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- by Larry EvansOn a recent trip to Sardinia with my wife, I rented a Peugeot E-208. I always try to sample new EVs while traveling, and islands like Sardinia seem like a perfect place for EVs. While there, I saw far more EVs than I did on a trip earlier this year … [continued] The post Peugeot E-208 Rental Car Review appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Steve HanleyMy colleague José Pontes did a masterful report on the status of electric car sales in Europe last week. The news was all good, but I wanted to focus on one country where the news is particularly heartening for those who support the EV revolution. The bottom line is that … [continued] The post EV Sales Surged In The UK This September appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Michael BarnardFor several years I have been arguing that “fabric first” becomes a trap when a sensible building-efficiency principle is turned into a universal sequencing rule. Insulation, draught-proofing, ventilation and building repair can all be valuable, sometimes very valuable, but that does not establish that every household should complete extensive renovation … [continued] The post Ireland’s Heat Study Adds More Evidence Against The Fabric First Trap appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Arthur Frederick (Fritz) HaslerIn 2025, an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities were reported in the US. Earlier this year, April 8, 2026, Elon Musk claimed that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” is so much safer than human drivers that it could save 90% of the roughly one million lives lost in car crashes globally. Elon, you … [continued] The post Open Letter to Elon Musk: You Have a Moral Imperative to Get All Your Tesla EV Customers Using Full Self Driving appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Paul FosseHere at CleanTechnica, we prefer fully electric cars to hybrids. I’ve driven electric for 16 years, but I like to meet people where they are and many people just aren’t ready to make the change, even though it might work fine if they were willing. I wrote about that 3 … [continued] The post The Hybrid Isn’t Replacing the Bigger Engine, It’s Replacing the Upgrade Path appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Paul FosseTo read the market overview, see part 1 of this article here. I visited Leapmotor, BYD, Great Wall Motors, and Geely dealers in Sao Paulo. Leapmotor The first dealer I visited was Leapmotor. Leapmotor, the Chinese EV maker sold abroad through Stellantis, entered Brazil in late 2025 with the C10 … [continued] The post My Trip To Brazil To See The Rapid Rise Of Chinese Cars, Part 2: Dealer Visits appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by José PontesBEVs Up, PHEVs Down Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% year over year (YoY) globally in August, ending the month at around 1.8 million units. Once again, BEVs (+13% YoY) and PHEVs (-12% YoY) are experiencing opposite dynamics, with pure electrics firm in double-digit growth while plugin hybrids remain in … [continued] The post Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — 27% EV Share in August! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Jennifer SensibaBack in 2007, an astronaut reportedly put on Maximum Absorbency Garment (aka MAG, a fancy name for the diapers astronauts wear on spacewalks), hopped in her car, and drove 900 miles straight from Houston to Orlando to assault her ex’s new girlfriend. While she says the media exaggerated the story … [continued] The post Jeep’s Recon Isn’t Astronaut Diaper Rated. It’s Trail Rated. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Remeredzai Joseph KuhudzaiUnlike a growing number of countries on the African continent, South Africa doesn’t have much in terms of incentives and programmes to catalyse adoption of electric mobility. Whilst countries such as Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, Mauritius, and Ethiopia have introduced comprehensive measures, such as eliminating import duties and taxes on electric … [continued] The post Calls For Special E-Mobility Tariffs To Support Fleet Operators in South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Scott CooneyThis April, CleanTechnica ran our first major event, the Hawaii Sustainability Expo & Electric Home Show. It drew about 1300 attendees, ~80 eco-friendly vendors, and a dozen elected representatives. The event featured 7 EVs for test driving, 20 more EVs for the EV showcase, an ebike track, a nontoxic kids … [continued] The post Bringing the Sustainability Expo to Your Town appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by David WaterworthThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the milestone of 100 community batteries being installed. It has also delivered funding for home conversion from gas to electric. The Cheaper Home Battery scheme has been extended to 100 kWh installations. Here’s our spring update. As Australia moves rapidly from spring … [continued] The post Australian Government Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Steve HanleyIn the third quarter of 2026, it was the best of times and the worst of times for EV manufacturers in the US. While the rest of the world seems to be progressing nicely toward a future in which battery-powered cars are the norm, US customers are giving EVs the … [continued] The post US Q3 EV Sales Report: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by José PontesBEVs jumped 51% YoY in an off-season month. BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, even in a holiday month, like August. This month, along with July, is unusual because in Europe, most makers and their models slow down their operations because of the holiday season, with the exceptions being … [continued] The post Europe EV Sales Report: Record Month — BEVs Reach 30% Market Share! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Michael BarnardHyFlux has an unusually interesting hydrogen-aviation proposition because the technology at its centre appears somewhat credible, if incredibly difficult to engineer and maintain. The UK company wants to exploit the extreme cold of liquid hydrogen already carried aboard a future hydrogen aircraft to cool a fully superconducting electric motor. Superconductivity … [continued] The post HyFlux’s Superconducting Motor Might Work. Hydrogen Aviation Is The Hard Part. