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General Motors has an EV trick or two up its sleeve as US President Donald Trump makes the case for vehicle electrification stronger than ever before. The post General Motors Slaps Down Trump’s War On EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

DENVER — Today the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) officially expanded, connecting western and eastern electric grids and providing increased access to clean energy for major utilities across the West and Great Plains in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona. Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) like SPP allow states and regions to share ... [continued] The post Major SPP Western Expansion Opens Clean Energy Opportunities Across Region appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As energy prices keep rising, new analysis highlights the benefits of truck electrification Only weeks after the EU Parliament approved a weakening of the HDV CO2 standards, this emerging energy crisis should serve as a stark reminder that Europe’s only path to true strategic sovereignty lies in accelerating electrification of ... [continued] The post Middle East Energy Crisis: Comparing Operating Costs for Diesel vs Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

While some other EV automakers have had a hard — or very hard — start to the year, NIO was absolutely popping in March. The company scored 35,486 deliveries in March, which was a whopping 136% increase year over year. Compared to February, it was a 70.6% increase. Note that ... [continued] The post NIO Sales Grow 136% Year Over Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

XPENG’s 2026 vehicle deliveries continue to be notably lower than a year before. Though, this month, they at least grew significantly compared to the month before. With 27,415 deliveries in March, XPENG’s vehicle sales were down 17.44% compared to March 2025 (33,205 deliveries), but they were up 79.7% compared to ... [continued] The post XPENG Sales Down 17% Year Over Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/21/fervo-energys-update-shows-enhanced-geothermal-is-hot-literally/ The post Closed Loop Geothermal Moves Forward In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Giving Trees project is an endeavor from Cool Effect, a climate crisis non-profit organization. Farmers in Africa can choose trees to plant locally; the trees provide many free benefits to the local communities and the environment. Through the project’s work, the African farmers have planted over 28 million trees. ... [continued] The post Millions Of Trees Planted In Africa To Remove Carbon & Restore Soil appeared first on CleanTechnica.

If you’ve ever owned an older British car, you probably know your mechanic on a first-name basis. You might even have gotten a thank you note when his son graduated college. For a long time, Mini was the poster child for that stereotype. In fact, if you look back at ... [continued] The post How Going Electric Helped Drag Mini Out of the Reliability Basement appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Electric trucks now almost €1,800 a month cheaper to run than diesel. European diesel hauliers face a monthly increase in fuel costs 1.5 times higher than electric trucks, which now deliver an extra €280 in monthly savings per vehicle. In Germany, fuel cost increase for diesel trucks is over 2.5 ... [continued] The post German Truckers To Face Over €1,200 A Month In Additional Diesel Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Not so long ago in a galaxy very close by, a stupid man assembled a team of stupid people to steal the essence of a nation. The post Rumpledthinskin — A Parable For Our Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Many standards have become bottlenecks rather than enablers. The post How climate standards are slowing down corporate decarbonization appeared first on Trellis.

Trump’s gutting of pro-EV regulations was backed by several large automakers. Here’s how other companies can learn from those experiences. The post Why General Motors lobbied against its own EV goals appeared first on Trellis.

