Through 2026, EVs have gained significant momentum all over the world (safe for the US), and Latin America has been no exception. Sales grew by almost 140% in the third quarter, and clock in at a very healthy 120% growth through 2026, bringing the yearly total to more than half ... [continued]

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Some people think Elon Musk has lost his mind. Others think he's always been a charlatan and has just had an insane amount of luck. Some people think he's a genius and that everything he touches will turn to gold. And then there's also a decent portion of folks who ... [continued]

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Tesla brought home power backup to America. In Australia, an update is switching it off. North American owners just got Powershare with Powerwall. Australian owners of existing Teslas got a software update that appears to block the third-party gear they use to power their homes. It is a test case ... [continued]

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Health advocates, environmental groups, heat pump installers, local electeds celebrate decision as. SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area Air District voted today to move forward with the strongest clean appliance standards in the nation, putting millions of Bay Area homes on a path to switch from gas water heaters to zero-emission alternatives. ... [continued]

The post Bay Area Air District Moves Forward with Nation's Strongest Water Heater Standards appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Washington, DC — As Democrats regain control of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, the Sierra Club today released a new legislative policy blueprint for the incoming Congress that will deliver for the American people by addressing the affordability crisis, holding polluters accountable, preserving our public lands, and ... [continued]

The post Sierra Club Releases Post-Election Congressional Policy Blueprint to Reduce Costs, Preserve Public Lands, and Make Polluters Pay appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Spain's Nabrawind has developed a way to install exceptionally tall wind turbine towers without bringing an enormous crawler crane to the site. Its Nabralift system uses a tubular upper tower supported by a three-legged steel structure. Hydraulic equipment raises the assembled turbine while modular sections are inserted below it near ... [continued]

The post Nabrawind's Crane-Free Wind Towers Face a Supplier Test appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The 15 Minute City model calls for walkable, bike-able access to basic services and resources, a concept that has been embraced by none other than the US Department of Defense.

The post "War" Secretary Pete Hegseth Endorses 15 Minute City Model appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Democrats absolutely crushed Republicans during the US midterm elections. I saw that it was the biggest electoral win since 1974. Texas is blue! Not just one position in Texas either — the governor is now a Democrat, a Democrat was elected to the US Senate, and the whole Texas legislature ... [continued]

The post Blue Wave Not Climate Related, But Critical To Clean Energy & Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Democrats must seize on this opportunity to take ambitious action for the climate and our democracy. Washington, DC — While votes are still being counted, election officials have called enough races that it's clear that Democrats have retaken the US House of Representatives and are expected to retake the Senate. ... [continued]

The post Sierra Club Response to Midterm Election Results appeared first on CleanTechnica.

SINGAPORE — Singapore has launched a sweeping five-year energy infrastructure plan designed to meet surging power needs driven by data centers, semiconductor fabrication and the electrification of transit. The initiative, announced by the Energy Market Authority, sets out a multi-pronged overhaul across generation, transmission, storage and regional interconnection as the ... [continued]

The post Singapore Reveals Five-Year Energy Plan to Feed Data Center, Semicon Progress appeared first on CleanTechnica.

NIO's October sales were nothing like XPENG's. Rather than soaring to record heights, they drooped. Rather than surpassing 50,000 sales (something NIO is yet to do and XPENG has done only this once), NIO scored 34,246 vehicle deliveries, the company's lowest delivery total since April. Nonetheless, that brought the company's ... [continued]

The post NIO's October Sales Meh, But 2026 Sales Up 38.5% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

XPENG had a fantabulous sales month in October. We can give you the numbers, but as you can see well enough in the chart above and below, the company's sales soared to a whole new level last month. Reaching 50,237 vehicle deliveries, that meant 22% sales growth month over month ... [continued]

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Oahu is a unique place. It's the home of one of the largest clean tech incubators in the world, Elemental Impact, for a reason. Exorbitantly high electricity rates combined with ample natural resources make it an incredible laboratory to bring clean tech solutions to market. Rapid investment for WWII created ... [continued]

