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<p>Looking at the headline, one might think, &#8220;Wait, what? Waymo has been providing paid robotaxi rides in the US for years now.&#8221; Yes, indeed, but those vehicles have included human controls, basically being consumer cars modified to drive themselves. This is a blanket approval for the USA for vehicles that ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/zoox-gets-first-us-paid-robotaxi-with-no-human-controls-approval/">Zoox Gets 1st Approval From USA For Paid Robotaxis — With No Human Controls</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-SpaceX-terafab-e1774190764202.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tesla is looking at cutting loose its China business to clear a path toward a merger with SpaceX, according to a new <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tesla-weighs-sale-china-business-pave-way-potential-spacex-merger-wsj-reports-2026-07-31/">Wall Street Journal report</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If true, it would be a massive deal in the auto industry. Tesla’s Shanghai factory builds more than half of all Tesla vehicles, so any separation would carve out the single biggest piece of Tesla’s car operation.</p>

<p>One random guy talking crazy, racist, extreme nonsense on the street corner doesn&#8217;t warrant coverage here at CleanTechnica. But when someone is using hundreds of millions of dollars and nearly unmatched social media influence to affect elections, which then affect cleantech more than anything else in our society, it seems ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/people-want-us-to-not-cover-elon-musks-politics-but-hes-using-his-wealth-power-from-tesla-to-influence-elections/">People Want Us To Not Cover Elon Musk&#8217;s Politics, But He&#8217;s Using His Wealth &#038; Power From Tesla To Influence Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The US energy storage startup Antora Energy is scaling up with a $550 million assist from leading investors.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/energy-storage-factory-made-carbon-blocks-us-startup-antora/">&#8220;Hot Blocks&#8221; Thermal Energy Storage Startup Nails Down $550 Million More To Chase Fossil Fuels Away</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>How the Circular Economy Act can provide the tools to help scale Europe’s recycling industry, in order to secure access to critical minerals. Recovering materials from end-of-life products like cars and batteries is a key means to secure much needed critical minerals resiliently and sustainably. However, Europe’s recycling industry is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/europes-waste-creates-value-elsewhere/">Europe’s Waste Creates Value Elsewhere</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>We&#8217;ve got so much going on with the AI craze and AI crisis that the social media ones feel like old news. The old-school era of social media, though, is still here. There are still all kinds of challenges and problems associated with TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, and other ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/were-we-less-happy-before-social-media/">Were We Less Happy Before Social Media?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A new report from the Sierra Club, Thirsty Power: Coal and gas will leave us high and dry, analyzes Wisconsin’s current power generation, the water needed for that power, and the potential impacts on Wisconsin’s water as Big Tech tries to build more data centers across the state. These data ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/new-sierra-club-reports-finds-wisconsins-dirty-power-generation-uses-1-34-trillion-gallons-of-water-annually/">New Sierra Club Reports Finds Wisconsin’s Dirty Power Generation Uses 1.34 Trillion Gallons of Water Annually</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) have published their 15th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy Development. Basically, this is what the country plans to do and achieve in terms of renewable energy development in the years 2026–2030. This is where the country sets four ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/chinas-15th-five-year-plan-for-solar-wind-is-huge/">China&#8217;s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar &#038; Wind Is Huge</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/3/2026/07/Flint-Battery-storage-screenshot.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">A giant 1 GWh battery is now under construction outside Columbus, Ohio, where data center and industrial development is rapidly pushing up electricity demand.</p>

<p>Current proposal fails to consider all pollution and denies the public its lawful hearing In comments submitted today to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Sierra Club argues that Meta’s most recent air permit revisions trigger major-source permit requirements despite the tech conglomerate attempting to maintain a “minor source” permit ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/sierra-club-urges-rejection-of-metas-attempt-to-use-minor-source-loophole/">Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Air Permit Application for the Facility Submitted to LDEQ Lacks Full Analysis Required by Law The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality must fully evaluate the veracity of local job claims, community impacts of taxpayer subsidies, and other economic ripple effects of Hyundai Steel’s proposed facility, according to new comments ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/30/hyundai-steels-potential-economic-costs-mercury-pollution-drinking-water-threats-must-be-fully-evaluated-under-louisiana-public-trust-doctrine/">Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution &#038; Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine</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/3/2026/07/juiced-scrambler-ebikes-header-bike-rack-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://juicedebikes.sjv.io/4aW0ZL">Juiced Bikes</a> is one of the most recognizable names in the history of electric bikes in North America. Long before e-bike classes and speed limits became commonplace, the company built a loyal following with powerful bikes that blurred the line between bicycles and mopeds. But after the brand <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/10/11/e-bike-maker-juiced-bikes-appears-to-collapse-amid-silence-from-owners/">collapsed in 2024</a>, many assumed Juiced was destined to become little more than a nostalgic footnote.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now it’s back <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/05/juiced-bikes-is-back-new-e-bikes-models-bring-big-power-better-safety-and-aggressive-pricing/">under new ownership</a>, and after spending several days riding the new Juiced Scrambler alongside Juiced’s fearless new leader Austin Gomes, I came away thinking the company is now going beyond trying to recapture the past. Instead, it’s trying to redefine what a legal, street-ready moped-style e-bike can be.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Beam-Zipcar-Boston.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Four Greater Boston communities now have off-grid solar EV chargers powering a new Zipcar pilot designed to bring affordable carsharing to places that have historically gone without it.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Kia-EV3-Mexico-US-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kia opened pre-orders for the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev3/">EV3</a> in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rivian-R2-Pricing-White-Hero.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car. The company started delivering the R2, its first vehicle priced under $50,000, to customers on June 9.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The financials came in strong too. Revenue reached $1.658 billion, up 27% year-over-year, and Rivian posted a record $179 million gross profit while beating Wall Street on revenue, earnings, and adjusted EBITDA.</p>

