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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Ford Launches New Electric Bronco

•Ford is launching fully electric (BEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) Bronco models in China, with the BEV featuring a substantial 105 kWh battery.
•Ford is largely discontinuing its EV manufacturing operations in the USA, signaling a strategic pivot to focus heavily on the Chinese EV market.
•This shift by a major OEM indicates potential regional divergence in EV market growth, battery demand, and associated charging infrastructure development, directly impacting US-based power developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Geely Xingyuan EV Reaches 500,000 Deliveries in Just 14 Months!

•Geely's Xingyuan EV achieved 500,000 deliveries in just 14 months, demonstrating extremely rapid EV adoption in the Chinese market.
•This sales volume surpasses major competitors like Tesla Model Y and BYD models, indicating intense competition and strong consumer demand for EVs.
•The explosive growth of EV sales, particularly in a large market like China, signals a substantial and accelerating increase in future electricity demand for grid operators, developers, and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

BYD Reaches 15 Million Plugin Vehicles In Crazy Time

•BYD achieved unprecedented growth, producing 5 million plugin vehicles in just 13 months (Nov 2024 to Dec 2025), reaching a cumulative 15 million units.
•This exponential EV adoption signals a massive, accelerating increase in electricity demand, requiring significant grid infrastructure upgrades and new generation capacity.
•The trend highlights growing opportunities for power developers in generation (especially renewables), energy storage, and charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

BYD Rises in Europe as Tesla Falls, More Than Tripling Sales

•The European Electric Vehicle (EV) market continues robust growth, with BYD's sales more than tripling while Tesla's declined, indicating strong overall demand despite brand-specific fluctuations.
•This sustained EV market expansion signals an accelerating increase in electricity demand for charging infrastructure across Europe, requiring proactive grid planning and potential investments in generation and distribution by developers and IPPs.
•The rise of new EV OEMs like BYD suggests an evolving competitive landscape and potentially diverse technological requirements for future charging infrastructure and grid integration strategies.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

The China EV Flywheel And Why Exports Will Keep Rising

•China's EV market is the global determinant for scale, cost curves, and learning rates in the automotive transition, not merely a large market.
•Continued rising EV exports from China will further drive down global EV component and manufacturing costs, impacting the entire supply chain.
•This global EV cost reduction accelerates the overall energy transition, increasing demand for charging infrastructure and clean power generation.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

CATL Battery Factory in Spain, Lithium Mine in Yichun

•CATL, the world's largest EV battery producer, is expanding its global manufacturing footprint with a new factory under construction in Spain (in partnership with Stellantis).
•CATL is also securing its raw material supply chain by restarting a lithium mine in Yichun, China.
•These developments indicate a significant increase in global battery production capacity and raw material availability, potentially leading to more competitive pricing for grid-scale energy storage solutions and EV charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Arcfox & Deepal Get China’s First L3 Autonomous Driving License Plates

•China has introduced L3 autonomous driving license plates, with the first four issued to Arcfox and Deepal vehicles in Chongqing and Beijing, signaling a significant regulatory step for advanced EV deployment.
•This policy advancement indicates a future acceleration in electricity demand from autonomous EV charging and the massive data processing infrastructure required to support these vehicles.
•For power developers and large power consumers, this signals a growing market for grid infrastructure, reliable power supply, and potential opportunities in supporting the energy needs of the autonomous vehicle ecosystem, including datacenters.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Humanoid Robot Battery Production — CATL Achieves A World First

•CATL, the world's leading battery producer, has unveiled the first-ever humanoid robot-manned battery production line.
•This innovation involves humanoid robots replacing human workers, marking a significant advancement in battery manufacturing automation.
•For developers and large power consumers, this could lead to increased battery production efficiency, potentially driving down battery costs and improving supply chain reliability.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Leapmotor Expects 2025 Profitability, Launching EV with Airline-Like Seats

•Leapmotor, an EV OEM, anticipates achieving profitability in 2025, signaling continued maturation and growth in the electric vehicle market.
•The company is launching a new EV model with premium features, indicating ongoing innovation and consumer appeal in the EV sector.
•This growth in EV adoption translates to increasing electricity demand for charging infrastructure, impacting load forecasts for power developers and large consumers.

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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Michigan utilities awarded financial damages for work performed on pumped hydro plant

•Michigan utilities Consumers Energy and DTE Energy were awarded financial damages in a jury verdict against Toshiba for "defective" work on an upgrade to a pumped hydro facility.
•This case underscores the significant financial and operational risks associated with equipment supplier performance in large-scale energy infrastructure projects, particularly for long-duration storage assets.
•Developers and IPPs should prioritize stringent due diligence on equipment suppliers (OEMs), robust contract terms, and comprehensive quality assurance protocols to mitigate risks of defective work and ensure project reliability and financial viability.

