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A new EV brand backed by 5 companies wants to shake up Japan’s cheap mini car market
A five‑partner China‑Japan joint venture, EMTA, will roll out an electric kei car in 2027, aiming to break the dominance of gasoline mini‑cars like Honda’s N‑Box. The move underscores a new wave of in
Bo French Wins Texas Railroad Commission Primary
Bo French, a far‑right oil‑backed candidate with anti‑Muslim and deportation rhetoric, secured the Republican nomination for Texas’s Railroad Commission, the state’s powerful oil‑and‑gas regulator, de
Pine Point Schools cuts the ribbon on new, 2.7 MWh microgrid project
White Earth Reservation’s Pine Point Schools has commissioned a 2.7 MWh solar‑plus‑battery microgrid, pairing a 500 kW solar array with a 400 kW, 2.7 MWh BESS to protect the district from rising elect
This electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery costs less than $15,000 in China
China’s SAIC has rolled out the MG 4X, an electric SUV priced under $15,000, powered by a semi‑solid‑state battery that promises higher safety and longer range. The low‑cost, advanced‑battery EV under
UK Heatwave: Nine Drownings Spark Water Safety Warning
At least nine people have died in water-related incidents across the UK in recent days as crowds flocked to rivers, lakes, and beaches to escape soaring temperatures, with safety experts warning that
Honda RTL Electric Places Top‑5 in 2026 TrialGP Debut
Honda’s RTL Electric trial bike broke new ground at the 2026 TrialGP opening, finishing near the front of the premier class and proving electric power can compete with gasoline rivals in off‑road comp
Europe Heatwave Smashes Records, Temps Top 35°C
A scorching heat dome has sent temperatures across western Europe soaring past summer levels, shattering dozens of records, while India’s capital burned at 45 °C. The surge underscores the acceleratin
Memorial Day Deals on E‑Bikes, Scooters, Power Stations
Memorial Day promotions slash prices on eco‑friendly tech, offering deep discounts and free bundles on e‑bikes, scooters, power stations, tools, and smart home devices for shoppers seeking greener lif
Balcony solar kits cut $30‑$50 from US bills
Rising US electricity costs have spurred renters and homeowners to adopt affordable plug‑and‑play balcony solar kits, promising noticeable monthly savings and a step toward energy independence without
Philadelphia Adds 435 Charging Ports via PositivEnergy
Philadelphia is boosting its public EV infrastructure by adding about 435 new fast‑charging and Level 2 ports, a rollout led in partnership with PositivEnergy. The city and the charger‑provider stress
LCAW 2026: From Santa Marta to Crisis in the Middle East: Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Energy Transition and Implications for Investors
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and fast‑moving clean‑energy adoption, Carbon Tracker and Confluence Philanthropy are hosting a London Climate Action Week session on 24 June 2026. The LCAW 2026 foru
Lake Maracaibo Residents Fear New Oil Production Push
Decades of oil exploitation have left Lake Maracaibo severely polluted, prompting locals like Mónica Godoy Molero to joke about third eyes. The Venezuelan government's plan to boost output has sparked
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Hurricane Season
The National Weather Service is forecasting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8 to 14 named storms, driven by an expected El Niño, but officials and scientists are urging coastal res
UK metal‑rich grassland thrives on ancient lead mines
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking AI pushes on social media and Europe's stalled energy transition, this story reveals how a millennium of lead mining in Northumberland has created a rare metal‑rich gr
Heat dome pushes 30C temps across five capitals
A high‑pressure “heat dome” has driven temperatures more than 10 °C above normal across five European capitals in May, leaving tourists and locals scrambling for shade, water and air‑conditioning whil
Rad Power Bikes Slashes Battery Replacement Cost by 50%
Rad Life Mobility, the company that acquired Rad Power Bikes' assets, announced a program offering up to 50% off Safe Shield battery replacements for owners of older Rad e-bikes. Eligible models, cust
Joe Annotti on Clean Trucking in Quick Charge Podcast
The latest 'Quick Charge' podcast episode features TRC senior director and ACT Expo co‑founder Joe Annotti, who outlines the 2026 clean‑trucking landscape, incentive programs, and highlights Autocar a
UK Records Hottest May Day as Europe Heat Wave Hits Early
The UK recorded its hottest May day on record, hitting 95.2°F at Kew Gardens, as an unusually early heat wave driven by a North African heat dome gripped Western Europe and coincided with a stark gove
BYD launches $18k Yuan Plus SUV with 5‑min Flash Charge
BYD unveiled a third‑gen Yuan Plus SUV, priced under $18,000, featuring a new Blade Battery 2.0, 5‑minute Flash Charging, and upgraded interior, aiming to boost demand amid rising competition and to e
Electrek Releases Memorial Day Green Deals
Electrek’s Memorial Day Green Deals promotion rolls out steep discounts on portable power stations, e‑scooters, electric coolers, and pressure washers, with prices as low as $113 for a Bluetti power s
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