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For years, US solar insiders have watched cost forecasts miss the mark. Now, new research confirms what industry trends already made clear by 2023: most 2050 projections for solar, wind, and batteries weren’t even in the same ballpark.

Para 2030 la mitad de las horas no superará el umbral de dos segundos de inercia si no se toman medidas necesarias, según Aurora Research.

<p>Four reasons why weakening EU CO2 targets would not help European carmakers 1. Targets help EU manufacturers compete in the global EV race EV sales in China and emerging markets, such as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, are surging. In Europe, thanks to car CO2 standards, we are in the midst of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/the-world-is-going-electric-with-or-without-us-now-is-the-time-for-leadership/">The World Is Going Electric, With Or Without Us. Now Is The Time For Leadership.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>When we go vehicle shopping, I&#8217;m sure one of the things at the top of all of our lists is how well armored the vehicle is. Well, no, of course not. However, certain people do have to make sure they&#8217;re driving around in armored vehicles. And certain vehicle producers have ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/vinfast-rolls-out-armored-ev/">VinFast Rolls Out Armored EV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>If you were born more than a decade before the turn of the century, you probably remember when GPS started appearing in cars. It was wild. For those of you who never had to travel with paper maps and stop to unfold them, find the tiny little spot on the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/2-million-charging-points-now-in-tomtom-orbis-maps/">2 Million Charging Points Now in TomTom Orbis Maps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the loss of tax credits for imported biofuels and generally lower domestic consumption of these fuels. Renewable diesel and biodiesel ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/u-s-biodiesel-renewable-diesel-imports-fall-sharply-in-2025-after-tax-credit-change/">U.S. Biodiesel &#038; Renewable Diesel Imports Fall Sharply in 2025 after Tax Credit Change</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/3/2024/11/Elon-Musk-Game-of-Thrones.webp?w=1500" /></div><p>A long-time Tesla engineer announced his departure from the company, citing Elon Musk as the primary reason for quitting. In his public exit letter, he decided to expose the CEO’s betrayal of Tesla’s mission.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/tesla-engineer-accuses-elon-musk-of-betraying-teslas-mission-in-exit-letter/#more-433872">more…</a>

<p>I covered the new Hyundai Concept THREE a couple of days ago. Naturally, being a concept vehicle, it 1) has a wild design, and 2) will never be produced. It will send a message, it will be used to collect insights into consumer preferences, and it will form a rough ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/hyundai-steel-the-concept-three-interview-with-the-designers/">Hyundai, Steel, &#038; The Concept THREE — Interview with the Designers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Canada has put a stake in the ground by deciding which megaprojects are now officially in the national interest. Out of an initial list of 32 candidates I analysed recently, five made the cut. That is a small number on paper, but the financial and climate commitments stretch out for ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/canadas-national-projects-betting-on-nuclear-lng-while-the-future-waits/">Canada’s National Projects: Betting on Nuclear &#038; LNG While the Future Waits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Tesla saw its market share in the US fall below 40 percent in August, a decline that should worry the board of directors. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/tesla-market-share-dips-below-40-in-usa-for-first-time-since-2017/">Tesla Market Share Dips Below 40% In USA For First Time Since 2017</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a technoeconomic assessment of seabed mining and it was a great opportunity to discuss the space and some of the things we ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/from-clarion-clipperton-to-clean-tech-the-debate-over-seabed-mineral/">From Clarion-Clipperton to Clean Tech: The Debate Over Seabed Mineral</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/3/2025/08/Ford-Puma-EV-grant-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Global EV sales climbed again in August 2025, with 1.7 million electric vehicles hitting the road worldwide. That’s a 5% jump compared to July and 15% higher than August 2024, according to new data from Rho Motion.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/global-ev-market-surges-with-1-7m-sales-in-august-up-25-ytd/#more-433865">more…</a>

<p>The UK’s climate-aid spending on “nature protection and restoration” reached record levels of nearly £800m...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-foreign-aid-for-nature-hits-800m-record-due-to-cash-for-carbon-credits/">Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Chevy-Equinox-EV-sales.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">Chevy Equinox EV</a>, or America’s most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, is now even cheaper this month. Chevy is offering more chances to save this month on the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado with new EV deals rolling out.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/chevy-ev-deals-leases-as-low-as-249-mo/#more-433853">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/First-Volvo-ES90-EV-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Volvo’s long-time CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, is returning to help the brand and openly admits that the rapid electrification of the auto industry will result in a few Western automotive brands going out of business.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/volvo-ceo-electric-wave-will-kill-western-automakers/#more-433855">more…</a>

