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News•Feb 26, 2026
Biden’s Green New Deal Supercharged Manufacturing Construction in USA, Trump Killing It
The Inflation Reduction Act and accompanying Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sparked a massive reshoring wave, tripling U.S. manufacturing construction spending between 2021 and 2024. The legislation attracted EV battery, solar, and other cleantech projects, creating a surge in blue‑collar jobs. Following Donald Trump’s election, the article warns that policy reversals are already pulling down construction spending, ending the boom. Investor sentiment reflects the shift, with U.S. equities underperforming global peers.
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 24, 2026
EU Fleets Law Could Provide Over Half the EV Sales Carmakers Need in 2030 — New Research
Transport & Environment research finds that an EU fleet‑electrification law could provide 57 % of the electric‑vehicle sales carmakers need to meet their 2030 CO₂ targets, but only if the Commission raises the proposed targets. The current draft sets an average 45 % EV...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 22, 2026
The US Is Still Bleeding Coal Jobs, Trump Or No Trump
President Trump continues to tout coal while the industry sheds jobs at an accelerating pace. U.S. coal‑generating capacity fell by 57 GW during his two terms, outpacing the 48 GW loss under Obama and 41 GW under Biden. Employment in coal mining has...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 21, 2026
From Courtroom to Capital Markets: Why US Tariff Instability Matters
The Supreme Court narrowed presidential tariff authority, prompting the administration to rely on alternative statutes and refusing refunds for collected duties. This creates a new layer of substitution and retroactivity risk that markets now price into trade‑policy expectations. For capital‑intensive...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Can IAA Bring Local Cleantech Manufacturing?
The article argues that embedding Union content criteria in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is the only viable lever to build a resilient, locally sourced battery industry. By conditioning public subsidies—such as EV purchase incentives—on a minimum share of...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 20, 2026
JD Power: EV Owners Are Ridiculously Satisfied With Their Cars
JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience study shows 96 % of EV owners would consider buying or leasing another electric car, the highest intent rate since the survey began in 2021. Satisfaction scores rose across the board, driven by expanded public...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful, restoring congressional authority over trade barriers. The decision paves the way for thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds, with industry estimates...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 20, 2026
Tesla Receives FCC Waiver for Cybercab Wireless Charging System
Tesla has secured a Federal Communications Commission waiver allowing its Cybercab to use Ultra‑Wideband (UWB) radio for outdoor wireless charging pads. The autonomous taxi will pair a UWB transceiver on the vehicle with a ground‑level pad, after an initial Bluetooth...
By CleanTechnica
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Uber Invests $100M in EV Charging for Robotaxis
Uber announced a $100 million investment to build EV charging infrastructure for its robotaxi fleet, aiming to accelerate the rollout of autonomous electric vehicles. The funding will support the development of charging stations and related technology for the company's self-driving...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Quilt Raises $20M in Series B to Accelerate Smart Heat Pump Rollout
Quilt, a heat pump startup, announced a $20 million Series B funding round to fund its rapid scaling and development of smarter, high‑efficiency heat pump systems. The round was disclosed in a CleanTech Talk interview with CEO Paul Lambert, highlighting the company's...
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Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Aboitiz‑Led Thunder Consortium Acquires Philippines’ CBK Hydropower Complex for P36.27 B
The Philippine government handed over the Caliraya‑Botocan‑Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex to the Aboitiz‑led Thunder Consortium after a P36.27‑billion bid, marking a major privatization of a 797‑MW pumped‑storage asset. The consortium, comprising Aboitiz Power Corp (via Aboitiz Renewables), Japan’s...
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