Welcome to the green stock news brief for Monday, December 9th. Here are today’s top headlines:

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC) has inaugurated the 200 MW / 400 MWh Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System in Melbourne, Australia, capable of powering 80,000 homes for one hour during peak periods. The project, featuring Fluences Gridstack technology, is supported by a 20-year agreement with Shell Energy.

NFI Group (OTCMKTS: NFYEF) subsidiary, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has secured a contract with METRO of Harris County for 100 MCI D45 CRT coaches, supporting METRO’s expanding Park & Ride service. The program facilitates commuting from outer suburbs like Cypress and Spring into Houston’s downtown core, complementing transit-oriented development projects such as the new Missouri City Park & Ride facility.

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) has partnered with Armada Pontoons to launch an electric pontoon boat designed for eco-friendly boating on North America's lakes, particularly those with restrictions on gas-powered motors. Showcasing at major boat shows in 2025, the pontoon targets sustainability-focused consumers and investors, aligning with Vision Marine's mission to drive the adoption of electric marine solutions.

LeddarTech (NASDAQ: LDTC) and Texas Instruments have entered a strategic collaboration to offer an integrated platform combining LeddarVision sensor fusion software with TI’s Arm-based processors for ADAS and autonomous driving. This partnership aims to deliver a cost-efficient, high-performance solution for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, with plans to unveil advanced driver-assistance features soon.