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<p>Rivian ended up delivering 10,365 vehicles to customers in the first quarter of 2026. That was around 700 units above Wall Street estimates (9,678 according to Visible Alpha). Still, naturally, 10,365 vehicle sales in one quarter is very niche. For comparison, in a very down month for Tesla, one of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/rivian-beats-wall-street-sales-expectations-but-still-niche/">Rivian Beats Wall Street Sales Expectations, But Still Niche</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>ASCENSION PARISH, LA — A coalition of labor unions, community and climate groups have written to the Hyundai CEO asking the company to ensure its proposed $5.8 billion steel mill in Donaldsonville meets strong health and environmental standards, while providing quality jobs. The letter follows a meeting in the Lemann ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/labor-unions-community-and-climate-groups-demand-hyundai-answers-on-louisiana-steel-mill/">Labor Unions, Community, and Climate Groups Demand Hyundai Answers on Louisiana Steel Mill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Lawsuit claims Trump&#8217;s use of &#8216;Extinction Committee&#8217; violates law in numerous ways. Washington D.C. — Gulf and environmental groups sued the Trump Administration today over its decision to strip Endangered Species Act protection from imperiled species threatened by oil-and-gas offshore drilling activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The unprecedented blanket-exemption would leave numerous Gulf species and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/advocacy-groups-sue-trump-administration-over-decision-to-exempt-all-oil-gas-activities-in-gulf-from-endangered-species-act/">Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Decision to Exempt All Oil &#038; Gas Activities in Gulf from Endangered Species Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>IONIQ 6 N named 2026 World Performance Car, marking the second time in three years that Hyundai’s N brand has secured the award after IONIQ 5 N in 2024 This marks the fifth consecutive year Hyundai Motor has been honored at the World Car Awards Hyundai Motor Company has achieved ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-crowned-2026-world-performance-car/">Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The foodservice industry is notoriously difficult to decarbonize, especially when it comes to water heating. From quick-service chains to grocery stores and fine dining, each subsector has its own challenges, from volatile draw profiles (how much water a site uses each day and when) to a lack of airflow or ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/h-o-t-t-o-g-o-3-key-factors-influencing-heat-pump-water-heater-performance-in-food-service/">H.O.T.T.O.G.O. — 3 Key Factors Influencing Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Food Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Yet again, BYD didn&#8217;t have a great month last month when it comes to passenger vehicle sales. Perhaps that&#8217;s because consumers were waiting for the latest and greatest BYD products and thus held off on buying new vehicles for another month or so. Or perhaps it&#8217;s just not a good ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/02/byd-electric-buses-rose-71-in-march/">BYD Electric Buses Rose 71% in March</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/pexels-photo-12224996.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1500" /></div><p>Solar giant Qcells is making a play to get solar and battery storage built into new homes in the US from day one.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/qcells-wants-solar-storage-built-into-every-new-home/#more-462147">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Stellantis-EV-costs-China-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-01/stellantis-in-talks-to-make-chinese-evs-at-idled-canadian-plant">according to Bloomberg</a> — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies.</p> <p>The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/stellantis-leapmotor-chinese-evs-brampton-canada-plant/#more-462150">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/EGO-Z6-riding-mower-Segway-E3-Pro-Anker-F3800-eufy-E340-GDs.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Our Thursday Green Deals are here, and leading the lineup is <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/ego-42-inch-z6-zero-turn-riding-mower-six-batteries-880w-charger-new-4800-low/">EGO’s Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower</a> with a fresh bundle of six 6.0Ah batteries and an 880W wall charger at a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/ego-42-inch-z6-zero-turn-riding-mower-six-batteries-880w-charger-new-4800-low/">new $4,800 low</a>. Right behind that, we spotted a selection of <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/01/amazon-offering-segway-e3-pro-e-scooter-530-other-models-from-140/">Segway e-scooters getting better deals at Amazon</a> than within the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/segway-e-scooters-spring-sale-max-g2-650-more-from-150/">extended spring sale lineup</a>, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/01/amazon-offering-segway-e3-pro-e-scooter-530-other-models-from-140/">E3 Pro Electric Scooter at $530</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/02/3840wh-anker-solix-f3800-power-station-exclusive-1899-price/">Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $1,899 price</a>, as well as a budget-friendly option in Hoverfly’s 40-mile trekking Ourea e-bike, a returning low price on the second-gen Greenworks Pro 2,300 PSI electric pressure washer, a one-day-only steal on Anker’s eufy Floodlight E340 Camera with a HomeBase 3 hub, and continuing spring sale deals 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/2026/04/01/jackery-easter-sale-power-stations-1264wh-explorer-1000-plus-599-low-more/">Jackery Easter Sale lineup of power stations</a> with up to 54% savings, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/01/ego-3200-psi-electric-pressure-washer-779-100-off/">rare EGO 3,200 PSI cordless electric pressure washer</a> with batteries bundle discount, 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/2026/04/02/ego-zero-turn-riding-mower-4800-low-segway-electric-scooter-anker-exclusive-more/#more-462130">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Kia-PV5-WAV-EV-New-York-taxi-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-pv5/">PV5 WAV New York EV</a> is a new electric taxi and rideshare concept Kia introduced at the New York Auto Show.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/kia-unveils-first-of-its-kind-pv5-wav-new-york-ev-taxi/#more-462115">more…</a>

