(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla Megapacks power Ørsted’s big new Texas grid batteryTesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTrump weaponizes FCC to ban new foreign-made connected solar invertersThe FCC added foreign-made connected power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, cutting off the federal authorization new models need to be imported, marketed, or sold in the US. It’s aimed at the radios inside modern inverters, not the power electronics. And it lands on a market where US factories are on track to supply just 40% of combined solar and battery demand next year, according to testing firm Intertek CEA. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·5 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaBasketball Superstar Yao Ming Receives His NIO ES9For better or worse, sports superstars often set what’s fashionable or cool in our society. That’s especially the case when it comes to cars. So, it struck me and I definitely took note when I saw that basketball legend Yao Ming, an absolute superstar in China, just took delivery of ... [continued] The post Basketball Superstar Yao Ming Receives His NIO ES9 appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekEVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are comingEVgo is installing Tesla’s newest Supercharger hardware on its own network, but the stations will be EVgo-branded. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland EV starts at $45,000 with AWDToyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system delivering a combined 375 hp. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·5 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNew Denza Z9S Breaks Range & Handling Records At Average US Car PriceBYD’s Denza brand recently launched the new Z9S EV in China. The premium sedan represents the top of its class by several measures, and set records on a couple of tests. All while being offered at roughly the average price of a new car in the United States. RWD models ... [continued] The post New Denza Z9S Breaks Range & Handling Records At Average US Car Price appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Larry Evans·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekSegway Xafari e-bike new $1,500 low ($900 off) + Xyber e-bike new $2,300 low ($1,000 off), EcoFlow flash sale, ECOVACS, moreIt’s a great time to be a Segway fan, as right behind the pre-order deal that just launched on the newest Max G3 Plus e-scooter, the brand has also dropped its Xafari All-Terrain Smart Cruiser e-bike to a new $1,500 low, while the premium Xyber Electric Bike is down at a new $2,300 low. Right behind those we have the latest 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale, with offers like the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station and 2x 220W solar panels landing just $7 above its all-time lowest price, as well as (opens original source in a new tab)Reinette LeJeune·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UKBYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxury MPVs on the market. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekGM will begin shipping electric Buick vehicles from China overseas, starting with this SUVGM and SAIC Motor extended their joint venture partnership in China for another 20 years. Beyond China, SAIC-GM will begin exporting Buick vehicles overseas later this year. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla is suing this Canadian province for cutting it out of its EV incentivesTesla is suing the Canadian province of Manitoba for cutting the automaker out of its electric vehicle rebate program, and the fight has now reached a courtroom. The province is asking Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench to throw out the challenge. Tesla says the ban has already cost its Canadian customers at least $560,000 in lost rebates. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·5 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekKia’s electric van is crushing it in Europe with a 37% share of small EV van salesKia’s first electric van continues to defy expectations. The PV5 has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·5 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWaymo Launches Robotaxi Service in DallasAs we have seen, 2026 is a year of rapid expansion at Waymo. The company keeps entering new markets and opening robotaxi service there, and now Dallas is the latest such place to join. “Starting today, anyone in Dallas can download the Waymo app and hail a fully autonomous ride. ... [continued] The post Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service in Dallas appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·5 August 2026
