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<p>Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) runs a highly successful electric vehicle and electrify everything expo each year — we have attended several times, exhibited our aging Tesla, and written up the experience — see here for our writeup of last year&#8217;s event. So, when I heard about ZEN’s latest project, I ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/zen-free-independent-renewable-energy-advice-service/">ZEN — Free, Independent Renewable Energy Advice Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Wait, the US tax credit for EVs is gone, isn&#8217;t it? What am I doing sticking it in the headline now? Well, one month ago, we wrote about some news that broke just before the US EV tax credit expired. Ford and GM had worked out a loophole to essentially ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/tesla-pushes-leases-buyouts-as-it-maximizes-us-tax-credit/">Tesla Pushes Leases &#038; Buyouts As It Maximizes US EV Tax Credit?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

"The energy transition is not a pipe dream. It's here and it's happening right now," declared Jackie Trad, the newly appointed CEO of the Clean Energy Council, at the start of All-Energy Australia 2025 in Melbourne this morning (29 October).

<p>Aviation demand is primarily driven by airline strategies and travel trends, economists say. A new study by two economists, commissioned by green group T&#38;E, shows that aviation demand depends mostly on airline strategy and market trends, such as changed travel behaviour. This refutes airlines’ claims that national aviation taxes and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/new-study-aviation-taxes-charges-fees-have-limited-impact-on-passenger-numbers/">New Study: Aviation Taxes, Charges, &#038; Fees Have Limited Impact on Passenger Numbers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Robotaxis are rolling around giving countless rides in a number of cities now. However, historically, they have been deployed in places where it doesn&#8217;t snow. Snow offers an extra element of difficulty and danger. Much of the world lives in places where it snows, though. No robotaxi for them? Actually, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/can-waymo-handle-the-snow/">Can Waymo Handle the Snow?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In its sixth year, the annual research collaboration continues to examine the convergence of biodesign and biomimicry, advanced art and design practices, and the future of mobility across the globe In the 2025–26 Regeneration Studio, faculty and students explore the theme of “Tangible Futures” via two courses and complementary programming ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/hyundai-motor-group-rhode-island-school-of-design-continue-partnership-exploring-advanced-biodesign-and-the-future-of-mobility/">Hyundai Motor Group &#038; Rhode Island School of Design Continue Partnership Exploring Advanced Biodesign and the Future of Mobility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>With the Japan Mobility Show around the corner, attention is being paid to a market-specific vehicle form factor: the Kei Car (or K-Car, not to be confused with the ‘80s Chrysler). These tiny vehicles are largely defined by regulation. They can be no more than 3,400 mm long, 1,480 mm ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/if-you-could-buy-a-japanese-kei-car-would-you/">If You Could Buy A Japanese Kei Car, Would You?</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/3/2020/09/Tesla-Roadster-prototype-e1600637860743.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1454" /></div><p>Tesla is talking about finally bringing the next-generation Roadster to production in new job listing.</p> <p>However, you shouldn’t hold your breath.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/tesla-hints-finally-producing-the-next-gen-roadster-new-job-listing/#more-440970">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/sharp-ldk-side-and-interior.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Just like it says on the tine: TV brand SHARP is following <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/02/24/sony-opens-its-first-retail-store-for-upcoming-afeela-ev-in-los-angeles/">Sony</a> into the automotive space with the new LDK+ concept that transforms into a mobile movie theater. <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/07/11/club-cars-25-mph-living-room-on-wheels-microcar-just-went-modern/">It’s a type of concept we’ve seen before</a> – but not like this!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/tv-brand-sharp-gets-into-the-ev-game-with-this-living-room-on-wheels/#more-440961">more…</a>

<p>Volkswagen Car2X technology allows vehicles and roadside sensors to talk to each other, making driving safer for all. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/volkswagen-claims-more-than-2-million-car2x-equipped-cars-in-europe/">Volkswagen Claims More Than 2 Million Car2X-Equipped Cars In Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Los coches chinos ya representan cerca del 10% de las ventas en España gracias a su diversificada oferta y precios competitivos, aunque presentan desafíos en valor y postventa.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/second_life.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>All those people who want you to believe mining for EV batteries is as dirty as drilling for oil? They don’t want you to know about recycling – and they really don’t want you to know about a new pilot recycling program is promising a radical leap in battery recycling efficiency, with recovery reportedly rates exceeding 99% for critical metals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/forget-the-myths-ev-batteries-are-now-more-than-99-recyclable/#more-440953">more…</a>

El nuevo informe Green Transition Scenarios de Statkraft pronostica que las energías renovables suministrarán hasta el 80% de la electricidad para 2050.

