Chinese startup XPENG is developing a fully autonomous electric robotaxi for global markets. The vehicle aims to provide seamless, driverless ride-hailing services.
UNDP and TAILG signed an MOU to establish a Green Mobility Centre of Excellence in Kenya, partnering on low-carbon mobility projects across Africa. The initiative aims to advance sustainable transportation and development through electric mobility solutions.
Porterville Unified School District in California is adopting solar panels, battery storage, and electric school buses in partnership with ForeFront Power. The rural district is making a comprehensive commitment to clean energy and sustainable transportation.
Canadian Solar launched upgraded EP Cube energy storage systems with higher power output and expanded battery capacity up to 200 kWh. The modular LFP battery systems combine hybrid inverters for residential, commercial, and backup applications.
The European Commission released draft terms for its fourth hydrogen bank auction, scheduled for late 2026 with €500 million in funding. The auction will maintain competitive bidding while strengthening eligibility requirements around supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, and state aid compliance.
Kashmir's lakes and wetlands face threats from pollution, encroachment, and urbanization, with nearly half of recorded lakes degraded. A community-focused restoration effort aims to address these freshwater ecosystem challenges.
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone has spent 30 years rescuing and rehabilitating critically endangered western chimpanzees threatened by habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade. An interview with sanctuary leader Willie Tucker explores conservation efforts against growing pressures from deforestation and human expansion.
Beavers restored a volcanic wasteland in Washington following Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption by creating wetlands and rebuilding ecosystems. The restored area now faces new threats to its recovery.
Australia's numbat, the Western Australian animal emblem, has been downlisted from endangered to near threatened status after decades of conservation efforts, according to the IUCN.
The desert rain frog in southern Africa has been reclassified as vulnerable due to threats from diamond mining, a proposed green hydrogen project, and climate change. The species faces extinction risk from habitat destruction and environmental pressures in its coastal sand dune home.
Brazil's grid operator warns that wind and solar curtailment could reach 40 GW annually by 2030 as renewable expansion outpaces demand. The operator proposes transmission upgrades, storage, demand response, and better distributed generation management to address the challenge.
Colombia has commissioned a 360 MW solar plant developed by Patria Investments, making it the second-largest operational PV facility in the country by installed capacity.
S&P Global released its 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list recognizing leaders in solar, wind, battery storage, and new battery cell categories. The rankings reflect market divergence as solar faces oversupply while battery storage demand accelerates.
U.S. solar industry must prioritize domestic solar cell production between 2026-2028 to build a sustainable manufacturing ecosystem. The focus should shift from early-stage raw materials speculation to establishing pure-play solar cell makers.
SolarEdge launches its next-generation Nexis home battery platform across the US with quick 30-minute installation times. The modular system is now available for pre-order.
BYD launches the Dolphin G DM-i plug-in hybrid for the European market with 65 miles of EV range at $32,000. The affordable vehicle combines electric efficiency with extended range capabilities.
Polestar reported record first-half 2026 sales of 30,423 vehicles, with 17,296 units in Q2 and 13,127 in Q1. The EV maker faces unspecified regulatory and market challenges despite the strong sales performance.
ComEd energized two new 345 kV transmission substations in Illinois to enable up to 550 MW of wind energy interconnection. The infrastructure expansion enhances grid capacity and reliability for surrounding communities.
The EPA proposed eliminating public participation in air pollution permits for data centers and concrete batch plants classified as minor sources. The move removes transparency requirements for diesel generators and other pollution sources under the Trump administration.
Congress is pursuing a ban on Chinese electric vehicles, with bipartisan support suggesting the products are competitively threatening to domestic manufacturers. The move raises questions about protectionism versus legitimate industrial policy concerns.
Researchers analyzed three years of video data to assess the long-term effectiveness of canopy bridges in protecting tree-dwelling animals from road hazards. The study examines whether these wildlife crossing structures truly serve as lifelines for forest species impacted by road fragmentation.
Ethiopia's Walia ibex, a rare wild goat species found only in Simien Mountains National Park, has been reclassified as critically endangered due to sustained population decline. The species had previously been listed as vulnerable before dropping below key conservation thresholds.
NYC allocated $20 million from congestion pricing revenue to address childhood asthma in the Bronx, though advocates say funding remains insufficient to solve widespread pollution problems.
A court ruling has delayed protective safeguards from New York's 2022 wetlands amendment, leaving over 1 million acres of freshly protected wetlands vulnerable for potentially several more years.