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<p>Visionpark is developing a concrete-structure photovoltaic canopy for heavy-duty vehicle parking areas, logistics hubs, and highway rest stops. In addition to generating electricity, the installation is designed to maintain refrigerated trucks at the required temperature and provide power while vehicles are stationary.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/29/une-ombriere-solaire-beton-dediee-aux-poids-lourds/">French startup offers concrete solar carport for heavy weight vehicles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Heading to BusWorld Indonesia, I sat beside an automotive and finance expert from Petronas. He requested to remain anonymous because he said he cannot represent his company in this chat, but he gave deep insights into how Malaysia’s Malacca state is rapidly emerging as a manufacturing base for Chinese electric ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/malaccas-ev-ambitions-shift-from-promise-to-production/">Malacca’s EV Ambitions Shift from Promise to Production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Ausgrid has submitted its 150MW/300MWh Berkeley Vale BESS to the Australian government's EPBC Act for federal environmental assessment.

<p>VinFast has appointed Pham Nhat Quan Anh as chairman of the company’s board of directors, placing the son of founder Pham Nhat Vuong in one of the most influential positions at the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker as it faces growing competition and mounting pressure to deliver on its global ambitions. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/vinfast-appoints-chairmans-son-to-top-post-amidst-global-expansion/">VinFast Appoints Chairman&#8217;s Son to Top Post Amidst Global Expansion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

South Australia's first Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) tender has awarded agreements to six battery energy storage projects totalling 1,334MW and 5,336MWh.

<p>ATLANTA — Today, despite the efforts of two commissioners, the Georgia Public Service Commission agreed to allow Georgia Power to continue automatically passing along all of its fuel costs to ratepayers rather than creating an incentive for the utility company to better manage fuel costs. The commission approved a proposed ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/public-service-commission-passes-georgia-powers-costs-to-ratepayers/">Public Service Commission Passes Georgia Power’s Costs to Ratepayers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Despite Public Concern, State and Federal Agencies Continue to Shield Details from the Public CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the past month, 304 West Virginians have submitted comments to Governor Patrick Morrisey expressing concerns over a $1.44 billion U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan to West Virginia utilities to refurbish six ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/over-300-west-virginians-voice-concerns-over-1-44b-doe-coal-bailout-to-governor/">Over 300 West Virginians Voice Concerns Over $1.44B DOE Coal Bailout to Governor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>China&#8217;s auto industry grew like gangbusters for several years, and its electric vehicle industry did the same in the past few years. However, the era of hyper-fast growth may well be over in the country&#8217;s auto industry. That&#8217;s not a grumpy outsider saying so, but the CEO of NIO, a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/golden-era-of-chinese-auto-industry-probably-over-nio-ceo-says/">&#8220;Golden Era&#8221; of Chinese Auto Industry Probably Over, NIO CEO Says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Beijing, China — NIO officially launched its flagship executive SUV, the NIO ES9. The Executive Premium Edition starts at RMB 498,000, or RMB 390,000 with the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription plan. The Executive Signature Edition starts at RMB 558,000, or RMB 450,000 with BaaS. The Horizon Edition starts at RMB 628,000, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/flagship-executive-suv-nio-es9-officially-launched/">Flagship Executive SUV NIO ES9 Officially Launched</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Philippines may hold one of the world’s largest nickel reserves — a critical ingredient in electric vehicle batteries — but EVs still account for only about 1 percent of vehicles on its roads. That contradiction now sits at the center of the country’s transportation debate as lawmakers push for ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/the-philippines-can-be-a-mover-in-the-ev-space-but-it-isnt/">The Philippines Can Be A Mover In The EV Space, But It Isn&#8217;t</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/3/2022/05/Elon-Musk-Game-of-Thrones-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>On today’s exciting episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JMQCNWgz_8">Quick Charge</a></em>, we’re exploring the industry’s backlash – real or imagined – towards Elon Musk’s SpaceX merger talks, Full Self Driving’s staff revolt, and even large, utility scale solar projects. All this and more when you hit that play button!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/elon-facing-backlash-over-tesla-spacex-merger-talks-but-solar-actually-isnt/#more-469412">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Volkswagen-halt-ID.4-production-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Clean energy developers announced more than 50 new utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Q1 2026 as companies scramble to get projects moving before a looming federal deadline tied to Trump’s big bill act passed last year.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/us-clean-energy-is-booming-and-unraveling-at-the-same-time/#more-469408">more…</a>

<p>The city of Guangzhou in Guangdong, China, is reportedly launching an investment fund for local companies, and EV maker XPENG is in the first group of supported companies. We don&#8217;t have much more info than this at the moment, but it appears the draw of the company is not just ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/xpeng-gets-special-investment-backing-from-guangzhou/">XPENG Gets Special Investment Backing from Guangzhou</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Bicycles lower pollution levels in cities and free up urban space, but at the expense of private automobiles. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/berlin-is-ground-zero-in-the-war-between-cars-bicycles/">Berlin Is Ground Zero In The War Between Cars &#038; Bicycles</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/3/2026/05/BYD-Denza-Z9-GT-deliveries-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>With the new Denza Z9 GT now on sale in Europe, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> luxury EV is already off to a strong start in China, with over 10,000 deliveries since it launched.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/byds-5-min-charging-luxury-ev-takes-off-deliveries-top-10000/#more-469357">more…</a>

