China's Agricultural Drone Work Far Outpaces the U.S.
China's fleet of roughly 309,000 crop-protection drones performed about 30 times more agricultural drone treatments in 2025 than the U.S.
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Cadillac Lyriq-V Electric SUV Reaches Australian Dealers
The high-performance EV's arrival Down Under marks a step in GM's global rollout of its Cadillac brand.
Tesla takes $50,000 Roadster deposits before Oct. 1 reveal
Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster with a $50,000 deposit, two weeks before the car's official unveiling near Waco, Texas.
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.
Oil Wars Rage On, but EVs Are Not the Cause
A new analysis argues that ongoing conflicts over oil, like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are unrelated to the rise of electric vehicles.
Nova Scotia's Offshore Wind Plan Could Supply Clean Power to US
A new offshore wind project in Nova Scotia is sized far beyond provincial demand, potentially opening a new clean-energy corridor to the United States.
Cancel Debt to Free Climate Action, ActionAid Report Says
A new ActionAid report argues that sovereign debt is trapping climate-vulnerable nations and that cancelling it is necessary to unlock climate action.
China EV Sales Hit Record 65% Share in August, But ICE Decline Drove It
August's record 65% EV share in China was driven more by falling internal-combustion sales than by surging EV demand, according to CleanTechnica's analysis.
Court Rules No Constitutional Right to Safe Drinking Water
A federal appeals court rejected Jackson, Mississippi residents' claims that the Constitution guarantees safe drinking water and truthful information from officials.
China Wins Electric Aviation by Building Systems, Not Just Planes
A CleanTechnica analysis argues that China's edge in electric flight comes from treating aviation as a transport system rather than a contest of prototype aircraft.
CATL and Octopus Energy form Swaptopus for European truck battery swapping
A joint venture between CATL and Octopus Energy aims to build a European battery-swap network for commercial trucks.
BHP's 4,400 hp Electric Locomotive Proves Itself at Australian Iron Ore Mine
A year of service at BHP's Jimblebar mine suggests battery-electric heavy-haul rail is ready for commercial use.
Treating EVs Like Conventional Cars Nearly Sank Hertz, Analysis Says
A CleanTechnica analysis argues that the assumption that EVs are just like conventional cars led to Hertz's near-collapse.
Climate XChange's 11th EV Raffle Offers $120,000 Custom Prize
The annual fundraiser expands its giveaway to a fully customized EV purchase worth up to $120,000.
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.
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.