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<p>Transport &#38; Environment’s latest European city bus market report glossed in an article in CleanTechnica caught my attention for a reason that may not be obvious at first glance. Battery-electric buses now dominate new city bus registrations across the EU, and vastly ahead of schedule. That is the headline, and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/21/peak-fuel-cell-bus-deliveries-in-the-eu-occurred-in-2025/">Peak Fuel Cell Bus Deliveries in the EU Occurred in 2025</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/3/2024/08/mcmurtry_laguna.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>McMurtry Automotive has confirmed that production of its insane, record-setting, upside-down driving all-electric Spéirling PURE fan hypercar is underway — but if you’re worried about pulling up next to yourself at a stoplight, don’t be: <strong>this one’s a limited edition</strong>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/21/it-begins-mcmurtry-kicks-off-production-of-1-36-million-electric-fan-car/#more-456617">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/mack_lr-electric.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/21/mack-lr-electric-garbage-trucks-help-the-bronx-breathe-better/#more-456606">more…</a>

<p>Production of the Tesla Cybercab has begun, but there are still many unanswered questions about it and who will be responsible for it. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/21/the-tesla-cybercab-is-here-now-what/">The Tesla Cybercab Is Here. Now What?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The US startup 1854 Motors aims to be the first domestic automaker to introduce sodium-ion batteries in a full sized EV, beginning with the Pierce pickup truck.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/21/cultural-architects-trojan-horses-and-another-ev-startup-to-challenge-tesla/">Cultural Architects, Trojan Horses, And Another EV Startup To Challenge Tesla</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court’s decision limiting presidential tariff authority should have reduced uncertainty. Instead, it introduced a new layer of it. The Court narrowed the use of one statute for imposing broad tariffs. The response from the administration was immediate. Tariffs would continue under other authorities, and tariffs already collected would ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/20/from-courtroom-to-capital-markets-why-us-tariff-instability-matters/">From Courtroom to Capital Markets: Why US Tariff Instability Matters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Using local content criteria in the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) as a lever for public support is the only option on the table to build up a resilient and local battery industry across Europe. 1. The urgency &#38; feasibility of Union content criteria for batteries Access to batteries, their components, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/20/how-can-iaa-bring-local-cleantech-manufacturing/">How Can IAA Bring Local Cleantech Manufacturing?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Proving heavy vehicles can electrify fast across Europe By Max Molliere, Principal Data Analyst, E-Mobility, T&#38;E Six out of ten new EU city buses were zero-emission (ZE) in 2025, as battery-electric and fuel cell powertrains made up 56% and 4% of new sales respectively. This was unimaginable back in 2019 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/20/past-the-inflection-point-electric-now-clearly-dominates-the-city-bus-market/">Past the Inflection Point: Electric Now Clearly Dominates the City Bus 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/3/2024/10/amazon_ai.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>On today’s smarter episode of <em></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quick Charge</a></em>, we’ve got CEO Daniel Hilson here to give us an in-depth look at how BetterFleet can help fleets and utilities manage their charging schedules to keep both energy costs and downtime to a minimum.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/20/amazon-grows-van-fleet-solar-powered-semis-and-betterfleet-stops-by/#more-456599">more…</a>

<p>Abstract: The study analyzes an innovative concentrating solar thermal system aimed at the direct production of hot air for industrial applications. Air is heated inside linear Fresnel collectors in an open to atmosphere circuit, not requiring the use of a primary heat transfer fluid and a heat exchanger, with their associated cost and maintenance. Matching [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-energy-turbo-assisted-direct-solar-air-heater-for-medium-temperature-industrial-processes-using-linear-fresnel-collectors-assessment-on-daily-and-yearly-basis/">Published at Energy &#8211; Turbo-assisted direct solar air heater for medium temperature industrial processes using Linear Fresnel Collectors. Assessment on daily and yearly basis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

La ministra serbia de Minería y Energía, Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic, informó en un comunicado que Estados Unidos prorrogó por 30 días, hasta el 20 de marzo, la licencia para que la empresa pueda operar.

