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<p>BEIJING — Huawei Technologies Co. expanded its foothold in the electric vehicle sector through July, scaling sales across its smart vehicle alliance while integrating automated driving software into major automotive manufacturing groups. Rather than assembling vehicles under its own name, the technology company operates as a Tier 1 supplier and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/08/huawei-scales-ev-platform-deliveries-as-automated-driving-partnerships-expand-across-china/">Huawei Scales EV Platform Deliveries As Automated Driving Partnerships Expand Across China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In my recent trips globally have exposed me how the traditional petrol station model is undergoing a change as major oil and power companies scramble to adapt to rapid electric vehicle adoption. In Amsterdam I saw Total which is now Total Energies, Shell has Recharge, Sinopec in China, Idemitsu in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/08/gas-stations-are-changing-globally-how-has-it-changed-in-your-town-part-1-asia/">Gas Stations are Changing Globally. How Has It Changed in Your Town? (Part 1: Asia)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Supercritical carbon dioxide is genuinely useful stuff. Above roughly 31° Celsius and 73.8 bar, CO₂ enters a state that combines gas-like flow behavior with densities that can become much closer to liquids. Engineers have found good uses for that combination. It can extract caffeine from coffee, separate valuable compounds from ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/08/supercritical-co2-carbon-capture-power-cycles/">Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Possible launch models include the recently launched L03 and the premium X9  XPENG is preparing to enter the Philippines in the third quarter of 2026, bringing with it a business model built around artificial intelligence, advanced driver assistance and software-defined vehicles rather than simply another lineup of battery-powered cars. XPENG ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/xpeng-set-to-enter-the-philippines-with-the-globalized-mona/">XPENG Set to Enter the Philippines with the Globalized Mona</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>R&#38;D World magazine yesterday presented the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) with four of its annual R&#38;D 100 Awards for research innovations. Including this year’s winners, NLR has received 80 R&#38;D 100 Awards since 1982. Given annually, the R&#38;D 100 Awards honor the 100 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/rd-100-awards-honor-4-nlr-innovations/">R&#038;D 100 Awards Honor 4 NLR Innovations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The US startup Aternium aims to crack the green hydrogen code with a new electrolysis system powered by renewable energy and co-producing deuterium.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/green-hydrogen-us-renewable-energy-delaware-mid-atlantic/">The Road To Green Hydrogen Is Paved With Green Deuterium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>NIO has basically stood alone in its long-term commitment to EV battery swapping technology and infrastructure. Now, its youngest sub-brand, Firefly, is getting access to these battery swapping stations. Additionally, the company is starting to roll out its new, 5th-generation battery swapping stations. Firefly, for those who haven&#8217;t followed along ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/nio-opens-battery-swapping-to-firefly-and-launches-5th-generation-swapping-stations/">NIO Opens Battery Swapping to Firefly and Launches 5th-Generation Swapping Stations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Silicon Valley and the tech industry are known for their &#8220;move fast and break things&#8221; mantra. This has been how the software industry has operated forever basically. In fact, the modus operandi has probably accelerated in recent years. Breaking things almost seems like the goal sometimes. Well, Waymo was spawned ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/waymo-ceo-dont-move-fast-break-things-with-physical-ai/">Waymo CEO: Don&#8217;t Move Fast &#038; Break Things With Physical AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%. By the end of 2025, the U.S. power system had operational battery storage capacity of 43.6 gigawatts (GW). During the first six months of 2026, operators added another 8.3 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/u-s-battery-storage-capacity-averaged-70-growth-over-the-last-three-years/">U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Averaged 70% Growth Over The Last Three Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company&#8217;s first fully electric ID. ERA vehicle, the ID. ERA 5X SUV. XPENG was involved a bit too, but I&#8217;ll come back to that later. Earlier today, China&#8217;s Ministry of Industry and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/first-fully-electric-vw-id-era-vehicle-id-era-5x-suv/">First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

A far-reaching new tariff on solar imports promises to both raise the cost of installing the clean energy source and strengthen efforts to reshore solar manufacturing. The White House announced the new tariffs Thursday on imported polysilicon and related products, including silicon-based solar panels and their…

La capacidad de fabricación de inversores fotovoltaicos en Estados Unidos superará los 100 GW de corriente alterna a finales de 2027, según Wood Mackenzie.