The post How does Oahu get to an economically resilient, 100% clean energy future? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

EV heavy trucks hit 50.3% market share in China for September, with sales up 34% from a year ago. Long-haul big rig market share hit 64.5%. China is on track to have over 40% EV market share for the entire year, reaching their 2030 goal in a matter of months. ... [continued]

The post China Truck Sales Now Majority Electric. What's Next? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A new report models emissions from different on-site methane generation power scenarios to show potential impacts on the people of Utah and residents of multiple downwind states. Canadian businessman and television personality "Mr. Wonderful" (aka Kevin O'Leary) and his businesses have proposed the Stratos data center in Box Elder County, ... [continued]

The post Stratos Data Center Will Emit Air Pollution That's Linked to Premature Deaths and Health Economic Damages for Utah & States Downwind appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As the world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, climate action must double down but also go beyond emissions cuts to prioritize adaptation, respond to loss and damage, and confront growing inequality. For decades, climate policy has been dominated by a central question: How do ... [continued]

The post Overshoot Demands a New Era of Adaptation, Loss & Damage, and Climate Justice appeared first on CleanTechnica.

White Sands Missile Range celebrated the launch of an on-site, solar-enabled microgrid last year, and the facility has already begun planning for another microgrid with solar power.

The post If The US Department Of Defense Gets Solar Power, Why Can't We? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

California startup Voya Energy announced a $35 million financing round in August 2026 for generators that use prepared scrap aluminum, air and water to produce electricity without combustion. Its immediate opportunity includes replacing diesel backup equipment at data centres, where exhaust, noise and permitting can be genuine obstacles. The company ... [continued]

The post Aluminum-Air Generators for Data Centres Face a Metal Logistics Test appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I finally got to see the new Tesla Model YL, Model Y Standard, and Model 3 Standard in person a few weeks ago and wanted to give my thoughts on the three models. I drove the two Model Ys and just looked at the Model 3 Standard.  I was visiting ... [continued]

The post I Checked Out Tesla's New Model YL, Standard Y, Model 3 In Person — Here's What Surprised Me appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been host to thriving populations of algae ever since its construction in the 1920's, so why not transform it into a showcase for the algae biofuel industry?

The post Trump Wants More Attention For His New Algae Biofuel Showcase appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Since the beginning of America's war against Iran, Americans have paid an additional $150+ billion for gas and diesel than they did last year during the same time period, according to a study from Brown University. Global gas prices have risen because supply has been disrupted (Iran having one of the ... [continued]

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The loss of guaranteed federal funding could stall projects that make it easier and cheaper for Americans to get where they need to go. UPDATE: On October 27, 2026, an update to the Senate Commerce Committee's Chopping Block report provided a state-by-state assessment of the harm to transportation systems if ... [continued]

The post Congress Is Cutting Off Transportation Investments that Help Families Save Money appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized a study of the most affordable way for the state to meet its building decarbonization goals. The report has fundamental flaws but critical insights. Illinois's landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) sets the goal of 100 percent clean energy across the state by 2050. ... [continued]

The post The Future of Buildings in Illinois Is Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

State and federal government officials are trying to harass, intimidate, and silence NRDC and other nonprofit environmental advocates. West Virginia Attorney General investigation The Attorney General of West Virginia recently initiated an investigation of NRDC and a handful of other groups on the stated ground that we may have committed ... [continued]

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PHOENIX - Arizona utilities Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and Arizona Public Service (APS) filed their 2026 Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) on Friday that evaluate how utilities will obtain energy for the next 15 years. While their plans include new renewable energy and storage, they continue to spend on fossil ... [continued]

The post More of the Same Expensive Dependence on Fossil Fuels in TEP and APS 2026 Energy Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Making the ETS a strategic investment tool for aviation and shipping Summary The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) review proposal published in July 2026 is intended to make the EU's most vital climate policy mechanism fit for its 2040 climate targets. It also carries the ambition to turn the ETS ... [continued]

