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fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NIO's automated battery swapping technology significantly reduces EV charging times, addressing a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options

$20,000-$25,000 is an ideal price range for purchasing secondhand electric vehicles.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Seres files patent for voice-activated in-car toilet as china's EV makers battle for attention

Chinese EV manufacturers are innovating with features like a voice-activated in-vehicle toilet to stand out in a competitive market.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
14 hours ago

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is rolling out Robotaxi-inspired features, including an interactive rear passenger display, to existing customer vehicles with the Spring 2026 Update.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla just tipped its hand on a major Cybercab feature as production hits Plaid Mode

Tesla is advancing its Robotaxi ambitions with the production of Cybercabs designed for full autonomy, lacking traditional driver controls.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

'What Happened to the Tesla Killers?' Elon Musk Taunts, but One Rival CEO Is Playing Offense

Tesla maintains a dominant 54% market share in the U.S. EV market, while competitors face significant challenges and setbacks.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
18 hours ago

Is The Battery Trashed? A Tesla Model Y Hits 111,000 Miles With Zero Home Charging

The Tesla Model Y maintained 92% battery health after 111,000 miles, despite being fast-charged almost exclusively.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
14 hours ago

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is rolling out Robotaxi-inspired features, including an interactive rear passenger display, to existing customer vehicles with the Spring 2026 Update.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
15 hours ago

Tesla Cybertruck sales bolstered by bold Musk move, report claims

Internal purchases by Musk's companies inflated Cybertruck sales, accounting for nearly one in five registrations in Q4 2025.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla preps new Model Y trim for India, a once-elusive market

Tesla faces challenges in India due to high import tariffs but is launching the Model Y to expand its market presence.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla just tipped its hand on a major Cybercab feature as production hits Plaid Mode

Tesla is advancing its Robotaxi ambitions with the production of Cybercabs designed for full autonomy, lacking traditional driver controls.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

'What Happened to the Tesla Killers?' Elon Musk Taunts, but One Rival CEO Is Playing Offense

Tesla maintains a dominant 54% market share in the U.S. EV market, while competitors face significant challenges and setbacks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Who'd have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot

Donald Trump has accelerated the energy transition despite fossil fuel companies' efforts to halt it.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

The Energy ETF NDIV paid 44% returns this year, but dividends may not last

NDIV targets over 10% annualized income through dividends and covered call options on energy and natural resource stocks.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
European startups
fromTNW | Battery
1 day ago

Envision AESC is considering a $2 billion Hong Kong IPO

Envision AESC is considering a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $2 billion, shifting from earlier plans for a US listing.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why First Solar Stands Out Among Its Peers: Does It Belong in Your Portfolio?

First Solar closed FY2025 with $9.54 billion in shareholder equity, $2.80 billion in cash, and total liabilities that fell 8.77% year over year, showcasing a stable and strengthening balance sheet.
Retirement
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Diesel drivers drive electric van searches up 143% as fuel costs bite

British tradespeople are increasingly searching for electric vans due to high diesel prices and tightening clean-air regulations.
Bicycling
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The World's First Solid-State Electric Bike Has Tiny PC Fans For Cooling

Donut Lab claims to have developed the world's first solid-state electric bike, the Verge TS Pro Gen2, but lacks proof of its battery technology.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables | Fortune

The global energy crisis is prompting a shift towards renewable energy sources despite a temporary increase in coal usage.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

UK car industry warns EU plan could hit EV trade and jobs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling for UK-built vehicles, components and batteries to be granted equivalent status to EU-made products under the proposed 'Made in Europe' framework, arguing that the current draft risks undermining a deeply integrated cross-border industry.
Europe politics
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: You've heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cement plant. | TechCrunch

A startup has developed electric heating for hybrid cement and glass plants, allowing reduced fossil fuel use and cost savings.
#solar-energy
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Guyang-ri village uses solar energy profits to fund communal meals and welfare programs, strengthening community bonds and enhancing quality of life.
Science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Guyang-ri village uses solar energy profits to fund communal meals and welfare programs, strengthening community bonds and enhancing quality of life.
Science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Desert power: The promise and paradox of solar

Noor, meaning light in Arabic, is a solar facility that produces enough energy to power more than a million homes, utilizing concentrated solar power instead of traditional PV panels.
Independent films
Science
fromKqed
3 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Can Microsoft really meet its carbon-negative goal by 2030?

Microsoft claims to match its electricity consumption with renewable energy, but critics argue this is greenwashing due to rising carbon emissions.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

Europe's most important industrial decarbonisation project gets a lifeline

Stegra has agreed in principle on €1.4 billion in new financing to complete the construction of what would be the world's first large-scale green steel plant, located in Boden in northern Sweden.
Fundraising
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
#ford
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too

Ford's skunkworks EV team will enhance hybrid models, aiming for 90% of global nameplates to offer electrified powertrains by decade's end.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Jim Farley on why Ford is doubling down on affordable EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses the impact of global crises on the auto industry and the challenges posed by competition and electrification.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too

Ford's skunkworks EV team will enhance hybrid models, aiming for 90% of global nameplates to offer electrified powertrains by decade's end.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

