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Shell posts $6.9bn profit, faces climate protests
Shell’s first‑quarter earnings surged to $6.9 bn as oil prices spiked from the Iran‑related conflict, prompting a 5% dividend hike but also a 4% drop in output after a drone strike on its Qatar plant.
Lexus TZ 2027 EV SUV Launches with 300-Mile Range
Lexus unveiled its first all-electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, featuring up to 300 miles of range, a 150 kW charging rate, and standard AWD, positioning it against the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX9
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV Record
Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Manthey Kit smashed the Nürburgring Nordschleife production‑EV record, posting a 6:55.553 lap that shaves 12 seconds off its own previous best. The kit’s ex
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles
Honda has filed a patent for a “fake clutch” that mimics the feel of a traditional clutch on electric motorcycles. While electric bikes are prized for their clutchless simplicity, Honda believes prese
Enbridge Plans 28‑Mile Gas Pipeline in Chatham County
Enbridge, the Canadian energy firm, unveiled a plan to lay a 28‑mile natural‑gas pipeline across Chatham County, North Carolina, prompting immediate legal pushback from local residents like John Alder
Faster Slaughter Lines Would Add 3.5B kg CO2, Critics Warn
The USDA's proposal to dramatically speed up poultry and hog slaughter lines is drawing criticism not just for worker and food safety concerns, but for its overlooked climate footprint—projected to ad
Michigan Floods Expose Aging Dams, Prompt Removal Push
While SKIMNEWS has focused on US‑Iran peace talks, a sudden surge of water in northern Michigan exposed how aging dams are ill‑prepared for climate‑driven storms. Near‑overflows at Cheboygan and other
Humble Hauler Unveils Driverless Battery Freight
Humble Hauler unveiled a fully driverless, cab‑less, truck‑less battery‑electric freight platform that moves containerized cargo more efficiently while cutting emissions.
No Doubt Opens 12‑Show Sphere Residency in Vegas
No Doubt launched their Las Vegas residency at the high‑tech Sphere venue, delivering a full setlist and giving fans a preview of the 12‑show run they announced last October. The quartet—Gwen Stefani,
Slate Auto unveils electric pickup 150‑240 mi range
Slate Auto is preparing to launch a compact electric pickup aimed at fleet buyers, featuring two US‑made SK On battery options, a mid‑$20k price tag, and factory‑installed batteries, as revealed at AC
ESS signs 8.5 GWh Sodium‑Ion Deal with Alsym
ESS, long known for iron‑flow batteries that store energy for days, is expanding into the short‑ and medium‑duration market by signing a letter of intent with Massachusetts‑based Alsym Energy to add 8
Tesla files Roadster trademarks, adds triangular badge
Tesla filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster on Feb. 3, 2026, including a stylized wordmark and a novel triangular badge, signaling a concrete step toward bringing its long‑delayed supe
Canada Cuts EV Tariff to 6.1%, Tesla Wins First Move
Canada slashed its tariff on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1% under a quota deal struck by PM Mark Carney, letting Tesla launch a Shanghai-built Model 3 at C$39,490 while BYD, Chery, and Geely scra
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Starts $35k, Offers Long-Range & Fast
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers a compelling value proposition, launching at $35,000 while offering long‑range capability, fast charging, and modern tech. Its affordable price and feature set positi
EcoFlow Mother’s Day Sale Cuts Power Station Prices 64%
After tracking Tesla’s robotaxi expansion, SKIMNEWS now turns to EcoFlow’s Mother’s Day sale, which slashes prices on portable power stations by up to 64% and adds free solar panels for high‑value ord
UK Elections: Renewable Push vs Fossil Fuel Parties
The UK’s local elections are being framed as a referendum on energy policy, with green groups and experts urging a shift to renewables to curb soaring living costs, while parties such as Reform and th
TXU Energy Shifts 94% Charging Off‑Peak, Saves 515 MWh
Texas utility TXU Energy’s Free EV Miles program, offered to Ford electric‑vehicle owners, shifted 94% of charging to off‑peak hours in 2025, moving 515 MWh and cutting costs for drivers. ChargeScape
Norway approves $1.5bn gasfield restarts, 70 licences
Amid soaring oil and gas prices after the Iran conflict, Norway’s Labour government approved a £1.5bn plan to revive three dormant North Sea gasfields and opened 70 new offshore licences, positioning
Xcel Energy Secures Google Deal, Sets Large‑Load Tariff
Xcel Energy is using its pending 1 GW data‑center deal with Google as a blueprint for large‑load tariffs across its service area, tying the tech giant’s infrastructure cost to a 1.9 GW clean‑energy pa
Tracy Arm Fjord Tsunami Hits 481 m, Endangers Cruises
A 481‑metre mega‑tsunami struck Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord on 10 August 2025 after a massive glacier‑adjacent rockslide, marking the world’s second‑tallest wave and exposing cruise‑ship traffic to unpre
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