<p>Kia is looking to sell a lot of its commercial electric delivery vehicles, and it has recruited the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDs™ company to help it do so. Those of us who are, well, above a certain age grew up thinking quite a lot of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDs™. There were cool ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/kia-pv5-cargo-sets-guinness-world-record/">Kia PV5 Cargo Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD</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/3/2025/10/Chevy-Equinox-EV-financing.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>GM’s most affordable electric SUV just got a bit cheaper. Chevy introduced a new 0% financing offer <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">on the 2026 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/" target="_blank">Equinox EV</a>, kno</span>cking about $4,000 off the price.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/chevy-lowers-equinox-ev-prices-with-new-0-financing-offer/#more-440914">more…</a>

<p>There is a steady trickle of good news about EV charging in some US states. In Connecticut, NEVI funding will be used to install dozens of new fast charging ports. &#8220;DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan said the state is now finalizing the $5.4 million in grant agreements for the nine charging ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/dozens-of-new-fast-ev-chargers-coming-to-connecticut/">Dozens Of New Fast EV Chargers Coming To Connecticut</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/3/2024/10/Robotaxi_82-e1728620096771.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla’s chairwoman said that the automaker might redesign the Cybercab, specifically add a steering wheel and pedals.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/tesla-signals-cybercab-might-actually-get-a-steering-wheel/#more-440923">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Lucid-mind-off-L4-EVs-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After securing a new partnership, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lucid-motors/">Lucid Motors</a> (LCID) said it plans to offer the industry’s first “mind-off” Level 4 autonomous EVs powered by NVIDIA.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/lucids-lcid-50000-evs-will-offer-mind-off-level-4-autonomy/#more-440916">more…</a>

<p>Bipartisan group proposes sweeping NEPA, transmission, nuclear, and Clean Water Act fixes to speed energy build-out A bipartisan coalition of 13 governors — led by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/governors-to-congress-energy-permitting-must-move-from-no-and-slow-to-yes-and-now/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Enphase Energy announced support for complete off-grid system configurations that are capable of operating without a utility connection when needed. The system requires the IQ Battery 5P with embedded grid-forming microinverters, IQ8 Series Microinverters with Sunlight JumpStart capability and a third-party standby AC generator, which all work together to power the home. The comprehensive off-grid&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/enphase-now-supports-completely-off-grid-solar-storage-systems/">Enphase now supports completely off-grid solar + storage systems</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/3/2025/10/Ford-electric-Bronco-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The electric Bronco will go on sale in China later this year. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford/">Ford</a> is launching the electric Bronco in China just as it’s starting to regain momentum in the region.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/28/fords-electric-bronco-arrives-china-stoke-comeback/#more-440876">more…</a>

<p>Coral Reef Partners recently completed a 1.94-MW ground-mount solar system within the walking track at the corporate headquarters of D&#38;H Distributing, an electronics and IT distributor. The project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, features racking from DCE Solar. “D&#38;H holds a long-standing pledge to investing in environmentally conscious and sustainable business practices,” said Michael Schwab, D&#38;H co-president.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/coral-reef-partners-completes-2-mw-solar-project-in-central-pennsylvania/">Coral Reef Partners completes 2-MW solar project in central Pennsylvania</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The Tesla unboxed manufacturing system has now been awarded a patent by the US Patent Office for cheaper, lower cost manufacturing. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/28/teslas-unboxed-manufacturing-process-how-it-works-why/">Tesla&#8217;s Unboxed Manufacturing Process — How It Works &#038; Why</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/3/2025/10/Anker-SOLIX-C2000-Gen-2-Portable-Power-Station-3.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Headlining today’s Green Deals is the official launch of <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/28/anker-launches-solix-c2000-gen-2-power-station-from-749/">Anker’s new SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station and bundles that start at $749</a> for folks who took advantage of the early-bird savings promotion, while <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/28/anker-launches-solix-c2000-gen-2-power-station-from-749/">everyone else can score them starting from $799</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/27/early-black-friday-tenways-e-bike-from-1499/">Tenways’ Early Black Friday Sale</a> with up to $1,116 in savings on e-bikes, as well as select 50% off Power Bank (range extender) bundle options – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/27/early-black-friday-tenways-e-bike-from-1499/">starting from $1,499</a>. From there, we have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/28/bluetti-exclusive-halloween-apex-300-power-station-new-1349-low/">exclusive Bluetti Halloween Sale</a> deals on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/28/bluetti-exclusive-halloween-apex-300-power-station-new-1349-low/">Apex 300 Versatile Power Station and bundles starting from a new $1,349 low</a>, as well as lawncare equipment from Worx and Greenworks, first savings on VIOFO’s new A229 Ultra dash cams, and more ongoing favorites waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/24/aventon-level-3-smart-e-bike-first-discount-1699/">Aventon Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike</a> early Black Friday savings, <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/27/48-hour-ecoflow-station-and-accessory-bundles-from-759/">EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Halloween flash sale</a> that ends tonight, 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/2025/10/28/anker-solix-c2000-gen-2-tenways-early-black-friday-more/#more-440880">more…</a>

El nuevo texto regula por primera vez las comunidades energéticas y los parques de baterías, no contempla que las renovables sean consideradas de interés público superior y restringe las instalaciones en suelo de regadío.