La instalación CNOOC Anlan suministra electricidad renovable al yacimiento petrolífero marino de Lufeng.

El nuevo sistema incluirá hasta 4 megavatios (MW) de energía solar, una batería de 2 MW/ 2 MWh y una nueva central de gas de hasta 4 MW, que actuará como respaldo del suministro.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Kia-PV7-caught.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia/">Kia’s</a> first electric van is already a top seller, but the larger PV7 is set to launch soon, which could prove to be an even “bigger” hit. Here’s a closer look at it.</p>

Acciona compra el 50% del proyecto Epta en Segovia, sumando una planta fotovoltaica adyacente, dentro de su plan para alcanzar 2GW en centros de datos en España y otros mercados prioritarios.

<p>California has installed more than 21 GW of energy storage across the state, making it one of the largest battery fleets in the world, said the California Energy Commission. When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, less than 700 MW of battery storage served the grid. The jump to 21,112 MW is an increase&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/california-surpasses-21-gw-of-energy-storage-connected-to-grid/">California surpasses 21 GW of energy storage connected to grid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<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 class="wp-block-paragraph">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 the Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Today’s episode is sponsored by GM</em>. <em>GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge.</em> <em>Learn more at <a href="https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass</a></em></p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Navee-Aventon-EGO-Beatbot-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’re closing out this week with plenty of low prices, starting with the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/06/navee-ut5-ultra-x-electric-superscooter-1955-low-more-from-893/">premium golden Navee UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,955 low</a> for the first time since launching, alongside two other new low prices on high-performance e-scooters. The EGO Power+ <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/07/ego-nexus-1400w-portable-power-station-2x-6-0ah-batteries-799-low/">Nexus 1,400W Portable Power Station with 2x 6.0Ah batteries is at a $799 low</a>, while Aventon is offering a second weekend flash sale for the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/07/aventon-flash-sale-level-3-commuter-pace-4-cruiser-e-bikes-1299-lows/">Level 3 Commuter and Pace 4 Cruiser e-bikes back at $1,299 lows</a>. There’s also the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/07/beatbot-sale-aquasense-2-ultra-ai-5-in-1-robot-pool-cleaner-2149-more/">Beatbot Summer Smart Sale</a> with up to 38% discounts on robot pool cleaners, the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station at its Amazon low, a 3-in-1 Greenworks mower/blower/trimmer bundle low, and more down below. We’ve also got the hangover deals from the past four days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/06/jackery-homepower-1000-v2-power-station-200w-solar-panel-from-449/">new $449 low on Jackery’s HomePower 1000 v2 Power Station</a>, and more. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Top-10-most-affordable-EVs-to-insure.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026.</p>

<p>Sol-Ark today launched the MySolArk Installer App, a mobile application that helps professional solar installers commission, document, monitor and manage compatible Sol-Ark residential systems. Designed around the installer workflow, the app guides commissioning teams through system topology, connectivity, hardware validation, battery and grid settings, operating profiles and final verification. Multi-site visibility and shareable commissioning reports&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/sol-ark-launches-residential-inverter-commissioning-app/">Sol-Ark launches residential inverter commissioning app</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Aspira a mejorar la eficiencia energética, aumentar significativamente el uso de energías renovables y consolidar sus industrias verdes y bajas en carbono como ventaja competitiva.

La dependencia energética general bajó a 42%, pero Medio Oriente sigue siendo el principal proveedor de crudo pese a la diversificación hacia Rusia.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/china-smart-2-regulatory-filing.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US.</p>

Mantiene un nivel de llenado más favorable que la media de la Unión Europea, cuyas reservas caen a mínimos históricos por la menor disponibilidad de gas natural licuado. Los precios de los combustibles continúan tensionados por el contexto internacional.