CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/ Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries Thu, 28 May 2026 06:26:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cleantechnica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/download-150x150.png CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/ 32 32 13821326 Low-Income Families Bear Highest Energy Burden — New Analysis https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/low-income-families-bear-highest-energy-burden-new-analysis/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/low-income-families-bear-highest-energy-burden-new-analysis/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 03:57:08 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373635 Washington, D.C. — Today, Sierra Club released a new analysis and interactive dashboard that shows the staggeringly high energy burden low-income households are facing across the country. Sierra Club’s analysis shows that low-income households face the heaviest energy burdens. The Department of Energy defines a high energy burden as spending 6 percent or more of income ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/low-income-families-bear-highest-energy-burden-new-analysis/feed/ 0 373635 Merom Coal Plant to Power Google & Amazon Data Centers; Hoosiers at Risk for Footing the Bill https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/merom-coal-plant-to-power-google-hoosiers-at-risk-for-footing-the-bill/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/merom-coal-plant-to-power-google-hoosiers-at-risk-for-footing-the-bill/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 03:55:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373637 INDIANAPOLIS — NIPSCO GenCo recently signed a 12-year contract with Halldor Energy Company to power new Google (Michigan City) and Amazon data centers with its Merom coal-fired power plant. The Michigan City data center would be Google’s first in the country to contract for a coal plant’s capacity, to Sierra Club knowledge– ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/merom-coal-plant-to-power-google-hoosiers-at-risk-for-footing-the-bill/feed/ 0 373637 Maybe, Just Maybe, The US Army Wants EVs After All https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/evs-us-army-range-extender-erev-defense/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/evs-us-army-range-extender-erev-defense/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 03:45:46 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373632 The US Army has been slow to adopt EVs, but the combination of range extender hybrids and crewless, robotic applications could provide an opening.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/evs-us-army-range-extender-erev-defense/feed/ 0 373632 The BLUETTI FridgePower: Real-World Review — UPDATES https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/the-bluetti-fridgepower-real-world-review/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/the-bluetti-fridgepower-real-world-review/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 03:10:52 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=370042 UPDATE May 27: BLUETTI’s Kickstarter campaign for the new FridgePower battery backup system is coming to an end and they sent along the following couple of updates: The Milestone: We’ve officially surpassed $2M in funding; it’s now the Final 72 Hours (campaign ends May 31). Final Pricing: Solo at $819 ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/the-bluetti-fridgepower-real-world-review/feed/ 0 370042 Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Manufacturers Get Ready for the Next Phase as Adoption of Electric Motorcycles Accelerates https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-electric-motorcycle-manufacturers-get-ready-for-the-next-phase-as-adoption-of-electric-motorcycles-accelerates/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-electric-motorcycle-manufacturers-get-ready-for-the-next-phase-as-adoption-of-electric-motorcycles-accelerates/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 00:34:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373622 I’ve been following the African electric motorcycle sector for almost 10 years now, from the time of early pilots to present day commercial rollouts and ramp-ups in production. The sector was always going to flourish in the long term based on several factors: A large addressable market of over 30 ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-electric-motorcycle-manufacturers-get-ready-for-the-next-phase-as-adoption-of-electric-motorcycles-accelerates/feed/ 0 373622 When Oil Shocks Hit Home: Why Africa’s Buses Must Go Electric https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/when-oil-shocks-hit-home-why-africas-buses-must-go-electric/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/when-oil-shocks-hit-home-why-africas-buses-must-go-electric/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 00:03:34 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373617 By Wanjiru Kamotho-Mureithi The recent instability in the Gulf region has reminded African countries and the world of a familiar yet painful vulnerability; oil-dependent economies face recurring crises they cannot control. Kenya offers a clear illustration of this dynamic. Nearly all the country’s fuel is imported, with the nation spending ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/when-oil-shocks-hit-home-why-africas-buses-must-go-electric/feed/ 0 373617 Africa’s Solar Boom May Be Hiding In The Import Data https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-solar-boom-may-be-hiding-in-the-import-data/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-solar-boom-may-be-hiding-in-the-import-data/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 23:13:51 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373628 At the start of 2026, I predicted that Africa would surprise a lot of observers with solar deployment this year. That was in my 2026 energy predictions article, and the prediction was not based on one giant solar park, one government