IEA Report Touts Electrification, But Hard Part Remains
A new IEA report makes the case for electrification as the cheapest, cleanest energy path, but analysis warns of significant unresolved challenges.
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The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Zombie firm's 500-Tesla Robotaxi plan echoes crypto treasury stunts
A near-worthless education company's non-binding inquiry for 500 Cybercabs shows how Robotaxi hype is attracting the same distressed firms that once chased bitcoin.
Germany Sets 2045 Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Faces Far-Right Opposition
Germany has pledged to end fossil fuel use by 2045, but the far-right AfD, gaining ground in former East Germany, opposes the country's green agenda.
CleanTechnica Fake News Column Sidesteps Climate and Energy
A CleanTechnica editorial on misinformation accountability contains no climate or energy analysis, making it an awkward fit for a climate section.
Ford's $28k Fathom EV pickup faces production delay risk
Ford's affordable Fathom electric pickup, slated for early 2027, may miss its production timeline as the CEO warns of scaling challenges.
Toyota drops 1,675-lb caravan on electric Hilux in durability stunt
Toyota recreated a famous Top Gear stunt to show its battery-powered pickup can survive a heavy impact.
Workhorse lands 200-truck follow-up order from Gateway Fleets
A delivery operator that ordered 100 Workhorse electric vans earlier this year is ordering 200 more, citing performance and fuel-cost savings.
Metra's new battery-electric FLIRT trainset is a US first
Chicago's Metra is set to debut a Stadler FLIRT battery-electric trainset, which it calls the first US battery-powered passenger rail.
Senate permitting bill aims to unclog U.S. transmission grid
A bipartisan Senate bill proposes transmission planning and permitting reforms that analysts say could cut electricity costs by billions and unlock nearly 100 GW of clean energy.
European EV Residual Values: Headline Gap Needs Context
A CleanTechnica analysis of European residual values finds that battery-electric cars appear to depreciate faster, but the headline gap is not the full story.
EU Considers Delay to Methane Regulation Amid Energy Crunch
The European Commission may postpone part of its landmark methane rule as rising energy prices and political pressure mount.
Wind and solar cut UK gas imports by £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis
Record clean-power generation is shielding UK electricity bills from surging global gas prices.
US BEV Share Risks Falling Behind Brazil and China
New data suggests the United States could rank last among major auto markets in electric vehicle adoption.
48E tax credits help facilities pay for battery storage and renewables
Federal Section 48E investment tax credits are covering 30–50% of eligible clean energy costs, prompting hospitals and manufacturers to add storage and renewables.
Norway Finds Real Cyber Risk in Chinese Bus, Not Espionage
Cybersecurity testing of a Chinese electric bus in Norway found a real vulnerability but no evidence of state-backed surveillance.
Tesla Texas solar factory caught in Chinese supplier patent fight
A patent lawsuit between two Chinese equipment makers over crystal pullers could complicate Tesla's planned Texas solar factory and its 100 GW US manufacturing target.
Meta Signs Texas Solar Deal but Still Uses Gas for Some Data Centers
A 144 MW solar PPA in Gonzales County advances Meta's renewables portfolio, but the company continues to rely on natural gas for some data center power.
California’s new truck law targets EV price gouging with data and financing
SB 1213 requires truck makers to disclose pricing and opens state financing tools to cut electric truck costs.