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Energy & Green Tech news — Wednesday 21 October 2026

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

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  1. Trump admin finds yet another way to attack offshore wind
    USCanary Media

    The Trump administration is widening its attacks on U.S. offshore wind development, this time by siding with anti-wind groups that are seeking to strip projects of existing federal approvals. Its latest target is New England Wind, a…

  2. Exxon Spoof From Adam McKay Skewers The Fossil Fuel Industry
    USCleanTechnica

    Adam McKay is the fellow who brought us the satirical Don’t Look Up! movie five years ago. We did an article about it at the time, which got over 100 comments. That may be more than the number of people who paid to see it in theaters…

  3. Gas Network Retirement Is Becoming A Real Utility Planning Tool
    USCleanTechnica

    Gas utilities have a structural problem in an electrifying economy. Customers can stop using gas one building at a time, while most of the physical network remains in service until enough neighboring customers have left for a section of…

  4. Rio Tinto eyes a giant hot-brick battery to cut fossil fuel use
    USElectrek

    Rio Tinto wants to put Australia’s cheap midday electricity to work at its Yarwun alumina refinery – by storing it in hot bricks and using that heat battery to make steam after the sun sets. more…

  5. Tesla wants to sell you a useless car with no steering wheel this year
    USElectrek

    Tesla said today it will sell Cybercab to consumers by the end of this year, raising questions of what end users would do with a vehicle with no steering wheel and no self-driving software. more…

  6. Tesla pushes unsupervised FSD to Q2 2027, and only inside Robotaxi zones
    USElectrek

    Tesla now says unsupervised “Full Self-Driving” in customer-owned cars will arrive in Q2 2027. It’s the latest date on a promise Elon Musk has been making to FSD buyers for the better part of a decade. But there’s a catch. On Tesla’s Q3…

  7. Tesla energy revenue drops 16% as it refunds customers over tariffs
    USElectrek

    Tesla’s energy business deployed more batteries in Q3 2026 but brought in less money. Energy generation and storage revenue fell 16% year-over-year to $2.88 billion, even though storage deployments rose 10% to 13.7 GWh. Tesla’s shareholder…

  8. BYD is about to launch this luxury electric SUV with 623 miles of range
    USElectrek

    BYD will open pre-orders for the Denza N8 EV next week, a large five-seat luxury electric SUV with a CLTC range of over 623 miles (1,000 km). more…

  9. Tesla FSD ‘subscriptions’ hit 1.74M, counted the way Musk’s pay package wants
    USElectrek

    Tesla says it now has 1.74 million active “Full Self-Driving” subscriptions, up 67% from a year ago. A footnote in its Q3 2026 shareholder letter explains how it gets there: the metric follows “our 2025 CEO Performance Award” and “includes…

  10. Tesla blames battery supply for flat sales, but its prices keep falling
    USElectrek

    Tesla says battery supply, not demand, is what’s holding back its car sales. In its Q3 2026 shareholder letter, the automaker wrote that “battery availability continued to be the limiting factor in increasing auto volumes in the quarter.”…

  11. Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2026 financial results: margins rebound, profit still falls
    USElectrek

    Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the third quarter (Q3) 2026 after market close today. We’re updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the…

  12. BMW’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here: Here’s an early look at the iX7
    USElectrek

    BMW is preparing to introduce its first three-row electric SUV. With its official debut coming up, the iX7 was spotted testing, offering a sneak peek at the full-size luxury SUV. more…

  13. Save up to $389 on Heybike Mars 2.5 + Ranger S 2.0 e-bikes at exclusive new lows from $799, Segway E2 Pro e-scooter, more
    USElectrek

    Our midweek edition is dominated by electric vehicles, starting with two exclusive deals from Heybike to score $289 savings on its upgraded Mars 2.5 Folding Fat Tire e-bike with a FREE large front basket at a new $799 low or $389 savings…

  14. Kia’s electric SUV and van are getting a new job as police cars
    USElectrek

    Kia’s electric vehicles could soon be the ones pulling you over. Kia converted the EV5 and PV5 into patrol vehicles as part of its push for greener police cars. more…

  15. Lucid’s 25,000 Bolt robotaxis will run on Nvidia’s self-driving software
    USElectrek

    Lucid’s European robotaxi deal now has a driver. Bolt announced today that its fleet of at least 25,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles will run Nvidia’s Alpamayo Stack self-driving software, starting with a data-collection program in Madrid in…

