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<p>In Part I, I discussed how bikes and ebikes can be used for: Last-mile transportation in conjunction with public transport — you can take your bike with you on a commuter train, streetcar, or bus. Transporting our children with us on bikes with jump seats and with trailers. Bike transport ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/bikes-for-everything-much-of-what-ive-learned-riding-bikes-for-75-years-part-ii-safety/">Bikes for Everything, + Much of What I’ve Learned Riding Bikes for 75 Years (Part II Safety)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>With Tesla CEO Elon Musk dropping hints of a 100-GW solar power plan, it's no mystery why MAGA influencers have suddenly caught the PV bug.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/maga-suddenly-loves-solar-power-but-will-brooke-rollins-get-the-memo/">MAGA Suddenly Loves Solar Power, But Will Brooke Rollins Get The Memo?</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/3/2026/03/ha-news-2017-autonomous_roller-stage.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!)</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/autonomousbots-roller-out-the-1-75-billion-future-of-self-driving-asphalt/#more-460568">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/enphase_battery.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is expanding one of the country’s most exciting virtual power plant programs, adding a new battery lease program to its menu of home energy offerings that lets customers add backup power at little to no upfront cost.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/vermont-utility-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-add-a-home-backup-battery/#more-460551">more…</a>

<p>A week ago, I wrote an article pondering why the best news we get about the Tesla Semi, after nearly a decade, is still just small pilot program announcements. This was supposed to be a revolutionary semi truck that beat fossil-fueled semi trucks at almost everything and offered breakthrough improvements. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/does-the-tesla-semi-face-critical-market-challenges/">Does The Tesla Semi Face Critical Market Challenges?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>When we think of the US war against Iran, US gas price increases immediately come to mind. As we gather more information about the war, we start to consider inter-nation tensions. We recognize how oil infrastructure is actively weaponized, how fires generate emissions, and how our already fragile planet is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/wars-long-lines-hunger-and-health-crises/">War&#8217;s Long Lines, Hunger, and Health Crises</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/3/2025/01/electric-semi-truck-charging.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Commercial fleets have been adopting electric vehicles for their long-term fuel and maintenance savings, but Benore Logistics has found another big benefit to making the switch: going electric is helping the company attract younger drivers – <em>and keep them</em>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/what-driver-shortage-electric-trucks-give-fleets-a-real-hiring-edge/#more-460529">more…</a>

<p>I&#8217;m honestly surprised it has taken this long for a serious problem to surface related to Tesla&#8217;s Full Self Driving (FSD) system, based entirely around small cameras on the sensor side, and the weather. Having had a Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving (FSD) for more than 6 years, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/20/teslas-camera-weather-problem-is-serious/">Tesla&#8217;s Camera &#038; Weather Problem Is Serious</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>XPeng’s first profitable quarter is being framed, almost reflexively, as a scale story: more cars, better utilization, stronger margins. That is the standard manufacturing narrative, and it is reflected in both the earnings presentation and the surrounding coverage. But reading XPeng purely through volume is incomplete. CleanTechnica attended the Beijing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/20/op-ed-xpengs-profit-isnt-about-volume-its-rewriting-the-stack/">Op-Ed: XPeng’s Profit Isn’t About Volume, It’s Rewriting The Stack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>There are many people who really don&#8217;t need extra frills and gadgets in their car — they just want something simple and reliable to get to work or wherever they are going. Why do cars have to be so expensive? Why do they need so much extra geewizardry, which doesn&#8217;t ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/20/e4900-electric-car-catching-on-in-europe/">€4,900 Electric Car Catching On In Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

El uso de materiales más económicos y procesos potencialmente escalables abre la puerta a aplicaciones tanto en instalaciones solares a gran escala como en entornos residenciales.

La planta de 31 MW, situada junto a la planta cementera de Holcim en Obourg, produce 30 GWh al año.

La Central Solar de White Cliffs, la primera central de energía termosolar operada comercialmente en Australia, está siendo considerada para su inclusión en el listado de patrimonio.

