Renewable Energy Industry

Many people concerned about the climate crisis and pollution will be happy to hear that US coal exports dropped 11% in the first half of 2025. Proponents of sticking with fossil fuels despite the climate and pollution problems may be surprised to find out that much of the reason for ... [continued] The post US Coal Exports Drop 11% — Tariffs & Lower Demand Top Reasons appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Kia EV4 may be the Car Of The Year in Europe but its release in the US has now been postponed indefinitely. The post Kia To US — No EV4 For You! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I debated calling this article “Confessions of an Uber driver,” but thought that might give the wrong impression. Though, I am sure there are rideshare stories to be told under that title. Two of my friends are Uber drivers, both drive Teslas. Recently, they have had a fascinating exchange on ... [continued] The post Rideshare Drivers — Foot Soldiers of the rEVolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) 2025 Exhibition, held as part of the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025, featured a prominent floor display examining the intersection of electric mobility and power infrastructure. The exhibit centered on the Maxus eTerron 9 ... [continued] The post Maxus eTerron 9 and the “Grid of Tomorrow” Presented at Electric Power Conference appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Despite this year’s abrupt shift in federal energy policy, the decarbonization horses have left the barn. Take the US energy storage startup Rondo Energy, for example. Rondo is taking its renewables-friendly “Heat Battery” system over to Europe, where it will replace gas to supply high heat for a Heineken brewery ... [continued] The post A US Energy Storage Startup Will Decarbonize Beer In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Basic Energy Corporation (BEC)’s BASIC GEEP electric jeepney drew consistent crowds at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) held at SMX Convention Center, highlighting growing industry momentum behind the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program. The vehicle, part of BEC’s Green Energy E-transport Program (GEEP), represents the company’s entry ... [continued] The post New Electric Jeepney Variant Presented at Electric Vehicle Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD’s passenger vehicle sales had mixed results in October, with BEVs up, PHEVs down even more, and plugin passenger cars down overall. It was a similar such split in commercial vehicle sales. Electric bus sales were down, while non-bus electric commercial vehicle sales were up. Though, BYD’s non-bus commercial vehicle ... [continued] The post BYD Electric Truck Sales Soar — Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD had mixed results in October when it comes to vehicle sales. On the one hand, its full battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales were up solidly, +34.5% year over year. That’s the number pure EV fans are most interested in, so good news there. Plugin hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, ... [continued] The post BYD BEV Sales Up 34.5% In October appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Neoliner Origin has been dubbed the world’s largest cargo sailing ship at 136 meters or about 446 feet in length. It recently traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from France to the US, but sustained some damage along the route so it is undergoing repairs while cargo is being offloaded. ... [continued] The post Huge Cargo Sailing Ship Completes Voyage Across Atlantic appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tesla and Xpeng are planning to bring flying cars to the masses. Is that really what the masses want or need? The post Tesla & Xpeng Tout Flying Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In late October 2025, a Paris court quietly shifted the ground under one of the world’s largest oil companies. TotalEnergies, the French multinational once known simply as Total, was found to have misled consumers about its role in the energy transition. The decision was not about spills or emissions or ... [continued] The post TotalEnergies Loses In Paris Court, Marking A Turning Point For Fossil Fuel Truth-In-Advertising appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Several months ago, when I conducted an interview about a new energy storage system in the Shetlands, I didn’t know the GEMS software was involved. By happy accident, it turns out Wärtsilä Energy Storage recently had some news about GEMS Pulse, so it was possible to do another one with ... [continued] The post Wärtsilä Energy Storage Announces GEMS Pulse, A Predictive Analytics Solution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Dongfeng Motors presented its electric vehicle offerings at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025 last week, with its distributor Volt Auto serving as the event’s Official Car Sponsor. The Chinese automaker’s presence at the energy-focused conference marked its continued expansion in Singapore’s growing EV market. Singapore’s electric vehicle market ... [continued] The post Dongfeng Motors Showcases Electric Vehicle Lineup at SIEW 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Pioneer Trucks Philippines announced at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) that it has become the exclusive distributor of Maxus commercial trucks in the country, taking over a brand that the Ayala Group abandoned just three months earlier. Maxus first entered the Philippines in 2019 through AC Industrials, the ... [continued] The post Pioneer Trucks Takes Over Maxus Distribution, Debuts Electric Commercial Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

What makes the nuclear renaissance consequential isn't the technology, but how it's being deployed and who benefits from it. The post The catch-22 of nuclear power appeared first on Trellis.

There will be no surprise here. People in the US rushed to buy electric cars in the 3rd quarter before the $7,500 US EV tax credit was disappeared, and that means there were a lot fewer people on the market to buy an electric car in October. That’s just how ... [continued] The post Loss of EV Tax Credit Hit Hyundai & Kia Hard in October appeared first on CleanTechnica.

