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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/collage2.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1470" /></div><p><em><a href="https://www.edmunds.com/industry/press/more-than-1-in-5-new-car-shoppers-committed-to-1000-monthly-payments-in-q4-2025-according-to-edmunds.html#:~:text=The%20average%20monthly%20payment%20on%20financed%20new%2Dvehicle%20purchases%20reached%20a%20new%20all%2Dtime%20high%20of%20%24772%20in%20Q4%202025" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Edmunds</a> </em>data shows US average monthly car payments crept over $770 in the closing months of 2025. With rising fuel costs and a shaky job market adding to the chaos, getting around feels more expensive than ever — but fear not! These EV lease deals clock in at under half that price, and can help slash your fuel costs, too!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/what-affordability-crisis-these-ev-lease-deals-are-half-the-average-car-payment/#more-459528">more…</a>

La matriz de Volvo acaba de desvelar el precio de su doble apuesta electrificada, la misma que nosotros hemos visto y tocado y que nos ha dejado muy sorprendido.

En apenas una semana el precio del barril de brent ha oscilado más de un 30 %, a merced del desarrollo de los acontecimientos del conflicto en Oriente Medio, con una volatilidad inédita que no se veía desde el inicio de la guerra en Ucrania.

Rusia estaría obteniendo cada día hasta 150 millones de dólares (130 millones de euros) en ingresos presupuestarios adicionales gracias a la venta de petróleo, tras el cierre efectivo del estrecho de Ormuz.

Se trata del primer reactor comercial cuya construcción aprueba la NRC en casi una década y la primera aprobación para un reactor que no utiliza agua ligera en más de 40 años.

La startup RIFT ha captado 131 millones de euros para comercializar su tecnología de combustible de hierro, una solución clave para descarbonizar el calor industrial. Mediante un ciclo circular sin emisiones, el polvo de hierro genera energía térmica y se regenera con hidrógeno verde.

Wood Mackenzie cree que la demanda de GNL en el sur de Asia podría ser entre 2 y 3 millones de toneladas (Mt) menor hasta el tercer trimestre de 2026, lo que obligaría a afrontar mayores costes energéticos y racionamiento industrial.

El informe de RenewableUK pronostica un fuerte crecimiento hasta alcanzar los 236 GW en 2030.

Estos mercados ofrecen gran disponibilidad de suelo, energía barata y limpia, y una actitud más favorable hacia el desarrollo de centros de datos, según BloombergNEF.

Pasó del 27% en 2023 y 2024 al 17,6% el año pasado, estableciendo un nuevo récord de sistemas instalados en el país

En el caso de la gasolina 95 su precio medio para un litro el 28 de febrero era de 1,496 euros, habiendo así escalado hasta este viernes hasta los 1,708 euros.

<p>It’s now been more than two months since US President Donald Trump ordered the execution of a Special Military Operation in Venezuela leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the transfer of power to Delcy Rodríguez, and more than 10 days since that same president ordered the start of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/war-oil-cleantech-thoughts-on-the-ramifications-of-the-usas-latest-imperial-adventure/">War, Oil &amp; Cleantech: Thoughts on the Ramifications of the USA’s Latest Imperial Adventure</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/3/2026/03/nevi-station-sheetz-20250829.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=800" /></div><p>Pennsylvania is investing $9 million in federal funds to add more EV charging stations along major roadways.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/pennsylvania-just-funded-12-new-ev-charging-stations/#more-459613">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Honda-canceling-Prologue-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After canceling plans to launch three new EVs in the US this year, Honda said <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/honda-prologue/">the Prologue</a> will remain in its lineup, at least for now.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/honda-prologue-ev-will-live-on-for-now/#more-459605">more…</a>

The war in the Middle East has spurred the largest oil disruption in history . The Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for much of the world’s oil and gas supply, is functionally closed . Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel. Many Americans are seeing the fallout in the form of higher prices at the gas pump. But…

<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 Rivian R2, Lucid’s counterattack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/podcast-rivian-r2-lucid-counter-attack-and-teslas-digital-optimus/#more-459603">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. California made itself a rooftop solar leader — and now it’s undoing that legacy. Sure, sunny skies have played a big role in getting Californians to install panels at their homes. But for years, the state…

