Shipping at Risk in the Strait of Hormuz
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is costing the shipping industry €340 million daily, underscoring its extreme vulnerability to fossil fuel price volatility. Both CleanTechnica and T&E highl
Iran war spikes energy prices – UK homes ditch fossil fuels fast
UK households are rapidly accelerating their transition away from fossil fuels, driven by energy price spikes linked to the US and Israel's conflict with Iran, with March 2026 marking a record surge i
Iran Conflict Costing Shipping Industry €340 Million A Day
The ongoing conflict in the Gulf is costing the shipping industry an astounding €340 million daily in additional fuel expenses, totaling over €4.6 billion since late February, according to T&E analysi
Summit Sold Its Midwest Pipeline as a Carbon Solution. Now, It’ll Be Used for Fossil Fuels.
Summit Carbon Solutions, initially pitching its Midwest pipeline as a climate solution for carbon sequestration and sustainable aviation fuel, has quietly pivoted to using it for enhanced oil recovery
These 5 EVs are $10,000 off right now
Amid surging gas prices nearing $4.00 per gallon, major automakers like Hyundai, Kia, and GM are offering unprecedented discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Chev
Day 3 Spring Sale Green Deals – Anker eufy smart security devices 50% off, Bluetti increases power station savings, Segway, more
Amazon's Big Spring Sale, now in its third day, features significant discounts on green tech, including Anker's eufy smart security devices at up to 50% off. Concurrently, Bluetti has amplified its di
Clean Energy Companies Are Trying to Survive the Trump Era
Clean energy companies are navigating a challenging landscape under the Trump administration, with a notable shift away from offshore wind and towards geothermal power. Many climate technology start-u
He Helped Write the Clean Air Act. He Fears for Its Future.
Thomas Jorling, a key architect of the 1970 Clean Air Act and former Republican adviser, is challenging the Trump administration's interpretation that the law does not cover planet-warming greenhouse
An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector
The US electric vehicle market experienced an initial downturn following the Trump administration's repeal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which caused an immediate drop in sales. However, the on
Combat Drones Are Pivoting Into Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Combat drones and other robotic devices are increasingly adopting green hydrogen fuel cells, marking a significant intersection between renewable energy and military technology. This pivot suggests a
US Drillers Pull Back As WTI Soars Past $98
Despite WTI crude oil prices surging past $98, U.S. drillers surprisingly pulled back this week, with the total active oil and gas rig count falling to 543, a significant drop from last year. This cou
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles
The Trump administration is activating the 'God Squad,' a rarely used panel, to potentially override Endangered Species Act protections for Gulf oil and gas operations, citing national security. This
New York City finally gets its first home battery storage system
New York City has activated its inaugural residential battery storage system, marking a significant step for home energy solutions within the five boroughs. This development, while focused on stationa
Podcast: Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
The latest Electrek Podcast dives into significant shifts in sustainable transport, highlighting the potential for a new 'cooler' Tesla minivan, a notable increase in used EV sales, and the imminent a
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Chevy Equinox EV driver nearly gets ‘whiplash’ over touchy auto braking [Video]
A Chevy Equinox EV driver experienced an aggressive automatic braking incident while backing into their garage, nearly causing whiplash, highlighting potential over-sensitivity in this safety feature.
‘The start of the healing process’: the vital work to restore Britain’s peatlands
A vital project on Dartmoor is underway to restore Britain's peatlands, aiming to return the springy bog to its natural, carbon-storing condition. This initiative, utilizing specialized machinery and
BrightDrop Died in America, While China Made Electric Vans Normal
While BrightDrop, GM's electric delivery van venture, struggled to gain traction in the American market, cities like Vancouver are already experiencing the widespread adoption of electric vans and oth
Middle East Crude Oil Tanker Rates Reached A Multi-Decade High In March
Middle East crude oil tanker rates for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) to Asia surged to a multi-decade high in March 2026, reaching levels not seen since at least November 2005. This dramatic incre
28 New Fast EV Charging Stalls Launched In San Diego
EVgo has significantly expanded San Diego's EV charging infrastructure by launching a new hub with 28 fast charging stalls, part of their broader strategy to build larger sites and accommodate more el
Washington Plans $1 Billion Deal to Kill Wind Power as Energy Prices Rise
President Trump is reportedly offering TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to abandon its offshore wind projects, a significant move following his consistent criticism of wind energy. This action signals