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Chevrolet 2027 EVs Add Tesla NACS Ports and Bose Audio
GM’s 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer EVs get a built‑in Tesla NACS charger port and an optional premium Bose sound system, tackling long‑standing driver gripes over charging and audio. The upgrades,
A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A clean‑energy political action committee poured $1.1 million into the Republican primary to knock out Chip Roy, a vocal opponent of wind and solar power. Fresh off that win, the group is now rallying
Republicans devise another way to make electricity more expensive with new fees
Republicans are pushing a new Interior appropriations bill that slaps wind farms with hefty annual inspection fees—up to $72,800 per turbine. The bill’s champion, Rep. Tom Cole, and Interior Secretary
BYD Yuan Plus Gets 30,000 Orders in First Week
BYD's third-generation Yuan Plus electric SUV, launched March 21 starting at 119,900 yuan ($17,600), racked up over 30,000 orders in its first week, powered by new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging
Tesla Robotaxi Numbers Flagged Alarming on Podcast
The latest Electrek Podcast spotlights three hot topics in sustainable transport: Tesla’s robotaxi fleet, recently expanded to Dallas and Houston, is now described as having alarming performance numbe
Anker SOLIX permanently cuts power station prices + exclusive bonus savings to lows, Lectric’s rare 30% extra battery sale lows, more
While Tesla rolls out robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston and Amazon expands AI‑driven shopping, the green‑tech market is heating up with deep discounts. Anker SOLIX slashes prices on its power sta
GM unveils Hummer X electric off‑roader concept
GM unveiled the Hummer X, a mid‑size electric off‑roader concept that blends SUV and pickup form factors and showcases a modular, on‑demand manufacturing process. Featuring a low center of gravity, ra
Toyota Cancels Lexus LF-ZC Luxury EV
Toyota has killed its planned Lexus LF-ZC luxury electric sedan, scrapping a flagship showcase for next-gen battery and software technology as the automaker redirects toward larger SUVs.
Memorial Day Green Deals hub – EVs, power stations, electric tools, devices, and much more
A massive Memorial Day sales hub bundles deep discounts on eco‑friendly tech, from e‑bikes and electric scooters to home power stations and smart devices. Brands like Juiced Bikes, Amazon, Segway and
Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency Despite 800-lb Weight Gap
The Rivian R2 Performance's final EPA ratings match the Tesla Model Y Performance on efficiency (105 MPGe combined, 32 kWh/100mi) and beat it on range by 24 miles—despite weighing nearly 800 pounds mo
Europe Heatwave Shatters May Temperature Records
Europe shattered May temperature records this week under a persistent heat dome, with the UK hitting 35.1C, while Australia's east coast faced severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and damaging winds
Washington AI Tool Maps Hidden Wetlands
Washington scientists have deployed an AI‑driven Wetland Intrinsic Potential tool to locate hidden wetlands, giving landowners and regulators a new way to protect these ecosystems as federal protectio
Disabled Britons Priced Out of AC as Heatwaves Hit
A Guardian column argues that Britain's rapidly growing AC market is leaving behind the disabled and chronically ill who need cooling most, framing heatwaves as a class and public-health crisis rather
In our 250th edition, we ask just how well the fight against climate change is really going
The Down to Earth newsletter reaches its 250th issue, using the milestone to ask how effective the climate fight has been. It notes that since its 2021 launch, the world’s political, economic and envi
UK Heat Records Shatter, CCC Warns Unprepared
Record‑breaking May temperatures across the UK and Europe have prompted the Climate Change Committee to warn that the UK is ill‑equipped for a new normal of extreme heat, urging immediate adaptation m
Elon Musk Backlash Over SpaceX Merger, Tesla Revolt
Elon Musk is confronting industry pushback over his proposed SpaceX‑Tesla merger, while Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving team grapples with internal dissent and large utility‑scale solar projects also draw c
EPA proposes exempting coal ash sites, sparking outcry
The EPA’s virtual hearing heard strong opposition from environmental groups to the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would exempt coal‑ash sites from federal regulation, shifting oversight to
US clean energy is booming and unraveling at the same time
US clean‑energy developers are racing to lock in tax‑credit incentives, announcing a record 54 new utility‑scale projects that would add over 12 GW of capacity and $18 B of investment. At the same tim
BYD’s 5-minute charging luxury EV is catching on as deliveries top 10,000
BYD’s luxury Denza Z9 GT is reshaping the EV market, delivering over 10,000 units in China and debuting in Europe with a price that undercuts German rivals. The model’s ultra‑fast Flash‑Charging and r
Ed Miliband urged to lock gas, nationalise Rough
Patricia Pino’s Common Wealth paper urges Ed Miliband’s energy ministry to lock in domestic gas, nationalise Rough storage and fix clean‑energy prices now, aiming to curb soaring household bills cause
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