In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Dylan McDowell, CEO of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), and Hawai‘i State Senator Chris Lee break down why state action matters now more than ever in the clean energy transition, how hands‑on learning is shaping real policy outcomes, and what trends are ... [continued] The post How States Are Powering America’s Clean Energy Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Waymo recently hosted an event in Tokyo to share more about our autonomous driving technology and our progress in Tokyo to the local media specializing in automotive technology. As the original pioneer in the autonomous driving technology industry, Waymo has developed industry-leading hardware, AI and operations, which enabled the company ... [continued] The post Waymo Visits Japan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In a short note, T&E presents its position on the revision of the EU car labelling rules. Having access to accurate information about a car’s CO2 emissions and its fuel and energy consumption can help consumers make more sustainable and affordable choices. Unfortunately, current rules on car labelling fail to do ... [continued] The post Car Labelling Revision: Using Real-World Information to Empower Consumers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Investigation by SourceMaterial and Politico, supported by data from T&E, into Eni’s publicly-backed Kenyan biofuels project, shows that it is struggling to deliver on its promise to produce non-edible food crops on poor quality land. An investigation carried out by SourceMaterial and Politico, with support from T&E data, shows that an Italian government ... [continued] The post Meloni-Backed Biofuels Project Under Scrutiny Following New Investigation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”), Volvo Cars is planned to take on Lynk & Co’s commercial and brand operations in Europe, further supporting the brand’s growth plans in the region. Lynk & Co will maintain its strict brand independence and remain an integral part of the Geely Auto ... [continued] The post Lynk & Co In Europe To Be Operated By Volvo Cars To Support Growth And Unlock Commercial Synergies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Someone pushed another hydrogen trucking headline from China across my desk recently, this time tied to northern China, heavy trucks, refueling corridors, and the familiar implication that the future had somehow arrived. It is a recurring genre now. There is always another corridor, another station cluster, another policy target, another ... [continued] The post Hydrogen Trucks In China Are A Policy Side Bet, Not A Market Winner appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Vision, commitment, sustainability, leadership — this has been the ISEA way for four decades. As part of its fundraising activities to help advance solar energy in Illinois, the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) has also been raffling off electric vehicles for years. This year, it’s all about Rivian — winners ... [continued] The post Win Yourself A Rivian! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A new electric vehicle bill passed recently in Wyoming. The title is sort of self-explanatory: “HB0145 – Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers.” Removing the overtaxing of electric vehicles owned and driven by residents of Wyoming sounds like a great idea. Overtaxing them in the first place was not. ... [continued] The post Wyoming Reduces Electric Vehicle Taxes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Last week, XPENG officially launched in Mexico. Their initial models start with the recently refreshed G6 starting at 819,900 MXP (~$45,000 USD), which is slightly higher than the recently stripped back Model Y at 799,000 MXP. Mexican automobile prices tend to overall be somewhat more than those in the US. ... [continued] The post Mexico Entry Expands XPENG Group’s Global Presence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Here at CleanTechnica we like to step aside and have a little fun on April 1 and tease our readers a bit. (See here, here, here, and here.) So, in keeping with that tradition, I’d like to test your ability to separate truth from tripe, to distinguish applesauce from argument. ... [continued] The post An April Fool’s Joke Or Not? “The God Squad Is Overriding Protections For Endangered Species” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Solutions Project is a nonprofit philanthropic foundation that funds and amplifies the stories of grassroots climate organizations, most of which are led by women and people of color. The Project practices Solidarity Philanthropy, centering equity and justice at the heart of grant-making. They’ve invested $50 million+ in grants to ... [continued] The post Black-Led Climate Actions — Featuring The Solutions Project Grantees appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Toyota Motor Corporation is moving to join cellcentric as an equal shareholder alongside Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG, following the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding among the parties. The planned structure would give all three companies equal ownership in cellcentric, which will continue to operate as an ... [continued] The post Volvo, Toyota, & Daimler Truck Ink Memorandum For Fuel Cell Development appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Homeowners in New York state are eligible for incentives to purchase home energy management and battery storage systems. The incentives come from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and virtual power plant (VPP) programs provided by National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions and Orange & Rockland Utilities’ Smart Savers ... [continued] The post New York Homeowners Can Get Paid To Invest In Battery Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Bedrock Environmental Law Restored to Pre-Trump Status Oakland, CA — A federal court struck down President Trump’s attacks against the Endangered Species Act (ESA), restoring key values of the bedrock environmental law to the status it held for decades before the first Trump administration attacked the bedrock environmental law. After a seven-year ... [continued] The post Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Sierra Club on Friday filed a request for rehearing to ask for a reconsideration of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) decision to repeal Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST), a program that has supported the development of clean, affordable renewable energy, bringing clean energy jobs and investment to Arizona. In its ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Files Request for Rehearing on ACC REST Decision appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Organic food companies Yerba Madre and Nature’s Path are among the 16 companies that have adopted the personal care and cleaning brand's pledge, which requires 10 commitments. The post Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certifications appeared first on Trellis.

T&E calls for a temporary tax on oil companies’ super-profits. Oil majors are set to make a €24 billion¹ windfall from European drivers off the back of the latest conflict in the Middle East, a new T&E tracker shows². Oil companies have already made €1.3 billion in excess profits, the ... [continued] The post Oil Companies Set to Make €24 Billion in Excess Profits from European Drivers This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Energy industry analysts are warming that $200 a barrel oil is possible if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into April. The post $200 A Barrel Oil? — Bloomberg Says It’s Possible appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Argentina has been the Latin American EV laggard for as long as I’ve been following the regional transition: it was the last country to surpass 0.1% market share, then one of the last to get to 1%. It also had almost zero presence from the region’s most popular brands, with ... [continued] The post Argentina & Mexico Just Placed A Massive EV Order On Brazil: 50,000 BYDs (Each) For 2027 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

By now, some of the initial buzz following Donut Lab’s CES announcement about its first production solid-state battery has subsided, and doubts it’s real have subsided. The company announced the “I Donut Believe” series, consisting of weekly third-party test results. The purpose and intention of the program was explained by ... [continued] The post Donut Lab Battery Mystery Continues appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The deal is the second facilitated by the Symbiosis Coalition, a buyers’ group targeting 20 million tons of nature-based removal credits. The post Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian lands appeared first on Trellis.

