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<p>Honda and Sony have canceled Afeela, the joint venture that was supposed to start selling new electric cars this year. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/sony-honda-pull-the-plug-on-afeela/">Sony &#038; Honda Pull The Plug On Afeela</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The controversy surround the claim by Donut Lab that It has created a solid state battery continues to swirl.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/donut-lab-battery-specs-proven-but-not-all-of-them/">Donut Lab — Battery Specs Proven, But Not All Of Them</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/Tesla-Model-X-electric-van_16x9.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily"></a>On today’s van-tastic episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6hq3MTnHPE">Quick Charge</a></em>, Elon Musk teases a people-hauling Tesla that’s 10 years late, California says there are ZERO Robotaxis on the road, and the Chinese EVs continue to outsell the brand in Europe.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/elon-teases-a-van-tesla-sales-tumble-and-there-is-no-robotaxi-in-california/#more-461114">more…</a>

New Zealand's fragmented electricity market structure is creating both opportunities and obstacles for industrial battery storage, as demonstrated by CentrePort Wellington's upcoming deployment.

<p>India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 0.5% in the second half of 2025 and...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-indias-co2-emissions-in-2025-grew-at-slowest-rate-in-two-decades/">Analysis: India’s CO2 emissions in 2025 grew at slowest rate in two decades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>India has some of the most polluted cities in the world. That air pollution harms human health. It also contributes to many premature human deaths each year. While most of us don’t work in public health and have never heard of the term environmental health, there is plenty of evidence ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/915-electric-buses-ordered-for-use-in-india/">915 Electric Buses Ordered For Use In India</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/CVOW-March-2026.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, which will be the US’s largest wind farm when it’s complete, has sent its first power to the grid.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/us-largest-wind-farm-just-produced-power-for-the-first-time/#more-461091">more…</a>

<p>This is the culminating article in a series exploring from the outside a decarbonization solution set and coarse roadmap for Hawaiʻi. It is a set of possible next actions that a Hawaiian agency, utility, authority, or coalition could undertake if the roadmap outlined in this series is worth exploring further. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/turning-the-plan-into-action-next-steps-for-o%ca%bbahus-clean-energy-system/">Turning the Plan Into Action: Next Steps for Oʻahu’s Clean Energy System</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Nature-based solutions work. They&#8217;re cost effective. They advance climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity protection. They do need more financing strategies, however. To meet global biodiversity, climate, and land restoration targets, nature-based investment must increase 2.5 times to $571 billion annually by 2030—equivalent to just 0.5% of global GDP, states the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/25/why-nature-based-investments-produce-results/">Why Nature-Based Investments Produce Results</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/Kia-EV2-Seltos-electric.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev2/">EV2</a> is now on sale as Kia’s cheapest electric vehicle in Europe. A sporty GT-Line variant is also available, but it will cost over $10,000 more.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/kia-ev2-cheap-gt-line-10k-more-video/#more-461057">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Vineyard-Wind-offshore.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Renewable energy provided over a quarter of US electrical generation in January 2026 – 11% more year-over-year – and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity, according to data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). </p> <p>In 2026, the EIA reports that solar, wind, and batteries added over 55 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity while the net total from fossil fuels and nuclear was less than 1 GW. Projections for 2026 are even more dramatic, according to the SUN DAY Campaign, which reviewed the data.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/eia-new-solar-wind-storage-capacity-fossil-fuels-2026/#more-461061">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Toyota-cuts-EV-prices-China.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The Japanese automaker is joining China’s EV price war. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/toyota/">Toyota</a> slashed prices on several electric vehicles in China, offering low-interest financing to compete with low-cost domestic rivals.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/toyota-cuts-ev-prices-china-under-15000/#more-461030">more…</a>

