(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekHyundai IONIQ 5’s base price goes up $250 for 2027, but it still starts at just $35,250With prices starting at $35,250, the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the most affordable EVs on the market.
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekJust 10% of California’s EVs could provide 9 GW of grid powerCalifornia could turn parked EVs into one of its largest sources of energy storage – but utilities need to make it a lot easier for EV owners to participate. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaTo Disconnect or Not to DisconnectTo disconnect or not? The new Australian conundrum. In Australia’s rapidly changing energy market, Australians are asking the question, do I disconnect and run on battery and solar? Do I stay on the grid and trade like Gary? My house and car charging needs are currently being met by two ... [continued] The post To Disconnect or Not to Disconnect appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)David Waterworth·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaI Traded My Tesla Model Y For A Polestar 4CleanTechnica readers may remember this article from our visit to Polestar two years ago. At our recent Coffee, Cake, and EVs meeting here in Brisbane, Neil Warner introduced himself to me as the Model Y owner who did the deed, trading in his Tesla Model Y for a Polestar 4. ... [continued] The post I Traded My Tesla Model Y For A Polestar 4 appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)David Waterworth·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaSunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler AgreementsVoltus will tap into Sunrun’s storage-plus-solar systems to deliver immediate Bring Your Own Capacity™ megawatts to AI hyperscalers, strengthening grid reliability while creating economic benefits for customers across the PJM and MISO regions SAN FRANCISCO — Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of residential battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power ... [continued] The post Sunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements appeared first on CleanT (opens original source in a new tab)Press Release·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaScottishPower Renewables & Masdar Mark Major Engineering Milestone at East Anglia THREE Windfarm95 foundations now installed at East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm, off the coast of Suffolk The £4 billion project is a joint venture between green energy company, ScottishPower and Masdar, a global clean energy leader Milestone marks major engineering feat for project that will generate 1.4GW of clean power, boost ... [continued] The post ScottishPower Renewables & Masdar Mark Major Engineering Milestone at East Anglia THREE Windfarm appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Press Release·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaMiddle East Green Initiative Announces Participation in UNCCD COP17 to Bolster Regional Cooperation in Combating Desertification and Restoring Degraded LandDemonstrating its expanding regional leadership, the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) has announced its participation in the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28, 2026. MGI’s presence underscores a unified effort across 35 member states committed to combating desertification, addressing ... [continued] The post Middle East Green Initiative Announces Participation in UNCCD COP17 to Bolster Regional Cooperation in Combating Desertifica (opens original source in a new tab)Press Release·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla grows Robotaxi fleet by 50%, Einride gets a partner, and China goes BIGOn this second consecutive self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at how Tesla increased its national self-driving Robotaxi fleet by half with the stroke of a pen, and see how the company’s autonomous deployments compare to the rest of the world’s. (opens original source in a new tab)Jo Borrás·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla’s Cybercab is about to launch — and we don’t get itTesla has told employees it is preparing a public launch of the Cybercab in Austin as soon as this month, according to a report from The Information. It would be the first Tesla vehicle ever built without a steering wheel or pedals — and the least exciting vehicle the company has ever made, because it is virtually worthless without an autonomous driving system Tesla still hasn’t delivered at scale. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaEarthjustice & Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic FlightThe long-held rule is a commonsense protection against sonic booms and unnecessary climate emissions. Washington, D.C. — Today, Earthjustice and Sierra Club filed comments urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to repeal its long-held ban on commercial supersonic flight over land. “The FAA’s proposal to allow supersonic flights over our communities ... [continued] The post Earthjustice & Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic Flight appeared first on C (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaQ&A: What Does China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal Mean for Climate Action?China has published a new five-year plan for coal, the latest in a slew of important policy documents for the country’s energy transition. The 15th five-year plan for the development of the coal industry was published by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) on 10 August, covering the period ... [continued] The post Q&A: What Does China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal Mean for Climate Action? appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·18 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaOil Majors Double Profits in Europe in Latest QuarterAs wildfires rage across Europe, T&E calls for a permanent tax on the windfall profits being made off the back of European drivers. Just eight oil companies¹ have made €7.5 billion in excess profits² in Europe in the first half of 2026, new T&E analysis shows. With oil prices shooting back ... [continued] The post Oil Majors Double Profits in Europe in Latest Quarter appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Transport & Environment (T&E)·18 August 2026