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Z. S.BYD sales started out slow this year, but they’re picking up steam … or electricity. The company had 456,713 passenger vehicle deliveries in September. That’s 5.4% more than in August 2026 and 16.2% more than in September 2025. The better news is that the company’s fully electric vehicle (BEV) sales … [continued] The post BYD BEV Sales Up 33% in September appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Sierra ClubLawsuit Challenges Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards That Will Drive Up Costs for American Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of environmental and consumer protection organizations filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s final rule rolling back federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, a move that will make new … [continued] The post Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Making Cars Less Fuel Efficient appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Sierra ClubPHOENIX — At its Resource Planning Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, Arizona Public Service shared that it has signed a coal supply contract extension with the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. that would extend operation of APS’s coal-fired Four Corners Plant past its previous 2031 closure date to 2038 — going … [continued] The post APS Wants to Resuscitate Four Corners Coal Plant Already Slated for Closure appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Sierra ClubWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission just rejected TransAlta’s proposed cost-recovery plan for the Centralia coal plant, an important step toward protecting Northwest ratepayers from the Trump administration’s costly and unlawful effort to prop up the retired coal plant. The cost recovery filing was for money that TransAlta spent … [continued] The post Sierra Club Statement on FERC Decision Rejecting Centralia Coal Plant Cost-Recovery Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Guest ContributorFollowing statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage industry is pleased to see Governor Newsom sign numerous bills that will support reliable electricity generation and transmission and increase access to the cost-saving benefits … [continued] The post SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom’s Actions on Clean Energy Bills appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Steve HanleySheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. This week, he was instrumental in getting a bill before the Senate that will radically alter how permitting for energy projects in the US gets done. It is not unusual for … [continued] The post US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- by Daniel AronsonToo many executives still treat climate disruption as a temporary nuisance when it has already become a permanent operating condition. For sustainability leaders, that misread hurts twice. The post What to do when your CEO is planning for the wrong decade appeared first on Trellis.
- by Grant HarrisonLenders that finance data centers screen for the water drawn on site — but that’s only a drop in the bucket. The post Investors are ignoring the biggest source of data-center water use appeared first on Trellis.
- by Heather ClancyBetween now and next fall, her schedule will be filled with meetings about the massive U.S. data center buildout. The post Long-time Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber to step down in 2027 appeared first on Trellis.
- by Trellis StaffMindy Lubber to step down from Ceres; LinkedIn loses another sustainability director; Solventum CSO leaves amid reorg; and more. The post Sustainability leadership moves appeared first on Trellis.
- by Jim GilesConversations about supply chain decarbonization are often dominated by buyers. Here’s what sellers have to say. The post What sellers really think about supplier engagement programs appeared first on Trellis.
- by Sheila AnzuresLegal action over California’s labeling law has created uncertainty for companies. But new data shows clear consumer demand for clearer recycling instructions. The post What consumers think about recycling labels appeared first on Trellis.
- by Trellis StaffA timeline of methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. The post What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- by Trellis StaffCarbon removal buyers' guide; superpollutant action plan; free carbon footprint estimates. The post Updated: Sustainability tools to use in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- by Amy Skoczlas ColeClimate change, water access and human rights still shape what companies can make, where they can operate and what they can sell. The post Business leaders must think like sustainability professionals, whatever their title appeared first on Trellis.
- by Trellis StaffAssess water risks from AI power consumption; opt for 'lighter AI models'; a real-time view of Claude coding emissions. The post Sustainable AI: Tools, frameworks and best practices in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- by Associated Press EditorsSenators from both parties reached a deal on legislation to expedite permitting for energy projects, aiming for a vote after the midterms.
- by Paul GerkeAn on-demand web event on Factor This examines the new AI infrastructure equation and explores why power strategy has become increasingly important to data center development.
- by Laura FischerA strong El Niño outlook gives utilities several areas to examine, including flood preparedness, storm planning, and resource adequacy, writes EPRI's Laura Fischer.
- by Sean WolfeUtilities face rising operational risks and growing electricity demand, with affordability pressures limiting grid investment, according to research by Zpryme.
- by Sean WolfeTexture released CommonGrid, an open-source model of U.S. energy infrastructure, allowing public contributions and edits to improve accuracy.
- by Sean WolfeApplying competitive bidding to ERCOT's upcoming high-voltage transmission projects could lower upfront construction costs by $3 billion to $9 billion, according to a new report by Aurora Energy Research released by Texans for Affordable Transmission.
- by Jeremiah KarpowiczUnlocking the true value of any utility innovation requires an independent, vendor-agnostic strategy that cuts across technical, business, and regulatory domains.
- by Associated Press EditorsMoldova voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency on its energy and water sectors due to low water levels and rising energy costs.
- by Sean WolfeResearchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory released the Hydropower Market Report, showing growth in the hydropower sector.
- by Paul GerkeThe DOE announces SPARK funding recipients, NineDot celebrates NYC battery energy storage, Exus Renewables repowers wind projects, Invenergy and HASI expand their partnership, NorthStar finishes a Michigan solar site, and Renewable Properties now plays in PJM.