announcement, or one development bank programme. It was based ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/africas-solar-boom-may-be-hiding-in-the-import-data/feed/ 0 373628 There Are Many Fewer Solar Installation Permitting Conflicts Than You’d Think https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/there-are-many-fewer-solar-installation-permitting-conflicts-than-youd-think/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/there-are-many-fewer-solar-installation-permitting-conflicts-than-youd-think/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 22:19:57 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373603 True or false? Most large scale solar energy projects in the US encounter relatively few permitting conflicts. Many media stories that spread the perception that opposition to solar development is common. A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers says the correct answer to the question is…. True. ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/there-are-many-fewer-solar-installation-permitting-conflicts-than-youd-think/feed/ 0 373603 How Long Do Heat Pump Installations Take? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/how-long-do-heat-pump-installations-take/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/how-long-do-heat-pump-installations-take/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 21:53:23 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373620 When you think about heat pump installation time, you probably think of the work that happens onsite. But what about the days, weeks, or even months it takes for permitting? Or, when a distributor only stocks gas heaters, so the shipping lead time is half a year? Data on these ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/how-long-do-heat-pump-installations-take/feed/ 0 373620 Unprecedented Heat Is Cooking The Earth This Year https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/unprecedented-heat-is-cooking-the-earth-this-year/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/unprecedented-heat-is-cooking-the-earth-this-year/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 21:48:52 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373605 Many parts of the world are sweltering in record heat, but research shows people don't want to hear about the causes.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/unprecedented-heat-is-cooking-the-earth-this-year/feed/ 0 373605 800,000 Home EV Chargers In California? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/800000-home-ev-chargers-in-california/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/800000-home-ev-chargers-in-california/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 21:32:00 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373604 Anyone who studies US electric vehicles probably knows California is the state with the largest number of fully-electric vehicles. California also has the largest number of public EV chargers, and not by a little. What might be less known is that California also has an estimated 800,000 home EV chargers ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/800000-home-ev-chargers-in-california/feed/ 0 373604 Billions Of Pounds Generated By Green Jobs In Scotland https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/billions-of-pounds-generated-by-green-jobs-in-scotland/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/billions-of-pounds-generated-by-green-jobs-in-scotland/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 18:34:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373612 Where I live in the US, utility bills surged during the winter, and someone I know who is a Republican blamed renewables. However, the state I live in has the largest number of data centers of all US states, and electricity consumption from data centers is what drove up the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/billions-of-pounds-generated-by-green-jobs-in-scotland/feed/ 0 373612 California’s Next Governor Will Be A Climate Champion Or A Corporate Crony https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/californias-next-governor-will-be-a-climate-champion-or-a-corporate-crony/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/californias-next-governor-will-be-a-climate-champion-or-a-corporate-crony/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 17:14:04 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373609 Tom Steyer vs Xavier Becerra is the choice that matters for the world’s 4th largest economy What happens in California has BIG ripple effects for the pace of our global clean energy transition. With AI tech valuations ballooning, California is now the world’s 4th largest economy, ranking ahead of Japan, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/californias-next-governor-will-be-a-climate-champion-or-a-corporate-crony/feed/ 0 373609 Pros & Cons of SEIA’s “Solar Stories” Series https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/pros-cons-of-seias-solar-stories-series/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/pros-cons-of-seias-solar-stories-series/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 14:58:56 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373606 I just recently ran across the “Solar Stories” series from the US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). I was excited to watch the videos … and then I was a little let down. The first two I watched — “Why Americans Are Choosing Solar” and “A Solar Slam Dunk” — ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/pros-cons-of-seias-solar-stories-series/feed/ 0 373606 15-Year SAF Deal For UK’s Largest Regional Airline https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuel-uk-modular-localized/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuel-uk-modular-localized/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 14:50:56 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373589 The UK regional carrier Loganair has signed onto a modular, localized SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) system developed by the firm ClimaHtech Green Flight. 

