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<p>This transcript, lightly edited, is a recorded conversation with a Canadian citizens action group where I walked through a practical, systems-level view of Canada’s decarbonization pathway, grounded in technologies that already work at scale. I focused on what is deployable now, not hypothetical breakthroughs, and explored everything from transmission and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/the-electrified-future-is-already-here-canada-just-needs-to-build-it/">The Electrified Future Is Already Here. Canada Just Needs to Build It</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Kia is now producing two electric vehicles in Europe for Europe. The company recently started producing the EV2 in Slovakia — in Žilina, to be precise. The EV2 is a small (B-segment) SUV. I know &#8230; what&#8217;s an SUV versus not an SUV has changed a lot over the years, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/kia-ev2-production-begins-in-europe/">Kia EV2 Production Begins in Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Las acciones de las petroleras europeas reaccionaron negativamente a la caída del precio del petróleo. Tampoco ayudó la publicación de los hitos del primer trimestre de Shell, que recoge todos los impactos del conflicto con Irán.

<p>Why an early revision of the EU CO2 standards for truckmakers is not justified and would endanger Europe’s automotive future. First introduced in 2019, and then revised in 2024, the EU CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) set specific emissions reduction targets for manufacturers selling HDVs in the EU. Most trucks ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/electric-trucks-go-mainstream-in-europe/">Electric Trucks Go Mainstream in Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>E-SAF can play a key role in reducing European aviation emissions. While the climate benefits of e-SAF are well understood, much less attention has been paid to what scaling up European production could mean for Europe’s economic growth, jobs and energy security. Currently, the EU relies on imports for more ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/e-saf-made-in-europe-a-source-of-jobs-growth-and-energy-security/">E-SAF Made in Europe — A Source of Jobs, Growth, and Energy Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>As volatile fracked gas prices and energy demand rises, customers worry about paying more for less. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last night, dozens of South Carolinians testified before the state Public Service Commission at two back-to-back hearings, expressing concerns that the proposed Canadys gas power plant may drive up already skyrocketing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/south-carolinians-fret-over-price-tag-of-proposed-gas-plant-at-psc-hearing/">South Carolinians Fret Over Price Tag of Proposed Gas Plant at PSC Hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>AI data centers have become a major problem for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. They need soooooo much power. Some people like to claim that they can all be powered with cheap, clean renewable energy from the sun and the wind, but the fact is, that&#8217;s not how it&#8217;s always happening ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/good-news-a-bunch-of-ai-data-centers-in-limbo/">Good News: A Bunch Of AI Data Centers In Limbo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Private Energy Partners has submitted a hybrid energy project to Australia's environmental approval process, proposing a 780MW BESS.

New Jersey has become the sixth state in the last decade, and the second this year, to fully repeal its moratorium on building new nuclear power stations. On a crisp Wednesday morning at the Hope Creek Generating Station in the southwestern corner of the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation lifting the de…

<p>A couple of weeks ago, when I wrote about Tesla&#8217;s stock price dropping 20% in 6 months, a reader commented: &#8220;Tesla down 20% in the past 6 months and the P/E is still over 300. That is not sustainable.&#8221; Another commenter showed in more detail why this was crazy: Price ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/teslas-price-to-earnings-ratio-is-nuts/">Tesla&#8217;s Price-to-Earnings Ratio Is Nuts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Tesla-Alachua-Wawa-copy.png?w=1600" /></div><p>On today’s Tesla-tastic episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quick Charge</a></em>, a TSLA bear thinks the stock is headed for a 60% slide before the year is out, Tesla launches a Supercharger configurator, and we find out what’s really going on at Elon’s proposed chip fab.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/tsla-stock-slides-supercharger-prices-and-whos-really-behind-elons-big-chip-fab/#more-462776">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/Genesis-GV90-tech.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The GV90 is shaping up to be an ultra-luxe tech powerhouse. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> set out to redefine luxury with the GV90, and the interior proves it. Here’s our first look.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/genesis-gv90-interior-leaks-next-level-luxury-big-screens/#more-422572">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Springwell-Solar-Farm.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>The UK just approved what will become its largest solar farm yet – and it’s a clear signal of where its energy strategy is headed.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/uk-largest-solar-farm-just-got-the-green-light/#more-462764">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Hyundai-EV-hot-hatch-debut.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai</a> will unveil the IONIQ 3 during Milan Design Week later this month. Ahead of its debut, a covered production model was spotted in a parking garage, offering a closer look at the new electric hatch.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/hyundais-ev-hot-hatch-almost-here-best-look-video/#more-462749">more…</a>

In our Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026), we project U.S. dry natural gas production, which accounted for 38% of total U.S. energy production in 2025, will increase significantly over the next several decades, meeting growing domestic and international natural gas demand.

