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<p>Steve Hanley wrote a good article about the new, cheap Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, and that should be your starting place if you missed that. He covered some of the biggest changes in the new, more affordable Teslas. However, I wanted to go ahead and log all of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/everything-different-in-the-new-cheap-tesla-model-3-model-y/">Everything Different In The New, Cheap Tesla Model 3 &#038; Model Y</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Dept. of Energy is circulating a new list of energy project grant cancelations just a week after it announced plans to cancel 300+ grants in only the states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The new list, obtained by E&#38;E News, includes projects in red states too. The 600+ projects&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/doe-adds-hundreds-more-energy-projects-to-termination-list/">DOE adds hundreds more energy projects to termination list</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/GM-affordable-EV-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/gm/">GM</a> is ending plans for a program that enabled its dealers to extend the $7,500 tax credit for new Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EV leases beyond the September 30 deadline. Instead, it has another plan to keep the savings going.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/08/gm-scraps-7500-ev-tax-credit-program-but-has-another-plan/#more-437920">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/05/Greenworks-80V-STEALTH-Electric-Mini-Bike.webp?w=1600" /></div><p>It’s the second day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got another jam-packed edition of Green Deals for you, led by a rare price cut on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/08/greenworks-80v-stealth-electric-mini-bike-1440-prime-day/">Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike to $1,440</a>. Right behind it is a more <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/08/52-inch-ego-z6-cordless-zero-turn-riding-mower-5600-more/">sizeable collection of EGO electric tools and equipment</a> getting discounts than we usually see at once, with the brand’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/08/52-inch-ego-z6-cordless-zero-turn-riding-mower-5600-more/">EGO Z6 52-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower</a> coming with six 12.0Ah batteries at <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/08/52-inch-ego-z6-cordless-zero-turn-riding-mower-5600-more/">$5,600</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/06/navee-autumn-sale-prime-day-st3-pro-710-more/">Navee’s increased Autumn EV Sale savings starting from $266</a>, and so much more waiting for you below – plus, all the other eco-friendly discounts we couldn’t stuff in here are available within <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/10/07/prime-day-green-deals-hub/">our Prime Day Green Deals hub</a>. And don’t forget to check out <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/07/prime-day-1-green-deals-segway-ecoflow-anker-navimow-greenworks-more/">yesterday’s edition with the first-day favorites</a>. </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/2025/10/08/prime-day-2-greenworks-electric-mini-bike-ego-navee-aventon-more/#more-437929">more…</a>

<p>The new financing option enables businesses to deploy batteries without cash upfront, addressing grid reliability and peak demand challenges while expanding access to the 30% federal ITC for storage Sunstone... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/sunstone-credit-launches-sol-a-loan-product-built-for-standalone-commercial-energy-storage/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>On September 30, a US federal subsidy for new electric vehicles (EVs) expired as part of President Trump’s Big Ugly spending bill. Now, in this post-tax credit era in which we live, analysts have been hesitant to commit to a future in which all-electric personal transportation can survive on its ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/evs-in-the-post-tax-credit-us-inevitable-rise-or-crashing-demise/">EVs In The Post-Tax Credit US: Inevitable Rise Or Crashing Demise?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Commercial lending platform Sunstone Credit has released a new loan designed specifically for standalone commercial energy storage: SOL. Sunstone’s SOL provides businesses of all sizes with an easy and affordable way to purchase battery storage systems and related upgrades without the need for cash upfront. Key features include: Competitive, fixed-rate financing with predictable monthly payments&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/sunstone-credit-unveils-commercial-loan-for-standalone-storage/">Sunstone Credit unveils commercial loan for standalone storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

America’s fledgling carbon-removal industry is on edge following funding cuts from the Trump administration — and rumors of even further clawbacks to follow. On Tuesday, a list of potential U.S. Department of Energy award terminations shared with Canary Media, and which circulated in Washington, included two giant…

<p>Paired Power, a solar-powered microgrid systems and software manufacturer, has partnered with PHNXX, an Australia-based designer and manufacturer of modular microgrid systems, to create PairPHNXX, a portable microgrid solution requiring no assembly. PairPHNXX can be set up and installed in a day to power electrical systems with limited or no grid connection, including ranching and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/paired-power-and-phnxx-develop-assembly-free-deployable-solar-microgrid/">Paired Power and PHNXX develop assembly-free deployable solar microgrid</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/Nissan-lower-priced-LEAF-B5.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan-leaf/">Nissan LEAF</a> is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, with a starting price under $30,000. Overseas, it’s a different story. To keep pace with BYD, Hyundai, and others, Nissan revealed a new, lower-priced LEAF B5 model in Japan.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/08/nissan-reveals-new-lower-priced-leaf-b5-japan/#more-437882">more…</a>

