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Tesla Makes Driver Feedback Mandatory for FSD Takeovers
Tesla’s latest Full‑Self‑Driving update now forces drivers to log a reason for every takeover, keeping the feedback prompt on screen until a selection or voice note is submitted, a shift that raises s
Alex Honnold Boosts Community Solar via Foundation
Alex Honnold leveraged his Netflix‑streamed climb of Taipei 101 to spotlight his renewable‑energy advocacy, explaining how community‑led solar projects protect land and combat rapid climate change. At
Tesla Solar Roof at 3,000 Units, Shifts to Panels
Tesla’s Solar Roof, once touted as a sleek, cost‑effective alternative to traditional panels, has stalled at roughly 3,000 installations—far short of its 1,000‑per‑week goal. While the company quietly
XPeng in Talks to Buy VW Plant as Exports Surge 62%
XPeng is in talks to acquire a Volkswagen factory in Europe as its exports surge, highlighting a strategic shift by Chinese EV makers to localize production amid rising demand and EU tariffs.
This $10,000 EV is a hit in China, and it’s offered with a semi-solid-state battery
Amid mounting geopolitical tension, China’s auto giant SAIC is accelerating its domestic EV push. Its MG4, the world’s first mass‑produced semi‑solid‑state battery car, hit 100,000 units in eight mont
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station $1,999 Sale
While Tesla expands its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, EcoFlow’s flash sale slashes the price of its flagship 5,120Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station to $1,999, a 53% discount that undercuts
Q1 saw net loss of 5,900 renewable energy manufacturing jobs: EDF report
The EDF’s Q1 2026 report shows that U.S. renewable‑energy manufacturing shed nearly 6,000 jobs as Trump‑era clean‑energy rollbacks and the Iran war triggered $1.4 billion in cancelled investments. Eve
Honda Loses $9.2B on EVs, Shifts to Hybrids
Honda posted its first annual loss since becoming public in 1957 after a failed EV strategy, now pivoting to hybrids with a $9.2 billion loss and plans to launch 15 new hybrid models by 2030.
China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales
China’s top auto lobby, led by CPCA secretary‑general Cui Dongshu, is urging the government to create a regulated budget‑EV segment modeled after Japan’s successful K‑car market. The move aims to repl
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Review: 81.25/100 After 600km
Electrek reviewed the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 across 600+ km of mixed driving in Canada, scoring it 81.25/100 and calling it one of the most complete three-row EVs on the market despite software-layer ga
CPUC to Vote June 11 on Community Solar Rules
California’s Public Utilities Commission is set to vote on June 11 over the future of community solar, a decision that could determine whether projects receive vital load‑modifying status and resource
Brazil Mining Permits Laundered $2B in Tapajós Gold
An InfoAmazonia investigation found 263 of 540 small-scale mining permits in Brazil's Tapajós basin declared $2.03 billion in gold sales (2022–2026) with no evidence of actual extraction, while mercur
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
The UN General Assembly will vote on May 20 on a resolution that turns the International Court of Justice’s climate‑justice advisory opinion into a political pledge, urging all states to honor existin
Clacton is England's worst for tree access
Clacton-on-Sea is ranked the worst in England for tree access, with 98.2% of urban residents living in 'tree deserts' that harm health and worsen climate risks, according to the Woodland Trust.
Greenpeace: 102 pesticides, 7 EU-banned, on UK roast veg
A Greenpeace report drawing on 2024 Fera pesticide usage data found 102 pesticides — including seven banned in the EU — applied to the vegetables and soft fruits that make up a traditional English Sun
Premier Plant adds 100+ JCB electric machines to UK rental fleet
Leicestershire-based Premier Plant and Tool Hire has expanded its rental fleet to more than 100 JCB electric machines, positioning itself as a UK leader in zero-emission construction equipment for urb
Kia launches PV5 van in Japan, targeting Toyota
Kia has entered the Japanese market by launching its first electric van, the PV5, targeting Toyota, Honda and Nissan as they lag in EV adoption and aligning with Japan’s goal to have 30% of new‑car sa
Wildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’
A record‑breaking drought has ignited an early, severe wildfire season across the Southeast, with Georgia and Florida battling flames that have scorched over 170,000 acres, destroyed 120 homes, and cl
Bluetti 3,014Wh Elite 300 power station offers from exclusive $1,011 low, Segway F3 e-scooter + accessory credit $750, Jackery, more
The mid‑week Green Deals spotlight a steep discount on Bluetti’s Elite 300 3,014 Wh portable power station at $1,011, while Segway slashes the price of its F3 e‑scooter with a $750 accessory credit, a
Concentrated Rain Worsens Drought, Study Finds
A new study reveals that concentrated rainfall events are reducing landscape moisture retention, contributing to drought even when total precipitation remains unchanged, with significant impacts in th
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