TOKYO — The 2025 Japan Mobility Show this year felt like a crucial turning point for the Japanese automotive industry. There was a strong presence from BYD, which started in 2023 with the introduction and sales of the BYD Atto 3. The entry of the Chinese carmaker to Japan also ... [continued] The post The Foreign Invasion: BYD, Hyundai, & Kia Make Their Mark at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD announced its 3Q results at the end of October. Revenue was down 3%, while net profit was down 32.6%. Overall, that does not look good compared to their recent growth and fell short of expectations. But it gets more interesting when you get into the details. Not only did ... [continued] The post Paying the Price for PHEV Product Updates: BYD 3Q Results appeared first on CleanTechnica.

XPENG had another great month in October, finishing with a new vehicle delivery record. The company scored 42,013 vehicle deliveries, up slightly (1%) from September, its previous record delivery month. The 42,013 vehicles delivered in October 2025 were an increase of 76% over October 2024. This was the continuation of ... [continued] The post XPENG Sales Reach New Record, Up 76% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

NIO achieved record monthly deliveries, barely, in August 2025. Then it increased that significantly in September for a new monthly record. And now we have news that the company crushed that September record with a much higher delivery total in October. In the end, NIO scored 40,397 deliveries, 92.6% more ... [continued] The post NIO Scores Record Deliveries, Up 93% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CETI, a group that studies the communications of whales, is advocating for legal protection of these denizens of the deep. The post Sperm Whales Have Their Own Language. Does That Mean They Have Legal Rights? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Energy storage in the form of batteries might be kind of a “snoozer” for everyday people, and yet for many of us who are interested in energy, it is one of the more exciting aspects of the clean energy space. Battery costs have steadily been declining, and there are some ... [continued] The post Major Battery Tech Event To Be Held In Spain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk loves pop culture. He’s constantly drawing upon allusions and visual imagery to persuade his 228 million social media followers and the public at large that futurism is all. It’s clear that Musk’s merging of popular culture with business resonates with audiences. If you think such pop ... [continued] The post Musk’s Use Of Visual Imagery Tells Us A Lot About The Man appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The first day of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) saw Francesco La Camera, the Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), delivering a resolute address, emphasizing the unprecedented dominance of renewables in new energy projects and firmly asserting that the global energy transition is accelerating, not faltering. ... [continued] The post IRENA Chief Highlights Renewable Surge and Dismisses Doubts on Energy Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Recent news from New Zealand has ignited a harsh and misinformed commentary on electric buses. It appears that a petrol Subaru crashed head on into a passenger bus. Sadly, the bus driver died and the occupants of the car were injured. The callous comments on the news article are worse, ... [continued] The post Is An Electric Bus A Fire Risk appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The storm that hit Jamaica last week was made more powerful by hotter ocean temperatures caused by human activity. The post We Are Jamaica And Jamaica Is Us appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When Brunei quietly announced that it would recognize the airworthiness rules of China’s Civil Aviation Administration, it seemed like a bureaucratic footnote. But the decision is a bellwether. By accepting CAAC certification as valid within its own jurisdiction, Brunei effectively declared that it trusts Chinese aviation regulators as much as ... [continued] The post Trust in Transition: Why Global Aviation Is Starting to Fly on Chinese Certification appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The US manufacturer First Solar plans to build a new 3.7 GW factory, aimed at pushing more CdTe solar cell technology into the US market. The post First Solar Expands CdTe Solar Cell Manufacturing Footprint In US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Golden Week in China has always been a national ritual of movement, most often compared to Thanksgiving in the USA. Highways fill, train stations hum, and the country seems to breathe in and out in rhythm with its people heading home or out to see the country. It has also ... [continued] The post Golden Week Goes Electric: China’s Holiday Travel Becomes a Showcase for the Clean Economy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I am now eligible for an extended warranty for my Tesla Model Y that will be four years old next month. Should I accept their offer? The post Tesla Extended Vehicle Warranty — Is It Worth It? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was ... [continued] The post Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory: Transformation Complete appeared first on CleanTechnica.

SINGAPORE — The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government inaugurated a bilateral energy forum on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore International Energy Week, transforming a diplomatic understanding signed during a royal state visit into an operational framework for clean energy cooperation. Strategic context The Singapore ... [continued] The post Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 633 kilometres of range Shortlisted for COTY 2026, marking Kia’s fifth consecutive finalist appearance. The Kia EV4 has ... [continued] The post The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.

