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<p>After the December end-of-incentive sales rush (NEVs are no longer exempt from purchase tax this year), and the following sales slump, high gas prices and a never ending wave of new models has allowed April to reach record EV market share, with plugins surpassing the 60% barrier for the first ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/the-big-ice-meltdown-aprils-china-ev-sales-report/">The Big ICE Meltdown — April&#8217;s China EV Sales Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Australian government subsidises diesel from primary producers to the tune of AU$11 billion per year. Dr Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals has come out swinging, saying that the 18 largest miners receive about one third of this, and don’t need it.As Fortescue heads to real zero, Forrest wants a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/australias-big-miners-show-the-way-with-renewables/">Australia’s Big Miners Show the Way with Renewables</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Semiconductor-Catalyst Combo Captures Energy To Drive Chemical Reactions By Connor O’Neil Plants and algae make their fuel from sunlight. Perhaps we could do the same using semiconductors. A team of scientists at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) made strides in that direction. They discovered a silicon semiconductor coupled ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/scientists-discover-way-to-leverage-high-energy-sunlight-for-fuel-production/">Scientists Discover Way To Leverage High-Energy Sunlight for Fuel Production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Memorandums of Understanding Combine Facilities and Capabilities To Build Pipelines for Tech Commercialization and Skilled Domestic Workforces By Brooke Van Zandt The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) this week signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah that will help strengthen ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/nlr-partners-with-colorado-school-of-mines-and-university-of-utah-to-scale-up-us-critical-minerals-capacity/">NLR Partners With Colorado School of Mines and University of Utah To Scale Up US Critical Minerals Capacity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF), a not-for-profit organisation, has commissioned a community battery storage system and two wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in Clifton Hill, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia.

Swedish independent power producer (IPP) OX2 has confirmed it has started construction activities at the 100MW/300MWh Muswellbrook solar-plus-storage site in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Australian energy storage developer Enervest has acquired the Northern Border Battery, a 300MW battery energy storage system in development, from an unnamed Sydney-based developer.

<p>Ford has said it would welcome a return to V-8 engines in Formula 1, taking the sport backwards to 2013 and high carbon emissions. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/ford-embraces-the-combustion-engine-for-formula-one-and-the-future/">Ford Embraces The Combustion Engine For Formula One And The Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Toyota’s latest hydrogen truck move is not interesting because it is large. Forty trucks is not a large order in a global transport market. It is interesting because of what sits behind it. Hyroad, formed mostly by ex-Nikola executives, acquired hydrogen truck assets from Nikola’s remains, and Toyota then appeared ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/toyota-keeps-trying-to-assemble-a-hydrogen-market-that-refuses-to-form/">Toyota Keeps Trying To Assemble A Hydrogen Market That Refuses To Form</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Last year, BYD sued just over three dozen online influencers. In its opinion, thee 37 influencers had engaged in &#8220;repeated online attacks&#8221; and used &#8220;false or misleading information that it claims has harmed its brand image, disrupted market order, and negatively affected the wider automotive sector.&#8221; In other words, they ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/byd-defamation-case-leads-to-landmark-ruling/">BYD Defamation Case Leads to Landmark Ruling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The theme of the week month year has been Chinese electric vehicle producers working to export more of their vehicles ASAP around the world. We&#8217;ve also got news now of BYD planning a big wave of plugin vehicles for the European market. In other words, the story continues&#8230;. Chinese EV ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/18/byd-targets-europe-with-tailored-ev-models/">BYD Targets Europe with Smaller, Tailored EV Models</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/3/2025/08/AlVans_Silverado_EV001-e1753478147998.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily"></a></p> <p>In this long overdue episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quick Charge</a></em>, the commercial trucking and logistics space is racing to electrify in the face of an ongoing oil crunch while homeowners race to claim the 30% solar tax credit by July 4th!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/fleets-are-moving-fast-to-electrify-as-homeowners-race-to-get-30-solar-credit/#more-467904">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/IONNA_x_CASEYS_press_image_2.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>IONNA is dropping the cost of DC fast charging by 48% for Memorial Day, just in time for road trips and long weekend getaways. Here’s the lowdown.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/ionna-slashes-dc-fast-charging-price-memorial-day/#more-467894">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-EV-2700-miles-flash-charging.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> is going where no EV has gone before to put its new Blade Battery and 5-minute Flash Charging tech to the test. The new Song Ultra EV, equipped with the new tech, will drive over 2,700 miles (4,395 km) across China’s largest expressway, becoming the first to complete the full trip.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/byd-drives-ev-2700-miles-to-prove-new-battery-5-min-charging/#more-461274">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/GM-Bolt-EV-Kansas.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Costco Auto Program is back with an exclusive incentive for members on the newly revived <a href="https://www.carsdirect.com/buildyourcar/style?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Bolt%20ev&amp;src=1001054&amp;lnk=subIDMichelle" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV</a>. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/costco-stackable-discount-2027-chevy-bolt/#more-467403">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Volvo-EX60-prices-range-charging.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The EX60 can drive further (up to 400 miles), charge faster, and is more advanced than any fully electric <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volvo/">Volvo</a> to date. Volvo announced the “game-changing” 2027 EX60 is more affordable than most luxury rivals, with prices starting at under $60,000.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/volvo-ex60-prices-start-under-60000-over-300-miles-range/#more-467783">more…</a>