AI infrastructure startup Crusoe has always differentiated itself from its competitors by finding creative ways to tap energy. Now, it’s investing in two of the most potentially transformative battery technologies on the market. Crusoe has signed a deal with Form Energy to purchase 120 megawatts of iron-air…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Tesla-Robotaxi-hero.png?w=1600" /></div><p>California’s top transportation regulator has made it explicit: Tesla is not operating an autonomous vehicle service in the state. The company holds the same permit as a limousine company.</p> <p>Pat Tsen, the deputy executive director for consumer policy, transportation, and enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), confirmed that Tesla’s ride-hailing operation is classified as a standard chauffeur service — not a “robotaxi” — and is subject to none of the safety reporting and data transparency requirements imposed on actual autonomous vehicle operators like Waymo and Zoox.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/california-regulator-confirms-tesla-not-operating-autonomous-vehicle-service/#more-461045">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Anker-SOLIX-Autel-Lectric-Worx-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>It’s the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which is giving us a ton of increased savings running through the rest of the month – plus, several brands are expanding/increasing their ongoing sales to coincide with the event! One such brand is Anker SOLIX, which has entered its <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/25/anker-solix-power-station-f3800-plus-exclusive-new-2279-low-more/">Spring Sale Final Days phase with increased savings</a> of up to 69% on power stations (plus our continuing exclusive savings code), like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/25/anker-solix-power-station-f3800-plus-exclusive-new-2279-low-more/">F3800 Plus Portable Power Station at an exclusive new $2,279 low</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/25/autel-ai-maxicharger-ac-elite-home-50a-smart-ev-charger-450-low/">Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger back at its $450 low</a>, as well as a spotlight on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/24/lectric-xp4-xp-lite2-folding-e-bikes-380-cargo-packages-from-999/">Lectric’s XP4 and XP Lite2 e-bikes getting cargo bundles starting from $999</a>, an exclusive deal on Jackery’s HomePower 3000 Power Station, a massive lineup of Worx tools getting up to 56% discounts, and more waiting for you below. And for all the ongoing hangover deals and latest Big Spring Sale deals alike, you can find them all <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/big-spring-sale-green-deals-hub-e-bikes-e-scooters-power-stations-tools-more/">collected into our Green Deals spring shopping hub here</a>. </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/2026/03/25/day-1-spring-sale-green-deals-anker-solix-power-station-autel-ev-charger-lectric-more/#more-461009">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Sodium-ion-EV-battery-breakthrough-6.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The next generation of electric vehicle batteries is arriving, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/sodium-ion-battery/">sodium-ion batteries</a> for passenger EVs are nearing mass production.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/sodium-ion-ev-battery-delivers-11-min-charging-450-km-range/#more-460417">more…</a>

<p>New York City&#8217;s Chinatown area is now host to the first battery energy storage system (BESS) project within city limits, courtesy of Brooklyn SolarWorks. The newly installed AccESS system developed by... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/brooklyn-solarworks-installs-nycs-first-residential-bess-project/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Lectric-XP4-e-bikes-winter-bike-ride-LS-group.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The <strong>Amazon Big Spring Sale</strong> is officially in full swing, and in our usual fashion, we wanted to put all the best savings during this weeklong event in one place for all your shopping needs. We’re seeing a <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/green-deals/">bunch of great deals on all the popular tech</a>, and we will continue to update this hub throughout the entire event so you don’t have to worry. Below, you’ll find all the best current deals hitting power stations, e-bikes, alternate EVs, electric tools, appliances, smart devices, and more. Head below and start scoring what you need to start spring off properly, as well as prep for the seasons to come.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/big-spring-sale-green-deals-hub-e-bikes-e-scooters-power-stations-tools-more/#more-460926">more…</a>

<p>The Iran war has triggered another fossil-fuel energy crisis, with surging global prices and increasing...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-nine-false-or-misleading-myths-about-north-sea-oil-and-gas/">Factcheck: Nine false or misleading myths about North Sea oil and gas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Crusoe and Redwood Energy are scaling a microgrid in Sparks, Nevada, by using repurposed electric vehicle batteries and solar to supply additional modular data centers.

<p>Limiting warming to 2C above pre-industrial temperatures may not be enough to prevent “extreme global...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/limiting-global-warming-to-2c-would-not-rule-out-extreme-impacts/">Limiting global warming to 2C would not ‘rule out’ extreme impacts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Volvo-EX30-Cargo-EV-van.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Is it an electric SUV, a van, or both? The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volvo-ex30/">EX30</a> is Volvo’s smallest, most affordable EV, and now it’s available as a <em>mini</em> electric van.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/volvo-turned-ex30-into-ultimate-mini-electric-ev-images/#more-460942">more…</a>

<p>We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/cropped-25-march-2026-seabed-mining-talks-stall-blueprint-for-land-use-india-feels-iran-war-impacts/">Cropped 25 March 2026: Seabed mining talks stall | ‘Blueprint’ for land use | India feels Iran war impacts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

France’s energy regulator has reduced feed-in tariffs (FITs) for PV systems up to 100 kW for the April to July 2026 period, with lower rates across all segments and reduced compensation for surplus electricity.

American Battery Factory (AFB) has secured offtake agreements for 4.5GWh of its initial 5.5GWh US factory output.