Crack Spread Explodes, EV Sales Stabilize, And Here Comes The Mysterious Ford Fathom
Ford anticipates that its forthcoming, mysteriously shrouded Fathom electric pickup truck will give it an edge as EV sales recover from the crash of 2025.
XPENG Releases New G9L Details & Presale Price
XPENG recently revealed new details about the upcoming G9L. We have already seen a preview of the G9L and still must wait for final details at the official launch. However, after watching the press conference, the G9L seems to be advancing XPENG’s technology-fueled push into global premium vehicles. The G9L … [continued]
The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming!
A new report from Bloomberg claims hybrid cars — using the 30 year old technology made popular by the Toyota Prius — are now the hottest segment on the new car market worldwide. That has caused some consternation among the staff here at CleanTechnica, where hundreds of dedicated staff members … [continued]
Australia Plug-In Update July 2026
There was a slight dip in Aussie plug-in numbers in July. No matter what you wish for, shipping schedules set the pace in the Australian car market. After 3 months of slow but steady progress, July saw a slight regression in Australia’s plug-in penetration rate. Of the almost 108,000 vehicles … [continued]
Q&A: Does the World Need “Carbon Capture & Storage” to Reach Net-Zero?
When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from a factory or power plant, the gas can be captured and permanently stored underground, preventing it from driving climate change. This is the idea underpinning carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology that is at the heart of many nations’ net-zero plans. Influential organisations, including the Intergovernmental … [continued]
Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]
Chevrolet Leaves China
After 21 years selling vehicles in the country, US-based automaker Chevrolet has decided it’s time to leave China. Apparently, sales have dropped so much and the brand has gotten so uncompetitive there that Chevrolet has decided it’s time to go. Keep in mind that the plugin vehicle market in China … [continued]
PTC One-C Heads Toward Hawaii; Life-Threatening Floods Possible
By Irene Sans, Yale Climate Connections The Eastern Pacific continues to be very active. This is very typical for this time of year — and especially in seasons like this one, with an El Niño event strengthening — and with record-setting sea-surface temperatures, the activity is not expected to stop … [continued]
Q&A: What Is In China’s New Five-Year Plan For Climate Change?
China has released a five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change. The 15th five-year plan for a national response to climate change is the latest in a series to outline in-depth climate and energy targets for the 2026-2030 period. These include five-year plans for “building a Beautiful China”, developing a “new-type … [continued]
Analysis: Weaker EV Targets Could Cost UK Consumers £3 Billion a Year by 2030
An upcoming UK government consultation on weakening targets for electric vehicles (EVs) could cost consumers as much as £3bn a year by 2030, according to Carbon Brief analysis. It could require the UK to import an extra 17m barrels of oil in 2030, raising expected net imports by 8%, as … [continued]
