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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/honda-battery-station-header-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Honda and LG Energy Solution are joining forces in Vietnam to expand battery-swapping electric motorcycles, with a new pilot project launching in Hanoi later this year.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/honda-and-lg-team-up-to-accelerate-battery-swapping-electric-motorcycles/#more-467922">more…</a>

Malaysian multinational utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has launched a 100MW/400MWh battery storage project with an opening ceremony.

<p>In our most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast that annual electric power generation from utility-scale solar will surpass that from coal for the first time in 2026 within the electricity grid that covers most of Texas. Solar generation is expected to reach 78 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) in 2026 in the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/19/electricity-generation-from-solar-could-exceed-coal-in-ercot-for-the-first-time-in-2026/">Electricity Generation from Solar Could Exceed Coal in ERCOT for the First Time in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

En la semana del 11 de mayo, los promedios semanales fueron inferiores a 100 €/MWh en la mayoría de los mercados eléctricos europeos. Las excepciones fueron los mercados italiano y británico, cuyos promedios fueron de 116,22 €/MWh y 119,33 €/MWh.

Su función será coordinar activos como baterías, autoconsumo, consumos flexibles, almacenamiento térmico y exposición al mercado, teniendo en cuenta tanto las señales económicas como las limitaciones reales de cada proceso industrial

<p>To Shoot for the Moon, Lab Researchers Must First Learn How To Fail on Earth By Rebecca Martineau Weeks ago, four NASA astronauts completed a pioneering journey around the moon. For 10 days, lithium-ion batteries on Artemis II played an important role in powering various communications, navigation, propulsion, and thermal ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/nlr-battery-innovation-awarded-nasas-invention-of-the-year/">NLR Battery Innovation Awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>After the December end-of-incentive sales rush (NEVs are no longer exempt from purchase tax this year), and the following sales slump, high gas prices and a never ending wave of new models has allowed April to reach record EV market share, with plugins surpassing the 60% barrier for the first ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/the-big-ice-meltdown-aprils-china-ev-sales-report/">The Big ICE Meltdown — April&#8217;s China EV Sales Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Australian government subsidises diesel from primary producers to the tune of AU$11 billion per year. Dr Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals has come out swinging, saying that the 18 largest miners receive about one third of this, and don’t need it.As Fortescue heads to real zero, Forrest wants a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/australias-big-miners-show-the-way-with-renewables/">Australia’s Big Miners Show the Way with Renewables</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Semiconductor-Catalyst Combo Captures Energy To Drive Chemical Reactions By Connor O’Neil Plants and algae make their fuel from sunlight. Perhaps we could do the same using semiconductors. A team of scientists at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) made strides in that direction. They discovered a silicon semiconductor coupled ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/scientists-discover-way-to-leverage-high-energy-sunlight-for-fuel-production/">Scientists Discover Way To Leverage High-Energy Sunlight for Fuel Production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Memorandums of Understanding Combine Facilities and Capabilities To Build Pipelines for Tech Commercialization and Skilled Domestic Workforces By Brooke Van Zandt The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) this week signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah that will help strengthen ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/nlr-partners-with-colorado-school-of-mines-and-university-of-utah-to-scale-up-us-critical-minerals-capacity/">NLR Partners With Colorado School of Mines and University of Utah To Scale Up US Critical Minerals Capacity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF), a not-for-profit organisation, has commissioned a community battery storage system and two wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in Clifton Hill, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia.

Swedish independent power producer (IPP) OX2 has confirmed it has started construction activities at the 100MW/300MWh Muswellbrook solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Australian energy storage developer Enervest has acquired the Northern Border Battery, a 300MW battery energy storage system in development, from an unnamed Sydney-based developer.

