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Electric Buses Make Up Over 50% of New Deliveries in Australia

CleanTechnica last reported on Australian electric bus sales using January’s data. Things have changed. In January, 155 buses were delivered and only 9 were BEVs. Checking out Q1 2026 deliveries via Google revealed that 121 electric buses were delivered across Australia from January to March of 2026. The trajectory is ... [continued] The post Electric Buses Make Up Over 50% of New Deliveries in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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Vatrer LFP Battery Transforms EZ Go Golf Cart

My electric EZ Go golf cart got a new Vatrer LFP battery this week. Gone forever are lead acid battery hassles. The post Vatrer LFP Battery Transforms EZ Go Golf Cart appeared first on CleanTechnica .

The DC metro area is getting its first en-route electric bus chargers

The Washington, DC, metro area is getting its first en-route overhead pantograph electric bus chargers.

BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price

Last week, CleanTechnica showed a preview of the stunning new BYD Seal 08. Looking at the pictures and specifications released at the time, it seemed like an impressive flagship sedan for BYD’s Ocean lineup. With the launch of the Seal 08 this week, we now have more details, and the ... [continued] The post BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Tesla Has A Blowout Q2 — The Story Behind The Numbers

Although Zach did a great job of covering Tesla s sales report, I want to mention a few other factors and talk about the broader market. Tesla’s strong Q2 deliveries resulted from converging tailwinds: elevated oil prices from the Iran conflict, refreshed Model Y and YL demand, US incentives, new market ... [continued] The post Tesla Has A Blowout Q2 — The Story Behind The Numbers appeared first on CleanTechnica .

GCL Plans To Integrate AI Data Centers Directly with the Grid — CleanTechnica Field Trip

GCL is the largest private energy producer in China, and we were fortunate enough to get a tour of its headquarters. Afterwards, we sat down with the company s executive team to see how they are advancing China’s strategy to upgrade China s energy generation systems to zero-emissions technologies. Disclaimer: the author s ... [continued] The post GCL Plans To Integrate AI Data Centers Directly with the Grid — CleanTechnica Field Trip appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Podcast: Tesla Model YL, Q2 deliveries, BMW iX5, and more

In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the launch of the Tesla Model YL, BMW iX5, and EV sales results for the second quarter.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains a top-selling EV as sales cross 20,000 in the first half of 2026

The IONIQ 5 is steadily carving out a spot among the most popular EVs in the US. Hyundai moved over 20,000 IONIQ 5s in the first half of 2026, putting it ahead of much of the pack.

AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common And You Can Do Something About It

Lots of online media consumers are getting their information these days from AI. It s easy and quick, right? But there are downsides to this trend that lets AI do the research for you. More and more legacy media outlets are depending on AI to fill their content outflows. In other ... [continued] The post AI Theft Of Independent Journalism Is Now Common And You Can Do Something About It appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Volkswagen s next electric SUV is almost here, and it s not just a rebadged ID.4 [Images]

The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan is expected to debut later this year, bringing much more than just a new look and name.

64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex

Loop Global completed a 64-port Level 2 charging installation at a multifamily development in Hyde Park, a Boston neighborhood. Loop Global is a leading provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and the project was completed in May. It’s a very large EV charger installation for a multifamily structure ... [continued] The post 64 EV Chargers Installed At Boston Multifamily Complex appeared first on CleanTechnica .

We ll Always Have SHARKFEST!

The 14th annual National Geographic SHARKFEST is coming to video screens beginning on July 5, featuring up-close experiences with the iconic hammerhead shark among many others. The post We ll Always Have SHARKFEST! appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing

It’s now July, which means schools from around the world are making final preparations for the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 , and this year is going to be an especially notable one! A record 42 teams from colleges in the US, Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands are registered to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix pre-qualifier track event in less than two weeks. This is a big deal for teams. Apart from FSGP being a competition in its own right, it’s the opportunity for students to prove their hand-built solar car has what it takes to hit the open road and trek 1,500+ miles across the United States for the renowned American Solar Challenge. Here’s everything you need to know about both competitions, the teams, and the schedule.

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DASH breaks ground on DC metro region’s first en-route electric bus chargers

DASH, a public transit agency that serves the City of Alexandria, Virginia, has begun construction on what it says will be the first en-route electric bus chargers in the Washington DC metropolitan region. En-route chargers enable electric buses to get a partial charge at stops along their routes (in addition to overnight charging at terminals).... Read more

UK EV registrations hit 30% share in June as Tesla rebounds 42%

British battery-electric vehicle registrations jumped 38% in June to 64,440 units, pushing EVs to nearly 30% of the new car market — their strongest monthly performance outside seasonal peaks, according to New AutoMotive data released Friday. The overall market grew 15% year-over-year to 215,921 units, but EVs did the heavy lifting, and Tesla posted a 42% rebound that signals it may finally be climbing off the floor in Europe.

