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<p>It&#8217;s been a busy week for Waymo. The California company, born out of Google many seasons ago, is at a critical point in its life and development. The company is on the verge of something, but that something is completely different depending on who you ask. This week, Waymo has ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/06/waymo-showers-us-with-more-information-on-driving-simulation/">Waymo Showers Us With More Information On Driving Simulation</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/3/2019/08/Tesla-stolen-key.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy told a Senate committee this week that no one has ever remotely taken control of Tesla vehicles. That claim doesn’t hold up to the facts of history.</p> <p>In fact, a single hacker once gained control of Tesla’s entire fleet.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/tesla-exec-tells-congress-no-one-has-ever-taken-control-vehicles-but-thats-not-true/#more-454754">more…</a>

As large solar fields proliferate across America, pushback to them in rural communities is growing, fueled by a mix of disinformation and genuine concern about losing open land to development. The tension is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Virginia , which has ambitious clean energy goals but is also the land…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/mani_rutledge.png?w=1395" /></div><p>January was a hell of a year — but we’ve put it behind us, which means it’s time for 2026 Chicago Auto Show! Here’s what you’ll want to see, what you’ll want to skip, and why I genuinely think EVs are the only thing holding this show together.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/2026-just-be-like-that-the-chicago-auto-show-edition/#more-454693">more…</a>

Las células fabricadas con una capa transportadora de electrones multifuncional lograron impresionantes eficiencias de conversión de potencia del 26,19%.

El gobierno de Mark Carney suprime las cuotas obligatorias de ventas de vehículos eléctricos optando por estándares de emisiones más duros e incentivos millonarios para impulsar la transición sin presionar a los fabricantes.

La Comisión aprobó el programa de ayudas estatales en el marco del Pacto Industrial Limpio de la UE.

Los mercados privados han recaudado 2,7 billones de dólares para fondos que invierten en energía durante la última década, según BloombergNEF.

El óxido de hierro ofrece a las baterías un resultado que sorprende a propios y extraños. Lo acaban de probar en la Universidad del Sarre.

Según revelan los nuevos datos de Rystad Energy, fue un mes especialmente fuerte para la energía eólica en Australia Occidental y para la solar en Nueva Gales del Sur.

El acuerdo cubre 110 MW del parque eólico marino Nordseecluster B, en aguas alemanas del mar del Norte.

A partir de 2027 dejará de ser una recomendación para convertirse en una condición obligatoria de acceso al mercado de la Unión Europea.

La Fiscalía Federal de Brasil solicitó la congelación de activos por valor de 31 millones de euros por el desbordamiento en la unidad de Viga, según Vale.

Cada título de Acerinox ha ganado 0,65 euros, equivalentes al 5,13%, la segunda mayor subida del Ibex, hasta 13,31 euros. En el año se revaloriza el 7,72%.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The 2026 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai-ioniq-5/">Hyundai IONIQ 5</a> remains one of the most affordable EVs on the market, starting at $35,000. It’s even more attractive with a $10,000 discount.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/hyundai-10000-discount-all-2026-ioniq-5-evs/#more-452217">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Genesis-GV90-coach-doors.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After reports claimed the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> GV90 may launch without its most hyped feature, the coach doors, a new sighting suggests it’s still on track.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/genesis-gv90-caught-with-coach-doors-again-ahead-debut/#more-454669">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 Tesla getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese EVs, and more.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls="controls" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Electrek_423_7f0253.mp3"></audio></figure> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/podcast-tesla-hit-by-epstein-files-roadster-still-lives-new-chinese-evs-and-more/#more-454668">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Elon-Musk-wrecking-ball.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has ranked last place in a survey of brand reputation in Europe’s largest car market Germany, with a massive year-over-year collapse leaving it behind several other companies with already-poor reputations. It ranked poorly in Nordic countries as well.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/06/tesla-dead-last-in-germany-in-nordic-reputation-study-behind-temu-nestle/#more-454608">more…</a>

<p>The &#8220;at-the-meter&#8221; grid technology device SPAN Edge is now accepted for customer use by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&#38;E). SPAN Edge enables real-time load management and allows homes to add new electric appliances or EV charging without costly electric panel or service upgrades — addressing one of the most significant barriers to residential electrification.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/pge-will-try-out-span-edge-customer-meter-upgrade-device/">PG&#038;E will try out SPAN Edge customer meter upgrade device</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>PR firm KAOH Media has started a new division, Fieldwise Civic Engagement, that is designed to support efficient land use, infrastructure development, brownfield reclamation and clean energy projects with local insight and meaningful engagement. The network will also offer support for Tribal Nations initiatives on previously impacted or underutilized lands. Fieldwise boasts a network of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/pr-firm-launches-fieldwise-civic-engagement-community-network/">PR firm launches Fieldwise Civic Engagement community network</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Vema Hydrogen has completed two pilot hydrogen wells in Quebec, Canada, while Advait Greenergy and InSolare Energy are moving forward on hydrogen projects spanning exploration, electrolyzers, research, and integrated production.

Wood Mackenzie ranked NextPower as the world’s top PV tracker manufacturer in the first half of 2025, with companies headquartered in the United States, China and Spain occupying all top 10 positions.

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Yolanda Hoyos, Chief Technical Officer at Spain's Blacksalt. She says that inclusion, mentorship, and authentic leadership unlock talent, dismantle bias, and are critical to shaping the future of the energy transition. "When organizations respect individual circumstances, commitment and growth follow naturally," she states.

Home battery storage and virtual power plant (VPP) specialist Lunar Energy has raised US$102 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round led by B Capital and Prelude Ventures.

A Missouri State Senator, with vocal support from the Governor, has submitted a bill stopping all solar construction immediately, and placing a moratorium on all new solar construction starts until December 31, 2027 – or when new rules are developed by the state.