Mazda CX-6e gains LiDAR-based advanced driver assist in China
Mazda's China-market CX-6e now offers LiDAR-enhanced 'advanced L2' driving assistance, pushing the joint-venture EV beyond camera-only systems.
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Germany Builds 'Ark' to Preserve U.S. Climate Data
A Hamburg computing center is safeguarding U.S. climate data from potential political interference.
Mazda 6e Lands 2,000 Australian Pre-Orders, 693 Delivered
The Mazda 6e’s early Australian sales figures point to growing momentum for Japanese electric vehicles in a market long dominated by other brands.
Record El Niño is suppressing Atlantic hurricanes but stoking Pacific storms
A powerful El Niño is driving an unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season while fueling dangerous storms in the Pacific.
US Power Sector Gets Cleaner, but State Grids Vary Widely
A new federal data analysis shows U.S. power generation emissions fell 40% since 2005, yet coal-heavy states like West Virginia still lag far behind clean-energy leaders like Vermont.
Uruguay EV Market Share Hits 56% in August, Leading Latin America
Uruguay's electric vehicle sales surged to 56% of new car sales in August, a level once seen as unreachable for the region.
How to Become a Clean Energy Evangelist: A Practical Guide
A CleanTechnica follow-up offers actionable suggestions for turning personal clean energy advocacy into everyday evangelism.
High-Density Racking Fits 11 MW Solar Plant on Tight Illinois Parcel
An 11 MW solar plant in Elgin, Illinois, uses high-density racking to fit a constrained, irregular site, showing how creative layouts can expand urban solar.
Texas Grid Logs Record 91.1 GW Peak as Demand Breaks Old High 45 Times
New ERCOT figures show Texas electricity demand repeatedly surpassing its previous peak, underscoring the strains on a grid adding solar, wind, and batteries.
Kempower to supply EV charging across DP World's Canadian terminals
A new framework agreement will standardize high-speed charging infrastructure at all DP World Canada port operations, following a successful pilot at a Vancouver terminal.
US Risks Ceding Clean Tech Leadership to China, Op-Ed Warns
An op-ed argues that the US-China summit underscores America's declining position in clean energy manufacturing.
Survey: No Gas Price High Enough for Some EV Holdouts
Electrek readers doubt any pump price will convert the most committed gas-car drivers, even with US gas above $7 a gallon.
DoT to finalize fuel economy rollback, raising costs 45%
The Department of Transportation plans to finalize weaker fuel economy standards on Monday, potentially increasing average fuel costs by 45%.
Nissan Revives Pixo Name for Affordable Electric City Car
Nissan's new Pixo EV starts under $25,000 with 259 km of range, making it the brand's most affordable electric model.
Donut Lab's Battery Test Shows Low Lithium, but Proves Little
A Finnish startup is citing a narrow lab report to argue its solid-state battery is neither lithium-ion nor sodium-ion, though the test measured only two elements on a company-provided cell.
Nissan Turns to China-Built Models for Philippine EV Lineup
Nissan will source a plug-in hybrid pickup and an EV sedan from its Dongfeng joint venture to anchor its electrification push in the Philippines.
Green SM Launches VinFast EV Taxi Pilot in Amsterdam
The pilot marks Green SM's second European market and expands commercial use of VinFast vehicles in the region.
Everglades Reservoir 'Crown Jewel' Too Small, Report Says
A new report finds that Florida's flagship reservoir project will not be enough to restore the Everglades.