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<p>Autonomous vehicles are a growing, strategically important technology for the U.S., and new approaches are needed to help Americans of all backgrounds find opportunities as it expands. Today, we’re delighted to announce a new partnership with the TechForce Foundation, the only national nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of professional technicians ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/partnering-with-techforce-to-support-the-workforce-behind-fully-autonomous-ride-hailing/">Partnering with TechForce to Support the Workforce behind Fully Autonomous Ride-hailing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Ahead of the South Africa 2026 Budget Speech on Wednesday, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has called on the South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to align import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) with those applied to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, scrap the ad valorem tax on EVs, and allocate ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/charge-calls-on-south-african-finance-minister-to-address-ev-duties-fund-renewable-charging-infrastructure-in-2026-budget/">CHARGE Calls On South African Finance Minister To Address EV Duties &#038; Fund Renewable Charging Infrastructure In 2026 Budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Florida is considering legislation that could label anyone a terrorist subject to prosecution and imprisonment. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/the-free-state-of-florida-is-a-fascist-paradise/">The Free State Of Florida Is A Fascist Paradise</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/3/2026/02/elon-musk-tesla-meeting-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles seeking to reverse the administrative ruling that found the automaker engaged in false advertising with its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” marketing. </p> <p>The move comes just days after Tesla complied with the DMV’s demands to clean up its marketing language — raising the question of why the company is fighting a ruling it already capitulated to.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/tesla-sues-california-dmv-reverse-fsd-false-advertising-ruling/#more-456860">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Kia-electric-hot-hatch-spotted.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After opening orders for the EV4 GT earlier this month, we are getting our first look at <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia/">Kia’s</a> electric hot hatch (and fastback) driving in public.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/kias-electric-hot-hatch-spotted-in-action-first-time-images/#more-454939">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/Avangrid-Texas-solar.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A <a href="https://seia.org/research-resources/energy-storage-market-outlook/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">new report</a> finds Texas is set to overtake California in battery storage as US installs hit a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, up 30% year-over-year. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/texas-is-about-to-overtake-california-in-battery-storage/#more-456843">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Volvo-EX30-recall-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Volvo is recalling more than 40,000 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volvo-ex30/">EX30 electric SUVs</a> due to a potential fire risk. The company is urging owners to park outside and limit charging to 70% until the issue is fixed.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/volvo-issues-major-recall-affecting-over-40000-electric-suvs/#more-456834">more…</a>

<p>Despite significant efforts to build up domestic manufacturing, U.S. solar projects are still being powered by imported solar panels. Solar Power World reviewed import data from the U.S. International Trade Commission and determined that the United States imported 33 GW of silicon solar panels in 2025 along with 21 GW of silicon solar cells. The&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/from-which-countries-did-the-us-import-solar-panels-in-2025/">From which countries did the US import solar panels in 2025?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>GameChange Energy Technologies has acquired the eBOS division from Terrasmart, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries. This acquisition expands GameChange Energy&#8217;s ability to support utility-scale solar projects with integrated solutions spanning... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/inverters/bos/gamechange-acquires-terrasmart-ebos-business/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Robot-EV-charger.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>China is living in the future when it comes to EV charging. Instead of drivers hunting for an open charging spot in a parking garage, overhead rail-mounted charging robots now travel along ceiling tracks and come to the car. The concept, already deployed in garages across multiple Chinese cities, turns every parking space into a potential charging spot without the cost of installing individual chargers at each one.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/china-overhead-rail-ev-charging-robots-parking-garages/#more-456812">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Nissan-30000-LEAF-EV-2026.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new and improved <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan-leaf/">LEAF</a> is one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Nissan was supposed to add a new entry-level trim, starting at under $30,000.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/nissan-pulls-plug-under-30k-leaf-ev-2026/#more-456793">more…</a>

