Renewable Energy Industry

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — At NIO’s avante garde showroom at the iconic Metz Building the cars designed by Kris Tomasson contrast perfectly with facade of the building and complement its shiny interiors. As the third quarter of 2025 drew to a close, NIO Inc. cemented its accelerating global momentum, announcing a record-breaking ... [continued] The post NIO’s Record Global Deliveries Exceed Targets as European Market Develops appeared first on CleanTechnica.

China is tightening the regulations that determine which new electric and plug-in hybrid cars qualify for purchase incentives. The post China Demands More From Automakers Who Want NEV Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Kia EV5 is designed to support active lifestyles by providing maximum versatility Model is a key strategic piece in brand’s drive to accelerate access to electric mobility Electric SUV available in Long Range 2WD, with Standard and Long Range AWD to follow Responsive handling and swift acceleration contribute to engaging driving experience Global rollout of Kia EV5 will begin in ... [continued] The post Kia EV5 — SUV Practicality in Accessible Electric Package appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Over the weekend, BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (PHEV) to 245 km (152 mi), almost doubling the battery range. That’s more than many early BEVs and enough range to cover typical weekly usage with a couple of charges. In addition, fuel efficiency once ... [continued] The post BYD Elevates Range & Efficiency as China Raises the Regulatory Bar appeared first on CleanTechnica.

27 leading green fuel producers call for leaders to adopt the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework and to provide specific incentives for green e-fuels. 27 leading green fuel producers are calling on IMO delegates to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to set shipping on a sustainable pathway. At this ... [continued] The post Green Shipping Fuel Producers Call on IMO to Seize “Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Here at the nonprofit-led Advanced Water Heating Initiative, we are heat pump water heater dorks. Our favorite day of the year is Heat Pump Water Heater Day — which this year falls on October 23. That whole day and really the entire week, we focus our attention and energy on ... [continued] The post Win A Free Heat Pump Water Heater On HPWH Day — October 23 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In what is one more in a thousand horrific moves to wipe out equality and dignity for US citizens, President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation celebrating Columbus Day. It’s part of his effort to “reclaim” what he calls the colonialist explorer’s “extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and ... [continued] The post No Indigenous Peoples Day For You! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Despite the abrupt U-turn in federal energy policy this year, activity in the US floating solar industry continues to stir interest among energy consumers seeking clean power, without taking up space on land. The post A Quiet Floating Solar Revolution Is Bubbling Up In US Waters appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Automotive distributors BYD and VinFast, and their principals and local partners, mobilized resources to deliver aid to northern Cebu communities following the September 30 earthquake that registered a 6.9 magnitude. Charging Support ACMobility and the Ayala Foundation deployed a 24-vehicle convoy to seven affected municipalities: Bogo City, San Remigio, Catmon, ... [continued] The post BYD, VinFast Support Campaigns to Assist Cebu Earthquake Survivors appeared first on CleanTechnica.

New Zealand is backpedaling furiously on its commitment to lower methane emissions from livestock by 2050. The post Methane Madness Infects New Zealand Government appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Although writing about more climate friendly foods has been a pleasure, conducting a food product review for a plant-based bacon was not that enticing because there was a possibility it might be a negative review and I don’t like writing negative ones. So, I was pleased to find the LightLife ... [continued] The post Plant-Based Bacon Food Product Review: It’s Worth A Try appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Texas startup Janta aims to bring its solar power towers to commercial facilities, industrial sites, apartment buildings, and homes. The post Texas Startup Aims To Erect Solar Power Towers Here, There, Everywhere appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Without a doubt, we need to install more clean, renewable energy and get more electric vehicles on the road in order to stop heating up the Earth. However, we need more than that now because we’ve already added too many greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. We all know that, but ... [continued] The post Sequestering All That CO2 … In Macroalgae appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Want to guess what it takes for a county commissioner to be threatened with removal from public office in Florida? Let it be known that you’re considering measures meant to enhance disaster resilience on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Governor Ron DeSantis — the Republican who led the charge to remove references ... [continued] The post Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Three new EVs are coming to customers in China but not those in the US. Two of them would be sure winners in North America. The post 3-Way Cool EVs From Tesla, Ford, & Audi You Can Only Buy In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recently approved a P14.25-billion ($250 million) transmission network that will connect the MTerra Solar Project to the national grid. The decision allows Terra Solar Philippines Inc. to finish work on the high-voltage lines, which the company says are already 90% complete. The transmission infrastructure ... [continued] The post Philippine MTerra Solar Project To Be Connected To The Grid Very Soon appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Keith Bradsher’s recent New York Times article on China’s ultra-high-voltage transmission grid is an impressive piece of reporting in scope and ambition. It captures the sheer physical magnitude of what China has built: hundreds of thousands of kilometers of high-voltage corridors, connecting wind, solar, hydro, and coal resources spread across ... [continued] The post China’s Electric Highways: Awe, Engineering, and the Myths of Invisible Danger appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Mercedes is using its ELF electric van to test many different types of charging technologies for electric cars and trucks. The post Mercedes ELF Tests Future EV Charging Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Rumors of the death of the Esmeralda 7 solar power and energy storage projects in Nevada have been greatly exaggerated, at least for the time being... The post Wait, The Gigantic Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project Is Not Dead — Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Here at CleanTechnica.com, we have written several articles covering the much anticipated release of Tesla’s affordable Model Y and less anticipated affordable Model 3. Zach noted that the range at 321 miles was surprisingly good but many were expecting a more aggressive price, since neither model was even as cheap ... [continued] The post Tesla’s Affordable Model Y & 3 Disappoint, Is That All There Is? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The new Chevy Bolt only costs $29,990, including the destination charge. There are other trims or “packages” that cost more. It has a 65 kWh usable LFP battery that can be charged from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes. Fortunately, it does have one-pedal driving as well. SuperCruise is an ... [continued] The post New Chevy Bolt Less Than $30,000, Has Faster Charging (Video) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A solar farm in Tibet is 7 times larger than Manhattan. It will be even larger when it is completed a few years from now. The post As Renewables In China Surge, Some Questions Are Raised appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The sound of a Porsche at full throttle is as much a part of its brand as the crest on the hood. The flat-six engine’s rasping echo through a tunnel is not just a mechanical event. It is a declaration of identity. That has always been Porsche’s gift. It builds ... [continued] The post Why Porsche Chose the Past: Inside the Emotional Economics of Engine Noise and Nostalgia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A small but mighty agrivoltaic project in Virginia aims to demonstrate that US farmers can successfully grow rows of food between rows of solar panels. The post Small Agrivoltaic Project, Big Implications For The Future Of Farming appeared first on CleanTechnica.

