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Tesla Model X stranded in Atacama saved by 287W hood solar
A YouTuber driving a Tesla Model X across the Americas ran out of battery in Chile's Atacama Desert and used a hood-mounted 287-watt solar panel to keep the car alive until a tow truck arrived — expos
Suniva launches $350M 4.5GW solar cell plant in SC
Suniva has launched a $350 million, 4.5GW solar cell manufacturing plant in South Carolina — the first large-scale domestic fab aimed at closing the U.S. solar import gap.
BP, Shell, TotalEnergies Trade Gains as Production
Europe’s supermajors are raking in record trading profits as Middle‑East turmoil drives oil and gas price volatility, while their own upstream output slips. Shell, BP and TotalEnergies each flag “sign
Europe Energy Problem: Unfinished Transition
Europe’s energy woes stem not from the green shift itself but from an incomplete transition. Politicians rushed climate targets, slapping households with costly bills while driving industry away.
Hydropower Rises as IEA Calls It ‘Forgotten Giant’
With fossil‑fuel prices spiking amid geopolitical turmoil, the IEA is urging a revival of hydropower—its 14 % share of global electricity and unmatched flexibility make it a vital partner for solar an
Tesla rolls out Robotaxi in Dallas and Houston
Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, marking the first expansion beyond Austin and San Francisco. The launch comes as part of a broader push highlighted by recent coverage
YouTuber buys stripped Tesla Model 3 ‘go-kart’ for $2,000 — it still has 212-mile range
A YouTuber turned a $2,000 stripped Tesla Model 3 into a high‑range go‑kart, proving the brand’s drivetrain can survive without its safety suite. The stunt underscores a parallel narrative to Tesla’s
Inside the Race to Control the World’s Lithium Supply
Lithium output has surged to 290,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by booming EV and renewable‑energy demand, while China now controls roughly half of global production and 80% of refining. The United States
A 1,380 hp Volvo XC hybrid? The new Zeekr 8X makes it feel inevitable
The Zeekr X8, a tri‑motor extended‑range hybrid SUV delivering over 1,380 hp and up to 255 miles of electric range, is redefining high‑performance SUV expectations. Backed by Geely’s global push, the
Lloyds electrifies 650‑ton Liebherr R 996 excavator
Lloyds Metals and Energy has turned a 650‑ton Liebherr R 996 excavator into a fully electric machine, marking India’s first in‑house diesel‑to‑electric conversion for heavy mining gear. The move build
GM Energy Shows Home Batteries Cut Power Costs
Home batteries are being reframed from emergency backup to a financial tool that lets homeowners store cheap electricity and avoid soaring time‑of‑use rates. Jim Reilly of GM Energy highlights how the
Venice Plans Flood Backup Five Years After MOSE Launch
While SkimNews has been tracking Arsenal's title race, it now turns to Venice's looming flood crisis. Five years after the MOSE barriers went online, the city is already drafting a backup plan as ecol
A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into view
Two new studies reveal that sea levels are on average about a foot higher than global models predict and that many coastal lands are sinking far faster than sea‑level rise, pushing the at‑risk populat
British Wine Industry Gains Yield as Climate Shifts
British wine‑making is maturing as a warmer climate, modern viticultural techniques, and a dedicated research programme fuel a rapid expansion of vineyards, especially in regions like Dorset. The surg
Tankers U-Turn in Persian Gulf as Iran Closes Hormuz Again
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reversed a brief Friday opening and shut the Strait of Hormuz again, directly contradicting President Trump’s claim the chokepoint remained open. Oil analysts
Trump's War Sparks EV Demand Surge Across Europe US
George Monbiot argues that Donald Trump’s war‑driven energy shock is paradoxically accelerating the global shift to renewables: soaring fossil fuel prices and supply worries have sparked a surge in EV
Manx Shearwaters Return to Isle of Man, Early Birds
Tim Earl chronicles the annual return of Manx shearwaters to Langness on the Isle of Man, noting that the island gave the species its name. Early arrivals of swallows and sand martins this March, driv
US–Iran War Could Strain Climate Finance for Nations
Experts warn that a prolonged US‑Iran conflict could jeopardize the 2024 climate‑finance pledges, as soaring oil prices and expanding defense spending drain the limited funds that wealthy donors have
Toyota rules out RAV4 EV, pushes new electric SUV
Toyota has officially ruled out a dedicated RAV4 EV, confirming the popular SUV won’t get a pure‑electric version. Instead, the company's chief engineer points buyers to the newly updated electric SUV
Kia to Launch High‑Volume Electric SUV After EV5
Kia’s EV5 is poised to become one of its top‑selling models, prompting the automaker to announce a new high‑volume electric SUV. The upcoming SUV aims to capitalize on the EV5’s momentum and broaden K
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