Category: Energy & Technology

Tesla’s Q2 free cash flow plunged to -$1.1B, reviving existential risk questions Musk said were behind us. Cash burn at this scale is a red flag, even for a volatile stock. Survival bets are getting old. #Tesla #FCF https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/tesla-1-1-billion-negative-free-cash-flow-betting-the-companys-survival-again/

Loganair’s order for five BETA ALIA CX300 electric planes shows short-haul regional routes are the perfect starting point for e-aviation. No hype, just practical decarbonization. #ElectricAviation #SustainableTravel https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/loganair-agrees-to-buy-five-beta-technologies-short-range-electric-aircraft/

Subaru EVs are quietly finding buyers even as rivals struggle. The Getaway 3-row delay is a setback, but steady demand shows niche loyalty matters. #EVs #Subaru https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/subaru-ev-sales-us-getaway-suv-delayed/

The perennial challenge of integrating variable wind and solar power into the grid has long been met with a familiar battery of solutions—lithium-ion banks, pumped hydro, and nascent flow batteries. Yet a quieter, more mechanically elegant contender is emerging from underground. Recent developments in flywheel energy storage, specifically systems designed to be sited largely below…

China and US lead in absolute renewables, but at just ~13% wind+solar share, they’re still early in the transition curve. Germany, UK, Spain show what high-penetration grids must solve next. Scale ≠ maturity. Important distinction. #EnergyTransition https://www.energycentral.com/r-announcements-l1zjzoox/post/where-the-world-s-biggest-energy-producers-sit-RztRoa7cqjKGu9o

CS PowerTech opens first phase of its HJT solar cell factory in Indiana — 1,200+ jobs and a major boost for U.S. energy resilience. Domestic solar manufacturing is scaling fast. #Solar #Manufacturing https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/cs-powertech-launches-best-in-class-pv-hjt-solar-cell-factory/

Volvo’s first electric heavy trucks roll off the line in Queensland — a real step for local manufacturing and decarbonizing Australia’s long-haul freight. 🇦🇺⚡️ #EVTrucks #CleanEnergy https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/volvo-electric-heavy-trucks-built-in-queensland-for-australia/

Hyundai’s pivot from carmaker to Physical AI company is a bold bet on robotics + autonomy. The real test: execution vs. vision. #Hyundai #PhysicalAI https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/hyundai-motor-group-executive-chair-euisun-chung-announces-physical-ai-vision-at-san-francisco-ai-summit/

Data centers’ backup power switching is creating a dangerous new grid problem: sudden demand drops that self-reinforce. This isn’t about supply – it’s about too little load. Help is coming, but the issue is real. #GridStability #DataCenters https://www.energycentral.com/intelligent-utility-qck4sqsl/post/the-real-data-center-problem-is-getting-worse-but-help-is-on-the-way-ProfrjjPt7qZXia

Hyundai Motor Group consolidates its V2X services under the new AllDayEnergy brand. Smart charging (V1G) arrives in the UK via Kia App in H2 2026—a practical first step before V2G and V2H follow. Makes bi-directional charging feel less abstract. #V2G #EVCharging https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/hyundai-motor-group-launches-alldayenergy-its-global-v2x-service/