivery in…
Pockets of the Future: How Clean Tech Is Already Outrunning Fossil Fuels
Published: March 3, 2026 14:59
In the past week I had the opportunity to deliver the same presentation on the global acceleration to clean technologies and decarbonized solutions to two different audiences, one from a stage keynoting the 2026 Clean Energy Summit in the Vancouver…
Ferry Pollution Worse than Cars in Many European Port Cities
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/03/ferry-pollution-worse-than-cars-in-many-european-port-cities/
Published: March 3, 2026 13:44
Ferries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars and are responsible for more air pollution than all the cars in major cities like Barcelona, Dublin or Naples. CO2 emissions from ferries in Europe’s ports equivalent to 6.6 million cars Dublin (IE) is…
Nuclear Reactor Restart in Japan Will Likely Displace Natural Gas Electricity Generation
Published: March 3, 2026 04:59
On February 9, 2026, Japan restarted Unit 6 of its largest nuclear power plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture, which was shut down following the 2011 Fukushima tsunami and nuclear accident. As the reactor returns to…
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Ignores Financial Risks of Fossil Fuels in First Letter to Shareholders
Published: March 3, 2026 04:57
OMAHA, Nebraska — In his first letter to shareholders as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel acknowledged that rising electricity demand and more frequent wildfires will impact the delivery of affordable and reliable energy to customers. He also noted that…
Did Tesla Just Pull in a Year’s Worth of Orders for the Cybertruck?
Published: March 3, 2026 04:55
Last week, Tesla released a new version of the AWD Cybertruck, one that cost only $59,990. That’s not the same as the $49,990 price Tesla said it would sell the base AWD Cybertruck for when it unveiled the truck 7 years ago, but it’s better than it was.…
Sierra Club Endorses John Cavanaugh for Congress
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/sierra-club-endorses-john-cavanaugh-for-congress/
Published: March 3, 2026 04:53
Omaha, NE — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of State Senator John Cavanaugh in the 2026 election for the office of House of Representatives in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. “John Cavanaugh is the leader our community needs to…
The Falling Cost Gap Between EU & Chinese Batteries
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/the-falling-cost-gap-between-eu-chinese-batteries/
Published: March 3, 2026 03:23
New analysis shows why made-in-EU requirements are a sovereignty premium worth paying. As the European Union is debating whether to set “Made-in-EU” criteria for public funding in the Industrial Accelerator Act, new analysis shows how scale will reduce the…
The New War of the Currents
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/the-new-war-of-the-currents/
Published: March 3, 2026 01:48
Why standardising bidirectional charging is key to enabling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and driving Europe’s next energy revolution. More than a century ago a fierce technological and marketing battle raged between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla to establish the…
When 70% Of Stations Go Dark: The Fragility Of California’s Hydrogen System
Published: March 3, 2026 01:40
The recent pressurized hydrogen tanker truck explosion in Colton, California, is first and foremost a human tragedy. One worker lost his life and another was seriously injured. Their families, friends, and co workers are living with the consequences, and…
Make America Carpool Again (With EVs, Preferably)
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/make-america-carpool-again-with-evs-preferably/
Published: March 3, 2026 01:28
Car pools are one way to stop feeding petrodollars into the global economy as Trump's war on Iran rapidly spreads throughout the Middle East. The post Make America Carpool Again (With EVs, Preferably) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Tesla Germany Operating At 40 Percent Capacity — Handlesblatt
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/tesla-germany-operating-at-40-percent-capacity-handlesblatt/
Published: March 3, 2026 01:09
A union vote at the Tesla Gigafactory in Germany this week could determine the future of the company and the brand in Europe. The post Tesla Germany Operating At 40 Percent Capacity — Handlesblatt appeared first on CleanTechnica.
