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Clean energy investment rebounds to $75B on EV and battery sales surge · 1 source tracked

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Investment in U.S. clean energy and transportation saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $75 billion. This increase was primarily fueled by strong consumer sales of electric vehicles and battery storage systems, which rose 21% year-over-year. Major funding rounds for long-duration battery manufacturers like Form Energy and Antora Energy also contributed to the surge, highlighting the growing demand for reliable, low-cost renewable energy solutions. AI

IMPACT Accelerates the development and deployment of long-duration energy storage solutions critical for grid stability and renewable energy integration.

RANK_REASON Significant funding rounds for two major long-duration battery manufacturers, Form Energy and Antora Energy, alongside a broader rebound in cleantech investment. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Clean energy investment rebounds to $75B on EV and battery sales surge · 1 source tracked

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff ·

    EV, Battery Sales Help Q2 Cleantech Investment Rebound

    This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at big funds flowing into long-duration battery makers and the impact of a big proposed cut to NOAA’s budget.

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