  16. Canada Changing Climate Report 2026 Predicts End Of Glaciers By 2100
    USCleanTechnica

    In September, the Canadian government published its Changing Climate Report 2026 (CCCR). Unlike its southern neighbor, Canada believes its citizens have the ability to understand scientific studies and form their own opinions about how…

  17. Cloud Of Betrayal Settles Over Potential SpaceX-Tesla Merger
    USCleanTechnica

    According to a new report, Elon Musk himself ordered SpaceX satellites to dial down essential services to Ukraine last week, cripping the nation's ability to defense itself against Russian attacks. The post Cloud Of Betrayal Settles Over…

  18. Lexus announces prices for its first 3-row electric SUV in Europe and the US
    USElectrek

    Lexus announced prices for its first fully electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, with sales set to begin in the US later this year and in Europe in early 2027. more…

  19. Volkswagen recalls nearly 73,000 EVs due to faulty batteries
    USElectrek

    Volkswagen issued a recall affecting nearly 73,000 EVs globally. Until a remedy is available, VW will limit charging on impacted vehicles to 80% of their maximum battery capacity. more…

  20. EBRD-led lenders back 1.2 GW solar, 600 MWh storage plant in Egypt
    DEPV Magazine

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is arranging a loan of up to $265 million for Nefer Menya for Renewable Energy, the special purpose vehicle developing a 1.2 GW solar plant and 600 MWh battery energy…

  21. Canada Stabs Trump In Back With New Offshore Wind Plan
    USCleanTechnica

    Canada plans to send offshore wind power from the Nova Scotia coast towards energy-thirsty communities including parts of the US. The post Canada Stabs Trump In Back With New Offshore Wind Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica .

  22. Construction Carnaval: electric equipment comes to Brazil with SDLG
    USElectrek

    SDLG Brasil has completed its first sale in the South American country, delivering an order of six heavy-duty electric wheel loaders to Brazilian mining, construction, and infrastructure company Grupo Base. more…

  23. New financing models needed for agrivoltaics
    DEPV Magazine

    “Financing an agrivoltaic project is not simply a matter of financing a solar power plant. For banks, this hybrid asset must demonstrate its ability to generate electricity while maintaining a viable agricultural activity,” said Laetitia…

  24. Construction innovations could cut gigawatt-scale solar costs by 22%
    DEPV Magazine

    The construction of gigawatt-sized solar farms could be transformed by adopting four technical innovations, according to research by Lightsource bp . The UK-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) has shared findings from the…

  25. US Department of Energy allocates $967m to modernise power grid
    GBEnergy Monitor

    The US DOE has confirmed an additional allocation of nearly $967m for projects aimed at modernising the country’s power grid and reducing electricity costs.

  26. Türkiye allows higher-powered batteries behind existing grid connections
    DEPV Magazine

    Türkiye has changed its rules to allow consumers to install batteries with more power than their contracted grid connection. They must still keep grid imports within the agreed limit and install controls to prevent electricity exports, but…

  27. EBRD arranges $265m loan for 1.2GW Nefer Minya project in Egypt
    GBEnergy Monitor

    The EBRD is providing up to $265m in syndicated loans to fund the construction of Nefer Minya solar power project located in Minya, Egypt.

  28. Zambia surpasses 1 GW solar milestone
    DEPV Magazine

    Zambia’s cumulative solar capacity has surpassed 1 GW, according to figures published by the country’s Ministry of Energy. Details on the ministry’s website confirm total solar capacity has risen from 178 MW in 2024 to 1,027 MW as of early…

  29. Fraunhofer silicon-rich cells retain over 83% after 1,000 cycles
    DEPV Magazine

    Fraunhofer ISE said it has cycled 25 Ah pouch cells with silicon-rich anodes more than 1,000 times, with the cells retaining over 83% of their original capacity at a cell-level gravimetric energy density of 280 Wh/kg. The 40-layer cells…

  30. LiveWire set to show off several new electric motorcycles next month
    USElectrek

    LiveWire is preparing to bring its biggest electric two-wheeler lineup yet to EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month, including a pair of previously unseen models that will offer a preview of where the electric motorcycle company is…

  31. India’s solar industry faces a test of durability and cost
    DEPV Magazine

    As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s installed solar capacity reached 171.05 GW on 30 September 2026. As the country continues to scale its clean energy infrastructure, the next challenge will be to ensure that this…

  32. New Mexico’s transition to clean energy is actually ahead of schedule
    USCanary Media

    New Mexico boasts stark landscapes unlike anywhere else, a clearly defined regional cuisine built around fiery Hatch chiles, and cultural centers that predate the United States by several centuries. It’s unusual in another way, too: As…