From Subsidies to Scrap: The Real Story of Hydrogen Vehicle Fleets
Published: March 3, 2026 01:08
Aberdeen’s hydrogen double decker buses are being withdrawn, and a German municipality was left with seven hydrogen garbage trucks that could not refuel. Paris saw Hype’s hydrogen taxi fleet collapse after years of public claims about scale. Liverpool is…
100% Electric Vehicles = 20% Of New Car Sales In Europe In January
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/100-electric-vehicles-20-of-new-car-sales-in-europe-in-january/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:42
The European passenger plugin vehicle market scored 298,000 registrations in January, a progression of 22% YoY. Positively, BEVs (195,000 units, +16% YoY) continued to grow despite the drop in EV incentives in certain markets. But the highlight of the…
14 New EV Chargers Installed At Dollywood
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/14-new-ev-chargers-installed-at-dollywood/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:32
Over the last two months or so in the US there have been many EV charger installations completed or announced for installation. Of particular note, the ones within the scope of mainstream America appear to stand out because electric vehicles are no longer…
War & Oil — Fallout From The Attack On Iran
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/war-oil-falllout-from-the-attack-on-iran/
Published: March 2, 2026 16:24
The war on Iran has no plan and no direction other than winning on social media. What are the odds that this adventure will end well? The post War & Oil — Fallout From The Attack On Iran appeared first on CleanTechnica.
In Iran, US President Donald Trump Makes The Case For Renewable Energy, Again
Published: March 2, 2026 15:53
The renewable energy transition is well under way in the US, coloring the political consequences of Trump's attack on the oil-producing nation of Iran. The post In Iran, US President Donald Trump Makes The Case For Renewable Energy, Again appeared first on…
BYD Sales Crash Hard in February — CHARTS
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/02/byd-sales-crash-hard-in-february-charts/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:49
Continuing on the trend for much of the Chinese EV market in 2026, and even increasing it a bit compared to the tough month of January, BYD’s sales crashed in February year over year. Larry Evans wrote a great piece last month on potential reasons or…
Düren’s Hydrogen Bet: The Math Behind a Looming Liability
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/durens-hydrogen-bet-the-math-behind-a-looming-liability/
Published: March 2, 2026 03:15
Doing the math on Aberdeen’s abandonment of hydrogen buses led to a question from someone living in Düren, Germany about their hydrogen program. On the surface the situations look different. Aberdeen was a city trying to build a hydrogen ecosystem largely…
The Subaru Uncharted EV: Two Video Reviews
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/the-subaru-uncharted-ev-two-video-reviews/
Published: March 1, 2026 23:16
The Subaru Solterra didn’t impress that much because of its limited range and fairly high price. Though, it might be a great car for some buyers. This new one, the Subaru Uncharted EV, seems much better mainly because it has a range of about 308 miles and…
New York Times Probes Musk Holdings & Political Activities In Texas
Published: March 1, 2026 20:21
This week, a team of reporters for the New York Times consisting of Kirsten Grind, Melanie Bencosme, James Surdam, and Sean Havey, published a report about Elon Musk’s growing private empire in Texas. He is the wealthiest person in human history, so it’s…
VinFast Opens a New Dealer to Serve the Areas North of Manila
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/vinfast-opens-a-new-dealer-to-serve-the-areas-north-of-manila/
Published: March 1, 2026 19:45
VinFast reached another network milestone in the Philippines with the launch of its Caloocan showroom and service hub, developed with retail partner AutoIcon Group. The city is just 8 kilometers from the capitol, Manila, and is central to expanding towards…
XPENG Deliveries Down Significantly in February
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/xpeng-deliveries-down-significantly-in-february/
Published: March 1, 2026 17:19
XPENG’s slow start to 2026 continued in February. I expect much is in the works in terms of product launches and model refreshes in coming months, but this is certainly not the start to the year the company would want to see. The company achieved 15,256…
NIO & Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/nio-bosch-sign-strategic-cooperation-agreement/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:49
During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China, NIO Inc. (“NIO”) and Bosch signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Representing the two sides, Dr. Shen Feng, Executive Vice President of NIO and Chairman of its Quality Management…
NIO Deliveries Rise 58% in February — Charts
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/01/nio-deliveries-rise-58-in-february-charts/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:01
