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<p>UPDATED AS OF FEBRUARY 2. Zurich’s public transport authority, Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ), has officially launched one of its largest fleet procurements in years, opting for a new competitive tender for battery-electric buses rather than relying on existing framework contracts. The move, first reported by BusWorld and CH Media, was formalized ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/zurich-transit-operator-prepares-fresh-e150-million-electric-bus-tender-after-supplier-setbacks/">Zurich Transit Operator Prepares Fresh €150 Million Electric Bus Tender After Supplier Setbacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Value-packed, all-new LEAF scores another industry award The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF was named a Car and Driver Editors&#8217; Choice winner. The annual list names the best cars, trucks, SUVs and vans from the 2026 model year, ranked across 47 unique vehicle segments. &#8220;Redesigned for 2026, the new LEAF provides the range, performance, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/2026-nissan-leaf-named-a-2026-car-and-driver-editors-choice-winner/">2026 Nissan LEAF Named a 2026 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Summary of Week of Action and What to Expect Next Washington, DC — Last week, Sierra Club joined partners from across the country for a “Make Polluters Pay” Week of Action, a coordinated set of advocacy actions and events dedicated to holding Big Oil and Gas companies accountable for their climate ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/memo-sierra-club-partners-rally-to-make-polluters-pay-for-climate-disasters/">MEMO: Sierra Club &#038; Partners Rally to Make Polluters Pay for Climate Disasters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Chicago Auto Show will return to McCormick Place from February 7 to 16, 2026, with a lineup that underscores the show’s evolving role in the US auto market: less about global debuts and more about consumer-ready vehicles, electrification pathways, and hands-on engagement. The small ratio of pure EVs to ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/there-will-be-more-evs-and-nevs-at-the-chicago-auto-show-2026/">There Will Be More EVs (and NEVs) at the Chicago Auto Show 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>At the 2025 SEMA Show, Toyota presented a battery-electric concept car that signals how the company is thinking about motorsport in an electric future. The bZ Time Attack Concept was developed not as a styling exercise, but as a functional prototype to evaluate how a BEV platform behaves under racing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/toyota-uses-bz-time-attack-concept-to-probe-the-limits-of-ev-racing/">Toyota Uses bZ Time Attack Concept to Probe the Limits of EV Racing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in December and 2025 as a whole, as well as an overall report on global EV progress, here’s our complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading EV sales around the world. Geely on the Way ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/global-ev-sales-leaders-top-selling-brands-and-oems/">Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands &#038; OEMs in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Regarding December’s best selling electric vehicles, the big news is that thanks to a strong month in China, Tesla partly recovered from the hangover on the US market and saw its best sellers return to leading positions. The Model Y (132,327 units, down 3% YoY) won the best seller spot, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/20-best-selling-ev-models-in-the-world-in-december-tesla-makes-an-increasingly-rare-1-2-win/">20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

La historia automovilística ha sufrido infinidad de cambios en este casi siglo y medio de vida que repasamos desde el motor de combustión interna hasta los sistemas de conducción autónoma.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/bps-electric-bus.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Boston Public Schools is adding another major block of depot-scale DC fast chargers as it pushes toward a fully electric bus fleet – a reminder that some of the biggest EV charging builds are happening far from highway rest stops.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/boston-public-schools-is-installing-105-dc-fast-chargers/#more-454152">more…</a>

La operación, valorada en 3.300 millones de euros, refuerza la posición financiera de TenneT Alemania como propietaria de infraestructuras estratégicas en el país.

La operadora de servicios de distribución se adjudica 52 GWh en su última licitación de flexibilidad a largo plazo.

El continente incorporó alrededor de 4,5 GW de nueva capacidad fotovoltaica, impulsado tanto por grandes proyectos como por sistemas solares distribuidos y en tejados.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/Kia-electric-van-spotted-US.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Kia’s futuristic electric van was recently caught driving in Michigan. Although we’ve seen <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-pv5/">the PV5</a> testing in the US before, this one was different.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/kias-electric-van-shows-up-in-the-us-again-but-this-one-is-different/#more-454139">more…</a>

<p>December was a Record Month! There were over 2.1 million plugin vehicles registered in December, with both BEVs (+13% YoY) and PHEVs (+6% YoY) rising. With the USA EV market still in hangover mode and China slowing down, it was up to the Rest of the World (+51% YoY) to ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/03/global-ev-sales-leaders-2025-top-markets-powertrains/">Global EV Sales Leaders — 2025 Top Markets &#038; Powertrains</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/Chevy-Equinox-EV-10000-discount.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">2026 Chevy Equinox EV</a> was already one of the most affordable electric cars, but with a new $10,000 discount, it’s even more tempting.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/10000-discount-chevy-equinox-ev-hard-to-pass-up/#more-454100">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/norway-charging-lead.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Norway, the world’s leading country in EV market share, still managed to maintain high EV market share right after retiring EV incentives, showing the world a path to resilient electrification of the auto industry.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/even-after-cutting-ev-incentives-norway-only-sold-98-diesel-cars-in-january/#more-454000">more…</a>