  33. New York to build state’s first two utility-scale thermal networks
    USCanary Media

    For the past four years, the UpgradeNY coalition of clean energy, environmental, and labor groups has been pushing New York regulators to approve projects that could switch entire neighborhoods from fossil gas to clean electric heating …

  34. Hoymiles releases a 2,000 kWh C＆I energy storage solution
    DEPV Magazine

    From ESS News Chinese solar and energy storage manufacturer Hoymiles has unveiled a new commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system with capacities starting at 2 MWh, higher than those typically offered in the segment. The new…

  35. Segway launches the $1,999 Xyber Air, bringing its futuristic moped-style e-bike to the masses
    USElectrek

    When Segway launched the original Xyber last year , it was one of those e-bikes that immediately turned heads. With its futuristic styling, oversized frame, and high-performance off-road ambitions, it looked more like a concept vehicle…

  36. Novel PV recycling method removes EVA at 9 grams per second
    DEPV Magazine

    A research team in China has developed a novel preheating-assisted mechanical polishing process to separate ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants from end-of-life photovoltaic modules. The researchers built an adjustable experimental…

  37. Peru proposes reviving power interconnection with Chile to tap its solar generation
    DEPV Magazine

    The Peruvian government has proposed resuming talks with Chile on the interconnection of their electricity grids, a project that could facilitate the use of Chilean solar and wind power while taking advantage of the complementary nature of…

  38. New BYD Seagull Is A Big Deal
    USCleanTechnica

    BYD launched the new Seagull in China on Tuesday. BYD’s smallest car is not as small now. The EV adds technology and capability, while retaining much of what made it popular. The value is even stronger now, but the potential impact is…

  39. The BESS availability case depends on maintenance: String vs central PCS explored
    DEPV Magazine

    A battery plant with hundreds of small inverters may require more frequent attention than one with a handful of large units, though it can still lose less capacity overall. For owners comparing string and central power conversion systems…

  40. Safety by design: PCS Considerations in mixed PV and battery energy storage systems
    DEPV Magazine

    As solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) become increasingly common, installers frequently encounter projects that combine equipment from different manufacturers. While these systems may operate independently without issues…

  41. Call for greater focus on maintenance as rooftop solar fleet grows in Australia
    DEPV Magazine

    Australia leads the world in rooftop solar per capita with more than 28 GW installed but an industry expert says inadequate inspection and maintenance programs mean many of these assets could fail to deliver the performance and longevity…

  42. Thoughts on Tesla–SpaceX Merger — Readers Chime In
    USCleanTechnica

    I just wrote yesterday about the growing suspicion that Tesla and SpaceX will merge. Despite reading and writing about this many times, though, it’s a little hard to believe — in part because it’s not clear how merging the companies would…

  43. The EU Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation: The Industrial ＆ Economic Benefits of “Made-in-EU” Electric Company Cars
    USCleanTechnica

    New independent modelling by Fraunhofer ISI shows that implementation of the Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation could deliver up to €48bn in value creation and 344,000 jobs by 2030. CCVR and IAA explained The CCVR sets binding minimum…

  44. ¡Llegamos a Madrid! Waymo is Coming to Spain
    USCleanTechnica

    Today, we are excited to announce that Waymo is laying the groundwork for our fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Spain, beginning with the Region of Madrid. With over 20 million trips completed and hundreds of thousands of commercial…

  45. Tesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders
    USElectrek

    Tesla and SpaceX have both formed special committees within their corporate boards to explore the possibility of merging the two companies according to Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies. The merger could have big consequences not…

  46. Rapid Transition to Electric Company Cars Could Generate 344,000 EU Jobs by 2030 — Study
    USCleanTechnica

    Setting targets on companies to go electric and limiting financial support only for company cars that are electric and Made-in-EU would see economic gains of €20 bn and boost investments by €18 bn EU-wide electrification targets for large…

  47. Arctic Infrastructure Was Built on Frozen Ground That’s Starting to Thaw — Drones Can Help Spot the Permafrost Changes Coming
    USCleanTechnica

    From the air, Wainwright, Alaska, looks like a perfectly stable band of homes and roads between the Chukchi Sea and a vast, flat tundra. But just below the surface, the frozen ground that this town was built on contains large bodies of…

  48. How Recycled Minerals from GM EV Batteries Are Helping Power New Ones
    USCleanTechnica

    By Melissa Flaherty, Director of Sustainable EV Battery Ecosystem, GM When it comes to EV batteries, most of us start with the same questions: How far can I go on a charge? How long will my battery last? Those are fair questions. But…