<p>Is Gen Z attentive to climate issues and motivated to do their part to have a net zero future? Yes, definitely. In fact, climate concern is widespread among youth, but their climate experience is defined by anxiety, not intensity. They are increasingly cautious and less self-assured in their ability to ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/28/gen-z-wants-a-net-zero-future-but-theyre-uncertain-if-they-can-make-a-difference/">Gen Z Wants A Net Zero Future &#8212; But They&#8217;re Uncertain If They Can Make A Difference</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/3/2026/05/Ferrari-Luce-electric-car-hero.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed that the $640,000 Luce, the company’s first all-electric car, is already receiving orders from both existing and new customers. The order book extends toward the end of 2027, according to Bloomberg.</p> <p>The announcement comes just days after the <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/26/ferrari-race-stock-plunge-luce-ev-mach-e-moment/">Luce’s Rome unveiling triggered a 6% stock drop</a> and a brutal wave of design criticism online, with former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo himself telling Italian media to “at least take the prancing horse off.”</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/ferrari-luce-ceo-vigna-orders-despite-backlash/#more-469328">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Ford-Geely-plant-EVs-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The Geely Xingyuan, sold overseas as the EX2, was the top-selling car in China last year. While it was yet again the most popular EV in April, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/geely/">Geely</a> launched an upgraded model offering more range at the same low price.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/chinas-top-selling-ev-gets-upgraded-still-starts-under-10k/#more-469327">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Voltera.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>EV charging companies <a href="https://www.volterapower.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Voltera</a> and <a href="https://gorevel.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Revel</a> are joining forces to build what they say will be one of the biggest fast-charging platforms in the US, focused on fleets, ride-hail drivers, and robotaxis.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/revel-voltera-big-ev-charging-network-robotaxis/#more-469334">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/EcoFlow-Segway-Aventon-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Our Thursday Green Deals are focused on EVs and power stations, which join all the other deals on tools, devices, and more in our <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/memorial-day-green-deals-hub-evs-power-stations-electric-tools-devices-more/">updated Memorial Day Green Deals hub</a>. Our headliner today is <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/28/ecoflow-may-monthly-madness-sale-power-station-discounts-from-259/">EcoFlow’s freshly launched its May EcoCredits Monthly Madness Sale</a>, giving you up to 61% discounts on power stations, FREE gifts on purchases over $600, and 2-3x EcoCredit rewards – all with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/28/ecoflow-may-monthly-madness-sale-power-station-discounts-from-259/">deals starting from $259</a>. We also have a 48-hour flash sale from EcoFlow that is offering the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/28/ecoflow-expanded-12-2kw-delta-pro-ultra-power-station-and-trolley-5599-more/">12.2kW expanded DELTA Pro Ultra Power Station (2x batteries) with a FREE trolley at $5,599</a>, alongside Wave 3 and 2x DELTA Pro battery bundles. From there, we are shining a spotlight on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/27/segway-gt3-electric-superscooter-1500-low/">Segway GT3 Electric SuperScooter at its $1,500 low</a>, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/27/aventon-pace-4-cruiser-and-level-3-commuter-smart-e-bikes-from-1599/">Aventon’s continuing Pace 4 Cruiser and Level 3 Commuter e-bike low prices starting from $1,599</a>, and more. Let’s not forget about our hangover Green Deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/26/segway-40-mile-ready-max-g30p-electric-scooter-500-low/">Segway Max G30P Electric Scooter back at a $500 low</a>, the exclusive savings on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/27/anker-2048wh-solix-f2000-portable-power-station-exclusive-799-low/">Anker’s 2,048Wh SOLIX F2000 Power Station at a $799 low</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/2026/05/28/ecoflow-may-monthly-madness-power-station-sale-48-hour-flash-sale-segway-gt3-superscooter-more/#more-469301">more…</a>

<p>New York&#8217;s newly finalized budget for 2027 is prioritizing new solar construction and updating its utility grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature approved the state&#8217;s budget for fiscal year 2027, which will include $200 million in funding for NYSERDA&#8217;s NY-Sun program for rooftop and community solar, and it will also invest&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/new-york-prioritizes-solar-in-2027-state-budget/">New York prioritizes solar in 2027 state budget</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/3/2026/05/Kia-EV3-EV-comparison.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1500" /></div><p>Kia’s electric SUV offers it all: more than enough driving range, a practical interior, and modern tech at an affordable price. The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev3/">Kia EV3</a> is a hit in Europe, the UK, and several other parts of the world, and it will finally go on sale in the US soon.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/kia-ev3-wins-highest-rated-ev-new-german-comparison-test/#more-469292">more…</a>

<p>Multi-tenant commercial solar firm King Energy has finished construction on its new solar installation at Californian shopping mall The Shoppes at Chino Hills. Located about 30 miles from Los Angeles... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/king-energy-cuts-ribbon-on-chino-hills-solar-installation/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Waymo-new-Ojai-electric-robotaxis.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Waymo is beginning to offer select riders trips in its new purpose-built Ojai robotaxi, debuting the company’s 6th-generation Driver hardware across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Trips will be free for a limited time.</p> <p>The Ojai represents a significant step for Waymo, which has now surpassed 20 million fully autonomous trips across 11 cities — a scale that no competitor comes close to matching.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/waymo-ojai-robotaxi-rides-6th-gen-driver/#more-469255">more…</a>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-28-may-2026-deadly-rains-china-pushes-back-examining-chinas-carbon-intensity-metric/">China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>