<p>New York is allocating millions in funding to bolster the clean energy workforce in the state. Clean energy career development programs are receiving an additional $50 million, bringing the initiative&#8217;s total funding to $320 million. “Washington Republicans&#8217; assault on renewables won&#8217;t stop New York from continuing our nation-leading clean energy progress,&#8221; said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “These investments&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/new-york-funds-50-million-more-for-renewables-workforce-development/">New York funds $50 million more for renewables workforce development</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/3/2026/04/Mercedes-Benzs-new-yoke-steering-wheel-for-the-steer-by-wire-EQS-ImageMercedes-Benz.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it.</p> <p>Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and it’s a look that will divide opinion.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/mercedes-steer-by-wire-yoke-steering-wheel-eqs-2026/#more-462121">more…</a>

<p>After a successful trial run with homes in California, Montreal-based home energy integration firm dcbel is coming home to La Belle Province. The company has announced its entry into the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/products/dcbel-enters-quebecs-home-energy-market/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/05/2026-Toyota-bZ-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After scaling back EV plans, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford/">Ford</a> (NYSE: F) is losing ground in the US. With fewer than 7,000 EVs sold in the first quarter, Toyota’s bZ electric SUV outsold Ford’s combined lineup.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/toyota-sold-more-evs-in-the-us-than-ford-q1-one-suv/#more-462104">more…</a>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed.&#160;An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-2-april-2026/">DeBriefed 2 April 2026: Countries ‘revive’ energy-crisis measures | Record UK renewables | Plug-in solar savings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Solar industry partners collaborated recently to donate the solar system for the most recent St. Jude Dream Home in California’s Coachella Valley. The 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house includes a 3.8-kW Tigo EI Inverter donated by Tigo, Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices donated by Greentech Renewables and installation provided by GOAT Solar. The 5.72-kW&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/solar-companies-donate-system-to-st-jude-dream-home-giveaway/">Solar companies donate system to St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-record-wind-and-solar-saved-uk-from-gas-imports-worth-1bn-in-march-2026/">Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<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-2-april-2026-ev-profits-rise-ming-yang-rejected-iran-war/">China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

The Reno Planning Commission, in Nevada, US, recommended approval for a conditional-use permit for the 200MW Trego Grid energy storage project on 4 March.

<p>The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest assessment cycle has been beset by disagreements...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-why-the-standoff-between-nations-over-the-next-ipcc-reports-matters/">Q&amp;A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Hyundai-new-IONIQ-EVs-3.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Two new Hyundai IONIQ electric vehicles? In a cryptic teaser, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai</a> offered the first look at “the new journey of IONIQ.”</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/hyundai-previews-two-new-ioniq-evs-cryptic-video/#more-462086">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/Tesla-family-hero.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles.</p> <p>More concerning than the miss itself is the gap between production and deliveries. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles during the quarter but only delivered 358,023, adding over 50,000 vehicles to inventory in a single quarter.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/tesla-tsla-q1-2026-delivery-results-misses-expectations/#more-462088">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Rivian-R2-Pricing-R1-comparison.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>American automaker <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/rivian/">Rivian</a> has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/02/rivian-shares-production-delivery-numbers-q1-2026-financial-results/#more-462080">more…</a>

<p>Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-how-plug-in-solar-can-save-uk-homes-1100-on-energy-bills/">Analysis: How &#8216;plug-in solar&#8217; can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Lawmakers are trying to find solutions to the mounting economic weight of energy costs on utility customers. To address this, the Maine Legislature revised its net energy billing (NEB) program for non-residential participants last year, but in the process, it halted the state’s community solar market. “There’s not a lot the legislature can do to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/policy-change-virtually-stops-new-community-solar-development-in-maine/">Policy change virtually stops new community solar development in Maine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>