(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekReport says Porsche will end Taycan production by 2030, reversing coursePorsche will end Taycan production by 2030, claims a German media report. The cancellation is interesting in the light of an interview just last month where the Porsche CEO said the model isn’t going anywhere.
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla Electric launches $35/month Powerwall whole-home backup leaseTesla is now renting out whole-home backup for about $35 a month in Texas. The catch: you lease two Powerwalls and sign up for Tesla Electric. Tesla Energy announced the new “Powerwall Lease” today, bundling the battery hardware with its own retail electricity business to push the effective monthly cost far below what a normal battery lease would run. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekGenesis unveils the GV80 HEV, its first hybrid with an ‘EV-like’ drive and better efficiencyGenesis revealed the GV80 HEV, its first hybrid vehicle. The GV80 HEV will go on sale next month with an all-new hybrid system that delivers an “EV-like” drive and roughly a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaThe 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] The post The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming! appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Hanley·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaQ&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] The post Q&A: Does the World Need “Carbon Capture & Storage” to Reach Net-Zero? appeared first on Cl (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaFactcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During HeatwavesHeatwaves 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] The post Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChevrolet Leaves ChinaAfter 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] The post Chevrolet Leaves China appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaPTC One-C Heads Toward Hawaii; Life-Threatening Floods PossibleBy 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] The post PTC One-C Heads Toward Hawaii; Life-Threatening Floods Possible appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaQ&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] The post Q&A: What Is In China’s New Five-Year Plan For Climate Change? appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaAnalysis: Weaker EV Targets Could Cost UK Consumers £3 Billion a Year by 2030An 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] The post Analysis: Weaker EV Targets Could Cost UK Consumers £3 Billion a Year by 2030 appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Guest Contributor·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWaymo Imports 3,200 Zeekr Robotaxis Despite Super High TariffsChinese electric vehicles are basically all but banned in the United States. Nonetheless, Waymo has brought in a few thousand Zeekr-based Ojai electric robotaxis. There are 102.5% tariffs on Chinese produced EVs, including these Ojai robotaxis. However, these were custom designed for Waymo’s robotaxi service over several years. So, tariffs ... [continued] The post Waymo Imports 3,200 Zeekr Robotaxis Despite Super High Tariffs appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaXiaomi Way Behind Schedule On Its 2026 Sales TargetXiaomi was the absolute blockbuster story of the EV market in 2024 and rolling into 2025. Well, yes, you’ve got BYD’s rise to the top of the charts — by far — at that time, and that shouldn’t be discounted. It was exciting, and I seriously wondered how high it ... [continued] The post Xiaomi Way Behind Schedule On Its 2026 Sales Target appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·13 August 2026