<p>Ford has said it would welcome a return to V-8 engines in Formula 1, taking the sport backwards to 2013 and high carbon emissions. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/ford-embraces-the-combustion-engine-for-formula-one-and-the-future/">Ford Embraces The Combustion Engine For Formula One And The Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Toyota’s latest hydrogen truck move is not interesting because it is large. Forty trucks is not a large order in a global transport market. It is interesting because of what sits behind it. Hyroad, formed mostly by ex-Nikola executives, acquired hydrogen truck assets from Nikola’s remains, and Toyota then appeared ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/toyota-keeps-trying-to-assemble-a-hydrogen-market-that-refuses-to-form/">Toyota Keeps Trying To Assemble A Hydrogen Market That Refuses To Form</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Last year, BYD sued just over three dozen online influencers. In its opinion, thee 37 influencers had engaged in &#8220;repeated online attacks&#8221; and used &#8220;false or misleading information that it claims has harmed its brand image, disrupted market order, and negatively affected the wider automotive sector.&#8221; In other words, they ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/byd-defamation-case-leads-to-landmark-ruling/">BYD Defamation Case Leads to Landmark Ruling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The theme of the week month year has been Chinese electric vehicle producers working to export more of their vehicles ASAP around the world. We&#8217;ve also got news now of BYD planning a big wave of plugin vehicles for the European market. In other words, the story continues&#8230;. Chinese EV ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/byd-targets-europe-with-tailored-ev-models/">BYD Targets Europe with Smaller, Tailored EV Models</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/AlVans_Silverado_EV001-e1753478147998.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily"></a></p> <p>In this long overdue episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quick Charge</a></em>, the commercial trucking and logistics space is racing to electrify in the face of an ongoing oil crunch while homeowners race to claim the 30% solar tax credit by July 4th!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/fleets-are-moving-fast-to-electrify-as-homeowners-race-to-get-30-solar-credit/#more-467904">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/IONNA_x_CASEYS_press_image_2.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>IONNA is dropping the cost of DC fast charging by 48% for Memorial Day, just in time for road trips and long weekend getaways. Here’s the lowdown.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/ionna-slashes-dc-fast-charging-price-memorial-day/#more-467894">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-EV-2700-miles-flash-charging.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> is going where no EV has gone before to put its new Blade Battery and 5-minute Flash Charging tech to the test. The new Song Ultra EV, equipped with the new tech, will drive over 2,700 miles (4,395 km) across China’s largest expressway, becoming the first to complete the full trip.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/byd-drives-ev-2700-miles-to-prove-new-battery-5-min-charging/#more-461274">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/GM-Bolt-EV-Kansas.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Costco Auto Program is back with an exclusive incentive for members on the newly revived <a href="https://www.carsdirect.com/buildyourcar/style?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Bolt%20ev&amp;src=1001054&amp;lnk=subIDMichelle" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV</a>. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/costco-stackable-discount-2027-chevy-bolt/#more-467403">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Volvo-EX60-prices-range-charging.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The EX60 can drive further (up to 400 miles), charge faster, and is more advanced than any fully electric <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volvo/">Volvo</a> to date. Volvo announced the “game-changing” 2027 EX60 is more affordable than most luxury rivals, with prices starting at under $60,000.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/volvo-ex60-prices-start-under-60000-over-300-miles-range/#more-467783">more…</a>

X-energy, the Amazon-backed nuclear startup looking to revive the United States’ high-temperature gas-cooled reactor efforts, just took a major step toward securing federal permits to start construction on its debut plant. On Monday, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the key environmental review for…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-07-at-12.55.40-PM.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla’s Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in March 2026 with 1,791 units delivered — just two months after the automaker’s first deliveries in the country.</p> <p>The achievement is part of an explosive EV market transformation in Colombia, where electric vehicle registrations surged 304% in April to 5,192 units. But Tesla is already running into trouble with Colombian regulators over delivery delays and misleading claims about its Supercharger network.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/tesla-model-y-colombia-best-selling-car-ev-surge-regulator/#more-467851">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BMW-new-i3-EV-face.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw/">BMW</a> wants to stay relevant, and an electric 1 Series may do the trick. The 1 Series will return as an affordable EV to attract young buyers.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/bmw-will-launch-cheaper-ev-to-keep-brand-young/#more-467759">more…</a>