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuel-uk-modular-localized/feed/ 0 373589 Sunshine Is Actually The Cheapest Fuel For Your Car https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/sunshine-is-actually-the-cheapest-fuel-for-your-car/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/sunshine-is-actually-the-cheapest-fuel-for-your-car/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373166 I wrote an article last week about how it’s much cheaper to charge my electric car than people think, or electric cars in general. I knew this would be the logical followup article. We don’t have solar, since we live in a townhouse where we don’t have control over our ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/27/sunshine-is-actually-the-cheapest-fuel-for-your-car/feed/ 0 373166 Uber & Lyft Drivers Create 1st US Ridesharing Union In Massachusetts https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/uber-lyft-drivers-create-1st-us-ridesharing-union-in-massachusetts/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/uber-lyft-drivers-create-1st-us-ridesharing-union-in-massachusetts/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 03:50:36 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373598 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts are tired of being taken advantage of, and are thus diverging from the long-term trend in the USA away from worker unions. Drivers for Uber and Lyft in The Baked Bean State have decided to combine forces for better pay and conditions by unionizing, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/uber-lyft-drivers-create-1st-us-ridesharing-union-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 373598 The Inconvenience & Risks of Gas Cars https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/the-inconvenience-risks-of-gas-cars/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/the-inconvenience-risks-of-gas-cars/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 02:53:05 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373595 From gas station lines to gas station scams, I got a bit of an unexpected education on gas car inconveniences and risks this week. Inconvenient Lines at the Gas Station We were driving by a Costco the other day, and I couldn’t believe the lines of gas cars at a ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/the-inconvenience-risks-of-gas-cars/feed/ 0 373595 Last-Minute New York Budget Guts Climate Law & SEQRA https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/last-minute-new-york-budget-guts-climate-law-seqra/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/last-minute-new-york-budget-guts-climate-law-seqra/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 23:58:35 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373596 Albany, NY — New York lawmakers and the public were given their first look at the Transportation and Economic Development (TED) section of NY’s $268.5 billion state budget, mere hours before voting, concluding a secretive and one-sided negotiation process that delayed the State’s fiscal plan by nearly two months. Among ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/last-minute-new-york-budget-guts-climate-law-seqra/feed/ 0 373596 France to Double Share of Its Energy That’s Domestically Produced by 2030 https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/france-plans-to-double-domestic-electricity-production-share/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/france-plans-to-double-domestic-electricity-production-share/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 23:34:21 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373593 Things have been a bit dicey in Europe and globally when it comes to energy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to an existential energy conundrum on the continent. The European Union (EU) had been trying to “play nice” with Russia for years and make deals that involved buying Russian fossil ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/france-plans-to-double-domestic-electricity-production-share/feed/ 0 373593 SpaceX IPO — Boon Or Boondoggle? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/spacex-ipo-boon-or-boondoggle/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/spacex-ipo-boon-or-boondoggle/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 22:16:28 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373533 SpaceX plans to go public next month. Will new investors see substantial gains or covering Elon's losses from his misadventures?

