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A group fighting to uphold an Ohio county’s ban on renewable energy has significant financial ties to individuals and organizations that promote fossil fuels, as a campaign finance report filed this week reveals. Last summer, Richland County became one of the more than three dozen Ohio counties that bar…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Kia-EV6-prices-2026.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia/">Kia’s</a> electric SUV just got a bit more attractive. The 2026 EV6 is considerably cheaper than last year’s model, with up to nearly $5,500 in savings.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/kia-cuts-ev6-prices-by-5000-2026-models/#more-464775">more…</a>

El anuncio se produce 40 años después de la catástrofe provocada por la explosión de uno de los reactores de la planta y cuando el Nuevo Confinamiento Seguro (NCS)

El ataque ruso, que analistas ucranianos consideran deliberado, ha frenado el esfuerzo que costó 2.100 millones de euros por proteger el cuarto reactor que explotó en 1986.

El Museo ATOM de Moscú inauguró este viernes la exposición ‘Chernobyl: una hazaña del pueblo’ para mostrar la historia del desarrollo de las centrales soviéticas y el trauma que supuso la mayor tragedia nuclear de la historia el 26 de abril de 1986.

La pelota recae ahora en el tejado de los ministros de Finanzas de la UE, que se reunirán el 5 de mayo en Bruselas y se verán de nuevo dos semanas después, el 22 y 23 de mayo, en la capital chipriota.

La crisis del queroseno ha llevado a aerolíneas como la alemana Lufthansa a cancelar vuelos.

La pila de combustible no solo funcionó tanto en condiciones húmedas como secas, sino que su potencia también duró un 120% más que la de tecnologías similares.

Espera que habrá un impulso significativo a las energías renovables y la energía nuclear, y una mayor transición hacia un futuro más electrificado.

La decisión afecta a instrumentos clave de financiación europea como el Banco Europeo de Inversiones y el Fondo Europeo de Inversiones, y se aplicará de forma inmediata a nuevos proyectos.

La startup francesa transforma depósitos logísticos en puntos de gestión energética inteligente para camiones eléctricos. Mediante baterías industriales y paneles solares, la empresa soluciona la falta de potencia en la red, convirtiendo naves industriales en puntos activos que cargan flotas pesadas sin inversión inicial del propietario.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/OCCC-solar.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/a-florida-convention-center-doubles-its-solar-with-no-added-panels/#more-464796">more…</a>

En paralelo, han acordado un plan de acción para reforzar la resiliencia de las cadenas de suministro.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/FamilyShots_3xsolo-3xpc-3xduo_Main.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>ABB E-mobility just debuted a new EV fast-charger system that’s trying to change how operators think about building EV charging sites, and it’s not about chasing the highest power numbers anymore.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/abb-e-mobilitys-new-ev-fast-charger-kills-peak-power-hype/#more-464773">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’s disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled this week.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/podcast-teslas-disaster-earnings-beijing-auto-show-is-mad-new-evs-galore/#more-464702">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-Denza-Z-electric-hypercar-side.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s luxury automakers this summer.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/byd-denza-z-1000-hp-luxury-drop-top-ev-hypercar-images/#more-464745">more…</a>

<p>Advanced Green Technologies completed of one Florida’s largest rooftop solar installations at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando. The 2.2-MWDC system more than doubles the center’s solar energy production while maintaining the same rooftop footprint. The installation supports the Convention Center’s LEED Gold certification and sustainability strategy while powering daily operations at the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/advanced-green-technologies-installs-2-2-mw-solar-project-on-orlando-convention-center/">Advanced Green Technologies installs 2.2-MW solar project on Orlando convention center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Hyundai invited CleanTechnica into its brand new automotive factory where it is building the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 for US customers. It&#8217;s located a few minutes outside of Savannah in Ellabell, Georgia. Disclaimer: Hyundai paid for the author&#8217;s travel and accommodations to attend this event in Savannah, Georgia. The ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/24/a-look-inside-hyundais-metaplant/">A Look Inside Hyundai&#8217;s Metaplant</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/Screenshot-2024-10-04-at-1.16.42PM-e1728080112156.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. And it couldn’t come at a better time, as <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/10/a-reminder-as-oil-prices-spike-evs-are-the-1-route-to-energy-independence/">gas prices are spiking through the roof worldwide</a> – which EV drivers haven’t had to worry about.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/gas-prices-got-you-down-learn-about-evs-at-drive-electric-events-this-week/#more-463561">more…</a>

<p>Ferries are public infrastructure that happen to float. They are marine buses, freight bridges, medical access routes, school links, tourism arteries, repair crew shuttles, food supply chains, and island lifelines. When they fail, communities notice at once. When fuel costs rise, farepayers and taxpayers notice soon after. That is why ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/24/big-ferries-are-becoming-battery-first-systems/">Big Ferries Are Becoming Battery-First Systems</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Hyundai opened up to us this week about its partnership with Waymo to produce a robotaxi based on the IONIQ 5 with Waymo that could see Waymo purchasing 50,000 of the EVs over the next few years. Initially, they stated that they would be building the first robotaxi to be ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/24/hyundai-partners-with-waymo-to-produce-an-ioniq-5-robotaxi-field-trip/">Hyundai Partners With Waymo To Produce An IONIQ 5 Robotaxi — Field Trip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Four Republican legislators introduced a bill on Thursday with the goal of preserving certain tax credits for clean energy projects. The &#8220;American Energy Dominance Act&#8221; is centered on extending the effective lengths for energy efficiency, clean hydrogen and renewable energy tax credits, including the investment tax credit (48E) and production tax credit (45Y) for commercial&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/republican-lawmakers-propose-bill-to-preserve-commercial-solar-tax-credits/">Republican lawmakers propose bill to preserve commercial solar tax credits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>One of the best climate and environmental communicators of the last few decades, Bill McKibben, will be speaking at our Electric Home Show in Hawaii this weekend. To be honest, I wasn&#8217;t keen on promoting this much in advance, because the event is focused on helping people who live in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/24/bill-mckibben-speaking-at-our-hawaii-electric-home-show-on-sunday/">Bill McKibben Speaking at Our Hawaii Electric Home Show on Sunday!</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/Electrek-Apr-24.webp?w=1600" /></div><p>Today’s <em>9to5Toys Green Deals</em> is headlined by the last day of <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/24/ecoflow-earth-day-mega-sale-power-station-starting-from-169/">EcoFlow’s Earth Day Sale with up to 62% off power stations and more from $169</a>. And if you don’t want to mow the lawn anymore, you can hand up to an acre over to <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/24/worx-landroid-vision-cloud-1-acre-robot-lawn-mower/">Worx’s 2026 Landroid Vision Cloud robot at its $1,840 low</a>. Oh, and folks that want to keep their trees looking their best, be sure to also check out <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/24/fanttik-y10-pro-cordless-brushless-electric-pruning-shears/">Fanttik’s brushless pruning shears with onboard display, USB-C, more at $80</a>. Head below for a closer look at the details.</p> <p>Head below for other 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/2026/04/24/green-deals-april-24/#more-464735">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-Formula-luxury-EV-supercar-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and striking Formula X sports car.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/byds-off-road-brand-debuts-first-ev-sedan-and-sports-car-images/#more-464691">more…</a>