Another week has flown by, and it’s time to review and reflect on the top cleantech stories of the week. Here’s a hint: it’s about batteries, batteries, batteries. And also a bit of solar, a bit of fossil fuel war, and a bit of EV stuff. Let’s take a stroll. ... [continued] The post New BLUETTI Fridge Storage System, EV Battery Innovation Updates — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The unintended consequence of South Africa’s fuel crunch may be doing what the prevailing local environment that lacks supportive policy and incentives has long struggled to achieve: pushing more motorists to consider electric vehicles over diesel. In the absence of incentives for battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and in a year which ... [continued] The post AutoTrader Says Fuel Crunch Puts Diesel Vehicle Sales Under Pressure As South Africans Look To Electric Alternatives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Solar power is growing rapidly in virtually every country around the world, as costs continue to fall each year. The post Solar For The Win! Energy From The Sun Is Setting Records Worldwide appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Repowering old wind farms with new turbines can extend the useful life of the site, add more capacity, reduce the number of turbines, or all three. The post The US Is Sitting On 161 Gigawatts In Underused Wind Farm Capacity appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Every few years, a chemistry paper wanders out of the lab, passes through a university press office, gets dressed up by a science news site, and lands on social media as if humanity is one strained molecule away from solving energy storage. The latest example is Molecular Solar Thermal storage, ... [continued] The post Why Molecular Solar Thermal Is Great Chemistry And Bad Energy Hype appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ten new EV fast chargers will be installed along travel corridors in Indiana. They will be located at three sites: Battery Innovation Center – An advanced battery research facility JJ’s Travel Plaza – A fueling destination located along US 31 The Beef House Restaurant and Dinner Theatre – A fueling ... [continued] The post 10 New EV Fast Chargers To Be Installed In Indiana appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Altitude has signed an agreement with Empacar S.A. to purchase more than 305,000 tonnes of biochar-based carbon removal credits (CORCs) from facilities in Bolivia. The deal adds to the growing number of large-scale CDR offtakes in the Altitude portfolio. The biochar plant by Empacar in Bolivia is supported by global ... [continued] The post Altitude Partners With Empacar Bolivia & Becomes First Commercial Buyer To Reach +1 Million T CDRs Financed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

XPeng spins off robotaxi unit as China’s EV race shifts toward autonomy Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has taken a decisive step toward commercializing autonomous mobility, establishing a standalone robotaxi unit that signals a broader shift in strategy from car manufacturing to full-stack transportation services. The new unit, reported by ... [continued] The post XPeng Serious About Robotaxis, Creates Distinct Division appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Microsoft and Walmart are among the companies buying offsets and insets from a growing cadre of project developers. The post Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.

Apple, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever are among companies with certifications based on the framework created by the Alliance for Water Stewardship. The post Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRD appeared first on Trellis.

The YouTube channel Not Just Bikes recently dropped a 48-minute video titled “Every Reason to Hate Cars.” Honestly, the host brings up some valid points. He talks about traffic fatalities, the sheer amount of space parking lots waste, and how even EVs chew through tires and kick up microplastics. There’s ... [continued] The post Why “Hating Cars” Actually Protects The Fossil Fuel Status Quo appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) returns this April with a very different kind of energy, and you can feel it even before walking into the halls. In the Philippines, fuel prices are hurtling towards what were seen as impossible levels, inflation is biting, and conversations that used to stay ... [continued] The post Manila International Auto Show Returns with a Different Kind of Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Business leaders can urge lawmakers to safeguard the U.S. food system. The post 5 ways companies can push for resilient agricultural policies appeared first on Trellis.

In 2025, BYD became the largest producer of PHEVs, BEVs, and NEVs overall globally. It was the top automotive company in China. It was also the largest exporter of BEV buses. And it was the top producer of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) by installed capacity. However, in its recently ... [continued] The post BYD 2025 Annual Report In Context appeared first on CleanTechnica.

No Kings III protests on Saturday, March 28, 2026, took place across the US and the globe. Our local No Kings III protest took place in front of the federal courthouse where Trump appointee Aileen Cannon has refuted, over and over again, any condemnation of the president’s behavior, dishonesty, culpability, ... [continued] The post No Kings III Protesters Argue That We Must Protect The Planet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

There was a time when a progressive or center-left foundation could back the Breakthrough Institute and tell a coherent story about why. Breakthrough presented itself as a pro-technology, pro-modernization, pro-development corrective to parts of environmentalism that had become too focused on scarcity, guilt, and procedural obstruction. It was abrasive, but ... [continued] The post Progressive Funders Need to Reassess the Breakthrough Institute appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I’ve been watching a lot of James Bond lately. All of the James Bond movies are on Netflix, but they’re leaving soon, so I’ve been watching ones that I had never seen (many of the recent ones) and rewatching some of the ones that fit in with those. Admittedly, the ... [continued] The post “James Bond” Links Up With BYD’s Premium EV Brand, DENZA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

On March 28, 2026, as many as 8 million Americans turned out to protest the subversion of democracy by the current administration. The post No Kings In Words And Pictures appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With gas prices surging, some people may be looking into purchasing an electric vehicle — since charging at home can cost much less than paying for gasoline or diesel at gas stations. Plus, home charging is simply more convenient and it saves time. There is a myth that electric vehicles ... [continued] The post 14 Electric Vehicles Costing Less Than $42,000, Or Much Less appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Next-gen textiles can help companies reduce sourcing risk and build resiliency. The post The $78 billion opportunity redefining fashion’s supply chain appeared first on Trellis.

Very few consumers say healthier, more sustainable diets aren't worth it. The post The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: Affordability appeared first on Trellis.

The New Jersey installation was motivated by the data center company’s need to improve access to reliable, lower-carbon power. The post Inside Iron Mountain’s data center battery project appeared first on Trellis.