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/spacex-ipo-boon-or-boondoggle/feed/ 0 373533 Why Is There Such A Male Fascination With Fossil Fuels? It’s Called Petromasculinity https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/why-is-there-such-a-male-fascination-with-fossil-fuels-its-called-petromasculinity/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/why-is-there-such-a-male-fascination-with-fossil-fuels-its-called-petromasculinity/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 18:17:36 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373486 Energy, retail, transportation, food, and other corporate sectors are backing away from their original sustainability goals. For example, US automakers have announced tens of billions of dollars in losses attributable to their EV investments, but many of them had lobbied vigorously for rolling back vehicle emissions regulations. The refusal to ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/why-is-there-such-a-male-fascination-with-fossil-fuels-its-called-petromasculinity/feed/ 0 373486 Colombia EV Sales Report: Sales Grow 316% in April, EVs Now +20% Market Share! https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/colombia-ev-sales-report-sales-grow-316-in-april-evs-now-20-market-share/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/colombia-ev-sales-report-sales-grow-316-in-april-evs-now-20-market-share/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 17:40:33 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373543 Surpassing all expectations, Colombia’s EV market is once again growing at explosive rates, with sales in April 2026 more than 300% above those in April 2025. BEV market share alone almost reached 20%, compared with 7.4% 12 months ago! The market has grown faster than even the most optimistic of ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/colombia-ev-sales-report-sales-grow-316-in-april-evs-now-20-market-share/feed/ 0 373543 EVs Answer Automotive Enthusiasm https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/evs-answer-automotive-enthusiasm/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/evs-answer-automotive-enthusiasm/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:53:41 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373553 Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, many Americans watched auto racing and attended automotive enthusiast events. The Indy 500 was held, the largest single-day sporting event in the world with over 300,000 live spectators. And, while the death of Kyle Busch put an emotional damper on the event and mother ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/evs-answer-automotive-enthusiasm/feed/ 0 373553 When Will EV Sales Pick Up In The US? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/ev-sales-us-subaru-gasoline-price-iran-war/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/ev-sales-us-subaru-gasoline-price-iran-war/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:20:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373539 To help support EV sales in the US, the advocacy organization Electric Four All  bought billboard space near gas stations in 15 major cities over the Memorial Day weekend.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/ev-sales-us-subaru-gasoline-price-iran-war/feed/ 0 373539 XPENG GX Popularity Jacks Up XPENG Orders To ~50,000 Vehicles In May? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/xpeng-gx-popularity-jacks-up-xpeng-orders-to-50000-vehicles-in-may/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/xpeng-gx-popularity-jacks-up-xpeng-orders-to-50000-vehicles-in-may/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:22:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373542 The XPENG GX definitely excited our own Larry Evans at Auto China 2026, and analysts obsessively tracking vehicle sales in China think it’s going to be a big hit. Deutsche Bank analysts expect that orders for the XPENG GX will give XPENG enough of a boost that it will have ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/xpeng-gx-popularity-jacks-up-xpeng-orders-to-50000-vehicles-in-may/feed/ 0 373542 90-Year-Old Vegan Lady Sets World Record https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/90-year-old-vegan-lady-sets-world-record/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/90-year-old-vegan-lady-sets-world-record/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:52:46 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373540 Ann Esselstyn has been using a plant-based diet for over 40 years. She also just set a world record for the longest dead hang achieved by the oldest female. Her record time is two minutes and 52 seconds, a time that surpassed the previous record set by an 81-year-old American ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/90-year-old-vegan-lady-sets-world-record/feed/ 0 373540 Geely Ups The Vehicle Safety Game In Europe https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/geely-ups-the-vehicle-safety-game-in-europe/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/geely-ups-the-vehicle-safety-game-in-europe/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:07:53 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373534 Without a doubt, one of the top concerns Europeans and Americans bring up regarding Chinese electric vehicles is whether or not they are safe. Is it a legitimate concern in 2026? Not that I’ve seen, especially since Chinese automakers have to meet European and US safety standards to sell cars ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/26/geely-ups-the-vehicle-safety-game-in-europe/feed/ 0 373534 Top-Quality Solar Panel Recycling — Scaling Up The Industry https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/top-quality-solar-panel-recycling-scaling-up-the-industry/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/top-quality-solar-panel-recycling-scaling-up-the-industry/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 