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Solid-State Batteries Threaten China’s Storage Lead
Solid‑state batteries, promising higher energy density, faster charging and improved safety, are attracting massive R&D funding and could erode China’s dominance in battery storage as the lithium‑ion
Velotric Sale: Up to $562 Off; EcoFlow $6,822 Off
Velotric is celebrating Earth Day with a mid‑week Green Deals sale, slashing e‑bike prices by as much as $562 and throwing in a free cargo‑rack seat pad on the Fold 1 Plus. At the same time, EcoFlow i
EPA Repeals 2009 Climate Endangerment Finding
Climate activists held a symbolic funeral for the EPA’s repealed endangerment finding, which had legally enabled federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
US Crude Oil, Gasoline Inventories Fall As Supply Crunch Fears Intensify
U.S. crude and gasoline inventories fell sharply, clashing with an API‑reported build and tightening supply. The squeeze lifted Brent and WTI prices, and even Western Australia is stockpiling diesel a
Polis signs Colorado Grid Optimization Act
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 1081 into law, requiring the state's regulated utilities to evaluate advanced transmission technologies — from dynamic line ratings to advanced conductors — in thei
Oil Giants Eye $234 bn War Profits as Prices Hit $100
A Guardian analysis estimates that top oil and gas firms will pocket an extra $234 billion in windfall profits by year‑end if oil prices stay near $100 per barrel, even as firms like Exxon face near‑t
Oil majors earn $30m/hr from Iran war, EU eyes tax
Oil and gas giants are pocketing over $30 million per hour in unearned profit as the Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel, prompting calls for windfall taxes to ease the burden on consumers.
Neso urges EV charging on sunny afternoons
The UK's energy system operator is urging homes and businesses to shift electricity use to times of high renewable output to better utilize surplus wind and solar power and avoid costly shutdowns of c
Iowa Bill Shields Ethanol Plants From Emissions Suits
Iowa's legislature has passed a bill shielding agricultural operations from greenhouse gas emissions lawsuits, a measure critics say will primarily benefit the state's 42 ethanol plants rather than th
Cenovus, Canadian Oil Firms Hold Off on New Investment
Canadian oil companies expect robust profit growth from Middle East war-driven supply disruptions but will not increase investment, citing price uncertainty, full pipelines, and carbon tax constraints
$8bn Renewables Could Free Cuba From US Blockade: Report
A Common Wealth thinktank report claims an $8 billion renewable energy investment could cover 93.4% of Cuba's electricity needs and break the island's dependence on a US-imposed energy blockade that h
Aptera Solar Car Beats Home Solar, Offshore Wind Wins
The latest Quick Charge podcast episode showcases Aptera’s solar car outproducing a typical home solar system, critiques home battery backup use, and celebrates five offshore wind projects receiving f
EU's €1.2T Grid Gap Undermines Electrification Push
Europe's electrification agenda under Ursula von der Leyen is strategically coherent but undermined by grid infrastructure that cannot keep pace, with the Netherlands — once the model pupil — now show
Global EV Sales Hit 4M in Q1 2026, Down 3% as Regions Diverge
Global EV sales fell 3% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to 4 million units, but a March rebound masked sharp regional splits — Europe surged on rising gas prices, while China and North America declined.
Torres probes $950M oil bet before Iran ceasefire
U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres has called for an SEC and CFTC probe into nearly $950 million in oil‑price bets placed moments before the U.S. announced a ceasefire with Iran, after crude futures fell
Aptera Solar Car Outproduces Home Rooftop 2x at 8 A.M.
Aptera co-CEO Steve Fambro posted on X that his parked solar EV was generating more than double the electricity of his home's rooftop panels at 8 a.m., offering a real-world data point for the company
Lectric e-bikes $694 off, Jackery stations 54% off
Green‑tech brands are rolling out deep Earth Day discounts, with Lectric slashing e‑bike bundle prices by up to $694, Jackery cutting power stations and accessories up to 54%, and flash deals on Heybi
Rivian, Redwood Deploy 10 MWh Second‑Life Storage
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying a 10 MWh second‑life battery storage system at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory, marking the first auto‑plant integration of Redwood’s repurposed EV packs a
China EV and Battery Exports Jump 50%‑78% in Q1
Chinese green‑tech exports surged in Q1 as the Middle East oil shock drove demand, with lithium‑battery shipments up 50.4% and EV shipments up 77.5% year‑over‑year, while wind‑turbine component sales
Nebraska Wildfires Scorch 642k Acres, Threaten Cattle
In March 2026, record-breaking wildfires ravaged Nebraska’s grasslands, scorching over 642,000 acres, killing livestock and leaving ranchers facing barren pastures, severe feed shortages, and heighten
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