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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/orange_EV.png?w=1600" /></div><p>APM Terminals has been electrifying its operations at the Port of Los Angeles over the last few years – and they’ve been able to effectively decarbonize and cut their fuel costs substantially. Those efforts have yielded another unexpected benefit, too: <strong>they’ve slashed truck idle times at the port by almost 85%</strong>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/04/port-of-la-turns-to-electric-terminal-trucks-to-to-slash-dwell-times/#more-462279">more…</a>

<p>Seen through an Easter lens, the car dealership model looks a bit like the medieval Catholic church. It sat between ordinary people and the sacred object, translated doctrine, administered rituals, collected its dues, and reminded everyone that salvation could not be obtained directly. In the internal combustion car era, that ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/04/the-ev-reformation-at-the-dealership-door/">The EV Reformation At The Dealership Door</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Last night, I wrote about how Ford and Nissan EV sales collapsed in the US in 2025. Tesla sales also weren&#8217;t good, and the overall US EV market is clearly down following the ending if the $7,500 US EV tax credit. So, I was quite surprised to see that the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/04/hyundai-ioniq-5-sales-actually-up-this-year/">Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Actually Up This Year!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Landfills are not designed for food waste, which is organic and can decompose naturally. While it&#8217;s easy to throw out dinner scraps with the garbage, it&#8217;s not the most environmentally-sound method to discard unwanted food. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency admits that, while total emissions from municipal solid waste ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/04/are-landfills-the-wrong-place-to-dispose-of-food-waste/">Are Landfills The Wrong Place To Dispose Of Food Waste?</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/3/2026/04/Feature-Lower-Production-Cost.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The new electric-drive Komatsu PC9000-12 is the largest hydraulic excavator in the brand’s storied history, capable of moving a massive, 80 tons of material, <em>per pass</em> – at a rate of more than 8,000 tons per hour of operation.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/04/biggest-ever-komatsu-pc9000-12-electric-excavator-goes-global/#more-462255">more…</a>

Quieren así llevar a cabo esta medida que ya aplicaron en 2022-2023 contra las energéticas que obtuvieron cuantiosos beneficios en la invasión de Ucrania por parte de Rusia.

<p>Plugin vehicle registrations were down 11% year over year (YoY) in February, ending the month close to 1.1 million units. Both BEVs (-8% YoY) and PHEVs (-16% YoY) had sales drops. This is the worst drop since the COVID-19 era, but there is one easy explanation for this — incentives. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/03/top-selling-electric-vehicles-in-the-world-february-2026/">Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — February 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>BEVs reach 20% market share! EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 295,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in February, 196,000 of them being BEVs. Overall, plugin vehicles were up 22% YoY. The overall market also had a positive month in February, rising 2% YoY to one million ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/03/bevs-rise-16-yoy-in-february-in-europe/">BEVs Rise 16% YoY in February in Europe!</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/3/2026/04/Dodson-Creek-Solar-Geronimo-Power.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A new utility-scale solar farm just came online in Ohio, and it’s generating power with panels manufactured in-state.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/ohio-solar-farm-powered-by-ohio-made-panels/#more-462246">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/XCharge-Menards-fast-chargers.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast are rolling out a new EV fast-charging network across Illinois, starting with nine locations and more to come.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/xcharge-na-jojo-launch-ev-fast-chargers-in-illinois-first-sites-live/#more-462231">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 EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota’s electric pickup truck, and more.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls="controls" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Electrek_431.mp3"></audio></figure> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/podcast-ev-deliveries-from-tesla-rivian-toyota-electric-pickup-truck-and-more/#more-462227">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Renewable energy’s favorite season has arrived. Spring is when everything comes together for clean power sources. Days get longer, boosting solar generation. Winter’s blustery winds keep blowing,…

