(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekCadillac will hand-build a custom Escalade IQ for you, but it will cost an extra $55,000Cadillac is giving buyers the opportunity to customize the flagship electric SUV through its bespoke program, which will be hand-built in Michigan. The catch? It’s not going to be cheap.
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaOrganic Flow Batteries Get Another Shot At Long Duration Energy StorageDespite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, US innovators continue to push the long duration energy storage envelope, with organic flow batteries in play among other solutions. The post Organic Flow Batteries Get Another Shot At Long Duration Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla recalls 20,000 Model 3/Y for headlights that are too brightIf you’ve ever been driving at night and felt like the car behind you had too-bright headlights, that car might have been a Tesla, and it might have felt that way because its lights broke the rules. (opens original source in a new tab)Jameson Dow·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla files for $10.1B ‘Project Crystal Sun’ solar factory in TexasTesla has filed for a $10.1 billion solar cell factory in Fort Bend County, Texas, under the codename “Project Crystal Sun,” according to a tax-incentive application posted by the Texas Comptroller. The filing pegs the plant at 9,712 permanent jobs, roughly 3,050 acres near Richmond, and commercial production starting in the first quarter of 2029. It’s the largest US manufacturing investment Tesla has ever put on paper. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekUkraine debuts mine-resistant all-wheel drive combat electric motorcycleElectric motorcycles have already proven themselves in military roles thanks to their quiet operation, but Ukraine has just taken the concept several steps further. The country’s newly approved MUL.E electric motorcycle is more than just another battery-powered dirt bike – it’s an all-wheel-drive machine specifically designed for battlefield logistics, stealth operations, and even traversing certain minefields. (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekOil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargersSinopec, China’s biggest fuel retailer, just gutted one of its Shanghai gas stations and swapped the pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW flash chargers. And this wasn’t a case of bolting a couple of chargers onto the edge of the forecourt. Sinopec pulled the underground gasoline tanks out of the ground and turned the whole site into an EV-only charging hub. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron delivers more driving range than expectedAudi’s midsize electric SUV drove further than advertised. The 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 301 miles, but in the real world, it traveled even further. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaBurchda Y3 AWD — Powerful, Long-Range, All-Terrain Electric BikeThere are all kinds of reasons people bike and different places or environments people bike in. The good news these days is that there are all kinds of electric bikes (e-bikes) to help people bike in those different places for those different purposes. If you’re looking for an e-bike that ... [continued] The post Burchda Y3 AWD — Powerful, Long-Range, All-Terrain Electric Bike appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWaymo CEO: Vision-Only Self-Driving Safety Curve Flattens “Way Too Early”Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov recently gave a very interesting, 49-minute-long presentation at a Y Combinator event. A few days ago, I covered some of his comments from the beginning of the presentation. Getting further into it, this next topic had to be highlighted. In the video above, 16 minutes in, ... [continued] The post Waymo CEO: Vision-Only Self-Driving Safety Curve Flattens “Way Too Early” appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaSteady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 UpdateSo much to share with you. First, we have the overall picture from the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO’s) latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report. As gentailers increase their charges to stay profitable, Australia is producing record renewable energy output. Couple that with the number and size of domestic batteries ... [continued] The post Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)David Waterworth·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaColorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit against Building UpdatesDenver’s Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses A Colorado District Court Judge has dismissed a corporate-backed lawsuit against Denver ordinances aimed at reducing air pollution from buildings and reducing energy bills for owners and tenants. The court agreed with arguments made by the City of Denver and Sierra ... [continued] The post Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit against Building Updates appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaAvatr 07L Launches in Big SegmentThe EV company Avatr has launched a new small SUV called the 07L that is aiming right for one of the most popular segments in the market. The vehicle comes at a price of 219,900 yuan ($32,590) for a limited time. Beyond launch, here are the prices of the different ... [continued] The post Avatr 07L Launches in Big Segment appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·11 August 2026
