Global EV sales hit 2 million in June – and the US falls further behind

  • July 9, 2026
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Lotus Eletre by Geely. Photo: Lotus Global EV sales topped 2 million in June, but the headline numbers hide a widening split between the world’s biggest markets. Europe is on a tear, thanks to government incentives, high gas prices, and a growing lineup of affordable EVs. North America, on the other hand, has continued to […]

Hyundai launches affordable EV deals with 0% APR and up to $10,000 off

  • July 9, 2026
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Hyundai’s biggest sales promo of the year, the Getaway Summer Sales Event, kicked off this month with competitive offers on its most popular vehicles, including EVs. Hyundai launches aggressive EV summer sales offers Hyundai has made it this far by selling vehicles that offer a bit more value than the competition. As it aims for […]

SolarEdge says its new ‘Lego-like’ home battery installs in under 30 minutes

  • July 9, 2026
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Image: SolarEdge SolarEdge is rolling out its next-generation home solar and battery storage platform across the US, with orders for SolarEdge Nexis now open. The new platform is designed to eliminate some of the biggest headaches installers face when adding home battery storage, including lengthy installation times, complicated wiring, electrical panel upgrades, and limited options […]

China’s giant Gobi solar plant runs after dark on salt, not batteries

  • July 9, 2026
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China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) has put the world’s largest solar PV-plus-concentrated-solar hybrid into commercial trial operation in the Gobi Desert — and its headline trick is delivering power after sunset without a single lithium battery. The 1-gigawatt Hami project in Xinjiang stores the sun’s energy as heat in molten salt, letting it keep generating […]

Trump clean energy rollbacks erase $68B in US investment

  • July 9, 2026
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FREYR battery factory Georgia. Rendering: FREYR The Trump administration’s rollback of clean energy policies has now cost the US nearly 470,000 jobs and $68 billion in private investment, according to a new report released today. The US renewables sector is growing faster than fossil fuels, but a new report reveals the scale of growth it […]

US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices

  • July 9, 2026
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The secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP View image in fullscreen The secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices Bipartisan group warns HHS that older adults and people with disabilities risk […]

EcoFlow 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra power station $1,299 in Outdoor Season Sale, Velotric Discover 2 e-bike $1,799, more

  • July 9, 2026
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We’ve stuffed today’s Green Deals with plenty of summer savings, starting with EcoFlow’s Outdoor Season Sale and up to 57% power station discounts from $259, like the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Station down at $1,299. As part of Velotric’s World Cup Sale deals, you can find the Discover 2 Step-Thru Comfort Commuter e-bike […]

MG is launching its first PHEV with semi-solid-state batteries in 2027

  • July 9, 2026
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MG’s semi-solid-state batteries will not be exclusive to EVs, with plans to launch three new plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with the new battery tech. First up will be the MG ZS PHEV, set to go on sale in 2027. MG plans for PHEVs with semi-solid-state batteries Earlier this year, MG claimed it had become the […]