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<p>The UK is putting up 1 billion pounds to promote local clean energy projects that will provide benefits to communities, not investors. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/in-the-uk-power-to-the-people-is-latest-clean-energy-trend/">In The UK, &#8220;Power To The People&#8221; Is Latest Clean Energy Trend</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Typically, when people talk about electric vehicles, the metrics they focus on are price, range, energy efficiency, charging speed, battery size, and so on. For EV chargers, the focus may first be on charging speed, cost per charging session, and charger availability where one drives. However, there are also broader ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/over-100-million-ev-charging-sessions-conducted-on-chargepoint-chargers-in-last-year/">Over 100 Million EV Charging Sessions Conducted On ChargePoint Chargers In Last Year</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/daimler-truck-eactros-600-chile.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Mercedes-Benz’ truck division has reached a major milestone in their South American expansion, delivering their first, eActros 600 electric semi truck in Chile earlier this week.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/15/mercedes-benz-eactros-electric-semi-trucks-arrive-in-chile/#more-455781">more…</a>

<p>The US manufacturer Talon PV plans to launch a new generation of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells into the US market, despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/topcon-solar-cells-are-killing-a-key-anti-solar-talking-point/">TOPCon Solar Cells Are Killing A Key Anti-Solar Talking Point</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>December saw plugin EVs at 98.5% share in Norway, up from 89.8% year on year, with BEVs alone taking 97.6% share. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 97.5% share in Norway, up from 91.3% YoY, with all the growth coming from BEVs. Overall December auto volume was 35,188 units, a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/2025-saw-evs-at-97-5-share-in-norway-tesla-model-y-best-seller/">2025 Saw EVs At 97.5% Share In Norway &#8212; Tesla Model Y Best-Seller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>I recently looked into Tesla&#8217;s January sales in 12 European markets, and the results were not pretty. Overall, across those 12 markets, Tesla&#8217;s sales were down 23%. However, one reader pointed out that it could be much more interesting going back two, three, or even four years. So, that&#8217;s what ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/tesla-sales-down-tremendously-in-uk-norway-netherlands-germany-spain-sweden-denmark-portugal-switzerland/">Tesla Sales Down 55% in UK, 58% in Spain, 59% in Germany, 81% in Netherlands, 93% in Norway vs. 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>While Tesla EV sales flounder, CEO Elon Musk engages in epic online poop-flinging against a leading Democratic donor.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-should-stop-flinging-poop-and-start-selling-more-tesla-evs-stat/">Tesla CEO Elon Musk Should Stop Flinging Poop And Start Selling More Tesla EVs, STAT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>December saw plugin EVs take 68.6% share in Sweden, up from 62.8% in December 2024. BEV share grew marginally year on year (YoY), while PHEV share increased. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 63.2% share, up from 58.4% YoY, with two thirds of the gain coming from PHEVs. Overall December ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/swedens-evs-at-63-2-share-in-2025-volvo-ex40-best-seller/">Sweden’s EVs at 63.2% Share in 2025 — Volvo EX40 Best Seller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>December&#8217;s auto market saw plugin EVs at 34.4% share in France, up from 23.5% year on year. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 26.7% share, up slightly from 25.4% YoY, and let down by shrinking PHEV share. Overall December auto volume was 172,927 units, down some 6% YoY. Full year ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/france-2025-evs-at-26-7-share-renault-5-best-seller/">France 2025 EVs at 26.7% Share — Renault 5 Best Seller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: Photoelectrochemical (PEC) processes offer several pathways to decarbonisation, but few studies have demonstrated technology readiness levels (TRLs) beyond 4 and 5. Scaling challenges and the high levelised cost of energy of current PEC processes can be addressed by integrating concentrating solar optics. However, PEC research is primarily focused on materials development and reactor engineering, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-renewable-and-sustainable-energy-reviews-a-systems-engineering-review-on-the-integration-of-solar-concentrators-with-photoelectrochemical-processes/">Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews &#8211; A systems engineering review on the integration of solar concentrators with photoelectrochemical processes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/golf-cart-hero-image.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The wireless charging experts at WiTricity claim their newest wireless charging pad solution will eliminate the sort of, “Did I remember to charge?” worries that plague retirement communities and golf enthusiasts everywhere.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/14/witricity-brings-wireless-ev-charging-to-the-golf-course/#more-455745">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/helix-water_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Located at Helix water district’s operations center in El Cajon, California, the project supports the district’s full transition to zero-emission vehicles while maintaining the reliability required of a mission-critical public utility. To keep it all running smoothly, the district has deployed Better Fleet’s advanced managed charging software solution – and we’ve got the company’s CEO, Dan Hilson, to walk us through it.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/14/californias-helix-water-district-gets-state-of-the-art-managed-charging-qa/#more-455712">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/MIIT_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The new electric SUV from Audi’s Chinese AUDI brand is being billed as the most important launch in the young company’s history, and it’s set to make its official debut in production form this April – but thanks to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), you can see it right now.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/14/dont-call-it-a-concept-670-hp-audi-e7x-electric-suv-caught-testing/#more-455687">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Sunswap-in-Australia-MAIN.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Refrigerated trailers are critical for hauling your fresh food and flowers from the farm to your local market – the problem is that they pollute like crazy, powered by red-dye diesel gensets that run around the clock, even when the truck pulling them is fully electric. To help solve that problem, one company come up with an idea so obvious you’ll hate yourself for not coming up with it on your own: <strong>rooftop solar</strong>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/14/genius-adding-solar-panels-to-semi-trailers-is-an-idea-so-obvious-it-hurts/#more-455654">more…</a>

