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<p>Las Vegas is a city built on unforgettable experiences, and starting this season, getting to and from the stadium will be one of them. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Waymo is the Official Autonomous Ride-Hailing Partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, marking the first-ever partnership between ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/waymo-partners-with-las-vegas-raiders-allegiant-stadium/">Waymo Partners with Las Vegas Raiders &#038; Allegiant Stadium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>ATLANTA, GA. — This week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club and SACE (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy) submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to formally object to Open AI’s contract for electric service with Georgia Power.  In a letter to the PSC, advocates asked ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/transparency-accountability-needed-in-open-ai-contract-with-georgia-power/">Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued a health warning associated with the appearance of red tide near Fort George Inlet. Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that’s deeply concerning for Jacksonville and everyone who cares about the city’s waterways, wildlife, fisheries, and public ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/red-tide-near-fort-george-inlet-is-another-warning-sign-jacksonville-needs-to-move-beyond-coal/">Red Tide Near Fort George Inlet Is Another Warning Sign: Jacksonville Needs to Move Beyond Coal</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/3/2026/08/Dallas-Love-Field-Airport-electric-aircraft-rescue-firefighting-vehicle.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The “world’s first” electric aircraft fire truck now has a 400 kW fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies at Dallas Love Field Airport.</p>

<p>I&#8217;ve had a BLUETTI FridgePower battery for a few months now, and it&#8217;s definitely a special product that could become a household normal in many regions around the world. We are seeing more and more extreme weather as the globe heats up and our climate is disrupted. I&#8217;ve gone through ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/back-up-your-refrigerator-and-cut-electricity-costs-with-bluetti-fridgepower/">Back Up Your Refrigerator And Cut Electricity Costs with BLUETTI FridgePower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Italy is a world leader in recycling. It went from hardly recycling anything 30 years ago (less than 10% in 1997) to recycling over 60% of waste in 2020 (with only 20% going to the landfill). The country does a couple of simple, no-brainer things that make it very easy ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/from-plastic-tops-to-composting-bags-6-ways-italy-makes-recycling-easy/">From Plastic Tops to Composting Bags — 6 Ways Italy Makes Recycling Easy</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/3/2026/08/Kia-EV2-sales-first-months.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is already making a name for itself. In its first three full months, Kia sold over 8,000 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev2/">EV2s</a> as full-scale sales begin.</p>

<p>Kinematics is acquiring RenuTrak, a company based in Mesa, Arizona, that repowers single-axis solar tracker projects. Kinematics manufactures motion control systems for several industries, but primarily works with solar trackers by producing actuators, slew drives and controls that make those systems move. “This acquisition represents an important step in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/kinematics-expands-solar-tracker-repowering-services-by-acquiring-renutrak/">Kinematics expands solar tracker repowering services by acquiring RenuTrak</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/3/2025/06/Fords-EV-sales-May-2025.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ford is recalling 86,543 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford-mach-e/">Mustang Mach-E</a> models because a piece of glass trim on the rear side could fall off while driving.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/Elon-Musk-Game-of-Thrones-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">A new report shows Elon Musk as the highest-compensated CEO, making as much money as 2,522,203 average Tesla workers in 2025. This happened as the Tesla CEO presided over a significant drop in profits which he was largely personally responsible for.</p>