The post The ETS Investment Engine: Scaling Europe's Strategic E-fuel Market for Shipping & Aviation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The cost of diesel fuel rose nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, with some countries experiencing even higher price spikes. For many of the world's rural farmers, processors, and small businesses, solar-powered equipment offers an attractive alternative. On a dry hillside in Chamwino, central Tanzania, mango farmers used to watch ... [continued]

The post As Diesel Costs Surge for Farmers & Rural Businesses, Solar Offers a Lifeline appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Australian firm Janus Electric has hooked up with Canada's Electrovaya to accelerate the electric truck conversion field in North America, regardless of the sharp U-turn in US electrification policy.

The post Swarm Of Electric Trucks Coming To US (Battery Swapping Included?) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Germany's hydrogen backbone achieved a genuine milestone on August 4, 2026. RWE and its partners announced that renewable hydrogen produced during commissioning at Lingen had reached Marl Chemical Park, roughly 120 kilometres away. Electrolysers, converted natural gas pipelines and industrial receiving infrastructure were working together. The GET H2 consortium deserves ... [continued]

The post Germany's Hydrogen Pipeline Reached Marl. Its Market Still Needs to Add Up. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Jackery just launched the Explorer 100D portable power station. This is Jackery's smallest battery, giving a new level of versatility to power many of the devices people rely on most. Meanwhile, it integrates  the durability and safety people expect from Jackery's larger models into a compact case. The Explorer 100D ... [continued]

The post Jackery Launches Explorer 100D Portable Power Station. Maximum Capability For Carryon Compatibility appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The law of unintended consequences is being tested this year, as Tesla CEO and anti-transgender activist Elon Musk throws his hat into the political ring, seeking to boost Republican candidates in the 2026 US midtern elections.

The post A Referendum On Elon Musk And Transgender Rights — Who'd A Thunk It? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Norwegian shipping company GMI Group is moving ahead with four hydrogen-electric bulk carriers for coastal freight. In October 2026, PowerCell confirmed a follow-up order that brings the program to 24 marine fuel-cell units with 5.4 MW of combined installed capacity. The first two ships, rated at 4,000 deadweight tonnes, are ... [continued]

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In August 2018, Rick Wilson, a long-time GOP media consultant, published a book entitled Everything Trump Touches Dies. In it, he argued that MAGA and Trump will ruin the reputations, careers, and stability of the people and institutions that choose to align with him. Recently, Paul Krugman and Heather Cox ... [continued]

The post "Everything Trump Touches Dies" — A Warning For America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We were headed west again for the 6th time, driving the ~1500 miles from our lake house in Northern Wisconsin to our winter home near the grandchildren in Northern Utah. We had totaled our 2019 Tesla Model 3 in an accident in May; therefore, this was our first road trip ... [continued]

The post Westward Ho! First Trip Cross Country with Our New 2026 Tesla Model Y & Full Self Driving V14 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

One of the things many people still don't realize is how much solar power and wind power help farmers to be more profitable or to become profitable. Agriculture has never been the easiest industry, but it has been getting especially challenging to make ends meet in some parts of the ... [continued]

The post Cranberry Bogs Were Unprofitable, Then Solar Saved The Day appeared first on CleanTechnica.

There's been a lot of talk this year about a humongous AI bubble. We've written about that many times here on CleanTechnica, but focused on the US market. AI software companies have massive valuations/market caps based on hype and growth in AI use but without demonstrating anything close to profitability ... [continued]

The post AI Balloon in China Deflates by Half a Trillion Dollars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Record Month — BEVs Reach 31% Market Share! BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, with pure electrics reaching a record 31% share last month thanks to a record 422,000 fully electric passenger cars being registered in Europe, which is not only a 63%(!) increase year over year (YoY), but ... [continued]

The post Record Demand Catches (Some) OEMs with Their Pants Down — Europe September 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