Las ramificaciones de las dendritas pueden penetrar en el electrolito de la celda de litio; si se extienden desde el ánodo, cargado negativamente, hasta el cátodo, cargado positivamente, pueden provocar un cortocircuito en la batería.

Los científicos están explorando una forma sorprendentemente sencilla de limpiar los motores diésel: añadir diminutas gotas de agua al combustible. Durante la combustión, el agua se vaporiza rápidamente, provocando microexplosiones que mejoran la mezcla del combustible y reducen la temperatura de combustión.

Inluso en el mejor de los escenarios —en el que cesen los ataques iraníes y aumente la capacidad— el desvío hacia el Mar Rojo difícilmente compensaría el déficit provocado por el cierre de Hormuz, según BNEF.

Persisten dudas sobre cuánto de ese impulso inversor responde a oportunidades reales y cuánto a un aumento de costes que terminarán pagando los consumidores.

La berlina eléctrica de la firma china, destaca por su tecnología CTB en baterías, autonomías superiores a 800 km y el sistema HyperOS que une coche y ecosistema inteligente

La gestora polaca invertirá en startups en etapas tempranas con respaldo del Fondo Europeo de Inversiones. Su estrategia prioriza la IA y la transición energética para fortalecer la competitividad, la productividad y el futuro de la industria.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Terabase_Energy_Terafab_Construction_Automation_2023_img1-1536x1026-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1500" /></div><p>The US needs a lot more electricity fast, and one company thinks robots can help build it quicker.</p> <p>Berkeley, California-based <a href="https://www.terabase.energy/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Terabase Energy</a> says its next-gen Terafab automated solar construction system has finished field testing and is now ready to ship commercially. Terafab V2 brings autonomous robotics and AI into the way massive solar farms are built.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/20/a-24-7-solar-farm-building-robot-just-hit-the-market/#more-460518">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Toyota-longest-range-EV-Europe-C-HR-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/toyota/">Toyota’s</a> longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles). </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/20/toyota-launches-c-hr-europe-longest-range-ev/#more-460502">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/12/business_card-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>In the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/">Electrek Podcast</a>, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls="controls" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/MacDaily_429.mp3"></audio></figure> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/20/podcast-tesla-turns-to-energy-bmw-i3-ev-makes-a-splash-donut-lab-update-and-more/#more-460500">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 ultra-luxurious <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/20/genesis-gv90-debut-with-secret-high-tech-system/#more-460476">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The Trump administration has left no stone unturned and no fund untouched in its attempt to undo the Biden administration’s clean-energy legacy. That includes $5 billion in funding for the National Electric…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Lectric-Xpeak2-and-ONE-e-bikes-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a focus on EVs and power stations, led by the newly launched <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/720-lectric-e-bike-savings-nothin-but-net-sale-from-799/">Lectric Nothin’ But Net Sale with up to $720 e-bike savings</a> – plus multiple price cuts – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/720-lectric-e-bike-savings-nothin-but-net-sale-from-799/">starting from $799</a>. Right behind that are 72-hour flash sales with up to 62% power station savings from both <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/ecoflow-flash-sale-3072wh-delta-3-ultra-power-station-1099-price-more/">EcoFlow</a> and Anker SOLIX (exclusive bonus savings available on the latter), which lets you pick up 256Wh to 7,680Wh power stations/bundles, as well as add-on accessories units, down at some of their best prices <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/ecoflow-flash-sale-3072wh-delta-3-ultra-power-station-1099-price-more/">starting from $999 at EcoFlow</a> and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/256wh-to-7680wh-anker-solix-power-stations-bundles-from-150/">starting from $150 at Anker</a>. We also spotted <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/20/premium-upper-tier-segway-gt3-superscooter-1500-low/">Segway’s premium GT3 superscooter</a> back at its lowest tracked price, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive returning/new low prices on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/19/anker-solix-gen-2-c1000-c2000-f3000-power-stations-alternator-chargers-from-749/">Anker’s SOLIX Gen 2 C1000, C2000, and F3000 power stations with alternator chargers</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/2026/03/20/lectric-up-to-720-e-bike-savings-from-799-ecoflow-anker-power-station-sales-more/#more-460460">more…</a>