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<p>ATLANTA — After two days of testimony from experts and advocates, it’s clear the Georgia Public Service Commission must find new ways to protect ratepayers from excessive fuel costs incurred by Georgia Power. In the hearing, three clean energy organizations urged the Commission to reform the way Georgia Power charges ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/georgia-public-service-commission-must-protect-ratepayers-in-fuel-cost-hearings/">Georgia Public Service Commission Must Protect Ratepayers in Fuel Cost Hearings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Aviation is the only polluting sector escaping carbon pricing in Europe, with two-thirds of its CO2 emissions not covered by the ETS. Europe&#8217;s aviation sector’s 2025 emissions highest ever New analysis by T&#38;E reveals that in 2025, emissions from flights departing from airports in Europe surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/ryanairs-global-emissions-are-now-50-higher-than-in-2019-the-largest-increase-worldwide/">Ryanair’s Global Emissions Are Now 50% Higher Than In 2019, The Largest Increase Worldwide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is live in the Netherlands at last, the first European country to allow it. Tesla fans there are loving it, and Tesla fans more broadly are excited about the potential for broader rollout and for eventual Full Self-Driving (Unsupervised) — in other words, true full self ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/eu-skepticism-over-tesla-self-driving-tech/">EU Regulator Skepticism Over Tesla Self-Driving Tech</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/nice-price_IDBUZZ.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Volkswagen aimed its all-electric ID.Buzz minivan squarely at an nostalgic baby boomer market that had aged out of $70,000 hippie nostalgia purchases by the time it arrived on US shores – but now VW that dealers are advertising the premium van for less than $49,000, VW’s new-age bus might be worth a second look.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/at-under-49000-volkswagens-id-buzz-might-finally-be-priced-right/#more-466633">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/2026-Chevrolet-Spark-EUV-Activ-Brazil-Press-Photos-Exterior-022-Side-Front-Three-Quarters-1536x1024-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Chevy resurrected Spark EUV nameplate with the launch of the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV for 2026, with the hopes that its new, 220-mile range EV would be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in developing markets – and it’s now <em>officially</em> the best selling electric SUV in Brazil!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/new-chevy-spark-euv-is-officially-the-best-selling-electric-suv-in-brazil/#more-466625">more…</a>

<p>Last May, Honda decided to &#8220;suspend&#8221; a massive EV factory it had planned to build in Canada, a blow to the North American EV market and overall EV transition. But why? “There are challenges with the US tariffs, unjustified tariffs in the auto sector,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/why-is-honda-still-suspending-15-billion-ev-factory-in-canada/">Why Is Honda Still Suspending $15 Billion EV Factory in Canada?</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/range_semi-trailer.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>On this really quick episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgS4GAD6HZo">Quick Charge</a></em>, we talk to Range Energy Vice President of Product Collin MacGregor about how his electric trailer can help reduce freight costs, support the grid, and more – WITHOUT asking operators to switch trucks.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/really-quick-charge-with-range-energy-electric-trailer-at-act-expo-2026/#more-466596">more…</a>

La media de 5,3 millones de barriles diarios vendidos en la última semana de abril confirman la tendencia al alza que se ha acelerado desde el inicio de la guerra contra Irán.

El Gobierno liderado por el conservador Luís Montenegro está preparando un proyecto para aplicar un impuesto sobre los beneficios extraordinarios de las empresas que se hayan visto favorecidas por la subida de precios de los hidrocarburos.

Este nuevo ciclo se activa tras la firma de la renovación anticipada de las concesiones de Neoenergia Coelba (Bahía), Neoenergia Cosern (Río Grande del Norte) y Neoenergia Elektro (São Paulo y Mato Grosso do Sul) por un periodo de 30 años.

Investigadores de la Universidad de Stanford han desarrollado un amplificador óptico compacto que potencia drásticamente las señales luminosas con un consumo energético mínimo.

Los inversores sopesan su optimismo por posibles avances hacia la paz EEUU-Irán frente a nuevos ataques en el estratégico estrecho de Ormuz.

