Jaecoo J5's Australian Sales Surge Signals Shift on Chinese Cars
The Jaecoo J5's rapid success in Australia suggests that lower prices and better technology are overcoming earlier consumer skepticism toward Chinese automakers.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Toyota’s refreshed electric SUVs push nearly 5,000 US sales in August
Toyota led US new EV sales growth last month, driven by a refreshed electric SUV lineup.
Larger Compressed-Gas Storage Projects Still Face Poor Economics
A new analysis argues that bigger compressed-gas storage demonstrators, including a 600 MW Chinese plant, have not improved the technology's economic case.
Jackery SolarVault 3 Bridges Balcony Solar and Whole-Home Storage
A modular home battery aims to grow from small balcony setups to full-house backup, reflecting broader flexibility in residential energy storage.
Podcast Roundup: Tesla Roadster Date, Electric VW XL1, BYD Rival
The latest Electrek podcast highlights new electric vehicle announcements from Tesla, VW, and BYD.
Moss Landing Battery Plant Catches Fire Again, Renewing Safety Worries
A repeat fire at one of the world's largest grid battery plants underscores persistent safety challenges for energy storage.
Green Tech Deals Roundup: E-Bikes and Home Batteries Lead Discounts
The latest green deals roundups consistently feature e-bikes and home batteries, showing retail discounts as a key part of consumer climate-tech adoption.
IAA 2026: Electric Trucks and Vans Take Center Stage
At IAA Transportation 2026, automakers unveiled longer-range electric trucks, megawatt charging, and autonomous delivery vans, signaling a faster shift to zero-emission freight.
Trump Rules Weaken Endangered Species Act by Redefining 'Take' and 'Harm'
New Endangered Species Act rules narrow key terms, weakening wildlife protections and sparking a court challenge.
EPA moves to repeal power-plant climate rules as lawsuits land
The Trump administration is dismantling the legal basis for regulating power plant carbon emissions, drawing immediate lawsuits from public health groups.
Waymo to Launch All-Electric Robotaxis in Singapore by 2028
Waymo's first Asian market will bring fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing to Singapore, backed by local transport authorities.
Tesla Cybercab's Austin Rollout: NHTSA Questions and a 70-Minute Detour
Two new reports highlight unresolved safety and operational issues that are undermining Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin.
BMW iX3 hits 100k orders, early US deliveries begin
Strong demand for BMW's electric SUV is forcing round-the-clock production and pushing some US deliveries ahead of schedule.
Kia EV9 Discounts Top $15,000 at Some Dealers
Both CleanTechnica and Electrek report dealer discounts of over $15,000 on Kia's three-row electric SUV, signaling a push to move inventory.
Volvo Teases 13 Electrified Models, Refreshes XC60 and XC90 PHEVs
Volvo's newly refreshed XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids extend electric range to as much as 78 miles, while the company also signals a broader push with 13 new electrified vehicles by 2030.