Author: Press Release

USGS Designation Ignores Law, Groups Say Coal for Steel is Not Critical

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Designating Metallurgical Coal as Critical is a Handout to Foreign Competitors and Coal Barons WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the US Geological Survey (USGS) added metallurgical coal to a list of “critical minerals,” which could allow the Trump administration to steamroll ... [continued]

Sierra Club Wisconsin Applauds New Data Center Accountability Legislation

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Today, State Sen. Habush Sinykin and Rep. Angela Stroud introduced new legislation to bolster transparency and accountability as more tech companies look to build data centers across Wisconsin. There is currently no requirement that data centers pay the ... [continued]

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Ex-U.S. Rep. has a history of opposition to national monuments. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Donald Trump announced his latest pick to run the Bureau of Land Management. In an announcement Wednesday, Trump named ex-U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (R-NM) as the next leader of ... [continued]

The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 633 kilometres of range Shortlisted for COTY 2026, ... [continued]

Hyundai Motor Drives into the Virtual Drifting World with INSTEROID Electric Concept Car in JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hyundai Motor Company introduces its electric concept vehicle, INSTEROID, in the drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master The launch at the Japan Mobility Show blends a physical concept car showcase with its in-game counterpart for a unique dual immersion ... [continued]

Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI Factory to Power Fleet of AI-Driven Mobility Solutions

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA will collaborate with the Korean government to develop Korea’s physical AI industry, including the establishment of an AI application center and AI technology center, while nurturing local AI talent to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem ... [continued]

Kia Marks Japan Debut with PBV “PV5” at Japan Mobility Show 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Kia enters the Japanese market with the PV5, targeting the fast-growing EV van demand driven by Japan’s carbon neutrality goals, and expanding its PBV business into a strategically important market Kia strengthens its position as a leading global EV brand ... [continued]

Hyundai Motor Group & Rhode Island School of Design Continue Partnership Exploring Advanced Biodesign and the Future of Mobility

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In its sixth year, the annual research collaboration continues to examine the convergence of biodesign and biomimicry, advanced art and design practices, and the future of mobility across the globe In the 2025–26 Regeneration Studio, faculty and students explore the ... [continued]

Hyundai Motor Group & Toray Group Strengthen Ties to Develop Advanced Materials for Future Mobility

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hyundai Motor Group and Toray Group to develop advanced materials for future mobility, including high-performance vehicles and special-purpose mobility Hyundai Motor Group will carry out vehicle-level design, performance evaluation and suitability assessments of advanced materials and components Toray Group will ... [continued]