A journalist visits Chinese EV dealers in São Paulo, including Leapmotor, BYD, Great Wall Motors, and Geely, to assess the rapid expansion of Chinese automakers in Brazil's electric vehicle market.
A Devon community has created an online platform to track and report sewage spills in real time on the River Dart. The citizen-led initiative highlights repeatedly polluted areas and tracks planned improvement work.
Australia's inaugural Landscape Australia awards showcase 20 residential gardens designed to address climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and fire/flood resilience. The awards recognize private gardens as shared infrastructure contributing to urban ecological health and climate adaptation.
Swedish heavy equipment manufacturer HUDDIG upgraded its 1370 hybrid wheel loader with a 40% battery capacity increase from 44 kWh to 61 kWh for the new model year. The enhancement improves the hybrid loader's electric-powered performance capabilities.
South Africa lacks electric mobility incentives compared to other African nations like Malawi and Rwanda. Industry stakeholders are calling for special e-mobility tariffs to support fleet operators and accelerate EV adoption.
CleanTechnica hosted the Hawaii Sustainability Expo in April, attracting 1,300 attendees and 80 eco-friendly vendors. The event featured EV test drives, ebikes, and demonstrations of sustainable technologies.
UK-led research reveals increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing and sleep disruption. Researchers highlight that day-to-day pollution symptoms are often overlooked compared to severe medical cases.
Fraunhofer ISE has released a free electricity price simulator for analyzing Germany's day-ahead energy market. The tool allows users to model how additional battery storage would affect electricity pricing.
Global polysilicon prices remain stable as Chinese price increases encounter market resistance from buyers. The weekly PV industry update tracks shifting price dynamics in the solar panel supply chain.
Western Europe experienced record summer solar irradiance in 2026, with England and Wales seeing nearly 16% above-average conditions. Heat domes created exceptionally clear and dry weather, though accompanied by above-average temperatures and severe rainfall deficits.
Baxi launches commercial air-to-water heat pumps with capacities up to 170 kW using propane refrigerant. The reversible units provide heating, cooling, and hot water with operation down to -20°C.
A Green party councillor argues for a 20-year UK investment plan focused on green homes and transport to address youth unemployment and economic stagnation. The proposal frames environmental infrastructure development as both a climate and economic growth solution.
Kia is offering up to $10,000 in customer cash discounts on select electric vehicles, including the newly arriving EV3 model. The incentives aim to boost EV adoption and sales.
The Jeep Recon EV achieved only 160 miles of real-world highway range despite advertised efficiency claims. The electric SUV's actual performance falls short of manufacturer specifications.
An Electrek podcast episode covers Tesla Roadster delays, EV delivery trends in the US, and the return of battery swap technology. The episode discusses recent developments in sustainable transport and energy sectors.
Mercedes-Benz is restructuring its electric vehicle lineup with new CLA and GLB models launching while several existing EVs will be discontinued by 2027.
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, down 2.1% year-over-year but beating analyst expectations by 25,000 units. The company also produced fewer vehicles than it delivered.
Ride1Up launched the Prodigy V2 Eco e-bike featuring a German-made Brose mid-drive motor for $1,295. The affordable option aims to make quality electric bikes more accessible to consumers.
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is theoretically viable, converting temperature differences between warm surface and cold deep seawater into electricity. However, the technology faces practical challenges with seawater flow management and system efficiency.
NIO reported 37,408 vehicle deliveries in September 2026, with sales up 49% year-to-date. The Chinese EV manufacturer showed month-over-month growth of 4.4% and year-over-year growth of 7.7%.
Hong Kong outdoor workers face increasing heat stress as temperatures rise due to climate change. Growing calls for stronger workplace protections to safeguard vulnerable laborers from extreme heat exposure.
Indonesian rubber growers face spreading wildfires and employ traditional firefighting methods to protect their land. The story highlights community responses to fire threats in Sumatra amid dry conditions.
Tesla expands its 16-inch touchscreen to all US Model 3 vehicles while boosting range and performance specs. The Premium AWD model now achieves 3.8-second 0-60 acceleration and the Performance variant offers 316 miles of range.