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July 4 Deadline Locks 30% Solar Tax Credit
Homeowners and solar installers have until July 4 2026 to meet IRS safe‑harbor rules and lock in the 30 % investment tax credit, as the direct residential credit ended Dec 31 2025 and new deadlines ti
Toyota launches the bZ4X Touring, its most powerful non-GR vehicle with 367 miles range
Toyota has unveiled the bZ4X Touring—branded bZ Woodland in the U.S.—a longer, tougher version of its electric SUV that packs a 375‑hp AWD powertrain, a 367‑mile WLTP range, and up to 669 L of cargo s
Cornell & USDA Lead Apple Rootstock Resilience
When a sudden 2015 cold snap devastated New England orchards, it exposed the vulnerability of century‑old apple rootstocks. Cornell horticulture professor Terence Robinson and USDA’s Gennaro Fazio are
NV Energy to Cut Power for 49,000 Tahoe Homes
Nevada’s NV Energy will cut power to 49,000 Lake Tahoe homes after May 2027 to make room for expanding data centers, underscoring how AI‑driven electricity demand is reshaping the grid and prompting a
Volkswagen delays the Golf EV again — Will we ever see it launch?
Volkswagen has pushed back the launch of its long‑awaited all‑electric Golf, now slated for after 2028, citing a strong existing lineup, delays to its Rivian‑partnered SSP platform, and mounting press
WA Drops Interim Climate Targets as Emissions Climb 17%
Western Australia's Cook government plans to scrap legislated interim emissions targets, leaving it as the only Australian state without a pre-2050 reduction goal as its emissions climb 17% since 2005
BYD seeks underutilized European EV plant takeovers
Chinese EV maker BYD is actively negotiating to acquire underused European factories – notably from Stellantis – as it rides a surge in overseas sales and expands its footprint across Hungary, Turkey
BYD Overtakes Tesla as Top Global Battery Storage Firm
BYD captured 13% of the global battery energy storage market in 2025, overtaking Tesla's 10% to claim the top integrator spot and end Tesla's two-year reign in the sector.
China gas car sales plunge 37% in April
Gas car sales in China dropped 37% year-over-year in April, pushing NEV market share above 60% for the first time as nine of the country's ten best-selling vehicles were plug-ins.
India’s LPG Use Slumps as Iran Blocks Hormuz Route
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off most of India’s LPG imports, sending consumption down by 2.2 million tonnes in April and inflating prices to over four times their pre‑crisis level.
Europe Leads Global EV Sales as Chinese Exports Surge
April 2026 saw global EV sales hit 1.6 million units, but the surge was uneven: Europe surged 27% YoY, powered by rising gasoline prices, incentives and a flood of Chinese‑built cars, while North Amer
Amnesty Calls for Suspend of Nevada Lithium Permits
Amnesty International’s new report says Nevada’s lithium boom—home to about 85 % of U.S. reserves—driven by the Trump administration’s fast‑track permitting, violates the free, prior, and informed con
California bets on sodium-ion batteries for extreme heat regions
Juniper Energy and Alsym Energy are rolling out 500 MWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across California’s hottest regions, using Na‑Series cells that run without active cooling and charge in half an h
El Niño to Amplify Heatwaves, Wildfires, Climate Warms
Scientists warn that a developing El Niño, superimposed on a warming climate, will intensify heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires worldwide, while emphasizing that human‑driven climate change re
BYD Adds LiDAR to $13K Seagull EV
BYD has launched its 2026 Seagull EV with optional LiDAR and advanced smart-driving features, starting at $13,400, marking the first time such technology is available in an entry-level A00-class elect
Lectric Day Sale: $694 Free Bundles, $500 Off E‑Bikes
Lectric’s Memorial Day sale rolls out massive discounts, bundling up to $694 in free accessories and slashing e‑bike prices by as much as $500. The XP4 Folding Utility e‑bike tops the lineup with $473
Degel Hatorah moves to dissolve Knesset over draft
The spiritual leader of the haredi Degel Hatorah faction authorized moving to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible over the contested conscription bill, declaring a complete loss of trust in Prime
Renault Unveils JP4x4 Electric Beach Pickup Concept
Renault debuted its JP4x4 concept at the French Open, a sleek, open‑air beach buggy that doubles as a pickup with an all‑electric AWD drivetrain. The model showcases the brand’s 4‑E‑Tech platform and
Tesla strips Basic Autopilot from Netherlands configurator
Tesla has removed Basic Autopilot from its Dutch configurator, making the Netherlands the first European market where new buyers can only access driver-assistance features through a paid Full Self-Dri
UN Warns Sand Dredging Outpaces Replenishment
A UN report warns that global sand extraction is outpacing natural replenishment, threatening ecosystems and coastal protection, with projects in the Maldives and Philippines exemplifying irreversible
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