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Energy & Green Tech news — Friday 09 October 2026

41 stories from 5 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.

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  1. Trump EPA Extends Emissions Reporting Deadline for Big Polluters
    USCleanTechnica

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency announced it would once again extend the deadline for Big Polluters to report how much greenhouse gases their power plants are emitting. The deadline, originally in…

  2. Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Reauthorize the Successful ＆ Popular Clean School Bus Program
    USCleanTechnica

    Electric School Buses Reduce Pollution, Lower Costs, and Improve Student Wellbeing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses (AESB) applaud Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Buddy Carter (GA-1), and…

  3. Hyundai is offering a 10% discount on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 EVs
    USElectrek

    Hyundai’s electric SUVs are even more tempting this month with a 10% discount, or up to $7,000 in total savings. more…

  4. Americans want 300 miles of EV range – but most say 75 or less covers their day
    USElectrek

    Most Americans say 75 miles of range would be more than enough for their daily drive, but when it comes to choosing an EV, a fair number want a much bigger cushion. more…

  5. Podcast: Tesla goes V2H, Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more
    USElectrek

    In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more. more…

  6. BMW iX5 spotted ahead of US launch, sporting its new Double-X headlights
    USElectrek

    You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life. more…

  7. Falco Construction In UK Takes Delivery of 15 Takeuchi Electric Mini Excavators
    USCleanTechnica

    Is the construction industry ready for battery powered machinery like front end loaders, backhoes, and excavators? Falco Construction in the UK recently completed a two year trial of two TB20e electric excavators manufactured by Takeuchi…

  8. Bluetti Na(Sodium) 900Wh power station at exclusive $665 low in Encore Sale, Anker solar multi-cam kits $310 off, Navee EVs, more
    USElectrek

    We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665…

  9. Clean-energy super PAC names its target list for general elections
    USCanary Media

    This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Midterm elections are less than a month away. For the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, it’s the perfect time to double down on…

  10. Kia’s 7-seat electric people mover just got a bit cheaper in the UK
    USElectrek

    Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van is now eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), bringing the starting price down to £35,495 ($47,000). more…

  11. Poly pricing and potential expansion
    DEPV Magazine

    Recent industry checks in the United States suggest that an increase in US minimum import prices (MIPs) under the polysilicon Section 232 framework may not occur until after Dec. 4, with implementation potentially moving into early 2027…

  12. BYD launches pre-orders for the new Seagull, a larger version of its popular $10K EV
    USElectrek

    The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit. more…

  13. Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe after Germany pushback
    USElectrek

    Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page. The rename…

  14. Graphyte Can Bury Carbon. Should It Bury Biomass?
    USCleanTechnica

    Graphyte’s Carbon Casting process is unusually tangible for engineered carbon removal. Residual biomass is dried, compressed into dense blocks, protected from water and microbes, and stored underground so its carbon stays out of the…

  15. Volkswagen’s best-seller has gone electric, and it will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 [Images]
    USElectrek

    Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades. more…

  16. IRU and T＆E Call for EU Framework to Unlock Semi-private Truck Charging
    USCleanTechnica

    As the Commission prepares the AFIR review, we call on the review to establish an EU framework for semi-private charging, alongside public and private charging. A substantial share of truck charging is expected to take place at operators’…

  17. Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah
    USElectrek

    Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall. The Savannah site is also the first Megacharger at…

  18. Geely confirms Canada entry with first cars in 2027 — but no models yet
    USElectrek

    Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027. What Geely isn’t saying…

  19. The Hydrogen Stream: Dutch researchers calculate green H2 costs as low as €7.2/kg
    DEPV Magazine

    Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have found that long-term revenue guarantees are essential to making large-scale green hydrogen projects financially viable. The study modeled a 200 MW electrolyzer in the…

  20. Prices drive Pakistan’s metered solar, outages drive hidden uptake
    DEPV Magazine

    Researchers from Pakistan and the United Kingdom have found that Pakistan’s solar boom is running through two separate channels. Registered net metering is concentrated among higher-income customers in the best-served utility areas…

  21. Fraunhofer ISE demonstrates industrial heat pumps capable of producing steam at 160 C
    DEPV Magazine

    The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has evaluated high-temperature heat pumps designed to supply process steam at temperatures of up to 160 C and pressurized hot water, as well as the performance of five…

  22. Wheel-E Podcast: 7-seater e-bike, solar-powered scooter, more
    USElectrek

    This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a…

  23. Isaias ends historic Atlantic hurricane lull after sunny southern summer
    DEPV Magazine

    An historically quiet Atlantic hurricane season and persistent high pressure brought sunnier-than-average conditions to Mexico and the southern United States during August and September, according to analysis using the Solcast API …