UBS Slashes Fluence Energy to Sell: An EV Battery Pivot Could Flood the Market and Crush This Stock's Margins

Fluence Energy faces significant challenges due to UBS's downgrade and concerns over future battery supply and pricing pressures.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

iShares, First Trust, and Invesco: Which Clean Energy ETF Fits Your 2026 Portfolio

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is the largest clean energy fund with $2.2 billion in assets and a diverse global portfolio.
#e-bikes
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
#nuclear-energy
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Oklo, Nano Nuclear, Centrus, NuScale Surge as White House Space Nuclear Mandate Electrifies the Sector

Oklo stock surged due to a federal directive promoting nuclear reactor deployment beyond Earth, signaling a turning point for the advanced nuclear industry.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Oklo, Nano Nuclear, Centrus, NuScale Surge as White House Space Nuclear Mandate Electrifies the Sector

Oklo stock surged due to a federal directive promoting nuclear reactor deployment beyond Earth, signaling a turning point for the advanced nuclear industry.
#bloom-energy
DevOps
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Bloom Energy Rockets 23% as Fuel Cell Tech Becomes the AI Data Center Power Play of 2026

Bloom Energy's stock surged 23% due to strong demand for its fuel cell technology among AI hyperscalers and cloud providers.
DevOps
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Bloom Energy Rockets 23% as Fuel Cell Tech Becomes the AI Data Center Power Play of 2026

Bloom Energy's stock surged 23% due to strong demand for its fuel cell technology among AI hyperscalers and cloud providers.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
US Elections
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
US Elections
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Business
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
#e-bike
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
3 days ago
Bicycling

The Folder With The Most Range We've Ever Tested | Kingbull Verve Review

The Kingbull Verve is a heavyweight folding e-bike designed for taller riders, featuring fat tires, strong brakes, and a large battery for extended range.
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
5 days ago

Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO First Look, Velocomp's Torque Sensor Alternative, E-Bikes Free From Section 232 Tariffs | TWR Ep 78

Specialized launched the Turbo Vado 3 EVO, a high-tech commuter e-bike with multiple trim levels and advanced features.
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
5 days ago

Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO First Look, Velocomp's Torque Sensor Alternative, E-Bikes Free From Section 232 Tariffs | TWR Ep 78

Specialized launched the Turbo Vado 3 EVO, a high-tech commuter e-bike with multiple trim levels and advanced features.
Environment
fromAxios
5 days ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
#rivian
Environment
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

40% Growth: How High Gas Prices Are Helping Hyundai Sell More EVs

"We have seen a significant change in the dynamic. So definitely, when the American consumer sees an increase in fuel prices they try to move to solutions which are more friendly in terms of cost, especially in states like California."
Cars
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

One Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even Cooler

Renault 4 electric crossover introduces a retractable fabric roof and a heat exchanger for improved performance in cold weather.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Berlin's BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses - Sustainable Bus

The event features approximately 40 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts, including a Sustainable Bus session on intercity bus electrification.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

ZF showcases a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin - Sustainable Bus

ZF has launched a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.

BMW's i4, i5, and i7 are impressive despite shared underpinnings with gas models, showcasing the limitations of their design compared to dedicated electric platforms.
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Volvo's Flagship EV Truck Now Has Over 400 Miles Of Range

The Volvo FH Aero Electric with Extended Range is powered by a newly designed electric rear axle that integrates two electric motors, all the necessary power electronics, a six-speed transmission, and a 13-tonne traditional axle.
Alternative transportation
#nissan
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

The First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical Departure

Nissan will launch an all-electric Juke in 2027, retaining unique design elements and built on the CMF-EV platform, available only in Europe.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power: This Is Nissan's Answer To The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid E-Power features a unique series hybrid powertrain, debuting in the U.S. with a focus on fuel efficiency and modern design.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis | TechCrunch

Lucid Motors appoints Silvio Napoli as CEO, secures $200 million from Uber, and receives $550 million from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Temsa delivers 15 electric buses in Kaunas, Lithuanian fleet to reach 321 units - Sustainable Bus

Temsa delivered 15 electric buses in Lithuania, increasing its fleet to 321 units, supporting the country's transition to zero-emission public transport.
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Temsa delivers 15 electric buses in Kaunas, Lithuanian fleet to reach 321 units - Sustainable Bus

Temsa delivered 15 electric buses in Lithuania, increasing its fleet to 321 units, supporting the country's transition to zero-emission public transport.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Cars
fromWIRED
5 days ago

BYD's Fastest-Charging Car in the World Is Astonishing-in Good and Bad Ways

Denza Z9 GT features groundbreaking charging technology, achieving a full charge in just over 9 minutes, setting a new standard for electric vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Santa Monica launches $56m zero-emission bus program targeting infrastructure for 195 e-buses - Sustainable Bus

Santa Monica invests $56 million to expand zero-emission bus infrastructure and fleet capacity, aiming for full electrification by 2032.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Cars
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

"We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to soon be joining Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as partners in building a hydrogen society," Toyota President and CEO Koji Sato said. "cellcentric which possess deep expertise in commercial fields together with Toyota's over 30 years of fuel-cell development in the passenger car sector, can combine their strengths to deliver one of the world-leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles."
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Cars
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
1 month ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
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