The startup Antora Energy just raised $550 million to build and deploy more of its heat-storing batteries for powering data centers and cleaning up factories. On Thursday, San Jose, California–based Antora said it closed a Series C funding round co-led by climatetech investor G2 Venture Partners and the VC firm…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/elon-musk-tesla-meeting-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent 2026 turning his X feed into a problem no investor relations team can fix. His posts have escalated from trolling into open white nationalism, and this week his AI company sued the state of Minnesota to block a law targeting nonconsensual sexual deepfakes.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The board of a public company would have fired the CEO for just a fraction of the stuff Musk is posting these days. However, Tesla is not a normal company. Shareholders have given full control to Musk and now, they have to live with it.</p>

<p>The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), a nonprofit in eastern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, commemorated commercial operation of a solar project three years in the making today. A 23.4-kW solar array installed on the WCDC&#8217;s roof has been operating since summer began. The project was installed by local contractor EIS Solar. In its first month, the solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/pittsburgh-neighborhood-organization-taps-local-talent-for-rooftop-solar-project/">Pittsburgh neighborhood organization taps local talent for rooftop solar project</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/3/2026/07/Jackery-roborock-Greenworks-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’ve got two big exclusive Jackery deals leading today’s Green Deals, with up to $1,450 savings on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/29/exclusive-jackery-3584wh-homepower-3600-plus-power-station-new-1349-low/">3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus</a> and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/29/exclusive-jackery-2048wh-homepower-2000-plus-v2-power-station-new-849-low/">2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus v2</a> power stations to new low prices of <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/29/exclusive-jackery-3584wh-homepower-3600-plus-power-station-new-1349-low/">$1,349</a> and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/29/exclusive-jackery-2048wh-homepower-2000-plus-v2-power-station-new-849-low/">$849</a>. We also spotted the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/30/roborock-rockneo-q110h-rtk-robot-mower-new-1000-low/">roborock RockNeo Q110H RTK Robot Lawn Mower at a new $999 low</a>, and two Greenworks deals worth considering: the first being on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/30/greenworks-compact-13a-2100-psi-electric-pressure-washer-150-2026-low/">13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer for a $150 2026 low</a>, and the second being on the comprehensive <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/30/24v-10-tool-greenworks-power-tool-combo-kit-680/">24V 10-Tool Combo Kit at $320 off</a>. There’s even more waiting for you down below, and as always, you can find the hangover deals from past days this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/28/exclusive-yozma-in-10-in-10-pro-electric-mini-dirt-bikes-from-1044/">$595 savings on Yozma’s IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes</a>, the full <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/28/hiboy-evs-ks4-pro-e-scooter-380-low-more-from-315/">Hiboy Summer Sale EV lineup</a> of deals, and more. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/BMW-i3-EV-orders-open.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw-i3/">new i3</a> is here sooner than expected. Although it wasn’t expected to go on sale until this fall, BMW has already opened orders in several markets after “high levels” of early interest.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Genesis-GV60-Magma-EV-7.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The GV60 Magma will begin arriving at dealerships soon. Priced $10,000 higher than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, is it worth upgrading to the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a>?</p>

<p>Sustainable infrastructure firm Beam Global has announced that its EV ARC brand of solar EV chargers will power the new CommunityEV Carshare in Massachusetts. Combining Beam&#8217;s off-grid, battery-enhanced charging infrastructure... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/beam-global-powers-ev-pilot-program-with-solar-charging-systems/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The general public often underestimate support for climate action, while overestimating the real-world actions taken by other people to address&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/correcting-climate-misperceptions-may-not-boost-climate-action">Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>In recent days, prominent climate sceptics and rightwing commentators have shared charts on social media incorrectly implying that Europe is&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-no-europe-is-not-having-its-quietest-year-for-wildfires">Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

La iniciativa, impulsada por el Ayuntamiento de Toledo y ejecutada por Kaylon Energías Renovables con módulos SunPower Performance 7, constituye un ejemplo de cómo el autoconsumo colectivo puede resolver una de las principales limitaciones para la electrificación de los cascos históricos: la imposibilidad de instalar generación distribuida sobre cubiertas protegidas por la normativa patrimonial.