<p>Tesla has announced two new Standard models of the Model 3 and Model Y with prices about $5,000 less than current models. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/the-less-expensive-de-contented-teslas-are-here/">The Less Expensive, De-Contented Teslas Are Here</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Shell and Chongqing-based QAES have introduced what they call the world’s first immersion-cooled battery system, adapting data-center cooling methods to grid-scale energy storage.

<p>Scania unveiled its first battery-electric coach platform at Busworld Europe 2025 on Tuesday, entering a market segment where rivals Volvo and MAN have already staked out range leadership. The Swedish manufacturer&#8217;s new high-floor BEV delivers up to 600 km on a single charge &#8212; competitive but notably behind Volvo&#8217;s 700 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/scania-joins-electric-coach-race-with-600km-platform/">Scania Joins Electric Coach Race With 600km Platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>JBM Electric Vehicles arrived at Busworld 2025 in Brussels with a clear message: the Indian electric bus manufacturer is no longer simply exporting vehicles to Europe &#8212; it&#8217;s planting roots. The company&#8217;s launch of the ECOLIFE e12 city bus, coupled with the announcement of a Frankfurt-based European headquarters, signals an ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/indian-bus-builder-jbm-brings-its-ev-bus-to-busworld-2025/">Indian Bus Builder JBM Brings its EV Bus to Busworld 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The floating offshore wind industry is gathering steam with the support of Samsung Heavy Industries and other leading global firms.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/08/the-floating-offshore-wind-industry-is-off-to-the-races-with-or-without-the-us/">The Floating Offshore Wind Industry Is Off To The Races, With Or Without The US</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Subsidiaries of Dominion Energy are pursuing power contracts for renewable energy and storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina. In an annual request for proposals (RFP), Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV)... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/dominion-energy-seeking-rfps-for-renewable-ppas/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>In their annual RFPs, Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) and Dominion Energy North Carolina (DENC) announced they are seeking proposals for new solar, onshore wind and energy storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina. The PPAs will support customers’ future energy needs as outlined in the company’s most recent Integrated Resource Plan. The company is interested&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/dominion-energy-seeks-new-solar-and-storage-projects-in-virginia-and-north-carolina/">Dominion Energy seeks new solar and storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/cropped-8-october-2025-us-government-shutdown-eu-loses-green-space-migratory-species-extinction-threat/">Cropped 8 October 2025: US government shutdown; EU loses green space; Migratory species extinction threat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-how-countries-are-using-biofuels-to-meet-their-climate-targets/">Q&amp;A: How countries are using biofuels to meet their climate targets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) has negotiated the terms of a solar and BESS power purchase agreement (PPA) with Boston, Massachusetts-based developer Longroad Energy.

<p>The first-ever international conference on the contentious topic of “overshoot” was held last week in...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/overshoot-exploring-the-implications-of-meeting-1-5c-climate-goal-from-above/">Overshoot: Exploring the implications of meeting 1.5C climate goal ‘from above’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/experts-the-key-unknowns-of-overshooting-the-1-5c-global-warming-limit/">Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5C global-warming limit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>SEIA announced it is launching SolarRecycle.org, a new platform to strengthen the long-term sustainability of solar and storage and connect industry leaders with recycling partners. The website launch comes amidst wider efforts by SEIA to support proper end-of-life management of solar equipment in industry business models. SEIA is currently hosting its inaugural Sustainability Conference in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/seia-launches-website-to-help-match-solar-developers-with-recycling-partners/">SEIA launches website to match solar developers with recycling partners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

A finales de 2024, el sector solar de la UE empleaba a una cifra récord de 865 000 personas (un crecimiento del 5 % desde 2023). España ocupa el segundo lugar con 122 000 trabajadores, según SolarPower Europe.

Repurposing EV battery packs and modules into BESS obviously has environmental benefits, but challenges around pricing, performance and safety remain, panellists at an industry event in London said last week.