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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Tesla-Cybercab-ride-Giga-Texas.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tesla says “Cybercab employee rides at Giga Texas” are “starting soon” — its first stated step toward putting people inside the wheel-less, pedal-less robotaxi.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the announcement, spread across two Tesla accounts and roughly 2.9 million combined views, is thinner than it sounds. It’s not clear whether Tesla means Cybercabs running a real ride service in Austin or simply driving employees around a factory parking lot.</p>

<p>The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen&#8217;s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it&#8217;s been lacking, or has ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/11/waymo-expands-into-germany-tesla-pumping-up-production-while-volkswagen-in-crisis/">Waymo Expands Into Germany &#038; Tesla Pumping Up Production While Volkswagen In Crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Ford has yet to name its much-anticipated 100% electric mid-sized pickup truck for the US market, but the company's hybrid EV activity in Europe could provide a clue.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/11/ford-ev-universal-electric-pickup-truck-phev-europe/">Ford&#8217;s New EV Needs A Name&#8230;What Will It Be?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>America is awash in corruption at the highest levels.To members of Congress want to end that with new legislation. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/11/two-progressive-representatives-chart-a-course-forward-for-america/">Two Progressive Representatives Chart A Course Forward For America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Florion, a first-of-its-kind South African energy intelligence business co-founded by Robert Futter, has launched in South Africa. Futter brings more than 20 years of advisory experience in energy, infrastructure, and project finance. Florion says the South African energy market is changing based on technology interventions, market reform/liberalisation, and flexible “complex” ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/11/energy-intelligence-platform-florion-launched-to-help-south-african-businesses-navigate-a-new-era-of-energy-risk-opportunity/">Energy Intelligence Platform Florion Launched to Help South African Businesses Navigate a New Era of Energy Risk &#038; Opportunity</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/3/2025/01/Electric-bike-skateboard-DRYFT-wheelie.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">As communities across the US continue grappling with the rapid rise of electric bikes and scooters, one Oregon sheriff’s office is introducing a new tool designed to help identify trouble spots before someone gets hurt.</p>

<p>China’s battery cell manufacturing capacity could exceed projected global demand by 2030, according to a new Carnegie Endowment report, which recommends selective cooperation with Chinese companies to reduce supply chain risks. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/china-could-produce-more-batteries-than-global-demand-by-2030-says-us-think-tank/">China could produce more batteries than global demand by 2030, says US think tank</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Researchers in Portugal found that Iberian heatwaves can cause sharp but short-lived PV yield losses, mainly during peak temperature hours due to module heating and inverter derating.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/study-finds-heatwaves-cause-hourly-losses-of-up-to-90-in-pv-plants-in-iberian-peninsula/">Study finds heatwaves cause hourly losses of up to 90% in PV plants in Iberian peninsula</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Un equipo interdisciplinario del Instituto Max Planck de Materiales Sostenibles ha descubierto cómo las dendritas inducen fracturas, lo que provoca cortocircuitos.

<p>Researchers from Australia and Poland have collaborated on a study to determine the value of upcycling key materials from end-of-life panels such as aluminium, glass and solar cells with the express purpose of purifying the components for reuse in solar panel manufacturing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/end-of-life-module-recycling-unviable-if-material-diversity-is-not-considered/">End-of-life solar module recycling unviable if material diversity is not considered</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Chinese company stated that the PCS-460K features a DC-side voltage range of 1,120–1,500 V and uses a liquid-cooling system.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/hizenergy-presents-pcs-for-ci-applications/">HIZEnergy presents PCS for C&amp;I applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>U.S. solar module prices held steady at $0.30 per watt in the second quarter of 2026. The market saw a wave of corporate divestitures driven by federal trade rules. A new tariff petition against South Korean imports also impacted the industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/u-s-assembled-module-prices-steady-at-0-30-w/">U.S. assembled solar module prices steady at $0.30/W</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La tecnología combina una elevada generación de energía limpia con la colaboración regional, una cadena de suministro local y la integración de la protección de los ecosistemas marinos.

La instalación de 20 megavatios (MW), ubicada en un centro de innovación en Victoria, será capaz de suministrar electricidad de forma continua durante 10 a 12 horas.

La revisión técnica de KBR destaca las ventajas de las celdas electrolizadoras de óxido sólido (SOEC) integradas con energía geotérmica de Syntholene para lograr una reducción significativa del coste del hidrógeno.

<p>Syntholene’s geothermal-integrated SOEC hydrogen platform could produce hydrogen at an estimated $1.75–$2.10/kg, about one-third the cost of comparable unsubsidized green hydrogen in Europe. Its Iceland demonstration facility aims to validate low-emission hydrogen production and support future commercial-scale deployment, while addressing risks such as electricity costs, electrolyzer durability, and capital expenses.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/11/the-hydrogen-stream-pilot-project-in-iceland-shows-geothermal-driven-h2-could-achieve-lcoh-of-1-75-kg/">The Hydrogen Stream: Pilot project in Iceland shows geothermal-driven H2 could achieve LCOH of $1.75/kg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Can you name the brand? Well, one of its vehicles is pictured above, so I hope so! First of all, let&#8217;s note that the Chinese EV company is not coming to the United States. The country it&#8217;s launching into is Mexico. But, hey, it&#8217;s notable nonetheless! The Stellantis-linked brand is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/chinese-ev-gets-to-north-america-with-a-little-help-from-stellantis/">Chinese EV Gets To North America With A Little Help From Stellantis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.” “The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/structural-shift-continues-in-australias-car-market-june-update/">“Structural Shift” Continues in Australia’s Car Market — June Update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>I assume it&#8217;s no coincidence the World Bank made announcements of new support for clean energy in both India and Pakistan on the same day. If you&#8217;re going to support one, you better support the other! Anyway, the good news is that the World Bank is facilitating much more clean ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/world-bank-funds-more-rooftop-solar-in-india-clean-energy-in-pakistan/">World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Madison, WI — Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sierra Club Wisconsin challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences. The lawsuit comes after emails obtained through a public records request revealed ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/sierra-club-wisconsin-mea-file-lawsuit-after-state-regulators-abandon-required-environmental-review-for-port-washington-data-center/">Sierra Club Wisconsin &#038; MEA File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center</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/3/2026/07/Na-Casa-Product-Image.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lithium-ion has long dominated home battery storage, but sodium-ion is starting to make its move. Sodium-ion battery startup UNIGRID has shipped the first units of its Na+Casa residential battery, with the first systems now installed in homes across Europe.</p>

<p>The Trump administration announced that it has finalized a decision to eliminate long-standing regulatory language regarding habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. The move comes after a proposed rulemaking and public comment period in which more than 150,000 Americans spoke out against the changes. The decision rescinds the U.S. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/trump-administration-attempts-to-eliminate-habitat-protections-for-endangered-species/">Trump Administration Attempts To Eliminate Habitat Protections for Endangered Species</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Green 10, representing 50 million Europeans across all Member States and Candidate Countries, put forward these calls for political decisions that will define our common future. The overwhelming majority of Europeans want to see action on climate change, care about environmental protection, and are concerned about the health impacts of pollution. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/green-10s-asks-to-the-european-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen/">Green 10’s Asks to the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Se trata de un módulo de perovskita y silicio cristalino que alcanza una eficiencia del 29,2% certificada por TÜV SÜD.

Su capacidad de generación creció un 4% y la producción rozó los 61.318 GWh.