X-energy, the Amazon-backed nuclear startup looking to revive the United States’ high-temperature gas-cooled reactor efforts, just took a major step toward securing federal permits to start construction on its debut plant. On Monday, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the key environmental review for…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-07-at-12.55.40-PM.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla’s Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in March 2026 with 1,791 units delivered — just two months after the automaker’s first deliveries in the country.</p> <p>The achievement is part of an explosive EV market transformation in Colombia, where electric vehicle registrations surged 304% in April to 5,192 units. But Tesla is already running into trouble with Colombian regulators over delivery delays and misleading claims about its Supercharger network.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/tesla-model-y-colombia-best-selling-car-ev-surge-regulator/#more-467851">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BMW-new-i3-EV-face.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw/">BMW</a> wants to stay relevant, and an electric 1 Series may do the trick. The 1 Series will return as an affordable EV to attract young buyers.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/bmw-will-launch-cheaper-ev-to-keep-brand-young/#more-467759">more…</a>

<p>Newly announced Ford Motor Company subsidiary Ford Energy and EDF Power Solutions North America have signed a framework agreement, potentially worth up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage system... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/batteries/ford-energy-edf-sign-agreement-for-20-gwh-of-battery-storage/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Delta Electronics has completed a microgrid system at its facility in Detroit, Michigan, developed in partnership with local utility DTE Energy. Unlike conventional power systems, this microgrid connects directly through a medium-voltage DTE Energy interconnection, enabling Delta to test grid-interactive energy strategies under live utility conditions and, in the future, to actively support the grid. The&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/delta-electronics-on-site-microgrid-to-provide-valuable-solar-storage-insights/">Delta Electronics&#8217; on-site microgrid to provide valuable solar + storage insights</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/3/2026/05/Aventon-EcoFlow-2x-Segway-Navimow-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’ve got a bunch of fresh deals to kickstart the week with, including our surprise headliner, <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/18/aventon-first-ever-savings-current-adv-smart-electric-mountain-bike-3999/">Aventon’s high-tier Current ADV Smart Electric Mountain Bike with first-ever discounts to $3,999</a>. Right behind that, we have two EcoFlow sales, the first being <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/18/ecoflow-rv-season-sale-expanded-858wh-river-3-plus-power-station-bundle-499-more/">the latest RV Season Sale</a> with up to 61% discounts, like the expanded <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/18/ecoflow-rv-season-sale-expanded-858wh-river-3-plus-power-station-bundle-499-more/">858Wh RIVER 3 Plus with an EB600 extra battery and a 220W solar panel for a $499 low</a>, among many others, as well as a 24-hour flash sale with offers including the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/18/ecoflow-2048wh-delta-3-max-power-station-with-alternator-charger-949-more/">2,048Wh DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station with a 500W alternator charger at its $949 2026 low</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/15/segway-navimow-summer-sale-i2-awd-series-robot-mowers-from-899-more/">Segway’s Navimow Summer Sale</a> with its new i2 AWD series robot lawn mowers at lows <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/15/segway-navimow-summer-sale-i2-awd-series-robot-mowers-from-899-more/">starting from $849</a>, the best price of the last 12 months on Worx’s JawSaw cordless electric chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/16/electrified-weekly-heybike-ranger-3-0-pro-e-bike-tesla-universal-wall-connector-lectric-engwe-more/">our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition</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/2026/05/18/aventon-current-adv-electric-mountain-bike-ecoflow-858wh-river-3-plus-power-station-more/#more-467769">more…</a>

<p>This week on Projects Weekly, Streetleaf is expanding its solar-powered streetlight units through a new master-planned community in the Tampa Bay area. In Texas, DataBank is set to build the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/standard-solar-breaks-ground-on-new-mexico-community-solar-spot-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Enphase Energy is expanding access to a battery software designed to reduce operational losses from residential inverters. Enphase has launched its PowerMatch technology for IQ Battery 10C systems in the United States, including Puerto Rico, and for IQ Battery 5P systems across North America and select countries in Central America and the Caribbean. PowerMatch adjusts&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/enphase-localizes-battery-software-for-reducing-power-loss/">Enphase localizes battery software for reducing power loss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Many right-leaning figures have tried to push the idea that the UK is an outlier...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-us-and-iran-are-worlds-only-major-emitters-without-net-zero-targets/">Factcheck: US and Iran are world’s only major emitters without net-zero targets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>