NIO had quite a solid sales month in February despite the country as a whole being in a down moment for EV sales. The company had 20,797 vehicle deliveries, which was 57.6% more than the 13,192 vehicle deliveries of February 2025. From birth to now, NIO…
Another One Bites the Dust: Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Bus Fleet Ends In Failure
Published: March 1, 2026 05:51
Aberdeen’s decision to retire and try to sell its 25 hydrogen double decker buses closes a chapter that began with confident claims about global leadership in clean transport. The fleet was promoted as the world’s first hydrogen double deck operation and…
Multi-Brand EV Distributor Opens Roadshow
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/multi-brand-ev-distributor-opens-roadshow/
Published: March 1, 2026 04:46
For a market that is still largely fossil fuel engine-dominated, the ability to compare multiple electrified platforms in one venue matters. The United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) ability to bring champion brands BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk &…
Battery Swapping Expands In New York City
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/battery-swapping-expands-in-new-york-city/
Published: March 1, 2026 04:05
Public battery swapping and charging stations provide e-bike workers with a convenient, certified, fire-safe alternative to recharging at home. The post Battery Swapping Expands In New York City appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Denza Officially Launches in Philippines with D9 DM-i MPV
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/denza-officially-launches-in-philippines-with-d9-dm-i-mpv/
Published: March 1, 2026 03:42
The premium new energy vehicle brand Denza, a high-end division of BYD, has officially launched its operations in the Philippines. The debut took place in Manila with the introduction of the Denza D9 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid executive MPV. Last September…
Fluorine & Tofu Brine Lead To Battery Breakthroughs In China
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/fluorine-tofu-brine-lead-to-battery-breakthroughs-in-china/
Published: March 1, 2026 01:29
Battery research in China is making major breakthroughs on almost a weekly basis in terms of cost, performance, and safety. The post Fluorine & Tofu Brine Lead To Battery Breakthroughs In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
How The Olympics Bought Attention To A Pattern Of Sportswashing
Published: March 1, 2026 00:53
We find joy in the dark winter months by enjoying our favorite sports teams. In the US, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association games are in mid-season. Major League Baseball spring training has just started. March Madness will be upon…
World Models, Free Energy, and a Plastic Dinosaur
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/world-models-free-energy-and-a-plastic-dinosaur/
Published: February 28, 2026 19:20
In 2020, I wrote about a meter-high robotic, smart fabric wrapped Plastic Dinosaur that gained consciousness to explore machine learning. A series of articles on the core concepts of machine learning and neural nets, as they existed then, each started with…
The Return Of The Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/the-return-of-the-esmeralda-7-solar-power-project/
Published: February 28, 2026 15:50
The Esmeralda 7 solar power project could yet see the light of day, depending on who wins the race for Nevada Governor this fall. The post The Return Of The Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Tesla Vehicles Finally Come To Africa
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/tesla-vehicles-finally-come-to-africa/
Published: February 28, 2026 15:30
Tesla recently announced that the company’s vehicles will now be available in an African country for the first time ever. Starting in the middle of this year, the Model 3 and Y will be available in Morocco. Morocco was always going to be the first one,…
We’re At War With Iran — Buy An EV To Avoid $6+ Gas Prices
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/were-at-war-with-iran-buy-an-ev-to-avoid-6-gas-prices/
Published: February 28, 2026 14:57
I woke up this morning here in New Mexico to the news that long-standing neoconservative hawk dreams finally came true: “Operation Epic Fury” is underway. The U.S. and Israel are officially trading massive blows with Iran and Trump’s stated goal is regime…
UAW: Stellantis Can’t Blame Workers Or EVs For Losses
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/uaw-stellantis-cant-blame-workers-or-evs-for-losses/
Published: February 28, 2026 14:51
If you work the line at a Big Three automaker, late February is usually a time to celebrate. The annual profit-sharing checks get announced, and for the last few years, they’ve been absolute blockbusters. This year? The mood in Detroit depends entirely on…
Apollo Go Reaches 20 Million Trips, 190 Million Fully Driverless Kilometers
Published: February 28, 2026 04:57
We typically report on Waymo and other US-based robotaxi companies, but one of the biggest robotaxi services in the world is Baidu’s Apollo Go. It first launched fully driverless robotaxis in China on July 20, 2022, and was the first company to launch them…
Range Anxiety Anxiety vs. Actual Electric Car Convenience
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/range-anxiety-anxiety-vs-actual-electric-car-convenience/