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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

US ROUNDUP: Hydrostor A-CAES project, Hawaiian Electric on Maui, Peregrine picks Wärtsilä for 500MWh Texas BESS

•Three major energy storage projects are advancing: Hydrostor's A-CAES in California received permitting approval, Hawaiian Electric is set to begin construction on a Maui BESS, and Peregrine/Wärtsilä are progressing a 500MWh BESS in Texas.
•The 500MWh Texas BESS highlights continued large-scale storage deployment in the ERCOT market, indicating growing demand for grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.
•Permitting progress for Hydrostor's A-CAES project in California signals regulatory pathways and increasing viability for long-duration energy storage technologies within the CAISO market.

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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Revenue trends, supply chains and emerging markets: Energy-Storage.news 2025 Guest Blog picks, Part 2

•This article serves as an announcement for a compilation of guest blogs published from July to December 2025, focusing on the energy storage industry.
•Key themes covered in the featured blogs include revenue trends, supply chain dynamics, and the growth of emerging markets for energy storage solutions.
•For developers and large power consumers, this compilation signals a resource for insights into market evolution, financial performance, and operational challenges within the rapidly expanding storage sector.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

EVs At 35.2% Share In Germany – Incentives Reboot?

•German plugin EV market share reached 35.2% in November, a significant year-on-year increase from 22.8%.
•Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) volumes grew by 59% and 57% YoY respectively, indicating strong consumer adoption.
•This rapid EV growth signals a substantial increase in future electricity demand, creating opportunities for new generation, grid infrastructure, and charging solutions for developers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

State of Commercial Electrification — 2026 Outlook

•The commercial electrification market is entering 2026 in a state of significant transition.
•Regulatory frameworks are being rewritten, and federal incentives are currently under review.
•OEMs face uncertainty regarding compliance standards for their products in the evolving market.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Lexus Introduces the Special Edition RZ 600e “F SPORT Performance” to the Dedicated Battery-Electric RZ Lineup

•Lexus is expanding its dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV) lineup with the high-performance RZ 600e F SPORT Performance, signaling continued OEM investment in EV technology.
•The introduction of new EV models like this contributes to the accelerating electrification of transportation, driving increased electricity demand and the need for robust charging infrastructure.
•Ongoing advancements in 'fully redesigned battery EV systems' highlight continuous innovation in EV components, which can influence broader battery and power electronics development relevant to stationary storage.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Could American “Spirited Self-Determination” Reshape Energy?

•Schneider Electric's Global Research Team is collaborating with the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL) on long-term energy innovation and research.
•The partnership, initiated in 2023, aims to address fundamental 'electric questions' and 'reshape energy,' potentially driven by a focus on 'American Spirited Self-Determination.'
•This ongoing R&D effort suggests future developments in energy technology and strategy, which could impact domestic supply chains, grid resilience, and new market opportunities for developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

US Automakers Will Fall Further & Further Behind Chinese on Electrification

•US automakers are perceived to be significantly lagging Chinese counterparts in EV development and production, continuing to prioritize internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
•This trend suggests slower growth in EV charging infrastructure demand in the US, potentially impacting load growth projections for utilities and the market for renewable energy PPAs from charging network developers.
•The article implies a strategic misstep by US automakers, which could prompt future policy interventions or incentives aimed at accelerating domestic EV adoption and manufacturing.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini — Portable Power Station Review

•The article reviews the BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini, a consumer-grade portable power station with a 200W output and 128Wh capacity, highlighting its small size and portability.
•This product is positioned as a personal gadget for light-duty portable power needs, distinct from larger, but still consumer-oriented, models like the BLUETTI EP500 Pro.
•Due to its extremely limited capacity and output, this specific product category offers no direct actionable intelligence or relevance for utility-scale power developers, large industrial power consumers, or independent power producers.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Tesla Registrations Dropped 34.2% in November in European Union

•Tesla's European Union registrations dropped 34.2% in November 2024, marking the company's first annual sales decline since the Model S launch.
•This significant underperformance by a leading EV OEM signals potential shifts in the European EV market's growth trajectory.
•Developers and IPPs should monitor these trends as they directly influence long-term electricity demand projections, particularly for charging infrastructure and associated grid upgrades.

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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

NKT Completes Investment of New Test Hall and Capacity Expansion at Swedish Cable Accessories Site

•NKT has completed a major investment in its Swedish factory, adding a new test hall and expanding production capacity for high-voltage power cable accessories.
•This expansion directly addresses the high demand for critical components essential for new transmission infrastructure and grid upgrades across Europe.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signifies improved supply chain reliability and availability of key equipment needed to connect new generation projects and large industrial/data center loads to the grid.

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