<p>When planning its new facility in Rosemount, Minnesota, Omni Brewing Company prioritized sustainability from the beginning by incorporating a custom solar array into the building&#8217;s design. &#8220;Going solar has been one of the more satisfying investments we&#8217;ve made at Omni Brewing,&#8221; said Justin Walsh, owner of Omni Brewing. &#8220;From the start, the goal was to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/omni-brewing-company-installs-solar-on-front-of-minnesota-taproom/">Omni Brewing Company installs solar on front of Minnesota taproom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Ford anticipates that its forthcoming, mysteriously shrouded Fathom electric pickup truck will give it an edge as EV sales recover from the crash of 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/13/ford-fathom-ev-sales-pickup-truck-iran-ukraine-wars/">Crack Spread Explodes, EV Sales Stabilize, And Here Comes The Mysterious Ford Fathom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The big Tesla news this week surrounds the company&#8217;s request for property-tax breaks for siting a $10.1 billion solar factory &#8212; &#8220;Project Crystal Sun&#8221; &#8212; outside Houston. Tesla is exploring five parcels of land in Richmond, Texas, near the operating Cutlass Solar project and has asked for financial assistance through the state&#8217;s Jobs, Energy, Technology&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/what-can-tesla-really-make-in-a-10-billion-solar-factory/">What can Tesla really make in a $10 billion solar factory?</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/3/2026/08/Jackery-Velotric-Govee-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our Thursday Green Deals headliner is the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/12/jackery-power-outage-sale-homepower-3600-pro-max-power-station-1832-more/">newly launched Jackery Power Outage Sale</a>. It is offering up to $1,500 initial discounts on power stations alongside three tiers of bonus savings for orders of $1,500 and more, like the new <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/12/jackery-power-outage-sale-homepower-3600-pro-max-power-station-1832-more/">HomePower 3600 Pro Max Portable Power Station down at $1,832</a>, while other deals start from $199. We also spotted B&amp;H undercutting Jackery’s sale on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/13/jackery-288wh-explorer-300d-compact-power-station-169/">Explorer 300D Compact Portable Power Station for $169</a>. From there, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/12/velotric-discover-2-commuter-e-bike-1699-low/">Velotric Discover 2 Comfort Commuter e-bike is back at a $1,699 low</a>, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/13/govee-matter-outdoor-lamp-post-150-low-50-off/">Govee Matter Outdoor Lamp Post has gotten a 50% discount</a> to its all-time lowest price, and we have the lowest and second-lowest prices of the year for Worx’s 13A 2,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer and Greenworks’ 80V 18-inch Electric Chainsaw, and more. Of course, that includes the hangover deals from this week that are down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s latest <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/12/ecoflow-48-hour-flash-sale-2x-1024wh-delta-3-classic-power-stations-979-more/">EcoFlow 4-unit flash sale</a> that ends tonight, the largest $508 FREE bundle with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/11/back-to-school-lectric-xp-lite2-folding-e-bikes-from-799/">Lectric’s XP Lite2 Lightweight Folding e-bike</a>, 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/3/2026/08/Volvo-lower-insurance-costs.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">It may not be 15 minutes like Geico’s, but <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volvo/">Volvo’s</a> new Safety Coach app is designed to help you drive safely while also lowering your car insurance premiums.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/IONNA_Tesla-scaled-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="h-"><a href="https://www.ionna.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">IONNA</a> has been operating public fast chargers for less than two years, but EV drivers already rank it higher than every other eligible US fast-charging network.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Porsche-Taycan-Black-Edition-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Porsche will end Taycan production by 2030, claims a German media report. The cancellation is interesting in the light of an interview just last month where the Porsche CEO said the model isn’t going anywhere.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/tesla-powerwall-backup-lease.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tesla is now renting out whole-home backup for about $35 a month in Texas. The catch: you lease two Powerwalls and sign up for Tesla Electric.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tesla Energy announced the new “Powerwall Lease” today, bundling the battery hardware with its own retail electricity business to push the effective monthly cost far below what a normal battery lease would run.</p>

<p>Ultra-long duration energy storage (ultra-LDES) firm Noon Energy has announced an ultra-LDES joint agreement with Austin, Texas-based Sabanci Renewables, the American arm of Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings. The deal aims... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/noon-energy-signs-ultra-ldes-agreement-for-sabanci-ai-infrastructure/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Genesis-GV80-HEV-Hybrid-debut.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> revealed the GV80 HEV, its first hybrid vehicle. The GV80 HEV will go on sale next month with an all-new hybrid system that delivers an “EV-like” drive and roughly a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency.</p>

<p>Tesla has launched a home battery leasing option through its Texas electricity provider Tesla Electric. Homeowners can lease Powerwall batteries for $35/month and have a low, fixed electricity rate. The offer includes two Powerwall units installed for $0 installation cost and a fixed electricity plan from Tesla Electric in areas of Texas with retail electric&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/texas-homeowners-can-lease-tesla-powerwall-batteries-straight-from-company/">Texas homeowners can lease Tesla Powerwall batteries straight from company</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

La empresa ya suma clientes como Google y Crusoe, con una cartera comercial de hasta 80 gigavatios-hora y una cadena de suministro que evita depender de China.

Las autoridades groenlandesas, que apuntan a la imposibilidad de completar a tiempo el proceso administrativo, enviaron una amonestación grave a White Flame Energy por trasladar sin permiso material para realizar las perforaciones.

Scatec has started full commercial operations at its gigawatt-scale Obelisk solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.

La creciente complejidad del sistema eléctrico, impulsada por las renovables y la electrónica de potencia, está acelerando la transición de los relés físicos hacia sistemas de protección y control virtualizados basados en software.