Las asociaciones querellantes se amparan en una ley francesa de 2017 que establece un deber de vigilancia que las grandes empresas tienen que definir para identificar riesgos y prevenir que sus actividades o las de sus filiales acarreen graves daños.

Fuentes ministeriales añadieron que en las próximas semanas presentará un primer paquete para regular la conexión técnica de las demandas conectadas con electrónica de potencia.

El Gobierno húngaro sostiene que el oleoducto 'Druzhba', que dejó de funcionar después de un ataque ruso, ya se encuentra en condiciones de reanudar el transporte del crudo ruso hacia Europa Central.

La planta piloto ha sido desarrollada en colaboración con Svalin Solar y basada en conceptos de sistemas solares flotantes previos de la compañía noruega.

Una vez culminado el diseño y la fabricación del sistema híbrido, el ITE realizará una primera campaña de ensayos en laboratorio.

Green Power Sweden advierte sobre una cartera de proyectos estancada que pone en peligro la electrificación a largo plazo.

La aplicación de la tecnología de impresión 3D “Direct Ink Writing” abre esta nueva posibilidad mediante un sistema de alta potencia de extrusión que utiliza residuos de minería para fabricar, finalmente, electrodos que producen hidrógeno y amoníaco verde.

Agotamiento de minerales, monopolización de recursos, geopolítica y factores ambientales, sociales y de gobernanza, principales riesgos del lado de la oferta, según GobalData.

<p>Intersolar and Energy Storage North America (IESNA) wraps up its show for 2026 today after a week of uncharacteristically rainy days in San Diego and a quieter convention hall than in years past. As with any convention of this kind, the people from exhibiting companies always speak optimistically — expressing confidence in their products and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/more-policy-questions-new-products-appear-at-intersolar-2026/">More policy questions, new products appear at Intersolar 2026</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/3/2026/02/Kia-EV5-update-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev5/">EV5</a>, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks like an upgrade, the interior was spotted with an unexpected surprise.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/20/kia-refreshing-new-ev-suv-major-interior-overhaul/#more-455832">more…</a>

<p>Abstract: Among the solar thermal technologies, the Linear Fresnel collector can provide solar heat for industrial processes in the medium temperature range of 150–400 °C. Hot air is widely used as a process medium in several industrial processes, such as drying, curing, and cooking. Although steam, pressurized water, and thermal oil are widely used heat [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-thermal-science-and-enginering-progress-techno-economic-assessment-of-a-concentrating-solar-air-heater-and-packed-bed-thermal-energy-storage-for-medium-temperature-industrial-process-he/">Published at Thermal Science and Enginering Progress &#8211; Techno-economic assessment of a concentrating solar air heater and packed-bed thermal energy storage for medium-temperature industrial process heat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</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>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 new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, and more.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls="controls" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Electrek_425.mp3"></audio></figure> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/20/podcast-new-tesla-temp-cybertruck-cybercab-ford-wants-china-in-the-us-and-more/#more-456534">more…</a>

<p>Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive experimental investigation into the convective heat losses of a semi-cylindrical cavity receiver, a geometry that holds considerable promise but has been inadequately explored in the context of parabolic trough concentrated solar power systems. The research systematically examines the impact of key operational and geometric parameters, including inclination angle, input [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-solar-energy-effects-of-aperture-configurations-on-heat-losses-in-concentrated-solar-power-systems-an-experimental-study-for-a-semi-cylindrical-cavity-receiver/">Published at Solar Energy &#8211; Effects of aperture configurations on heat losses in concentrated solar power systems: An experimental study for a semi-cylindrical cavity receiver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: Solar-based heat exchange is well-known and widely used in a variety of commercial applications, including textiles, food drying, chemical plants, and water heating. The conventional solar heater equipped with a hybrid nanofluid demonstrated superior heat transfer capabilities. However, it faces the constraints of inadequate energy storage at high thermal radiation and limited operation due [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-journal-of-energy-storage-enrichment-and-thermal-characteristics-study-of-coconut-oil-based-phase-change-material-configured-concentrated-solar-heat-exchanger/">Published at Journal of Energy Storage &#8211; Enrichment and thermal characteristics study of coconut oil based phase change material configured concentrated solar heat exchanger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>