03:57:51 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373529 I recently sat down with SOLARCYCLE CEO Suvi Sharma to discuss the fascinating history of the solar market as well as the next key task for the industry — recycling solar panels. Suvi shared how SOLARCYCLE is leading the charge and working hard to recycle solar panels thoroughly and correctly, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/top-quality-solar-panel-recycling-scaling-up-the-industry/feed/ 0 373529 Sunrun #5 on TIME’s 2026 List of World’s Most Impactful Companies https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/sunrun-5-on-times-2026-list-of-worlds-most-impactful-companies/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/sunrun-5-on-times-2026-list-of-worlds-most-impactful-companies/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 03:55:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373531 TIME recognizes Sunrun as one of the world’s most impactful companies for making home solar and battery storage affordable and accessible, and for its distributed power plants that are helping stabilize America’s power grid. Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants, has ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/sunrun-5-on-times-2026-list-of-worlds-most-impactful-companies/feed/ 0 373531 Arcadia Acquires ENGIE Impact to Create Best-in-Class Energy Management Platform https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/arcadia-acquires-engie-impact-to-create-best-in-class-energy-management-platform/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/arcadia-acquires-engie-impact-to-create-best-in-class-energy-management-platform/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 03:53:34 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373532 Arcadia, the energy intelligence platform for businesses, announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ENGIE Impact, the Utility Expense and Data Management, Energy Procurement, and Sustainability Advising arm of ENGIE. The strategic transaction combines ENGIE Impact’s global operational scale and 30-year track record with ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/arcadia-acquires-engie-impact-to-create-best-in-class-energy-management-platform/feed/ 0 373532 What Is Plaguing The New Nissan LEAF In Europe? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/what-is-plaguing-the-new-nissan-leaf-in-europe/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/what-is-plaguing-the-new-nissan-leaf-in-europe/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 03:50:16 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373527 I saw a headline this morning that Nissan has just dropped plans to produce powertrains for the new Nissan LEAF in the UK. The reason is reportedly that consumer demand in Europe is not as high as hoped for the model. This struck me, particularly because the new Nissan LEAF ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/what-is-plaguing-the-new-nissan-leaf-in-europe/feed/ 0 373527 Dogged Pursuit Of Green Hydrogen Continues In Europe, With An Assist From The US https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/green-hydrogen-uk-plug-power-us/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/green-hydrogen-uk-plug-power-us/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 02:56:34 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373488 The US firm Plug Power started with hydrogen fuel cell fork lifts before staking out territory in the emerging global green hydrogen industry.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/green-hydrogen-uk-plug-power-us/feed/ 0 373488 Audi A2 e-tron Clocks Up Test Kilometers https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/audi-a2-e-tron-clocks-up-test-kilometers/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/audi-a2-e-tron-clocks-up-test-kilometers/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 01:01:45 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373525 Audi will unveil the new A2 e-tron in fall 2026, complementing its portfolio with an all-electric entry-level model family in the compact class. The A2 e-tron, manufactured in Ingolstadt, will rejuvenate the Audi model range and open up access to premium electric mobility. At the Audi Annual Media Conference, CEO Gernot Döllner announced the A2 e-tron — ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/audi-a2-e-tron-clocks-up-test-kilometers/feed/ 0 373525 Rheem’s Refreshed ProTerra Heat Pump Water Heater — Manufacturer Interview https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/rheems-refreshed-proterra-heat-pump-water-heater-manufacturer-interview/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/rheems-refreshed-proterra-heat-pump-water-heater-manufacturer-interview/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 00:14:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373517 I try to interview every manufacturer that brings a new or refreshed heat pump water heater (HPWH) to market. My nerdy thought is that we in the cleantech space should be as up to speed on new, efficient water heaters the way we know about the latest model of Rivian, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/rheems-refreshed-proterra-heat-pump-water-heater-manufacturer-interview/feed/ 0 373517 An Post Reaches Emissions Milestone 3 Months Early https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/an-post-reaches-emissions-milestone-3-months-early/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/an-post-reaches-emissions-milestone-3-months-early/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 21:47:13 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373505 An Post, the national postal service of Ireland, has achieved its carbon reduction plans three months early.

