Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
Global landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Família Basilica participated in Earth Hour, switching off their lights for an hour on Saturday night. This symbolic act aims to raise awareness abou
DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America’s nuclear power regulator
The Trump administration has invited Silicon Valley's DOGE into America's nuclear power regulator, signaling a significant shift towards deregulation and financial incentives for the nuclear industry.
Workhorse steps up with a more affordable electric step van
Workhorse is addressing the critical need for more affordable electric delivery vehicles by introducing a new, cost-effective configuration of its W56 Step Van. This move directly counters affordabili
$10,000 Leapmotor A10 is the new-age Neon Stellantis needs in the US
Stellantis' US market is in dire need of an affordable, modern vehicle to shed its 'Hemi V8' image, with the Leapmotor A10, priced around $10,000, emerging as a potential 'new-age Neon' under $20,000.
All-new electric Ford Transit City is ready to deliver big savings
Ford is launching the all-new electric Transit City van, specifically designed to help contractors and delivery fleets overcome the challenges of clean air zones, escalating fuel prices, and noise res
The 4-Billion-Year Perspective to Understanding Earth’s Current Climate Crisis
Peter Brannen, author of 'The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything,' offers a 4-billion-year geological perspective on Earth's climate changes, emphasizing that while the planet has always evolved,
The Iran War’s Impact On Global Auto Sales
The ongoing Iran war poses a significant, underreported threat to global auto sales by jeopardizing oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint. This potential crisis, highlighted b
#1 Battery Maker in World Says USA Can’t Make EVs without China
The world's leading battery maker, China's CATL, asserts that the U.S. cannot achieve its EV goals without Chinese technology, a sentiment echoed by the market's current reliance on their batteries de
LNG Won’t Shield Hawaiʻi From the Next Energy Crisis
Hawaiʻi's proposed interim transition to LNG, championed by **HSEO** and **Governor Green's office** with a **JERA** investment, is being questioned for its ability to truly shield the state from futu
Middle East War Reignites the Energy Transition
The Middle East war has reignited global interest in the energy transition, exposing the critical vulnerabilities of fossil fuel dependence and prompting governments to reconsider accelerated clean en
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 move consistent with his long-standing opposition to wind energy. This initiative aims t
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
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
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
‘The start of the healing process’: the vital work to restore Britain’s peatlands
Britain is undertaking vital work to restore its degraded peatlands, with projects like the one on Dartmoor actively reprofiling landscapes to capture rainwater and re-establish natural bog conditions
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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.
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
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
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles
The Trump administration is activating the rarely used 'God Squad' panel to potentially override Endangered Species Act protections for Gulf oil drilling, framing the move as a national security imper
An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector
Despite an initial dip in sales following the rescission of federal tax credits, the EV market is surging due to geopolitical factors and rapid battery innovations. New architectures, plummeting price