US Federal Election Commission data revealed this week that Elon Musk has donated at least $445 million into Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year. Interestingly, it seems that Musk's deep influence isn't enough, and he is worried. If Democrats win big on Tuesday in midterm elections, Musk ... [continued]

The post Elon Musk's Attack Ads Are Backfiring As Midterms Near appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Katoen Natie has put two all-electric mobile harbour cranes into service at the Port of Antwerp, with four more joining them across three deep-sea multipurpose terminals. The completed fleet will include four 200-tonne cranes and two 150-tonne machines, with paired lifting capacity reaching 400 tonnes. Katoen Natie expects the six ... [continued]

The post Antwerp's Electric Cranes Can Handle More Than Today's Cargo appeared first on CleanTechnica.

If you drove through the East Bay area of California on Tuesday night, you probably got caught in a nightmare. A Tesla Semi traveling down Interstate 880 in Hayward caught fire during the evening commute. There was no crash, no multi-vehicle pileup, and no obvious collision. The driver noticed something ... [continued]

The post Can Silicon Valley Build A Safe Class 8 Truck? Early EV Semi Fires Expose The Experience Gap appeared first on CleanTechnica.

IONIQ 3 has been selected as one of seven finalists for the prestigious European automotive award Designed and developed in Europe and produced in Türkiye, IONIQ 3 has been developed around the needs of European customers Successful market launch marks an encouraging start for Hyundai Motor's latest addition to its ... [continued]

The post Hyundai IONIQ 3 Named European Car of the Year 2027 Finalist appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") and Waymo today announced the next phase of their autonomous driving collaboration, in pursuit of a world with safer streets and freedom of movement for all. Building on the preliminary agreement announced in April 2025, Toyota and Waymo will begin initial operations to test and validate ... [continued]

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Utility-scale solar developers are increasingly co-locating battery storage with new solar photovoltaic capacity. As of September 2026, over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity added this year is co-located with operable battery storage, compared with 2% in 2017, according to data reported to EIA by operators. Reported plans for solar ... [continued]

The post The Share of Solar Generation with Co-located Battery Storage Is Increasing appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I have been using the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 in a wide range of applications over the past few months around my apartment in Queens, NY. The flexibility and portability make it especially useful for people living in apartments. I had previously written about the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus ... [continued]

The post HomePower 1000 Plus v2: Portable Power Put To Use appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Electric Vehicle Council has been tracking the progress of electric vehicle uptake in Australia over the last ten years. Their latest report is a celebration of achievements. It is 144 pages long, and you can read the entire report here. I will just be hitting the highlights and providing ... [continued]

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At CleanTechnica, we are passionate champions of the "electrify everything" movement promoted by Tony Seba and Mark Jacobson, among others. However, being realistic, internal combustion engines will continue to play an important role in transportation by land, sea, and air for the remainder of this century and perhaps beyond. Almost ... [continued]

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Hydrofoils have an obvious appeal. Lift a boat's hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy. I've written before about the proposed electric hydrofoil ferry between Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons, where floating logs, coastal conditions and uncertain passenger demand make the economics ... [continued]

The post Electric Hydrofoils Save Energy, But Do They Earn Their Price? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ford says buh-bye to the Escape gasmobile, but reports of an all-electric replacement for the crossover SUV may be somewhat premature.

The post EVs Sales Are Rising And Another Gasmobile Bites The Dust appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of the EU's car and van CO₂ standards and Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation — a choice that will shape Europe's car market for the next decade. European car industry at a crossroads Driving forward means a competitive, EU-made EV industry and ... [continued]

The post Drive Forward or Turn Back? Four Reasons to Vote for a Strong Automotive Package appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Commission's ETS proposal is pragmatic and shows a willingness to improve the ETS for transport. The proposal's strengths should be protected, including extensions of scope and support for new technologies in both aviation and shipping that represent an industrial opportunity for the EU. Key improvements remain, including support for ... [continued]

The post T&E's Response to the European Commission's Review of the EU ETS and MSR appeared first on CleanTechnica.