<p>Cook County in Illinois recently celebrated the completion of a solar project at its Skokie courthouse. County officials held a ribbon cutting this week along with solar installer Ameresco. “We set ambitious goals to combat climate change, and we are achieving them,” said Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. “These solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/illinois-county-courthouse-cuts-ribbon-on-1-3-mw-solar-project/">Illinois county courthouse cuts ribbon on 1.3-MW solar project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>A recent report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has found that gas-powered electricity generation plants are now more expensive than simply building a solar field.... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/utility-scale-solar/new-ieefa-report-finds-building-solar-cheaper-than-gas-power-plants/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/EcoFlow-x3-and-EGO-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Our mid-week Green Deals edition is packed and focused on EcoFlow, but that’s not to say the other deals we’ve collected for you today are any less exciting. First, we have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/ecoflow-earth-day-mega-sale-power-station-starting-from-169/">EcoFlow’s latest Members’ Festival x Earth Day Mega Sale</a> with up to 62% power station discounts, extra savings on solar generators, FREE gifts, and 3x EcoCredit rewards – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/ecoflow-earth-day-mega-sale-power-station-starting-from-169/">starting from $169</a>. The brand has also just launched its <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/ecoflow-launches-288wh-trail-plus-300-dc-compact-power-station-from-199/">288Wh TRAIL Plus 300 DC Portable Compact Power Station (and two solar bundles) starting from $199</a>, as well as offering a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/ecoflow-24-hour-flash-sale-2048wh-delta-2-max-power-station-799-more/">24-hour flash sale</a> on three units, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/08/ecoflow-24-hour-flash-sale-2048wh-delta-2-max-power-station-799-more/">2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at $799</a>, which is the best new price we have tracked aside from a Black Friday exclusive deal. We also have three EGO Multi-Head Combo bundles that give you a string trimmer + one of three secondary attachments at new lows, a spotlight on Lectric’s April Showers XP Trike2 bundles with up to $588 in FREE gear, an Eve Aqua Apple HomeKit Smart Water Controller deal worth considering for your spigots, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s flash sale on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/06/segway-flash-sale-max-g30p-electric-scooter-new-500-low/">Segway G30P Electric Scooter to a new $500 low</a>, Jackery’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/07/jackery-256wh-80000mah-explorer-240d-compact-power-station-new-129-low/">256Wh Explorer 240D power station at a new $129 low</a>, and more. </p> <p>Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-prices/"><em>Electrek</em>’s best EV buying </a>and <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-leases/">leasing deals</a>. Also, check out the new <a href="https://electrek.co/shop/"><em>Electrek</em> Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories</a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/ecoflow-earth-day-mega-sale-power-station-flash-sale-trail-plus-300-dc-launch-ego-more/#more-462714">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/solid-state-EV-batteries-BYD.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Solid-state EV batteries have entered a “critical stage,” <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> chief scientist, Lian Yubo, said during a seminar this week.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/byds-chief-scientist-solid-state-ev-batteries-critical-stage/#more-462707">more…</a>

<p>The newly published white paper began with a question that persisted because of how clearly island systems expose the realities of energy. Can Hawaiʻi, an isolated archipelago with no continental grid behind it and a long dependence on imported fuels, build an energy system that is cleaner, more resilient, more ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/the-clean-energy-future-hawai%ca%bbi-can-actually-build-new-tfie-strategy-white-paper/">The Clean Energy Future Hawaiʻi Can Actually Build: New TFIE Strategy White Paper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/Tesla-Alachua-Wawa.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has quietly switched on a public configurator for its Supercharger for Business program, and the numbers tell us exactly what it now costs a third party to buy into the network: <strong>$500,000 in hardware and roughly $940,000 all-in</strong> for a standard V4 8-stall site.</p> <p>The tool also spits out ROI estimates that swing wildly by location — from a 4-year payback in San Francisco to 7 years in Manhattan — and effectively prices Tesla’s own cut at a flat $0.10/kWh.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/tesla-supercharger-for-business-configurator-pricing/#more-462710">more…</a>

<p>CleanTechnica has carried reviews on a number of backup battery systems in the last few years, including Anker Solix, Bluetti, and Jackery. Reading the reviews, I got ever more intrigued by what I found. These are not just batteries, but power stations with charge controller and inverter built in. They ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/08/more-on-batteries-or-how-to-grow-lemons-in-vermont/">More On Batteries, Or How To Grow Lemons In Vermont</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Tesla-Full-Self-Driving-Beta-smear-campaign.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Elon Musk claimed this week 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 each year — a 10X improvement in safety.</p> <p>The problem is that Tesla has never released the data that would support anything close to that claim, and Musk is already using it to pre-frame the lawsuits Tesla is facing over FSD crashes as an unavoidable cost of progress.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/08/musk-tesla-fsd-10x-safer-claim-doesnt-hold-up/#more-462700">more…</a>

China’s Sigenergy has announced a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), with shares open to retail investors until April 13 and backing from major international asset managers.

Brazil installed 2.3 GW of solar capacity in January and February, as centralized generation more than doubled while distributed growth declined.