July 4th Green Deals: Bluetti Summer Power Sale exclusives, Hiboy EX11 full suspension e-bike $700 off, EcoFlow flash sale, and much more

We’re ending this week with a special 4th of July Green Deals edition, led by the Bluetti Summer Power Sale on power stations that benefits from two of our exclusive bonus savings codes, including the ongoing low price for the new FridgePower Station + bundles starting from $807 , among others. Right behind it we have Hiboy’s July 4th EV Sale with up to 58% discounts on e-scooters and e-bikes, including the restocked EX11 Full Suspension Electric Bike at its $1,300 low , as well as the final EcoFlow extended Prime Day flash sale lineup from $1,149 , and a bunch of our favorite ongoing holiday promotional savings, too! Of course, there are also all the hangover deals we’ve collected at the bottom of the page for you, like yesterday’s Velotric and Heybike 4th of July e-bike sales, and more. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals . Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories .

Kia converts its electric van into an off-grid mobile simulator rig with a 55 screen

The PV5 is proving again why it’s the ultimate people mover. Kia converted its electric van into an off-grid racing simulator rig with a massive 55″ screen.

Tesla maps a tiny Robotaxi zone in Miami while it still can t scale Texas

Tesla has mapped out a Robotaxi service area in Miami, publishing a geofence that covers only a small slice of the metro — mostly West Miami and a strip stretching toward Doral and Sweetwater. It’s the latest city Tesla has drawn a box around, but the announcement lands with a thud when you consider what’s happened in Texas over the past year.

Tesla driver charged with manslaughter in Katy crash was Googling FSD too timid

Harris County prosecutors have charged the Tesla driver who crashed into a Katy, Texas, home and killed a 76-year-old woman with manslaughter, alleging he overrode Full Self-Driving to floor the car to 73 mph in a residential cul-de-sac. The charging document also reveals something new: in the weeks before the crash, the driver had been Googling that FSD wasn’t aggressive enough.

Subaru s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000

The Trailseeker was Subaru’s best-selling electric SUV last month. Starting at under $40,000, the “go-anywhere, rugged SUV” offers a spacious interior, standard AWD, and a combined 375 horsepower.

Wheel-E Podcast: Gazelle s Bosch hub motor bikes, Eurobike, more

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Gazelle, Amflow, and Monarc, the CPSC wants to clamp down on e-bike safety regulations, DeSantis vetoed an e-bike safety bill in Florida, and more.

Waymo Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos

Waymo has partnered with Uber in a number of cities to more quickly and widely get people using its vehicles. But the partnership has ended in Phoenix. Phoenix is where Waymo first launched its robotaxi service. So, it was a bit of an odd partnership there, but the company indicates ... [continued] The post Waymo Uber Partnership Ends in Phoenix, While Teens Do Idiotic Things in Waymos appeared first on CleanTechnica .

First-ever Volvo A30 Electric articulated haul trucks get to work

Volvo CE announced its first-ever electric articulated haul truck at last year’s Bauma construction expo ; less than a year later, the first examples of Volvo’s new A30 Electric are in customers’ hands, doing real work.

How America’s Policy Whiplash Derailed The EV Transition

A new report says only 17% of U.S. car sales will have a plug by 2030, far below previous estimates.

The coolest e-bikes (and things) we saw at Eurobike 2026

Eurobike, the annual bicycle tradeshow that takes over Germany for several days each summer, always brings with it a fun array of new bikes and bike-related goodies. While the show wasn’t as big as it had been in previous years, there were still plenty of fun treats for the eyes and for the riding. Check out the selection of fun takeaways below, in no order other than how they came out of my camera.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Now America's Best-Selling EV That Isn't A Tesla

While other vehicles have decreased in sales, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has increased in sales compared to last year.

BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7%

Last month, I started reporting on BYD s export sales, including a long-term bar chart on the matter. Now we have an update, and it s big. While BYD s passenger vehicle sales outside of China rose 80% year over year in May, they did even better in June, rising a whopping 95% ... [continued] The post BYD Exports Reach New Heights, Up 94.7% appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Tesla Will Reach 10 Million Cumulative Sales This Quarter

Tesla just had its 4th best quarter ever for vehicle sales. Stepping away from quarterly trends and quarterly numbers, though, I also routinely publish cumulative Tesla sales charts and facts. Looking at the numbers just now, I noticed that Tesla is on the verge of reaching 10 million cumulative vehicle ... [continued] The post Tesla Will Reach 10 Million Cumulative Sales This Quarter appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Tesla Has Its 4th Best Quarter Ever

Tesla sales rebounded, and strongly, in the second quarter. In fact, looking historically at Tesla quarterly sales (which I publish every quarter), you can see that the 2nd quarter of 2026 was Tesla s 4th best quarter ever in terms of vehicle deliveries — 480,126 Tesla vehicles were delivered to customers. ... [continued] The post Tesla Has Its 4th Best Quarter Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 by model and by brand

Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June from EVC and some manufacturers. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 by model and by brand appeared first on The Driven IO.

Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers

San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters, rejecting an industry challenge to a landmark clean air rule that will clean up pollution from industrial and commercial equipment. The People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, ... [continued] The post Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool

Residential storage batteries are soaring in popularity in the US and other countries as their use in virtual power plants increases. The post Residential Batteries Are Becoming An Active Grid Management Tool appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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Tesla and BYD smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition

Updated: BYD and Tesla smash their EV sales records in Australia for second successive month, shipping more than 19,000 electric cars between them in month of June. The post Tesla and BYD smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition appeared first on The Driven IO.

Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200/week except for Grok

Tesla told staff it will impose a $200-per-week limit on employee AI spending starting July 6, according to an internal memo reported by The Information (paywall). The cap lands just months after Tesla pushed employees to use AI more aggressively, a sign that even companies betting their future on the technology are struggling to control its costs.

Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels

A night on a European cruise is taxed 40% less than a hotel despite their high environmental costs and contribution to overtourism. T E calls for tax reforms to ensure that cruise ships pay their fair share. A night on a cruise ship is taxed almost half as much as a ... [continued] The post Floating Hotels (Cruise Ships) Taxed Much Less Than Normal Hotels appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Polestar EVs Are A Whopping $25,000 Off After The Brand Got Kicked Out Of America

You can get a Polestar 4 for Chevy Equinox EV money as the company looks to clear out inventory.

Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet

Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is a small island nation off the coast of Africa. With a little over 500,000 people, it tends to not attract much attention. However, they will have much of the globe watching them as they face off versus Messi and Argentina in the World ... [continued] The post Cape Verde Competes in World Cup, Leads In EV Adoption With All-BYD Government Fleet appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia

For the first time new EVs are not only covering all growth in the vehicle fleet, but are causing the permanent exit of fossil fuel vehicles from the fleet. The post A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia appeared first on The Driven IO.

BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 24.7% in June

Following up on our report on BYD s passenger vehicle sales in June 2026, here s a report on the company s commercial vehicle sales. Overall, BYD s commercial vehicle sales (all electric) were up 24.7% year over year in June, but were down 4.4% month over month. The company had 6,180 such sales ... [continued] The post BYD Commercial Vehicle Sales Up 24.7% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Iberdrola kicks off its first large-scale battery project in the US

Spanish renewable energy and electricity giant Iberdrola is constructing its first battery energy storage project in the US as utilities race to add more storage to strengthen the grid.

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TRUNNANO launches battery materials division for sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes

TRUNNANO, a Chinese nanomaterials manufacturer based in Luoyang, has launched a Battery Materials Division, and its first products will be layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. The cathode line is built around a nickel-iron-manganese (Ni-Fe-Mn) ternary system and adds modified versions based on copper, titanium, cobalt, chromium and pure manganese. TRUNNANO says the materials... Read more

BYD Passenger Vehicle Sales Rose 5% in June

BYD has stopped its big 2026 sales slide. As we ve written at length a few times now, low sales earlier in the year could have been strongly influenced by people waiting for new-generation vehicles from BYD with much better tech. Now that such vehicles are starting to arrive, surprise surprise, ... [continued] The post BYD Passenger Vehicle Sales Rose 5% in June appeared first on CleanTechnica .

The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is the affordable electric hatch we want but can t have

The IONIQ 3 is a high-tech, fully electric hatch that the US will miss out on. It can drive over 300 miles on a single charge and is Hyundai’s first vehicle in Europe to use its new Pleos Connect infotainment system.

World s largest second-life EV battery factory opens in just six weeks

Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project.

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Sicona wins $45M ARENA grant to build silicon-carbon anode plant in Wollongong

Australian battery technology company Sicona Battery Technologies has secured $45 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build and operate its first commercial-scale silicon-carbon battery anode facility in the Illawarra region. The grant comes through the Australian Government s Battery Breakthrough Initiative. The plant will scale production of Sicona s silicon-carbon anode material, SiCx, to... Read more

Great Wall ORA — “A Cute Little Thing”

The Great Wall ORA (Good Cat) was launched a few years ago as the cheapest electric vehicle in the Australian market. After rave reviews from the Chinese market, it was great to see it in person. We took one for a test drive and were impressed by its “retro” design. ... [continued] The post Great Wall ORA — “A Cute Little Thing” appeared first on CleanTechnica .

Polestar EVs are a smoking deal at $25k off now that they re banned in the US

On the back of the Commerce Department’s incredibly stupid move to ban Polestar from selling EVs in the US, the Polestar 4 is now nearly the cheapest EV in America after a $25k discount, and the Polestar 3 has a pretty great discount applied too.

This Is Tesla's New, Bigger Model Y For The U.S.

The Model Y L features an extended wheelbase, more interior space, and 325 miles of range.

BYD Reclaimed The EV Sales Crown Despite Tesla's Huge Quarter

Tesla posted one of its strongest quarters yet, but BYD still managed to reclaim the global EV sales crown.