<p>The question around electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aka Jetsons air taxi certification has shifted. It is no longer about whether regulators will create a pathway. Both the FAA and EASA have done that work. The FAA finalized powered lift operational rules in 2024 and published Advisory Circular 21.17-4 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/evtol-certification-is-coming-but-commercial-runway-isnt/">eVTOL Certification Is Coming, But Commercial Runway Isn&#8217;t</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>This odd battle has been going on for so long that I had actually forgotten about it. There&#8217;s a quirk in some US state laws that they require automobiles to be sold through 3rd party auto dealers. That is actually rooted in something, in some potential for consumer abuse identified ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/you-cant-buy-evs-directly-from-auto-manufacturers-in-iowa-but-maybe-soon/">You Can&#8217;t Buy EVs Directly from Auto Manufacturers in Iowa &#8230; But Maybe Soon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Hyundai Motor Group claimed in an article today that it is &#8220;Driving the Future of Electrified Mobility with Advanced R&#38;D.&#8221; It sounded positive and exciting, and Hyundai is a company producing some of the better EVs out there. But it is also hard to call Hyundai a leader. Hyundai is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/hyundai-claims-to-be-driving-the-future-of-electrified-mobility/">Hyundai Claims To Be &#8220;Driving The Future Of Electrified Mobility&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>It&#8217;s clear one company entered into 2026 with a big booster in its backpack and pep in its step. Waymo started the year ready to rock and roll, from rapid expansion into new markets, to a new funding round to speed that up further, to a new stage of autonomous ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/6th-generation-waymo-driver-launches-into-life/">6th Generation Waymo Driver Launches into Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In a period of struggling EV sales in the United States, when the market has been hurt by drastic changes to US policy and extreme tariffs, it&#8217;s hard to find bright spots or vehicle models that stimulate optimism and excitement. The Rivian R2 has the potential to be one. But ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/can-the-rivian-r2-succeed-propel-rivian-to-prosperity/">Can the Rivian R2 Succeed &#038; Propel Rivian to Prosperity?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Most maritime battery studies are already obsolete. That is not a criticism of the researchers who wrote them. It is a recognition that their assumptions were grounded in the battery costs and energy densities available at the time. Several of the most detailed recent merchant shipping studies modeled battery system ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/13/most-maritime-shipping-battery-propulsion-studies-are-already-obsolete/">Most Maritime Shipping Battery Propulsion Studies Are Already Obsolete</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/3/2025/04/chargy-brighton-hove-curbside-charging.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>The London Borough of Harrow is installing 500 new curbside EV chargers across the borough, targeting residents who don’t have access to off-street parking. The chargers are being deployed in partnership with UK charging provider char.gy and will primarily be mounted on existing lamp posts along residential streets.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/13/london-borough-is-installing-500-curbside-ev-chargers/#more-455645">more…</a>

El presidente norteamericano se ha convertido en el personaje más contrario a la lucha contra el cambio climático.

La startup alemana que llaman el "Shopify de la energía" ofrece una plataforma fintech que busca derribar una barrera clave de la transición energética residencial: el coste inicial.

La guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania ha revelado una dura realidad: el sistema eléctrico europeo es ahora un objetivo prioritario. Incluso fuera de un escenario de guerra, las redes europeas ya están siendo puestas a prueba por ataques híbridos y cibernéticos.

Según los cálculos teóricos del equipo, por cada kilogramo de yeso procesado se pueden secuestrar aproximadamente 0,26 kilogramos de carbono.