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<p>Many of our readers ask why Australia doesn’t have an automotive industry. Well, here comes the next generation to take up the challenge. Meet Applied EV, a Melbourne-based startup that has just raised AU$40 million to progress its autonomous electric dreams. The list of investors includes some heavy hitters, among ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/applied-ev-presses-ahead-with-autonomous-electric-vehicles-in-australia/">Applied EV Presses Ahead with Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Australia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>BYD can be hard to keep up with, but it is making product moves again. I recently mentioned the mainstream midsized Song Ultra, but there have been sales launches and multiple filings over the past 24 hours, particularly for compact SUVs/crossovers. While midsized vehicles tend to be the top sellers ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/big-changes-for-compact-byd-suvs-crossovers/">Big Changes For Compact BYD SUVs &amp; Crossovers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: Industrial waste salts with organic impurities require eco-friendly treatment. Conventional pyrolysis relies on fossil fuels, however, concentrated solar energy offers a clean alternative. This study proposes a novel solar moving-bed pyrolysis reactor for purifying waste salt that combines a planar mirror with a parabolic trough concentrator to enable continuous solar irradiation of a vertical [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-energy-conversion-and-managaement-design-and-performance-study-on-a-novel-solar-moving-bed-pyrolysis-reactor-for-waste-salt-treatment/">Published at Energy Conversion and managaement &#8211; Design and performance study on a novel solar moving-bed pyrolysis reactor for waste salt treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>We&#8217;ve seen it from a handful of automakers now. With Donald Trump and Republicans killing EV-friendly policies, they&#8217;ve decided to write off billions of dollars of EV investment (perhaps with a bunch of other things stuffed in there) and kill EV plans — whether that be new EV production lines ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/ev-laggard-honda-latest-to-bail-on-ev-plans/">EV Laggard Honda Latest to Bail on EV Plans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A new floating wind turbine that shaves the cost of labor, equipment, and materials has just reached a key certification milestone from the global risk management firm.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/the-global-offshore-wind-industry-floats-away-from-the-us-for-now/">The Global Offshore Wind Industry Floats Away From The US (For Now)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Next month, I&#8217;m hooking my travel trailer up to my Chevy Silverado EV and heading out on a coast-to-coast trip from Los Angeles to the Outer Banks along Route 66. It&#8217;s supposed to be a fun, relaxing drive that you can come along for on BlueSky or on my website. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/look-at-what-they-make-you-give-the-extreme-risks-we-endure-for-a-fossil-fuel-economy/">Look At What They Make You Give: The Extreme Risks We Endure For A Fossil Fuel Economy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A few years ago, Democrats controlling Congress and President Joe Biden gave the US electric car industry a huge boost via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included extensions and upgrades to the federal EV tax credit. Whether planned or accidental, one unique feature of the updated legislation was ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/hundreds-of-thousands-of-lightly-used-electric-cars-about-to-hit-us-market/">Hundreds of Thousands of Lightly Used Electric Cars About to Hit US Market</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/collage2.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1470" /></div><p><em><a href="https://www.edmunds.com/industry/press/more-than-1-in-5-new-car-shoppers-committed-to-1000-monthly-payments-in-q4-2025-according-to-edmunds.html#:~:text=The%20average%20monthly%20payment%20on%20financed%20new%2Dvehicle%20purchases%20reached%20a%20new%20all%2Dtime%20high%20of%20%24772%20in%20Q4%202025" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Edmunds</a> </em>data shows US average monthly car payments crept over $770 in the closing months of 2025. With rising fuel costs and a shaky job market adding to the chaos, getting around feels more expensive than ever — but fear not! These EV lease deals clock in at under half that price, and can help slash your fuel costs, too!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/what-affordability-crisis-these-ev-lease-deals-are-half-the-average-car-payment/#more-459528">more…</a>

La matriz de Volvo acaba de desvelar el precio de su doble apuesta electrificada, la misma que nosotros hemos visto y tocado y que nos ha dejado muy sorprendido.

En apenas una semana el precio del barril de brent ha oscilado más de un 30 %, a merced del desarrollo de los acontecimientos del conflicto en Oriente Medio, con una volatilidad inédita que no se veía desde el inicio de la guerra en Ucrania.

Rusia estaría obteniendo cada día hasta 150 millones de dólares (130 millones de euros) en ingresos presupuestarios adicionales gracias a la venta de petróleo, tras el cierre efectivo del estrecho de Ormuz.

Se trata del primer reactor comercial cuya construcción aprueba la NRC en casi una década y la primera aprobación para un reactor que no utiliza agua ligera en más de 40 años.

La startup RIFT ha captado 131 millones de euros para comercializar su tecnología de combustible de hierro, una solución clave para descarbonizar el calor industrial. Mediante un ciclo circular sin emisiones, el polvo de hierro genera energía térmica y se regenera con hidrógeno verde.

Wood Mackenzie cree que la demanda de GNL en el sur de Asia podría ser entre 2 y 3 millones de toneladas (Mt) menor hasta el tercer trimestre de 2026, lo que obligaría a afrontar mayores costes energéticos y racionamiento industrial.

El informe de RenewableUK pronostica un fuerte crecimiento hasta alcanzar los 236 GW en 2030.

Estos mercados ofrecen gran disponibilidad de suelo, energía barata y limpia, y una actitud más favorable hacia el desarrollo de centros de datos, según BloombergNEF.

Pasó del 27% en 2023 y 2024 al 17,6% el año pasado, estableciendo un nuevo récord de sistemas instalados en el país

En el caso de la gasolina 95 su precio medio para un litro el 28 de febrero era de 1,496 euros, habiendo así escalado hasta este viernes hasta los 1,708 euros.

<p>It’s now been more than two months since US President Donald Trump ordered the execution of a Special Military Operation in Venezuela leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the transfer of power to Delcy Rodríguez, and more than 10 days since that same president ordered the start of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/war-oil-cleantech-thoughts-on-the-ramifications-of-the-usas-latest-imperial-adventure/">War, Oil &amp; Cleantech: Thoughts on the Ramifications of the USA’s Latest Imperial Adventure</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/nevi-station-sheetz-20250829.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=800" /></div><p>Pennsylvania is investing $9 million in federal funds to add more EV charging stations along major roadways.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/pennsylvania-just-funded-12-new-ev-charging-stations/#more-459613">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Honda-canceling-Prologue-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After canceling plans to launch three new EVs in the US this year, Honda said <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/honda-prologue/">the Prologue</a> will remain in its lineup, at least for now.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/honda-prologue-ev-will-live-on-for-now/#more-459605">more…</a>

The war in the Middle East has spurred the largest oil disruption in history . The Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for much of the world’s oil and gas supply, is functionally closed . Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel. Many Americans are seeing the fallout in the form of higher prices at the gas pump. But…

<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 Rivian R2, Lucid’s counterattack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/podcast-rivian-r2-lucid-counter-attack-and-teslas-digital-optimus/#more-459603">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. California made itself a rooftop solar leader — and now it’s undoing that legacy. Sure, sunny skies have played a big role in getting Californians to install panels at their homes. But for years, the state…

<p>Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based solar firm Solect Energy has released a new guide for commercial property owners looking to profit off their unused rooftops through the power of solar energy leasing. Titled... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/financing/solect-energy-releases-new-commercial-solar-site-leasing-guide/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>