<p>BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand recently released the Ti7, a premium SUV with an evolved PHEV platform. While some have been reluctant to embrace PHEVs, the quality and value in this segment makes traditional ICE models hard to justify. As Steve Hanley recently wrote in an excellent article about the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/the-new-ti7-byds-25000-premium-suv-phev-destroys-remaining-justifications-for-pure-ice/">The New Ti7: BYD’s $25,000 Premium SUV PHEV Destroys Remaining Justifications for Pure ICE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Supernal’s decision to pause work on its eVTOL aircraft is a signal that the sector is entering a different phase. Hyundai created Supernal with strong funding, a long timeline, and a clear plan to bring a five-seat air taxi to market around 2028. If a global automaker with significant resources ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/11/from-kitty-hawk-to-supernal-the-shrinking-future-of-evtols/">From Kitty Hawk to Supernal: The Shrinking Future of eVTOLs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Hithium has announced its lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for supporting data centres, while Storion Energy has secured its first vanadium electrolyte customer.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Hyundai-Pleos-brand.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Construction on <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai’s</a> electric vehicle battery site that was raided by ICE last week is now facing more setbacks. Hyundai is delaying work at the EV battery plant as the detained workers are expected to fly home on Thursday.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/hyundai-now-delaying-ev-battery-plant-raided-by-ice/#more-433827">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/Bluetti-Apex-300-Portable-Power-Station.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We have exclusive discounts leading today’s Green Deals, with up to $2,377 savings available for our readers on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/11/exclusive-bluetti-apex-300-starting-from-1529/">Bluetti’s new Apex 300 Portable Power Station and its bundles starting from $1,529</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/10/lectric-endless-summer-sale-424-bundle-xpress-750-1299-more/">Lectric’s Endless Summer Sale</a> that is taking up to $720 off its e-bike bundles, like the largest package to date on the brand’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/10/lectric-endless-summer-sale-424-bundle-xpress-750-1299-more/">XPress 750 Long-Range Commuter e-bikes</a> that are getting $424 in FREE gear at <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/10/lectric-endless-summer-sale-424-bundle-xpress-750-1299-more/">$1,299</a>, among all the other models. From there, we’ve got Aiper’s latest <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/11/aiper-irrisense-smart-irrigation-system-500-low/">IrriSense Smart Sprinkler Irrigation System</a> back at a second-ever <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/11/aiper-irrisense-smart-irrigation-system-500-low/">$500 low</a>, as well as a new low price on a Greenworks commercial-grade chainsaw, a compact Solo Stove fire pit, and two one-day only tool deals waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/11/anker-solix-fan-fest-sale-starting-from-120/">Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Sale</a> – now with bonus 5% savings – 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/2025/09/11/bluetti-apex-300-station-exclusive-savings-lectric-aiper-more/#more-433813">more…</a>

<p>I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect in my many meetings with solar inverter companies, from residential to utility-scale, at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas. I came away from the show feeling much more positive about the year ahead than I thought I&#8217;d be. A conversation with Wood Mackenzie analyst Joe Shangraw, who specializes in inverters&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/solar-inverter-companies-share-positive-outlook-many-new-products-at-re-2025/">Solar inverter companies share positive outlook, many new products at RE+ 2025</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/3/2025/09/BYD-EV-growth-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The global EV leader is unleashing new electric cars in the industry’s fastest-growing car segments. Despite being excluded from the UK’s new Electric Car Grant, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> believes it’s still poised to see strong EV sales growth in the region.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/11/byd-insists-rapid-ev-growth-cant-be-stopped-even-without-grants/#more-433791">more…</a>

Situado en las soleadas tierras de Rajastán, este proyecto, conformado por miles de módulos de 545 Wp cada uno, inició su construcción en 2024 y se ha puesto en marcha en septiembre.

Anuncian un nuevo compromiso colectivo para apoyar la cartera de proyectos de casi 35 GW de bombeo en toda Europa; y España licita la contratación y ejecución de los servicios de asistencia técnica para la construcción de 29 centrales en embalses propiedad de la AGE.

A flurry of large-scale BESS project news in the US from four major developer-operators, coinciding with the country's largest clean energy trade show RE+.