At the moment, it appears there is much bad news about energy and sustainable transportation in the US. What is happening is partly characteristic of the news media, which is to overly focus on the negative — a bias also frequently magnified by social media. However, there is also good ... [continued] The post Aligned Climate Capital Publishes Inaugural Impact Report — CleanTechnica Interview appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When the Bureau of Land Management quietly changed a single line on its website this month, almost nobody noticed. There was no press conference, no formal announcement, no congressional testimony. Yet with that edit, one of the largest clean energy projects in the world ceased to exist. Esmeralda 7, a ... [continued] The post Nevada’s Lost Sunlight: What Esmeralda 7 Tells Us About America’s Energy Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Three years ago I wrote about a member of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation named Theresa “Betty” Billiot. She reminisced about how the area around her Louisiana home was once filled with cattle grazing in pastures, cotton fields, and wild prairie dotted with duck ponds. That strong memory is fleeting, ... [continued] The post It’s Time To Create Respectful National Flood Relocation Planning appeared first on CleanTechnica.

September saw plugin EVs at 31.1% share in Germany, up from 23.7% share year-on-year. BEV volume increased by 32% YoY, while PHEVs grew 85%. Overall auto volume was 235,528 units, up some 13% YoY. September’s best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.3. September’s auto sales saw combined EVs at 31.1% share ... [continued] The post EVs At 31.1% Share In Germany – Leapmotor B10 SUV Debuts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Teesside on the east coast of the United Kingdom has always been a place of transformation. It made steel for a century, refined chemicals for decades, and now stands on the edge of a new transition that might finally let its air clear and its grids breathe. The NatPower project ... [continued] The post Britain’s Biggest Battery and the Port That Needed It appeared first on CleanTechnica.

An increasing share of U.S. households are using electricity for heating, although natural gas remains the most common heating fuel. In 2024, 42% of U.S. households reported that electricity was their main space heating fuel, according to annual estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Natural gas was the ... [continued] The post Electricity Use Is Becoming More Common For Residential Heating In USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

“What is it like to purchase and own a second hand electric car?” I asked Pat Pheeney at one of our recent EV owner meetups. He is the proud owner of the 9-year-old Nissan LEAF that stood out in the carpark. We met at the Cake & Coffee meeting at ... [continued] The post Buying a Second-Hand Nissan LEAF appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Researchers in China claim to have made important breakthroughs that could help make solid state batteries commercially viable. The post Solid-State Battery Breakthrough News — Hype Or Hope? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

At an event at the company’s new factory in Bahia, Brazil, BYD Chairman Wang Chaunfu personally delivered its 14 millionth NEV (BEV and PHEV) to Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The new BYD factory replaces a former Ford plant on the same site that closed several years ago. Local politicians ... [continued] The post BYD Delivers Its 14 Millionth NEV to Brazilian President Lula da Silva appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The IEA annual report on renewables finds that transitioning to renewable energy promotes energy security and saves billions of dollars. The post IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Amy Skoczlas Cole has more than three decades of nonprofit and corporate experience in tech, media, agriculture and land management. The post eBay’s first sustainability lead to head NYU’s sustainable business program appeared first on Trellis.

