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Ukraine officially adopts new electric motorcycle for military use

Ukraine Adopts New Electric Motorcycle for Military Operations

Ukraine officially adopts an electric motorcycle for its armed forces.
Electric motorcycles offer silent operation and low heat signature for stealth.
Lower maintenance and fuel logistics compared to ICE vehicles.
Initial deployment for special operations and reconnaissance.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via electrek.co

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France Gets Electrification Right, But 2030 Is Doing A Lot Of Work - CleanTechnica

France frames electrification as energy security, not just climate policy

France wants domestically produced electricity to reach 60% of its energy mix by 2030.
Public support for electrification is set to double to €10 billion annually through 2030.
The plan spans heating, transport, industry, generation, EV charging and grids.
Its biggest challenge is execution on a compressed timeline.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy set to partner on zero emission job sites

Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy plan zero-emission job sites

Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy signed an MOU tied to zero-emission construction sites.
The effort focuses on battery-electric equipment supported by renewable energy.
The partnership highlights site power and intelligent energy management as adoption bottlenecks.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 2, 2026·via electrek.co

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Over 9,900 Electric Buses Operating In Latin America Now - CleanTechnica

Latin America now has more than 9,900 electric buses

Latin America and the Caribbean now have more than 9,900 electric buses in operation.
The count includes battery-electric buses and trolleybuses.
Top manufacturers cited are BYD, Foton, Yutong Bus and Zhongtong Bus.
Electric bus fleets can reduce urban pollution while shifting transit to electricity.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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CAISO recommends 38 transmission projects costing around $6.7B

California backs $6.7B transmission build as load growth rises

CAISO approved a plan recommending 38 transmission projects costing about $6.7 billion.
More than half the projects are driven by expected load growth.
The plan supports renewable resource development while preparing for broader electrification demand.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via newatlas.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·May 10, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·May 5, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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France to Double Share of Its Electricity That's Domestically Produced by 2030 - CleanTechnica

France Moves to Raise Homegrown Power Share as Energy Security Pressures Mount

France wants 60% of its electricity to come from domestic sources by 2030.
State support is set to rise to 10 billion euros a year through 2030.
The strategy connects energy security with EVs, heat pumps and industrial jobs.

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Electricity and recycled waste cement can be used to produce the belite that’s often utilized in massive structures such as dams

Researchers say electricity could sharply cut cement’s carbon footprint

A UBC team says electricity can lower the heat burden in cement production.
The method can also use recycled cement and concrete.
The work targets a sector responsible for a major share of industrial CO2 emissions.

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Honda gets strategic with gasoline engines as Acura accelerates toward hybrid-only future

Honda Bets the Next Chapter Belongs to Hybrids, Not a Sudden EV-Only Jump

Honda says hybrids will become the core of its business and surpass gasoline-only sales later this decade.
Acura is moving faster, with a hybrid SUV prototype previewing a possible future RDX.
The strategy reflects a broader industry shift toward longer hybrid runways in a slower EV transition.

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Sennebogen shows off electric, autonomous material handler

Sennebogen’s Autonomous Electric Material Handler Points to a More Modular Future for Heavy Equipment

Sennebogen demonstrated a semi-autonomous material-handling setup.
The configuration combined an electric wheeled excavator, a mobile battery, and a mobile shredder.
The demonstration points to a systems-based approach to industrial electrification and automation.

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Con Edison to spend $29B shoring up NYC area grid as electrification rises

Con Edison plans more than $29 billion in grid upgrades as New York electrification steadily lifts demand

Con Edison plans more than $29 billion in electric-grid upgrades across New York City and nearby suburbs over five years.
The utility says buildings and transportation, not data centers, are its main long-term demand drivers.
CECONY outlined about $27.2 billion in 2026-2030 electric spending, with Orange & Rockland adding about $2.3 billion.
The company plans 22 new substations across its electric territories through 2034.

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Honda is bringing Mobile Power Pack e: battery swap tech to the US

Honda Signals a Commercial Push for Battery Swapping in the US

Honda showcased Mobile Power Pack e at ACT Expo.
The company says it plans a US launch focused on B2B commercial integrations.
The development revives battery swapping as a niche but serious infrastructure option.

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E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts

Kalmar Pushes Heavy Electric Material Handling Further With Lithium-Ion Forklift Launch

Kalmar introduced its first lithium-ion-equipped electric “medium” forklift at ACT Expo.
The company’s medium class can lift up to 40,000 pounds.
The launch extends electrification deeper into heavy industrial material handling.

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ISO New England trims 10-year forecast based on electrification outlook

ISO New England cuts its 10-year demand outlook as electrification assumptions cool

ISO New England cut its long-range demand outlook to about 9% growth by 2035.
The revision reflects more conservative assumptions about EV and heat pump adoption.
The operator still expects New England to become a dual-peaking system by 2035.

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Madagascar plans 46 solar projects totaling 932 MW

Madagascar’s 932 MW Solar Push Signals a Bigger Electrification Bet

Madagascar signed 46 agreements for solar projects totaling 932 MW.
The package spans Jirama and rural electrification agency ADER.
The government frames solar as a route to energy independence and wider electricity access.

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Liebherr delivers 330 ton electric excavator to Bulgarian copper mine

A 330-ton electric excavator reaches a Bulgarian copper mine, signaling how far mine electrification is moving

Liebherr delivered a roughly 330-ton electric excavator to the Assarel copper mine in Bulgaria.
The machine highlights electrification moving into extremely heavy industrial equipment.
The deployment is a notable signal for mining and industrial energy transition efforts.

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Chatgpt generated global montage showing that ferry electrification is no longer confined to one region or one operating model.

Ferry Electrification Is Still Surging Even After a Key Industry Statistic Was Corrected

A widely cited claim that 70 percent of ferries on order used batteries appears overstated.
The corrected estimate points to roughly two-fifths of ferry orders using battery-electric or battery-hybrid drivetrains.
Fixed routes, repeated voyages and terminal charging make ferries one of shipping’s best fits for electrification.

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Rinnai Electric Heat Pump Wins 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN™ Award, At Hawaii Electric Home Show Next Week - CleanTechnica

Rinnai’s Award-Winning Heat Pump Water Heater Highlights the Push to Electrify Home Hot Water

Rinnai’s REHP Series received a 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN Award.
The product is positioned around efficiency, quieter operation and flexible installation.
Demand response support signals how home appliances are becoming part of grid management.

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MASSIVE 600 ton Liebherr mining excavator converted from diesel to electric

Electric Conversion of a Giant Mining Excavator Signals a New Test for Heavy Industry

Electrek reports Lloyds Metals and Energy converted a Liebherr R 996 excavator from diesel to electric.
The machine’s scale makes the project notable in a sector often seen as difficult to electrify.
The larger question is whether retrofit models can be repeated economically across mining fleets.

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Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France

France’s Heat Pump Push Could Give Residential Solar an Unexpected Lift

France aims to install one million heat pumps per year by 2030 and phase out gas boilers in new housing.
The government has initially earmarked 200 million euros and is considering leasing and subsidy support.
Greater home electrification could improve the case for rooftop solar in the residential market.

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Electric aircraft motor achieves 1,000 hp with mere 207 pound weight

Fraunhofer IISB's Lightweight Motor Claim Puts Electric Aviation's Core Challenge in Focus

Interesting Engineering reports that Fraunhofer IISB developed an electric aircraft motor.
The reported specifications are 1,000 horsepower of output at a weight of 207 pounds.
The limited available material makes the power-to-weight claim the central reason the story stands out.

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