By William Todts The UN’s International Maritime Organization is not normally a place that grabs the headlines. But the scenes that unfolded in London earlier this month were unprecedented. The US government, led by the President and his secretary of state, invested enormous political capital to threaten, cajole and intimidate ... [continued] The post Trump’s attack on UN shipping deal is a harbinger of what’s to come. Here’s how countries can still get climate action done. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Hyundai Motor Company introduces its electric concept vehicle, INSTEROID, in the drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master The launch at the Japan Mobility Show blends a physical concept car showcase with its in-game counterpart for a unique dual immersion experience Hyundai Motor engages digital native generations through gaming, expanding ... [continued] The post Hyundai Motor Drives into the Virtual Drifting World with INSTEROID Electric Concept Car in JDM: Japanese Drift Master appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA will collaborate with the Korean government to develop Korea’s physical AI industry, including the establishment of an AI application center and AI technology center, while nurturing local AI talent to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem Hyundai Motor Group is building an AI factory with NVIDIA ... [continued] The post Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI Factory to Power Fleet of AI-Driven Mobility Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Uber has been big on the idea of robotaxis for several years. Remember when former CEO and founder Travis Kalanick wanted to buy half a million robotaxis from Tesla? But the company has made a big step forward on this matter this week. Partnering with NVIDIA and Stellantis, they are ... [continued] The post Uber, NVIDIA, & Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis & AI appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt, it has taken much longer ... [continued] The post Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ever since the public became aware of the damage oil and gas companies have caused to the planet, they’ve been quite remorseful, boasting how really, really dedicated they are to the transition to renewable energy. A 2025 Nature study, however, tells a different story. In an analysis of the energy ... [continued] The post Does The Big Oil Industry Really Have Significant Renewable Energy Investments? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Americans are gobbling up large SUVs and trucks at a record pace as regulatory changes have made them more profitable. The post When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large appeared first on CleanTechnica.

About a week ago, I wrote an article about Colorado increasing its EV purchasing incentives. The federal EV incentives are gone, so it matters a lot if some US states still offer them. I wondered if California still has its incentives, and the answer is yes, fortunately — at least ... [continued] The post California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Stemming the deforestation caused by global demand for a small group of commodities has proved more challenging than expected. The post SBTi moves to delay deadline for deforestation-free supply chains appeared first on Trellis.

Ford pushes all the buttons at once -- EVs, California, and the color blue -- with the new blue-themed California Special package for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT. The post Ford Picks The Perfect Time To Pitch EVs, And California, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With no one-size-fits-all solution, the retailer ran quick tests and leaned on feedback from employees. The post How Walmart built a playbook for deploying thousands of EVs and charging stations appeared first on Trellis.

There may be several hundred thousand people living off-grid in the US according to various sources, and there are off-grid structures used as rentals. There may be far more people who would like the ability to go off-grid, though, and Enphase just announced a solar and energy storage solution with ... [continued] The post Enphase Announces Off-Grid Solar Power & Energy Storage System appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The PVH brand's Re-Calvin program dares to tackle intimates, a product category most circular efforts avoid. The post Why Calvin Klein wants your underwear back appeared first on Trellis.

Paying higher taxes for the green transition is least preferable. The post No costly sacrifices: consumers want ‘easy’ sustainability actions appeared first on Trellis.

It's important to maintain broad contextual awareness, but focus on immediate action. The post Without personal resilience, organizational resilience won’t happen appeared first on Trellis.

Amazon has deployed Rivian’s electric delivery vans in Canada for the first time, the companies announced this week. Deployed in the Vancouver area, there are now 50 Rivian EDVs roaming the streets in their Amazon wrapping. As someone living in Florida who has seen these electric delivery vans all over ... [continued] The post Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We’ve written a few times about a piece of legislation in Illinois that was expected to give a boost to clean, renewable energy sources while also helping to save Illinois residents money on their electricity bills. That would be the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, and it was passed ... [continued] The post Illinois Passes Clean Energy & Storage Bill Expected to Save Residents $13 Billion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, IVECO and Ford sent a letter to EU Commissioners asking to delay Europe’s transition to zero emission trucks. Truckmakers have sent a letter to EU Commissioners urging them to amend the truck CO2 Regulation. Their demand would allow them to generate emissions credits, undermining the ambition ... [continued] The post Truckmakers Lobby European Commission to Weaken Their Emissions Targets and Cut Zero Emission Truck Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Among five standouts, a carbon nanotube innovation emerged as the audience favorite. The post The Trellis Climate Tech Startup of 2025 appeared first on Trellis.

Matthew Bell, who led the accounting firm’s global climate change and sustainability practice, succeeds Anthesis Founder Stuart McLachlan, who remains on the board. The post EY veteran named CEO of consulting firm Anthesis appeared first on Trellis.

Spots playing on health fears mark a shift in sustainability messaging towards literal potty humor. The post Renegade brands sell ‘clean’ toilet paper with audacious ads appeared first on Trellis.

Companies can turn compliance costs into innovation capital. The post How extended producer responsibility fees can fuel innovation appeared first on Trellis.