<p>Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based solar firm Solect Energy has released a new guide for commercial property owners looking to profit off their unused rooftops through the power of solar energy leasing. Titled... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/financing/solect-energy-releases-new-commercial-solar-site-leasing-guide/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The revelation that the spreadsheet behind Hawaiʻi’s headline LNG savings case appears not to include the cost of the LNG itself is the kind of finding that changes the center of gravity of an entire policy debate. The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi press release on March 12, built around comments ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/hawai%ca%bbis-lng-business-case-was-overly-optimistic-built-on-a-broken-spreadsheet/">Hawaiʻi’s LNG Business Case Was Overly Optimistic &#038; Built On A Broken Spreadsheet</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/3/2026/03/Volkswagen-ID.UNYX-08-EV-production.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Volkswagen sold over 100,000 vehicles in China last month, overtaking BYD and Toyota as the top-selling car brand. To stay ahead, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volkswagen/">Volkswagen</a> plans to launch a new EV every two weeks on average, or “China Speed.”</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/volkswagens-first-custom-ev-rolls-out-after-taking-top-spot-in-china/#more-459568">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Jackery-Early-Spring-Sale-FI.png?w=1600" /></div><p>We’ve got a great lineup to close out this week’s Green Deals, with plenty of new low prices, first-time discounts, one-day-only and 72-hour flash sales, and more. Our headliner for today is <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/12/jackery-early-spring-sale-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-new-2659-low-more/">Jackery’s Early Spring Sale</a> with up to 60% discounts + bonus savings, which has dropped the 5,040Wh+ <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/12/jackery-early-spring-sale-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-new-2659-low-more/">Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station to a new $2,659 low</a>. From there, we have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/13/lectric-friday-the-13th-blackout-flash-sale-e-bike-savings-from-899/">Lectric’s one-day-only Friday the 13th Blackout flash sale</a> that has increased e-bike savings on select black/grey models alongside giving you a FREE mystery gift – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/13/lectric-friday-the-13th-blackout-flash-sale-e-bike-savings-from-899/">starting from $899</a>, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/13/ecoflow-flash-sale-delta-3-power-station-110w-solar-panel-new-559-low-more/">EcoFlow’s latest 72-hour flash sale</a> that is offering the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/13/ecoflow-flash-sale-delta-3-power-station-110w-solar-panel-new-559-low-more/">DELTA 3 Portable Power Station with a 110W solar panel at a new $559 low</a> (and three other offers). There’s also Worx’s newest Vision Cloud robot mower first-time discount, Husqvarna’s Combi Switch Pole Saw package at a new low, Worx’s Aerocart, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $1,439+ savings on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/11/ecoflow-delta-pro-ultra-x-power-station-with-trail-200-dc-exclusive-6999/">12,288Wh EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X + 192Wh TRAIL 200 DC power station bundle</a>, the new exclusive low prices on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/12/anker-solix-e10-smart-hybrid-backup-system-new-exclusive-lows-from-4084/">Anker’s latest E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System</a>, 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/2026/03/13/jackery-early-spring-sale-explorer-5000-plus-power-station-lectric-e-bike-flash-sale-more/#more-459570">more…</a>

New York, US is leading the country in battery energy storage system (BESS) moratoriums, with 97 moratoriums in place, according to renewables service provider Carina Energy.

<p>A week of the US/Israeli war against Iran continues on unabated, and the Iran military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has infused more turmoil into an already dangerous situation. In a typical day, 20 million barrels of oil passes through the Strait, but nothing seems typical anymore in our ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/13/is-the-big-oil-cartel-losing-its-influence/">Is The Big Oil Cartel Losing Its Influence?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed.&#160;An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-13-march-2026-war-and-oil-why-gas-drives-electricity-prices-japans-vulnerability-to-iran-crisis/">DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’s ‘vulnerability’ to Iran crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Atome says it has secured a $420 million debt package for a $650 million low-carbon fertilizer project in Paraguay producing 260,000 metric tons (MT) per year, while Asahi Kasei says it has begun installing a 1 MW-class electrolyzer at Finland’s first commercial hydrogen refueling station.