  24. Spanish researchers reduce losses in organic solar cells by restricting emission angle
    DEPV Magazine

    Researchers at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Spain have developed an optical configuration to reduce Boltzmann losses in organic solar cells and improve their power conversion efficiency. Boltzmann losses arise from the…

  25. China wafer prices hold steady amid divergent output plans and looming polysilicon cuts
    DEPV Magazine

    China’s wafer market activity remained subdued as the country entered the early-October Golden Week holiday. Free-On-Board (FOB) China N-type M10 and 210R wafer prices remained unchanged week on week at $0.149/pc and $0.153/pc…

  26. Jackery steps into RVs with built-in 2 kW solar and 45 kWh storage
    DEPV Magazine

    From ESS News utdoor and home backup storage maker Jackery has announced it is entering the smart electric trailer market, partnering with California-based Pebble, which makes travel trailers. Jackery will deliver new custom solar panels…

  27. European storage inventories on the rise
    DEPV Magazine

    China’s dominance of the global battery supply chain is unlikely to change significantly over the next two years, while an anticipated surge in battery storage shipments to Europe could put pressure on residential and commercial and…

  28. Plug-in PV is growing – are regulations keeping pace?
    DEPV Magazine

    Plug-in PV is making solar accessible to households that have traditionally had limited access to rooftop systems, including apartment residents, tenants and urban households. Combined with compact battery storage, these systems can offer…

  29. PowerChina switches on 1 GW PV-CSP hybrid plant in northwestern China
    DEPV Magazine

    PowerChina has completed grid connection and started electricity generation at a 1 GW hybrid solar PV and concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Gonghe county, Qinghai province, northwestern China. The project reached full-capacity grid…

  30. Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria signs renewable PPA with Enery
    GBEnergy Monitor

    Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria has signed a long-term physical PPA with Enery to procure renewable electricity from Enery’s Knizhovnik power plant.

  31. Max stupid: EU may loosen EV rules for third time in two years, aiding China
    USElectrek

    During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly…

  32. SAJ Electric builds global image with “Relentless Energy” at its core
    DEPV Magazine

    At its recent SAJ Night in Australia, SAJ Electric strengthened its push to become a global brand by focusing on channel partners and installers to show that it’s not a Chinese manufacturer competing only on price, but a company willing to…

  33. Canada offers heat pump rebates of up to CAD 10,000
    DEPV Magazine

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a CAD 2 billion investment to deliver 1 million home retrofits, including a new national heat pump rebate for up to 820,000 households. Eligible households with below-median incomes will…

  34. Netherlands plans mandatory switch to hybrid heat pumps 
    DEPV Magazine

    The Dutch government is planning to make it mandatory for homeowners to install a smart hybrid heat hump when replacing central heating boilers from 2029 onwards. A hybrid heat pump is a dual-mode heating system that combines an electric…

  35. Heat pumps have so far withstood the death of federal tax credits
    USCanary Media

    See more from Canary Media’s ​“Chart of the Week” column . America’s demand for heat pumps isn’t going away just because federal incentives did. Shipments of heat pumps stayed strong in the first half of 2026, and the tech is on track to…

  36. Green Hill Solar Farm development secures UK Government consent
    GBEnergy Monitor

    The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Green Hill Solar Farm.

  37. French solar tender prices drop sharply in latest rounds
    DEPV Magazine

    The results of France’s latest solar tenders were announced on Oct. 7 by Maud Bregeon, the country’s minister delegate for energy, during the France Renouvelables national conference. However, the official results have yet to be published…

  38. Thermal energy storage delivers industrial heat but can solve grid issues too
    DEPV Magazine

    A September 2026 IEA report proposed a 35% global electrification target by 2035 was in “striking distance” thanks to existing commercial technologies such as electric vehicles and battery storage systems but did not include the…

  39. Waymo Raises $5 Billion to Expand Further
    USCleanTechnica

    The following two things are no secrets: 1) Waymo has been expanding quite rapidly this year into new cities and regions. 2) Waymo isn’t yet making a profit on its self-driving vehicle business — not even close. So, it can’t come as total…

  40. Australian Plugin Vehicle Sales, September Update — Are Mainstream Media Finally Waking Up?
    USCleanTechnica

    This is David’s 1000th article for CleanTechnica! In September, 2026, a total of 108,778 new vehicles were delivered to Australian drivers. Of these, 36,000 came with a plug, giving a penetration rate of 33%; that is 24% BEV (26,000) and…

  41. Sierra Club Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Bypass Environmental Reviews for Arctic Oil Drilling
    USCleanTechnica

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Trump administration invited fresh controversy when it announced it will abandon environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow oil and gas companies to run roughshod over…