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Volvo Working On PHEVs With 100-Mile Range

At the introduction of the new Volvo EX60, the company let it be known it is working on plug-in hybrids that will be more like electric cars. The post Volvo Working On PHEVs With 100-Mile Range appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Trump’s FAA Makes It Practically Impossible To Legally Fly Drones

A few years ago, it dawned on me that clean, electric-powered aviation isn’t part of some far off solarpunk future. While we’re not going to see electric passenger jets or medical helicopters this year, there are already electric aircraft replacing ICE aircraft almost everywhere. Aerial photography, surveying, search and rescue, … [continued] The post Trump’s […]

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Solar & Storage: The Key for Energy Affordability in Virginia

Electricity demand in Virginia is rising at a historic pace, and families and businesses are feeling the impact in the form of higher utility bills. Solar and energy storage offer the most immediate and cost-effective solution. These technologies are the fastest and cheapest new sources of electricity to build, allowing power to come online … [continued] The post Solar […]

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SEIA Elects New Board Chair, Board Members to Guide Organizational and Industrial Priorities in 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced the election of Scott Moskowitz of Qcells as chair of its Board of Directors, alongside a slate of newly elected board members representing the full breadth of the U.S. solar and storage industry. Moskowitz’s election as chair, representing Qcells, a major solar … [continued] The post SEIA […]

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BEV Sales Down 17% In South Africa In 2025

Some bad news from South Africa. In a year which saw the overall market reach levels not seen in well over a decade, BEV sales were unfortunately down 17%. BEV sales were already very low, and one had hoped sales would kick on following years of decent growth, albeit from … [continued] The post BEV […]

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