<p>Two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon – Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar – have started commercial operations and will deliver energy to utility Portland General Electric. The 189-MWDC Daybreak Solar and 80-MWDC Bakeoven Solar represent new domestic capacity that will support growing demand for electricity. “Completing these two projects marks the latest milestone&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/avangrid-powers-on-269-mw-of-new-solar-in-oregon/">Avangrid powers on 269 MW of new solar in Oregon</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/Jackery-Power-Your-Game-Day-Sale-FI.png?w=1600" /></div><p>We’re one day closer to the Super Bowl, and as such today’s Green Deals is headlined by <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/jackery-super-bowl-sale-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-from-2849-more/">Jackery’s Power Your Game Sale</a> with up to 54% power station discounts. There are even some bonus savings to score, like we’re seeing on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/jackery-super-bowl-sale-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-from-2849-more/">Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station (and bundles) starting from $2,849</a>. We’re also shining a spotlight on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/lectrics-xpress-commuter-e-bikes-starting-from-999/">Lectric’s XPress Commuter e-bikes</a> that are getting up to $336 bundles <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/lectrics-xpress-commuter-e-bikes-starting-from-999/">starting from $999</a>, as well as EcoFlow’s latest flash sale changeup that added a RIVER 2 Pro bundle at its best price, Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter getting more savings than usual, two EGO Power+ string trimmer options at their best rates since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/ecoflow-big-game-day-delta-3-max-plus-trail-power-station-new-1033-low-more/">EcoFlow Super Bowl sale</a>, the new low price on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/02/velotric-ocean-mist-breeze-1-cruiser-e-bike-150-bundle-new-1649-low-more/">Velotric’s Breeze 1 cruiser e-bike bundle</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/2026/02/03/jackery-super-bowl-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-lectric-e-bikes-ecoflow-more/#more-454063">more…</a>

<p>Paradise Energy Solutions and sister company Upward Broadband have started construction on a new shared corporate headquarters in Paradise, Pennsylvania. “There is clear synergy between our companies,” said Marcus Beiler, co-owner of Paradise Energy Solutions and Upward Broadband. “Bringing our teams together in one location creates opportunities for collaboration and efficiency that will be a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/pa-solar-contractor-paradise-energy-solutions-to-install-850-kw-at-new-headquarters/">PA solar contractor Paradise Energy Solutions to install 850 kW at new headquarters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells have announced a multi-year commitment to install American-made storage products on Qcell development projects across the United States. The agreement includes 5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage systems for utility-scale projects, as well as lifecycle services from LG Energy Solution Vertech. In 2024, Qcells entered into battery purchase agreements with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/qcells-us-construction-arm-signs-5-gwh-bess-supply-deal-with-lg-energy-solution/">Qcells US construction arm signs 5-GWh BESS supply deal with LG Energy Solution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>SunRobi, the robotic-assisted construction division of Sunstall, is the first certified operator of autonomous solar module installation systems developed by Cosmic Robotics. The certification follows multiple successful deployments of the Cosmic-1A system on live solar projects across the United States. This designation formalizes a close, execution-driven collaboration between SunRobi and Cosmic Robotics focused on bringing&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/sunrobi-is-first-certified-operator-of-cosmic-robotics-autonomous-solar-installation-systems/">SunRobi is first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics autonomous solar installation systems</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/Ford-EV-drivers-gas.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford/" target="_blank">Ford</a> says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the difference firsthand.</span></p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/ford-drivers-who-go-ev-dont-miss-gas-cars-in-the-least-bit/#more-454059">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/dcbel_leaf_no_overlay_1920_f2b17406bb20092aac62244cca9ccc2f.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Massachusetts is turning EVs into grid assets, starting with free, bi-directional (V2X) chargers for schools, towns, and residents.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/free-v2x-chargers-will-let-massachusetts-evs-power-the-grid/#more-454062">more…</a>

<p>Press release: Zurich, February 3, 2026 Eberhard Bau AG, a leading Swiss construction company, has signed a long-term offtake agreement for solar diesel with cleantech company Synhelion. Starting in 2027, Eberhard will purchase renewable diesel to reduce the CO₂ emissions of its construction machinery. Synhelion’s renewable fuels are produced using renewable energy and are fully [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/eberhard-construction-is-first-to-contract-for-synhelions-solar-diesel/">Eberhard Construction is first to contract for Synhelion&#8217;s solar diesel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

Entre los tres concentraron más del 80% de la energía renovable vertida en el conjunto de mercados estudiados, y registraron máximos históricos de horas con precios negativos en 2025: 539 horas en Alemania, 509 en Francia y 584 en Países Bajos.