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<p>Cox Automotive collects the most extensive data on US EV sales, through its long famed and respected arm Kelley Blue Book. In the opening paragraph of its latest report on the market, the company provided a slight silver lining: &#8220;At 216,399, EV sales in Q1 were lower by 7.8% compared ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/this-us-ev-market-share-chart-is-quite-lame/">This US EV Market Share Chart Is Quite Lame</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>For all the damage US President Donald Trump has done to the domestic wind and solar industries, they just keep persisting. The latest example is the massive, 550-mile, 3-gigawatt SunZia SouthWest Transmission Project linking renewable energy assets in sunny (and windy) New Mexico with Arizona and California. Construction began less ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/more-proof-that-trumps-war-on-renewable-energy-is-failing-badly/">More Proof That Trump&#8217;s War On Renewable Energy Is Failing, Badly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted to approve a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, to allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of one of the country’s most visited wilderness areas. In a 50-49 vote, Senate Republicans utilized a baseless interpretation of the Congressional Review Act to overturn a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/u-s-senate-disapproves-mining-ban-in-boundary-waters/">U.S. Senate Disapproves Mining Ban in Boundary Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Petition Identifies Multiple, Serious Problems with New Information and Analysis in Final Rule Washington, DC — Sixteen health and environmental groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining severe flaws in its rule to repeal the Endangerment Finding and motor vehicle climate pollution standards and describing how the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/health-environmental-groups-ask-epa-to-reconsider-flawed-unlawful-decision-to-repeal-the-endangerment-finding/">Health, Environmental Groups Ask EPA to Reconsider Flawed, Unlawful Decision to Repeal the Endangerment Finding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Synergy has submitted a hybrid renewable energy project to Australia's EPBC Act, featuring a 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/volvo_HDEV_700km.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Volvo is expanding its electric trucking lead with the launch of new and improved line of FH, FM, and FMX Electric HD and semi trucks with up to 700 km (~430 miles) of range.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/volvo-updates-its-electric-semi-truck-lineup-with-up-to-700-km-range/#more-463797">more…</a>

<p>EVs continues to push across the hurdles of a recalcitrant US market, with the Honda venture Fastport providing an example of perseverance in the pedal-powered micromobility sector.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/honda-is-determined-to-sell-more-evs-in-the-us-one-way-or-another/">Honda Is Determined To Sell More EVs In The US, One Way Or Another</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are one of the key technologies to save this troubled little planet of ours. They are 3–6 times more efficient than other water heaters, save hundreds of dollars on utility bills and 1 ton of CO2 every year compared to water heaters that burn fossil ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/16/heat-pump-water-heater-training-for-earth-day-with-12-manufacturers/">Heat Pump Water Heater Training for Earth Day with 12 Manufacturers</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/3/2025/11/pr-mar11.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>California Senate Bill 1213 is calling out truck makers for playing games with zero emission truck pricing by requiring manufacturers to make truck pricing public if they want access to the state’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Clean Transportation Programs.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/california-gives-truck-makers-an-ultimatum-no-price-transparency-no-money/#more-463775">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Nexamp-community-solar.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>US community solar just cleared 10 GW, and that’s a big deal, but the growth story just got a lot more complicated.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/us-community-solar-10-gw-growth-complicated/#more-463773">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Hyundai-EV-hot-hatch-racing-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai</a> will unveil the IONIQ 3 during Milan Design Week in less than a week. Ahead of its debut, the electric hot hatch was spotted racing down the streets of South Korea.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/hyundais-ev-hot-hatch-spotted-racing-days-before-debut-video/#more-462749">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Tesla-Lawsuit-hero.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla is currently fighting on more than 20 active litigation fronts, ranging from Autopilot wrongful death suits to securities fraud and racial discrimination — with total potential financial exposure reaching as high as $14.5 billion. The company’s “hardcore litigation department” and its “corporate puffery” defense strategy have failed to stem the tide.</p> <p>The situation is not stabilizing, it is accelerating. And what makes it truly alarming for Tesla is that the most dangerous lawsuits are still to come.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/tesla-facing-up-to-14-billion-lawsuits-deep-dive/#more-463750">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Toyota-bZ3X-EV-deliveries-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The bZ3X, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/toyota/">Toyota’s</a> fully electric SUV, is a hit in China. After delivering over 80,000 units in its first year on the market, the bZ3X has now remained the best-selling EV from a joint venture in China for 7 months straight.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/toyotas-15k-ev-surpasses-80000-deliveries-china-one-year/#more-458974">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BLUETTI-FridgePower-Home-Battery-Backup-11.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Power outage? Your fridge freezer is one of the first things at risk, along with everything inside it. <a href="https://bit.ly/4bl70T0" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow" target="_blank">BLUETTI</a>’s new <a href="https://bit.ly/4cKnh3B" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow" target="_blank">FridgePower</a> is built to solve that problem fast, and it’s <a href="https://bit.ly/4cKnh3B" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow" target="_blank">launching on Kickstarter on April 16</a> with limited-tier early-bird pricing. It’s a true plug-and-play backup designed to keep your fridge running without installation, complexity, or hassle.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/bluetti-new-fridgepower-plug-and-play-fix-for-fridge-outages/#more-463288">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Navee-Jackery-ECOVACS-EGO-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’ve got plenty of low prices filling our Thursday Green Deals this week, starting with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/16/earth-day-navee-e-scooters-v25-221-low-more-from-140/">Navee’s Earth Day EV Sale</a> that is seeing up to 50% combined discounts (thanks to the sitewide 15% bonus savings code) on e-scooters, like the budget-friendly <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/16/earth-day-navee-e-scooters-v25-221-low-more-from-140/">V25 Electric Scooter back at its $221 low</a>, among many others. We also spotted Jackery having a flash sale on its <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/16/jackery-explorer-2000-plus-power-station-units-and-accessories-from-799/">Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station at a $999 low</a>, as well as two additional expanded solar bundles and an expansion battery price cut. From there, we have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/16/ecovacs-new-goat-a2000-lidar-pro-robot-lawn-mower-1699-low-more/">ECOVACS’ new Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO Robotic Lawn Mower down at its $1,699 low</a> in a second-ever discount, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/16/ego-tool-56v-2-5ah-battery-down-at-129/">EGO’s 56V 2.5Ah Battery at $129</a>, which happens to be the best tracked price since June, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/14/velotric-earth-day-e-bike-bundles-fold-1-plus-1399-low-more/">Velotric Earth Day e-bike sale</a> with up to $562 savings, the massive $6,822 savings on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/14/ecoflow-delta-pro-ultra-and-ultra-x-power-stations-best-prices-from-3853/">EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra + Ultra X power stations and bundles</a> at some of their best prices, 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/2026/04/16/navee-earth-day-e-scooter-sale-jackery-explorer-2000-plus-power-station-ecovacs-more/#more-463723">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Mercedes-C-Class-EV-interior.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new all-electric C-Class is “the sportiest C-Class ever,” according to Mercedes-Benz. With its debut just days away, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/mercedes-benz/">Mercedes</a> offered a first look at the interior, and it’s loaded with massive screens.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/mercedes-reveals-c-class-ev-interior-screens-images/#more-463718">more…</a>