Las bombas de calor podrían usar el agua de las minas abandonadas para proporcionar calefacción y refrigeración a los edificios a un costo relativamente bajo.

Se alcanzaron los 5,3 millones de barriles diarios. El precio del crudo subió casi un 50% y crece el temor por el almacenamiento.

Fonafe nombró a Mónica Rivera como presidenta de Egesur y a Durich Whittembury como director de SEAL, dos empresas eléctricas estatales.

Empresas españolas como Repsol, Endesa o Moeve, entre las que mayores ayudas se llevan.

Considera llevar a cabo un split de las acciones y Florentino Pérez prevé presentarse a la reelección como presidente.

<p>50 years after the debut of the original — Volkswagen is now unveiling the new ID. Polo GTI as the first electric GTI model in front of a large audience The challenge of the Nordschleife — three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h will take part in the classic endurance race in the ‘Green ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/volkswagen-celebrates-50-years-of-gti-world-premiere-of-the-electric-id-polo-gti-at-the-24h-nurburgring/">Volkswagen Celebrates 50 Years of GTI: World Premiere of the Electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Battery-electric concrete mixers are becoming one of heavy transport’s more interesting electrification stories, not because they are glamorous, but because they are difficult-looking vehicles that are proving easier to electrify than many expected. In China, they have moved from niche to major new-sales category in five years. Outside China, they ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/chinas-electric-concrete-mixer-boom-is-a-warning-to-slow-heavy-truck-markets/">China’s Electric Concrete Mixer Boom Is A Warning To Slow Heavy Truck Markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Auto and truck manufacturers in the US have lobbied aggressively against exhaust emission standards, hurting their EV plans. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/automakers-have-only-themselves-to-blame-for-losses-on-ev-investments/">Automakers Have Only Themselves To Blame For Losses On EV Investments</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/3/2026/04/Kia-EV5-electric-SUV-US.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev5/">EV5</a> is about the size of Kia’s best-selling Sportage SUV and the Tesla Model Y. After opening orders in Europe and Canada, Kia’s midsize electric SUV was spotted testing in the US again, but this one looks a little different.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/kias-midsize-ev-suv-spotted-in-the-us-but-its-different-image/#more-462869">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/12/business_card-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>In the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/">Electrek Podcast</a>, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more.</p> <p><strong>Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy</strong>. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at <a href="https://bit.ly/4ncPkx8" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">gmenergy.gm.com</a></p> <p>We are also <a href="https://bit.ly/4du8mfe" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">sponsored by NeuroHUD:</a> Check out the NeuroHUD PRO featuring a true Tesla-focused HUD experience with navigation, blind-spot alerts, Autopilot status, and freely switchable display modes now on <a href="https://bit.ly/4du8mfe" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kickstarter </a>or <a href="https://bit.ly/3PeLjf0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Trantor Vision</a>.com</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/podcast-tesla-semi-and-4680-battery-bmw-ix3-price-rivian-r2-pickup-and-more/#more-466577">more…</a>

Lawmakers backing an Illinois bill that would clear the way for balcony solar have ended their push to pass the measure this year. With three weeks still to go in the legislative session, they hit a stalemate as opponents, including the state’s powerful electrical workers union, raised concerns about safety. …

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/SEG-Solar.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>SEG Solar is expanding its US manufacturing footprint again, this time with a new 4-gigawatt solar module factory planned for Houston, Texas.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/seg-solar-ramps-up-with-a-new-4-gw-solar-factory-in-texas/#more-466578">more…</a>

<p>I&#8217;ve been traveling in Key West this week. If you haven&#8217;t been to this southernmost point of the US, you must &#8212; it&#8217;s a real treat. With Cuba just 90 miles offshore, Key West stands apart from the rest of the continental United States. It&#8217;s authentic Florida: low rise buildings, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/08/key-west-and-a-sustainability-plan-that-could-make-the-federal-government-growl/">Key West And A Sustainability Plan That Could Make The Federal Government Growl</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>