<p>The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant (VPP) program that will spur between 50 to 200 MW of new capacity, but renewable energy groups are criticizing the program&#8217;s approach. MPUC passed Phase 2 of Capacity*Connect from Xcel Energy, a utility-owned storage program, on Thursday. Capacity*Connect will deploy battery energy storage&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/renewables-groups-believe-minnesota-vpp-program-misses-the-mark/">Renewables groups believe Minnesota VPP program &#8216;misses the mark&#8217;</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/3/2026/04/Lectric-EcoFlow-Anker-SOLIX-Worx-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’re ending this week’s Green Deals with many sales, starting with the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/694-e-bike-bundle-savings-200-price-cuts-lectric-april-showers-sale-from-799/">newly launched Lectric April Showers e-bike sale</a> that is offering up to $720 savings, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/694-e-bike-bundle-savings-200-price-cuts-lectric-april-showers-sale-from-799/">XP Lite2 JW Black Long-Range Belt-Drive Folding e-bike</a> with $405 in FREE gear at <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/694-e-bike-bundle-savings-200-price-cuts-lectric-april-showers-sale-from-799/">$1,099</a>, among others. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/ecoflow-easter-flash-sale-3072wh-delta-3-ultra-power-station-1099-more-from-284/">EcoFlow’s Easter weekend 72-hour flash sale</a> that has cut up to 58% off power stations and a 220W solar panel <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/ecoflow-easter-flash-sale-3072wh-delta-3-ultra-power-station-1099-more-from-284/">starting from $284</a>, as well as a shorter-term <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/anker-solix-flash-sale-power-stations-exclusive-savings-new-lows-from-699/">24-hour flash sale from Anker SOLIX with up to 67% power station discounts</a> (and exclusive bonus savings) to lows <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/03/anker-solix-flash-sale-power-stations-exclusive-savings-new-lows-from-699/">starting from $699</a>. We also spotted two of Worx’s latest Landroid Vision Cloud RTK robot lawn mowers – both a standard and 4WD model – at return and new lows, Segway’s budget-friendly E2 Plus II Electric Scooter at its second-best price, and continuing spring sale deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/ego-42-inch-z6-zero-turn-riding-mower-six-batteries-880w-charger-new-4800-low/">EGO Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower bundle</a> with six batteries and a wall charger, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/01/amazon-offering-segway-e3-pro-e-scooter-530-other-models-from-140/">Segway e-scooters seeing bigger savings at Amazon</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/2026/04/03/lectric-april-showers-e-bike-sale-ecoflow-anker-solix-flash-sales-power-station-more/#more-462210">more…</a>

<p>Geronimo Power started commercial operations at its 117-MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. &#8220;Together with our community members and project partners, we&#8217;re proud to expand our commitment to Ohio,&#8221; said Andy Cukurs, COO for Geronimo Power. &#8220;With Dodson Creek, our total Ohio operating portfolio has reached 675 MW — that equates to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/ohio-solar-project-built-with-modules-manufactured-in-state/">Ohio solar project built with modules manufactured in state</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/3/2025/06/gas-vs-electric.png?w=1600" /></div><p>The national average gas price hit $4.09 per gallon this week — up 33% from a year ago — as yet another oil crisis hammers American drivers. But this time, the math on switching to electric is so overwhelmingly clear that millions of drivers are doing the calculation and reaching the same conclusion: they can’t afford <em>not</em> to drive electric.</p> <p>Electrified vehicle consideration jumped to 23.8% of all car shopper research activity in mid-March, the highest weekly level of 2026, <a href="https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electrified-vehicle-research-gas-prices-data.html">according to Edmunds data</a>. Online searches for EVs surged 17% in a single week as gas prices spiked.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/oil-crisis-ev-savings-cant-afford-not-to-drive-electric/#more-462200">more…</a>

Sungrow says energy storage systems overtook PV inverters as its largest business segment in 2025, as the company posted double-digit revenue and profit growth.

TCL Zhonghuan has agreed to take majority control of Chinese solar manufacturer DAS Solar, a producer of advanced n-type modules based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and back-contact (BC) technologies.

How do you ensure quality and performance and mitigate risk when buying BESS equipment? Expert speakers from consultancies, analytics firms and independent power producers discussed the topic in a recent panel discussion. The &#8216;Product Selection, Quality, and Underperformance in Battery Storage Projects&#8217; discussion at the Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London in February included the following [&#8230;]

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BYD-Song-Ultra-EV-price-3.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. In less than a month, the electric SUV secured over 37,000 orders.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/byds-new-ev-lures-buyers-with-5-min-charging-low-prices/#more-461274">more…</a>

Reports from the International Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) indicate Malaysia added over 1.4 GW of solar in 2025, with more than 5.7 GW now deployed across multiple government schemes.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/gm-solar_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1498" /></div><p>You’ve finally got the full trifecta – a rooftop solar panel system feeding a home backup battery that charges your EV. Heck, you’ve even got a bidirectional EV that can send power back to the house when you need it. Now the real question: are you actually saving any money?</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/home-solar-battery-ev-one-gmc-sierra-ev-driver-shares-their-experience/#more-462165">more…</a>

Hydro-Québec has introduced a grant offering up to CAD 1,000 ($718.40) per kilowatt installed, covering up to 40% of eligible costs to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and reduce payback periods for residential and business customers in the Canadian province of Québec.

In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that last month North America saw a stark solar divide, with southern regions like northeastern Mexico, southeastern Texas, and much of California experiencing 20–25% above-average irradiance, while Canada, the Great Lakes, and the northeastern U.S. faced persistent cloudiness and below-normal solar conditions. This contrast was driven by high-pressure systems and a southwestern heat dome in the south versus a polar vortex bringing cold air and storms to the north.

Agratas, the global battery business of the Tata Group, has completed the steel frame of its Sanand facility in India, with production expected to begin in 2027.