Published: February 28, 2026 03:04
Wow, time flies. An old article that I loved when we originally published it recently came to mind, and I quickly realized it was much more relevant today than it was back in November of 2014 when it was published. It also blows my mind that the article is…
Sierra Club Releases First Trove of Emails, Texts, and Calendars from Trump’s Department of the Interior
Published: February 28, 2026 02:53
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Sierra Club released the first batch of communications and calendars received from the Department of the Interior in the wake of the organization’s lawsuit following the agency’s failure to respond to public records requests for…
The System Case Against Hydrogen for Grid Storage
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/the-system-case-against-hydrogen-for-grid-storage/
Published: February 28, 2026 02:08
Every time hydrogen is critiqued as an energy carrier for the power sector, the same question reappears. If not hydrogen, where does long duration storage come from? I received it related to my recent critique of Germany’s attempt to force the EU to double…
Volkswagen Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicle Deliveries
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/volkswagen-reaches-2-million-electric-vehicle-deliveries/
Published: February 28, 2026 02:07
The Volkswagen brand has reached another milestone in its electric vehicle journey. It has just delivered its 2 millionth fully electric vehicle. The milestone vehicle was a Volkswagen ID.3 produced in Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory, and then was delivered…
How Sustainable Were The 2026 Olympics, Really?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/how-sustainable-were-the-2026-olympics-really/
Published: February 28, 2026 00:41
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is proud of the sustainability actions it required the host country, Italy, to implement for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Measures included minimizing negative impacts on the environment and using the Games’…
How Europe Can Meet Hydrogen Fuel Mandates Without Hydrogen Fuels
Published: February 28, 2026 00:17
When I published my recent piece on Germany’s bid to double hydrogen-based fuel targets to try to justify already built and already stranded hydrogen infrastructure, readers raised important questions about compliance mechanics. One pointed out that the 1%…
4 Takeaways From The Nation’s Biggest Heat Pump Expo
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/4-takeaways-from-the-nations-biggest-heat-pump-expo/
Published: February 27, 2026 21:21
In early February I had the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas to the AHR Expo. For those of you who have never heard of it, it’s a ginormous 50,000-person expo focused primarily on space and water heating systems, a Mecca of sorts for a heat pump dork…
Meet The 2.6 GW Offshore Wind Project Trump Tried, And Failed, To Kill
Published: February 27, 2026 20:43
The massive, 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is one of five offshore projects to survive the Trump chopper, adding another 2.6 gigawatts to the nation's clean power profile. The post Meet The 2.6 GW Offshore Wind Project Trump Tried,…
MAGA Is Making America Stupid. The Effects Will Be Felt For Generations
Published: February 27, 2026 18:24
Ideology in the US is threatening science education and basic research, which will have long term impacts on the nation for a generation. The post MAGA Is Making America Stupid. The Effects Will Be Felt For Generations appeared first on CleanTechnica.
400 MW Solar Power Farm Has Huge Battery System Too (Video)
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/400-mw-solar-power-farm-has-huge-battery-system-too-video/
Published: February 27, 2026 17:40
Robert Llewellyn, from the Everything Electric Tech show (as well as Red Dwarf and various other TV shows), recently drove a Polestar to visit a huge solar power and energy storage facility in Australia. The solar power portion has nearly one million solar…
Abandoning AI Safety Might Screw Our Cars Up
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/abandoning-ai-safety-might-screw-our-cars-up/
Published: February 27, 2026 17:27
If you do not follow the day-to-day drama of the artificial intelligence industry, you probably missed the news this week. Anthropic, one of the leading AI labs that built its reputation on safety, quietly dropped its core safety pledge. To the average…
VinFast Deepens UAE Charging Network as Middle East EV Strategy Gains Traction
Published: February 27, 2026 16:51
VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-certified provider of charging and mobility solutions, to enhance charging access and customer support for its UAE customers. The collaboration aims to deliver portable chargers,…
Is Donut Labs Battery Lithium Ion?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/is-donut-labs-battery-lithium-ion/
Published: February 27, 2026 16:40
A claim was made in a youtube video by the internet handle Ziroth. Before we get deep into this, I need to explain lithium-ion battery charging. Lithium batteries are charged with a voltage source that is current limited. Confusing? Bear with me. When the…
What Happens to an EV in a Car Crash!