<p>Renewable energy and decarbonization platform Origis Energy Feb. 19 announced the final commissioning and operation of three Swift Air Solar facilities in western Texas. Origis officials say their company planned... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/origis-energy-completes-swift-air-solar-complex-in-western-texas/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/lectric-xpedition-2_0-header-e-bike.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tampa is bringing back one of the most generous e-bike incentive programs in the country, and for some residents, it could mean up to $3,000 off the cost of a new electric bike.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/a-free-3000-for-an-e-bike-one-of-the-uss-largest-incentive-programs-returns/#more-456754">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Slate-testing-charger.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>An<em> Electrek</em> reader spotted one of <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/slate/">Slate Auto’s</a> all-electric pickup trucks testing out in the snowy banks of Michigan and shared a couple of images you can see below.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/slate-electric-pickup-spotted-testing-snow/#more-456810">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Segway-Cube-1000-Portable-Power-Station.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1202" /></div><p>A new week is here, and we’re keeping our eyes peeled for notable markdowns so you can quickly get caught up, order what you want, and get back to your day. The most recent headliner is Segway’s Cube 2000 portable power station down at $539. This deal is up for grabs directly at Amazon and you can read all about it down below. Other mentions you’ll find range from GoTrax’s R7 e-bike a Greenworks 8-tool combo kit, and more.</p> <p>Head below for more 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/2026/02/23/green-deals-feb-23/#more-456800">more…</a>

Green-steel startup Boston Metal has suffered a major setback following an industrial accident at its facility in Brazil. The Massachusetts-based company announced it will lay off 71 people in the U.S. after the incident at its Brazilian plant last month thwarted a key funding deal, Boston Business Journal first…

<p>This week on a post-Intersolar Projects Weekly, New England—and especially Maine—have taken center stage. Swift Current Energy, Onyx Renewables, PowerFlex, and beverage giant Primo Brands have all put serious work... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/new-england-taking-center-stage-on-new-solar-bess-efforts-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Comstock Metals, a solar panel recycler with a drop-off facility in Kings County, California, has received approval from California’s Dept. of Toxic Substances Control to join a list of companies authorized as universal waste recyclers that can treat solar panels. End-of-life solar panels can be sent to the California facility, and Comstock will then ship&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/comstock-metals-approved-as-authorized-solar-panel-recycler-in-california/">Comstock Metals approved as authorized solar panel recycler in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Lately, despite the political winds in the US, there sure has been a lot of good sustainability news, and much of it is about what is happening abroad. There are now 121 electric buses, and big ones, running on clean, renewable electricity in Senegal. That is, no fossil fuels.  Apparently, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/121-electric-buses-are-now-running-on-clean-renewable-electricity-in-senegal/">121 Electric Buses Are Now Running On Clean Renewable Electricity In Senegal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>U.S. solar industry veteran and unofficial historian Jeff Spies announced last week that the documentary film &#8220;Solar Roots &#8211; The Pioneers of PV&#8221; will make its official public debut at the Solar Roots Party in Grass Valley, California, which this year will be held over the Oct. 30-Nov. 1 weekend. More than a decade in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/solar-pv-documentary-film-to-premiere-at-solar-roots-party-later-this-year/">Solar PV documentary film to premiere at Solar Roots Party later this year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Full details about the new solid-state EV battery from the Finnish startup Donut Lab are now available on the company's website.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/donut-lab-meant-what-they-said-about-that-new-solid-state-ev-battery/">Donut Lab Meant What They Said About That New Solid-State EV Battery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna told an audience in Palo Alto last week that the rush to expand AI may have unexpected consequences. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/23/bernie-sanders-ro-khanna-have-grave-concerns-about-ai/">Bernie Sanders &#038; Ro Khanna Have Grave Concerns About AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

The South Korean government has announced plans to invest KRW 321 billion ($222.6 million) in 2026 to upgrade regional distribution networks, deploy 85 energy storage systems, and expand solar integration while piloting microgrids and market reforms.

<p>Gibraltar Industries, parent company of solar racking manufacturer Terrasmart, is selling its renewables electrical balance-of-systems (eBOS) business to a subsidiary of GameChange Energy for $70 million. Gibraltar also stated in a press release that it is planning to sell the racking and foundations side of the business as well. “The divestiture of our eBOS business&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/gibraltar-selling-terrasmarts-ebos-branch-to-gamechange-solar/">Gibraltar selling Terrasmart&#8217;s eBOS branch to GameChange Energy &lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&#039;color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;&#039;&gt;Parent company plans to sell racking business as well.&lt;/span&gt;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Solar module prices increased by €0.01 ($ 0.012)/W to €0.015/W in February, lifting levels 15% to 18% above the December 2024 low despite falling wafer costs, as manufacturers seek to restore margins after prolonged losses.