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/an-post-reaches-emissions-milestone-3-months-early/feed/ 0 373505 The Future of Home Energy Is an Intelligent Ecosystem https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/the-future-of-home-energy-is-an-intelligent-ecosystem/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/the-future-of-home-energy-is-an-intelligent-ecosystem/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 20:23:32 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373416 Home energy is moving beyond individual upgrades toward one intelligent, connected system. Homes are using more electricity than they did a decade ago. EVs charge in the driveway. Heat pumps are replacing traditional heating and cooling systems. Induction ranges, home offices, smart thermostats, connected appliances, solar panels, batteries, and energy ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/the-future-of-home-energy-is-an-intelligent-ecosystem/feed/ 0 373416 Uber: Getting Hard to Justify High AI Costs https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/uber-getting-hard-to-justify-high-ai-costs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/uber-getting-hard-to-justify-high-ai-costs/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 18:46:37 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373516 Uh, oh. Did someone just poke the bubble? AI is apparently the 8th wonder of the world. It will bring everyone out of poverty, solve world hunger, eliminate our need to work, and make us all prosperous beyond our wildest beliefs. As crazy as that sounds, that’s what some prominent ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/uber-getting-hard-to-justify-high-ai-costs/feed/ 0 373516 Is AI Already Getting Nutso? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/is-ai-already-getting-nutso/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/is-ai-already-getting-nutso/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 17:08:01 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373507 Much of the current “AI generation” is driven by ideas explored and popularized in science-fiction novels, movies, TV shows, and comic books. The hype is overflowing, and so is some fear. On the one hand, AI fanatics want us to believe AI will solve all the world’s problems. (The naivete ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/is-ai-already-getting-nutso/feed/ 0 373507 $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program Announced https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/1-billion-electric-truck-rebate-program-announced/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/1-billion-electric-truck-rebate-program-announced/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 15:50:08 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373508 Just a bit ago, WattEV ordered 370 Tesla semi trucks, which is quite a large order for electric heavy-duty cargo trucks in the US. The Tesla Semi has been in development for years, including various pilot operations for real companies. Now comes news of a California state program to provide ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/1-billion-electric-truck-rebate-program-announced/feed/ 0 373508 US Solar & Storage Manufacturers Flood DC To Highlight Global Leadership & Jobs https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/us-solar-storage-manufacturers-flood-dc-to-highlight-global-leadership-jobs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/us-solar-storage-manufacturers-flood-dc-to-highlight-global-leadership-jobs/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:12 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373482 Something most people still don’t know is that the US solar power and storage industry has gotten quite large. The US solar industry employs about 280,000 people. The energy storage industry employs another 80,000 or so. These are a significant economic engine for the United States. However, they could be ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/25/us-solar-storage-manufacturers-flood-dc-to-highlight-global-leadership-jobs/feed/ 0 373482 XPENG Offers More Human-Like Autonomous Driving https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/xpeng-offers-more-human-like-autonomous-driving/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/xpeng-offers-more-human-like-autonomous-driving/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 23:19:06 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373492 In recent articles on XPENG, I have focused on the development of human employees who make technology possible and the technology tools that they use. However, the output of the people using automation and AI tools is what matters the most to customers. It is especially noticeable in autonomous driving ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/xpeng-offers-more-human-like-autonomous-driving/feed/ 0 373492 $1,052 to Fuel Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. $205 to Energize Kia EV6 https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/1052-to-fuel-toyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-205-to-energize-kia-ev6/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/1052-to-fuel-toyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-205-to-energize-kia-ev6/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 22:25:57 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373491 A few days ago, I looked into how much it would cost to fuel a Hyundai Santa Fe versus how much it would cost to “fuel” a Hyundai IONIQ 5. I enjoyed doing the comparison, so I wanted to do it with more models. With news that Kia has just ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/1052-to-fuel-toyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-205-to-energize-kia-ev6/feed/ 0 373491 Save Money on Electricity — Get to Know Your Time-of-Use Electricity Pricing Details https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/save-money-on-electricity-get-to-know-your-time-of-use-electricity-pricing-details/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/save-money-on-electricity-get-to-know-your-time-of-use-electricity-pricing-details/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 22:10:45 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373475 This is probably a matter that goes under the radar for most people, and it offers potentially huge financial savings for many of them. Most of us get our electricity bill every month, pay it, and try to forget about it. Or we have autopay set up and don’t hardly ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/save-money-on-electricity-get-to-know-your-time-of-use-electricity-pricing-details/feed/ 0 373475 Why AI And Why Now? https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/why-ai-and-why-now/ https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/24/why-ai-and-why-now/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 16:14:59 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=373478 Opposition to AI and the enormous data centers it will need in the future is growing in the US, as people begin to see the risks.

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