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/27/what-happens-to-an-ev-in-a-car-crash/
Published: February 27, 2026 13:08
On the 8th January this year, Ron Male was involved in a spectacular car crash. A four-car pileup no less. His BYD Seal was the first in line, followed by three petrol cars — a Great Wall, a Mazda, and a BMW. Looks like the Mazda was the crumple zone! …
Volvo Scales Up Electric Heavy Trucks As Profits Fund Zero-Emission Shift
Published: February 27, 2026 04:59
Volvo Group is channeling its strong profitability and European market leadership into the rapid expansion of battery-electric and other zero-emission heavy trucks, positioning electrification at the center of its decarbonization roadmap for long-haul…
BYD Launches ATTO 2 DM-i in Argentina
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/byd-launches-atto-2-dm-i-in-argentina/
Published: February 27, 2026 04:57
This week, BYD continued its push into South America, where it is the clear EV leader, with a model introduction in one of the most laggard countries, Argentina. The company launched the BYD Atto 2 DM-i there. Yes, it is a plugin hybrid, but it does have…
Solar Industry Statement on Massachusetts House Advancing Affordable, Clean Energy Legislation
Published: February 27, 2026 04:56
BOSTON and WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 5151, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness — a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses the rising cost…
Hyundai Motor Group to Establish Innovation Hub to Lead Robotics, AI, & Hydrogen Energy in Korea
Published: February 27, 2026 04:55
Group signs MoU with Korean government and Jeonbuk State to invest nearly KRW 9 trillion in Saemangeum area of Gunsan City, starting 2026 Advancing Korea’s transition to robotics, AI-driven and energy-centric future through transformative projects: AI Data…
Why Is Hong Kong Ending EV Tax Breaks? Does It Make Sense?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/why-is-hong-kong-ending-ev-tax-breaks-does-it-make-sense/
Published: February 27, 2026 04:50
Hong Kong has a sizable tax break available for electric vehicle purchases, comparable to what the US had before Donald Trump took office and Republicans took control of the US Congress on the low end. It is HK$58,500 (US$7,477), or a whopping HK$172,500…
Geely & Xiaomi Shine In China — January EV Sales Report
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/geely-xiaomi-shine-in-china-january-ev-sales-report-2/
Published: February 27, 2026 02:53
After the usual December EV record sales peak in China, which coincided with an end-of-incentive sales rush (NEVs are no longer exempt from purchase tax this year), the year started with an expected sales slump, down by 20%, which sounds like a lot, but…
From Mine to Recovery: The Case for Nickel Recycling in Europe
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/from-mine-to-recovery-the-case-for-nickel-recycling-in-europe/
Published: February 27, 2026 02:29
A new study examines the carbon footprint benefits of recycling the critical metal in Europe. Scaling battery recycling in Europe will be key to securing a resilient and clean supply of raw materials needed for clean tech in Europe. With significant…
Energy Department Loans Money For Georgia Power’s Gas Fleet
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/energy-department-loans-money-for-georgia-powers-gas-fleet/
Published: February 27, 2026 02:18
ATLANTA — The Department of Energy announced it will give a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Company to build the largest, most expensive gas fleet in the nation. The loan will pay for Southern Company’s subsidiary, Georgia Power, plans to build a massive…
Largest Solar Farm In US Coming To Central Valley In California
Published: February 27, 2026 01:32
In California's Central Valley, a plan is being put forth to turn unused farmland into the largest solar installation in the US. The post Largest Solar Farm In US Coming To Central Valley In California appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Solar Power Project Completed On Capped Landfill In Rhode Island
Published: February 26, 2026 17:58
The Coventry Landfill Solar project in Rhode Island has been completed. It features a 5.740 MW solar array. Using a landfill in this dual-purpose manner is both practical and smart because the land was not likely to be used for anything else. In other…
EV Sales In Europe Grow As New Car Market Shrinks
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/ev-sales-in-europe-grow-as-new-car-market-shrinks/
Published: February 26, 2026 17:40
EV sales in Europe continued their upward trend in January, while sales of conventional cars fell significantly. The post EV Sales In Europe Grow As New Car Market Shrinks appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Energy Dispensed On Rubicon’s Charging Network In South Africa Up 142% In 2025 To 625MWh
Published: February 26, 2026 16:44
Charging infrastructure has been growing nicely in South Africa. According to Rubicon’s annual report for 2025, by mid-2025, there were over 500 public stations operational in South Africa from all the various charge point operators. This growth helped…
Biden’s Green New Deal Supercharged Manufacturing Construction in USA, Trump Killing It
Published: February 26, 2026 16:18
There was no doubt about it — the Green New Deal, aka Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, was the biggest reshoring legislation in the history of the United States, and the biggest boost to blue collar manufacturing jobs the United States had seen in many…