The VIGOZ is a striking attempt to reinvent what personal transportation can be. Created by the French company CIXI, this “active vehicle” aims to bridge the gap between a bicycle and a car — letting people move fast, comfortably, and safely, while still engaging their bodies in the process. CIXI ... [continued] The post From Bike To Car & Back Again: The VIGOZ Is A New Kind Of Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

South Africa’s Automotive Business Council, naamsa, recently held its 90th anniversary as part of the South African Automotive Week 2025, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. That meant, for this year’s event, an exciting opportunity for a road trip arose. The event became an exciting destination for electric ... [continued] The post Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Road Trips Showcase E-Mobility Readiness In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Fully Raw Kristina’s YouTube Channel has about 1.45 million subscribers, and her videos have over 154,000,000 views.  She has been a raw vegan for over 20 years. Her Instagram account has about one million followers, so she clearly has a large reach online. One of the main questions she receives ... [continued] The post Getting 80–100 Grams Of Daily Protein From Plant Foods appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tesla has introduced significant hardware improvements to its Model 3 sedan in the Philippines, enhancing safety features and driving convenience without adjusting prices. The Model 3, recognized as the world’s best-selling electric sedan with top safety ratings since 2018, now features updated hardware and a refreshed appearance designed to improve ... [continued] The post Tesla Model 3 Gets Hardware Upgrades in Philippines, No Price Increase appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We find ourselves at a moment in time in which our dinner conversations, news broadcasts, social media feeds, and grocery store headlines are filled with darkness. Yes, democracy in the United States is under threat, and progress to mitigate climate change has been caught up in the regressive Trump policies. ... [continued] The post Let’s Celebrate Climate-Forward Success Stories So We Can Smile For A Change appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Unveils eIntouro with old new energy technology BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Daimler Buses has presented the series-production Mercedes-Benz eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025, marking the manufacturer’s entry into the battery-electric intercity bus segment. The vehicle represents the company’s first all-electric offering for medium-distance passenger transport. The eIntouro is available in two ... [continued] The post Daimler Buses Recharges Lineup With New Battery Tech At Busworld 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Higer has been around for years in Europe, for 2025 it is focusing on EV buses, triggers more R&D spending BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – CleanTechnica missed the opening days of Busworld 2025 due to logistical issues and red tape, so this is a post-launch report on Higer unveiling its electric V ... [continued] The post Higer Electric V Series Coaches Updates Fleets in Busworld 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A global survey shows the younger generation is concerned about corruption, economic insecurity and governance failures. The post Gen Z calls for systemic change appeared first on Trellis.

Consumer product experiences don't have to end without emotion. The post How brands can use 8 types of consumer endings to boost circularity appeared first on Trellis.

September saw plugin EVs take 35.5% share of the UK auto market, up from 29.4% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 29% YoY, while PHEVs grew 56%. Overall auto volume was 312,891 units, up some 14% YoY. Tesla was the UK’s leading BEV brand for the month. September’s sales totals ... [continued] The post EVs Take 35.5% Share Of The UK — BYD Atto 2 Launches appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A tale of two markets and a geopolitical manufacturing triumph Belgium is a fascinating case study in Europe’s transition to electric mobility. Seeing it and learning about this transition has so many stories to tell. But that has to be framed against this reality: retail EV takeup in Europe is ... [continued] The post Belgium’s Electric Vehicle Journey Is Propped Up By Fleet & Micromobility appeared first on CleanTechnica.

An international research team based at the University of Sydney in Australia has created a highly efficient, durable tandem perovskite solar cell, deploying two perovskite layers along with a silicon layer. The post New Triple-Junction Tandem Perovskite Solar Cell Sets World Record appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Biofuel demand continues to grow worldwide despite being responsible for 16% more CO2 emissions globally than the fossil fuels they replace. Using just 3% of the same land for solar would produce the same amount of energy, new study shows. By 2030 biofuels crops will require land the size of ... [continued] The post Biofuels Globally Emit More CO2 Than The Fossil Fuels They Replace — Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Introducing the 'Climate Strategy Window' to avoid knee-jerk condemnation or praise of corporate action on climate. The post Climate leader or laggard? This new tool helps discern the difference appeared first on Trellis.

Letter from 16 states challenges the tech companies’ purchases of ‘unbundled’ certificates issued by renewable electricity projects. The post Renewable energy claims: State AGs scrutinize Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft appeared first on Trellis.

Whether you’re deep in the work or new to the field, these powerful films are well worth your time. The post 5 must-watch documentaries for sustainability professionals appeared first on Trellis.

Carbon-neutral claims for cars, coffee, heating oil and private-jet flights made use of credits from a flawed forest-protection project. The post Volkswagen and TotalEnergies face risks over ‘limbo’ carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.

In California, the first U.S. bill mandating testing for lead and arsenic in supplements could reshape sourcing and consumer trust. The post California’s heavy metal disclosure bill puts vitamin brands on notice appeared first on Trellis.

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol will accept public comments about proposed revisions to the Scope 2 starting in October. The post Get ready to weigh in on an overhaul of carbon accounting for electricity  appeared first on Trellis.

Higher standards of integrity and transparency have contributed to the decline of 2006's Word of the Year. The post Why it’s time to find a new term for ‘carbon neutral’ appeared first on Trellis.