Category: Clean Technica
XPENG Drives Physical AI To Next Level
The next evolution XPENG’s physical AI is beginning to emerge. Announcements over the past week indicate major developments for IRON humanoid robot, VLA 2.0 intelligent driving and the business overall. Many of these developments have not yet been realized in revenue and profits, but are poised to drive the rapidly expanding technology company to the next level in their development.
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Stranded Asset, What Happens When A Gas Car Becomes Worth Less Than Zero As Transportation?
In this article, I’ll make a five-year bet. I’m not making a claim about your local lot in 2026, but about where we’ll be in 2031. I think ordinary gasoline and diesel cars in the US will be worth less than the fuel, maintenance, and repairs it takes to keep … [continued]
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Op-Ed: The World Lost A Stealth Eco-Monarch with the Passing of King Harald V
How Norway championed clean tech without ever breaking constitutional neutrality I just send condolences to my Tita Marita who is a Norwegian on the passing of her king, Harald V of Norway who died on August 28, 2026, at 89. His passing closes a 35-year reign for a monarch remembered … [continued]
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Bentley Launches Its Very First — No, Second — No, Third — Electric Car
Bentley is aiming to attract urban drivers with the new Torcal SUV, its first ever 100% electric car produced in-house, sprinkled lavishly with high end pixie dust and peak Bentley-ness.
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Poland’s Coal Problem Has Changed
Poland’s coal transition is moving much faster than the country’s reputation suggests. Coal supplied 72.5% of Polish electricity in 2021. By 2025 it was down to 52.7%, while renewables reached 31.4%. Coal supplied less than half of generation in five separate months, and in June renewables generated more electricity than … [continued]
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