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SunLine’s $27M Hydrogen Fleet Still Emits Near‑Diesel Levels
After 25 years of $27 M upgrades, SunLine’s hydrogen fuel‑cell fleet still relies on costly, carbon‑intensive gray hydrogen, delivering only modest emissions savings over diesel.
Mahindra offers buyback for limited Batman BE 6 EV
Mahindra’s limited‑edition Batman BE 6 electric SUV, originally 300 units, sold out and was expanded to 999, prompting the automaker to let early buyers return their cars for a full refund during a 30
Von der Leyen Calls Nuclear Phaseout a 'Strategic Mistake'
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called Europe's nuclear phaseout a 'strategic mistake' and pledged €200 million for new nuclear technologies, as the Middle East crisis accelerates a
Alaska Lease Sale Nets $163.7M, 187 Tracts Awarded
The National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska’s first lease auction in seven years generated a record $163.7 million, awarding 187 leases to majors like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, underscoring persistent
USDA Tightens REAP Solar Funding Amid MAGA Praise
Right‑wing figures are now championing solar while the USDA tightens its REAP program’s wind‑and‑solar funding, sparking debate over farmland loss claims and the future of farm‑based renewable project
Bedrock Robotics Hits $1.75B Valuation for Self-Driving Rollers
Autonomous construction startup Bedrock Robotics raised $270 million at a roughly $1.75 billion valuation to retrofit rollers and excavators with self-driving kits, even as heavy-equipment veteran Wir
Vermont utility adds Enphase battery option to home program
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is adding Enphase's IQ Battery to its home backup program alongside Tesla Powerwall, citing customer demand for an alternative to Elon Musk's brand.
Ras Laffan Attack Cuts 17% of Qatar LNG Capacity
A strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub crippled about 17% of the nation’s export capacity, shattering the long‑held belief in an upcoming global gas glut and sparking concerns over supply shortages an
Switch to Electric Cars Amid Rising Gas Prices
Amidst surging gas prices due to global oil supply disruptions from the Iran war, consumers are increasingly considering electric vehicles to escape fuel cost volatility. This shift is not only driven
Council leader vows to block Lincolnshire solar farms
Lincolnshire council leader Sean Matthews and fellow Reform councillor Natalie Oliver announced they will stage civil disobedience, including lying in front of bulldozers, to block six approved mega‑s
Alabama Cuts Methane Monitoring for Coal Mines
Alabama regulators have rolled back statewide methane‑monitoring rules for underground coal mines, limiting the requirement to the Oak Grove site after a fatal explosion, despite earlier federal press
Collins Defends EPA Solar Grant Cuts as Maine Loses $62M
Sen. Susan Collins faces sharp criticism after defending the EPA’s abrupt termination of $7 billion in Solar for All grants, a move that strips Maine’s low‑income families of $62 million in solar fund
Venezuela eye wind potential 381 GW, ten times capacity
A World Bank analysis shows Venezuela can generate 381 GW of offshore wind—ten times its current electricity capacity—yet the transition faces steep hurdles from government oil focus and weak institut
Wind and Solar Hit 17% of U.S. Power 2025
In 2025, wind and solar electricity generation in the United States rose to a record 17% of total net output, up from less than 1% in 2005, according to the Electric Power Monthly data.
Ballard's 500 Fuel Cell Deal Outpaces a Shrinking Market
Ballard and New Flyer announced a framework for 500 hydrogen fuel cell engines for transit buses starting in 2026, but the underlying North American hydrogen bus market peaked at 288 buses in 2023 and
Terabase Energy Launches Terafab V2, 20MW/week Solar
Terabase Energy has completed field testing of its autonomous Terafab V2 solar‑construction system and is now shipping it commercially, promising to cut build times and boost utility‑scale solar deplo
Gas Plant Wins Local Approval in Fluvanna County
A proposed natural gas power plant in rural Fluvanna County, Virginia, has received local land use approval, highlighting a significant community divide. Supporters, like Brian Faulknier, prioritize t
Stellantis EVs Get Tesla Supercharger Access via $250 Adapter
Stellantis has secured a deal to let its Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, and Maserati EVs charge at Tesla Supercharger stations using a $250 NACS‑CCS1 adapter, expanding the network’s open‑access model across
Toyota unveils C‑HR+ EV with 607 km WLTP range
Toyota has introduced the C‑HR+ electric SUV across Europe, touting a record‑breaking WLTP range of up to 607 km, fast‑charging capability, and competitive pricing that expands its EV lineup for Europ
Tesla shifts to energy, BMW i3 EV impact, Donut Lab
This Electrek Podcast episode delves into significant shifts in sustainable transport and energy, highlighting **Tesla's** strategic pivot towards energy solutions and the notable impact of the **BMW
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