Greenvolt Next y Molinos Afau han suscrito un acuerdo de venta de energía para la puesta en marcha de una planta fotovoltaica que incluye la integración de tecnología de baterías híbridas con funciones de alimentación ininterrumpida.

La administracion local de Leon ha finalizado la instalacion once sistemas fotovoltaicos en modalidad de autoconsumo colectivo para abastecer a 100 puntos de consumo mediante un esquema de vertido de excedentes en red de proximidad. El proyecto ha sido ejecutado por Norsol.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/loves-travel-stops-mobile-alabama-1200x628-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1350" /></div><p>Ohio is adding 64 more EV fast-charging sites as it ramps up its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) buildout again.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/ohio-drops-51m-on-64-new-ev-charging-sites-heres-where-theyll-go/#more-463716">more…</a>

<p>Utility-scale energy storage developer Lightshift Energy and the Blue Ridge Power Agency (BRPA) have announced a partnership culminating in a battery storage portfolio in rural Virginia. The two companies will... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/batteries/lightshift-energy-blue-ridge-power-agency-launch-rural-bess-portfolio/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Solar panel testing lab Kiwa PVEL has updated its Product Qualification Program (PQP). The revisions address growing concern areas for the global solar industry, including the rise of field failures related to spontaneous glass breakage, frame structural failures and increasingly severe hail events. &#8220;Across the industry, we continue to see increasing instances of spontaneous glass&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/increased-product-failures-leads-kiwa-pvel-to-update-solar-panel-testing-protocols/">Increased product failures leads Kiwa PVEL to update solar panel testing protocols</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) has approved a motion from Tesla, residential solar and battery installer Sunrun, and residential solar installer SunStrong Management to auto-enroll participants in an emergency capacity resource programme.

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-16-april-2026-billions-for-grid-petrochemical-plan-chinas-high-seas-bid/">China Briefing 16 April 2026: Billions for grid | Petrochemical plan | China’s high-seas bid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027. We also forecast increased natural gas pipeline exports, mainly to Mexico. In our forecast, net exports of U.S. natural gas (exports minus imports) grow 18% to 18.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026. In 2027, net exports increase another 10% to 20.5 Bcf/d.

LightSeeds, fabricante suizo de sistemas fotovoltaicos verticales integrados todo en uno (módulo-sistema de montaje-anclaje), recibe una ayuda para su expansión al mercado europeo.