Tesla Situation in China Doesn’t Look Rosy
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/tesla-situation-in-china-doesnt-look-rosy/
Published: February 26, 2026 15:36
Two weeks ago, I wrote about a shocking January for Tesla in China. The company’s sales were down 45% year over year. 45%! There’s no excuse that it was January and January is a slow month — we’re comparing to January 2025! And even January 2025 wasn’t…
NIO Inc.’s Subsidiary Enters into Definitive Agreements for RMB2.257 Billion Investment
Published: February 26, 2026 13:56
SHANGHAI, China — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced that the Company and GeniTech Co., Ltd. (“Shenji”), a subsidiary of the…
Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why.
Published: February 26, 2026 04:59
The energy debate in Washington is loud and partisan. Despite the anti-clean energy rhetoric coming from this administration, conservative voters are telling a much different story. They support expanding solar because it lowers costs, strengthens American…
Waymo: New City Alerts in Chicago & Charlotte
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/waymo-new-city-alerts-in-chicago-charlotte/
Published: February 26, 2026 04:57
It’s almost like you can’t go a day without another Waymo announcement, or two. Just a day after Waymo started commercial robotaxi service in Orlando, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, the company has shared that it is now readying a launch in Chicago and…
AI Search is Rewriting the Cleantech Buyer’s Journey — and Many Brands Aren’t Ready
Published: February 26, 2026 04:53
By Melissa Baldwin For more than a decade, cleantech marketing has revolved around a steady playbook: rank on Google, drive website traffic, show up at events, and convert clicks to leads. Today, that playbook must evolve to square with the rapid adoption…
Brazil EV Sales Report: As Local Production Ramps Up, The Latin American Giant Has Started 2026 At 9.8% EV Market Share
Published: February 26, 2026 03:33
It’s been a while since we did an article on Brazil. Last time we checked in was in May 2025, when total EV sales soared to 14,600 units and market share rose to 6.5%. In the next few months, sales grew slightly and market share mostly stayed between 6%…
Wayve Attracts Fresh Investments From NVIDIA, Microsoft, Uber, & Mercedes
Published: February 26, 2026 02:01
UK autonomous driving startup Wayve just added about $1.5 billion to its investment stack as it works toward full autonomy. The post Wayve Attracts Fresh Investments From NVIDIA, Microsoft, Uber, & Mercedes appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Relaunch of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/relaunch-of-net-zero-asset-managers-initiative/
Published: February 26, 2026 01:51
NEW YORK — The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM) announced today that it has relaunched the initiative, in a move that comes almost exactly one year after NZAM suspended activities in the wake of the departure of one of its biggest members,…
Sierra Club Statement on Confirmation Hearing on Nomination of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM
Published: February 26, 2026 01:46
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a confirmation hearing on Donald Trump’s nomination of Steve Pearce to run the Bureau of Land Management. During the hearing, Pearce was peppered with questions about his…
House Passes Bills That Would Worsen Energy Affordability & Reliability
Published: February 26, 2026 01:40
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republicans passed a pair of bills this week that would undercut energy affordability and decrease energy reliability. Passed yesterday, H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, would make it easier to weaken…
Trump EPA: Value of Human Life is $0
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/trump-epa-value-of-human-life-is-0/
Published: February 26, 2026 01:18
As I was reading through the Sierra Club’s response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address last night, one line really jumped out at me, that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Donald Trump has “set the value of a human life to zero…
So Much Winning…For Geothermal Energy
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/so-much-winning-for-geothermal-energy/
Published: February 25, 2026 20:49
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is a big fan of geothermal energy, but he just got caught robbing Peter to pay Paul. The post So Much Winning…For Geothermal Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Autonomous Driving News: Tesla Sues, BMW Bails
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/autonomous-driving-news-tesla-sues-bmw-bails/
Published: February 25, 2026 18:46
Tesla is continuing to aggressively pursue autonomous driving while two competitors -- BMW and Mercedes -- have abandoned the quest. The post Autonomous Driving News: Tesla Sues, BMW Bails appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Energy Storage Game Is Afoot: Form Energy Faces Off Against Tesla Megapack 3
Published: February 25, 2026 16:30
The US energy storage startup Form Energy is challenging Tesla's new Megapack 3 rollout with a new 100-hour iron-air battery, with deployments in Minnesota and six other states in the planning stages. The post The Energy Storage Game Is Afoot: Form Energy…
Tesla Planning 64 New Megacharging Sites Across 15 States?
