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Dutch electrolyzer firms merge to form Alquion
Two Dutch electrolyzer manufacturers, Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems, have merged to create Alquion, aiming to consolidate expertise in hydrogen production technology. Simultaneously, Chi
85 Nations Meet to Phase Out Fossil Fuels by Majority Rule
Eighty-five nations backing a fossil fuel phaseout will convene in Colombia for a conference outside UN consensus rules, aiming to build economic momentum for a binding transition plan.
How EVs can boost America's aging grid with V2G
Electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can help stabilize America's aging power grid by returning energy during peak demand, but a University of Michigan study warns th
Kia EV6, EV9 Sales Slide in Q1 2026 as EV3 Heads to US
Kia's US EV sales posted a mixed Q1 2026, with both the EV6 and EV9 falling sharply year-over-year despite March figures roughly matching 2025, while the automaker unexpectedly announced it will bring
CleanTechnica Releases First Book Outta Gas
CleanTechnica Press has released its inaugural book, "Outta Gas," aimed at empowering climate change advocates by clarifying the challenges, highlighting effective solutions, and eliminating distracti
US conflict in Iran lifts gas prices, boosts home
The ongoing US war in Iran is dramatically increasing gas prices, with diesel hitting over $8/gallon in parts of California, prompting a surge in demand for electric vehicles and renewed interest in h
California Batteries Deliver 12.3 GW, Cover 43% of Peak
California’s grid‑scale battery capacity surged to 17 GW, enabling the storage system to supply roughly 12 GW and 43 % of evening‑peak demand, effectively replacing the output of dozens of gas‑fired p
Amit Forlit Extradited to New York for Hacking Climate
Amit Forlit, accused of leading a global hacking ring for a Washington lobbying group, has been extradited to New York. Prosecutors allege his operation targeted climate activists to undermine environ
Michigan Secures $51M for Statewide EV Charging
Michigan secured full NEVI certification, unlocking $51 million of federal funds to expand EV fast‑charging beyond highway corridors, address statewide gaps, reliability, and fleet needs, coordinating
BYD Surges Overseas as Oil Prices Lift EV Demand
BYD is experiencing a surge in overseas electric vehicle sales, with demand reaching unprecedented levels in markets like Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines amid rising oil prices and the ong
EVOLV TERRA e-scooter 50% off at $614.50
Green Deals is offering a significant 50% discount on the EVOLV TERRA Full-Suspension Electric Scooter, bringing its price down to a new low of $614.50, a deal not seen since Black Friday. Additionall
German Bionic's Exia Exoskeleton Helps Workers
German Bionic’s Exia powered exoskeleton is being deployed to protect clean‑energy workers’ backs, reduce musculoskeletal disorders, and supply ergonomic data that helps firms meet EU sustainability r
Sydney bike trips up 25% as prices soar, cars down 5%
Rising fuel costs have spurred a surge in cycling across Sydney, with bike‑sharing trips jumping 25 % in March and car traffic on major roads falling about 5 % as commuters switch to ebikes and cargo
Kia EV6 Driver Recharges for Under $30 in 30 Minutes
A Kia EV6 driver completed a full recharge in under 30 minutes on a South Carolina‑to‑Louisiana road trip, paying less than $30, highlighting the low cost and convenience of electric‑vehicle charging.
Nissan Cancels Off-Road EV, Shifts to Gas/Hybrid
Nissan has abandoned its planned next‑gen Xterra electric SUV, opting instead to launch gasoline and hybrid versions of the model in the United States, a shift that follows its broader 2027 rollout of
GHG Protocol proposes 24/7 matching for clean energy claims
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol has proposed updating its electricity sector standard to require large companies to claim clean power only when it's generated at the same time as their demand and physical
Two Indian LPG tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
Two India-flagged LPG tankers, the Green Asha and Green Sanvi, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, joining a selective flow of traffic that includes Qatar's LNG tankers, marking a cautious re
Minnesota PUC Approves Xcel’s 200 MW Battery Program
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission gave the green light to Xcel Energy’s 200 MW utility‑owned battery virtual power plant, clearing the way for a $430 million rollout by 2028 amid mixed reactions
Kajiado Maasai Welcome First Rains as Kenya Drought Crisis Deepens
Maasai elders in Kenya's Kajiado county received the first rains after a four-month drought, but warn the crisis is far from over as livestock losses, food insecurity, and child marriage risks intensi
Study: 93% of GOP Climate Posts Push Delay Tactics
CleanTechnica argues that 2026 progressive midterm candidates need a new climate messaging playbook, citing research showing Republican 'delay' posts outpace and strategically outmaneuver Democratic s
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