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BYD’s new Song Ultra EV racks up over 60,000 orders in one month, starting at $22,000
BYD rolled out the Song Ultra, a $22,000 SUV equipped with its Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging, and it racked up 61,240 orders in its first month. Third‑party CarFans research says the low price
VW Opens ID. Polo Orders at €33,795; €25K Base Due Summer
Volkswagen opened pre-orders in Germany for the ID. Polo electric hatchback at €33,795, with a cheaper ~€25,000 base version arriving this summer, marking the first model in VW's new entry-level EV fa
Possum egg raids raise regent honeyeater risk 35%
A University of Sydney study using tree‑mounted cameras found that brush‑tailed possums stealing just a few eggs can boost the regent honeyeater’s 20‑year extinction probability by roughly 35%, highli
25-tonne sperm whale carcass draws sharks, closes Sydney beaches
A 25-tonne sperm whale carcass lies rotting on a rock shelf at Era beach in Sydney’s Royal National Park, drawing crowds, sharks, and logistical challenges as authorities delay removal decisions.
Xpeng VLA 2.0 Matches Tesla FSD in Beijing Test Drive
Xpeng's new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system handled 40 minutes of chaotic Beijing traffic without a single human intervention, matching Tesla's FSD v14 in real-world performance and intensifying com
JackRabbit Unveils 55‑lb MG Cargo Bike, 500‑lb Payload
JackRabbit unveiled the MG Cargo, a 55‑lb ultra‑light cargo e‑bike that can haul up to 500 lb, offering a compact, foldable design that fits tight living spaces while delivering heavy‑load capability
PJM Capacity Costs Surge 285% on AI Data Center Demand
PJM Interconnection's 2025 financial report shows capacity costs surging nearly 285% year-over-year to $10.39 billion, as explosive AI data center demand collides with grid bottlenecks across the 13-s
Fuel Disclosure
A May 7 webinar will cut through the hype around alternative aviation fuels, using market data and lifecycle analysis to test their ability to hedge jet‑fuel price spikes and achieve real decarbonisat
NOAA proposes 26% FY2027 budget cut 35 projects to end
NOAA’s FY2027 budget proposal seeks a 26% cut and the termination of 35 projects, prompting Rep. Brian Babin to warn that eliminating extreme‑weather warning grants could jeopardize flash‑flood protec
Cat’s Paws Reveal Wind Patterns and Guided Sailors
Cat’s paws, the patchy ripples caused by turbulent airflow, pinpoint wind direction on lakes and were viewed by sailors as lucky signs to locate the strongest breezes, and could be coaxed closer by ru
NHF: 839,000 Urban Homes at High Flood Risk
A National Housing Federation analysis shows 839,000 urban homes in England now face high surface‑water flood risk—a threefold rise since 2018—while social‑housing tenants bear a disproportionate shar
Tesla to Expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 Cars Globally
Tesla pledged to extend its Full Self‑Driving V14 Lite software to older HW3 vehicles worldwide after the US rollout, but offered no timeline, sparking backlash from European owners left out by the re
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
A new scientific report shows that a July heatwave pushed temperatures above 30 °C inside the Arctic Circle, part of a 2025 season that broke heat records across 95 % of Europe. Copernicus and the Wor
Ann Arbor installs solar + batteries on 150 homes
Ann Arbor’s city‑run Sustainable Energy Utility is piloting a first‑of‑its‑kind residential solar‑plus‑battery program, installing systems on 150 homes in the Bryant neighborhood to slash utility cost
Drought‑Fueled Georgia Blaze Ignites Amid Debris
A drought‑driven wildfire in Georgia, possibly ignited by a balloon striking a power line, is part of an unprecedented surge of large fires across the Southeast, exacerbated by lingering hurricane deb
Walmart, ABB Launch 400 kW EV Chargers in Phoenix
Walmart and ABB are installing 400 kW DC fast chargers at seven Phoenix stores, part of a national rollout that leverages Walmart’s extensive footprint to make EV charging more accessible and boost in
Nio's Onvo L80 launches at $36k, undercutting Tesla Y
Nio’s Onvo sub‑brand unveiled the L80, a five‑seat SUV priced $2,400 below Tesla’s Model Y, combining a 900‑volt platform, battery‑swap tech and advanced driver‑assist options while targeting China’s
Heybike Mars 3.0 e-bike hits $1,199 low, Segway Navimow robotic lawn mower sale, Lectric refreshes Lightning e-bike deals, more
Heybike slashes the price of its Mars 3.0 folding fat‑tire e‑bike to $1,199, while Segway discounts its Navimow robotic lawn mower and Lectric rolls out fresh Lightning e‑bike offers. The Tuesday Gree
TVA, Plus Power to Build 200 MW Alabama BESS
TVA and Plus Power are teaming up for a massive 200 MW/800 MWh battery storage project in Alabama, marking a pivotal shift toward storage as a grid reliability cornerstone — a move praised by the Sier
Interior Dept Cancels Two Wind Leases, Shifts to Gas
The U.S. Interior Department cancelled two offshore wind lease agreements, offering reimbursements only after the developers invest an equal amount in domestic LNG, oil, and energy infrastructure, and
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