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/tesla-planning-64-new-megacharging-sites-across-15-states/
Published: February 25, 2026 16:26
Tesla employee Jason Gies shared this on LinkedIn recently: “The full Tesla Find Us map is now live. Go look at it. This is no longer a press release. It’s geography. You can see Megachargers and coming soon sites forming a backbone across the country.…
Used EV Sales Show Us That EVs Aren’t Stalling Out
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/25/used-ev-sales-show-us-that-evs-arent-stalling-out/
Published: February 25, 2026 15:12
If you have opened a newspaper or scrolled through your news feed lately, you have likely seen the headlines. “EV Sales Stalling.” “Inventory Piling Up.” “Americans Reject Electric Cars.” It seems like a compelling narrative, largely because you see it…
Electric Vehicle Adoption Is On The Rise — Even If Tesla Sales Are Uneven
Published: February 25, 2026 14:08
Tesla was once the best electric vehicle available for purchase. That’s changed as more manufacturers have entered the marketplace. Still, a tension seems to exist in which some automakers are scaling up both luxury and mass market brand EVs, while others…
Waymo Opens Up Service in Orlando, Dallas, Houston, & San Antonio
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/24/waymo-opens-up-service-in-orlando-dallas-houston-san-antonio/
Published: February 25, 2026 04:59
Waymo’s rapid 2026 expansion continues. In fact, today marked another notable first for the company. For the first time in Waymo’s history, it has opened up commercial service to the public in multiple cities at once. In fact, it did so in four major…
Ford Now Charging $495 for Frunk
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/24/ford-now-charging-495-for-frunk/
Published: February 25, 2026 04:58
Ford is apparently now doing something very weird and yet very normal in the auto industry. One of the benefits of electric vehicles has long been their frunks. Not all EVs have one, but almost all of them do. Not needing to have a huge, clunky engine…
Sierra Club Response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address
Published: February 25, 2026 04:57
Tonight, as costs for American families continue to soar and environmental and public health protections are weakened by his administration, Donald Trump delivered the first official State of the Union address of his second term. In response, Sierra Club…
New Tesla Cybertruck
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/24/new-tesla-cybertruck/
Published: February 25, 2026 04:56
I just wrote about some Tesla preparing to sell the Model Y L in Australia. Back in the US, Tesla has rolled out a new version of the Tesla Cybertruck. A Tesla Cybertruck AWD for $59,990 is now on the table. The truck has a range rating of 325 miles ...…
Tesla’s Moving NHTSA Deadline on Accident Data, Iced Superchargers in Sweden, & New Model Y L in Australia
Published: February 25, 2026 04:55
We’ve got a few recent Tesla-focused stories that don’t quite justify a full story on their own, but which seem too notable to skip. Tesla FSD Accident Data Tesla, like other companies, has to report certain data on accidents or incidents that occur during…
New Electric Heat Pump Chases Fossil Fuels Out Of The Boiler Room
Published: February 25, 2026 03:00
The US heat pump startup AtmosZero has enlisted the legacy boiler supplier R.F. MacDonald to help boot fossil fuels out of commercial and industrial steam systems. The post New Electric Heat Pump Chases Fossil Fuels Out Of The Boiler Room appeared first on…