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Kia Vision Meta Turismo 90% Production‑Ready, EV7/EV8
Kia unveiled its Vision Meta Turismo concept, a futuristic EV sports car with gamer‑focused AR modes, and announced the model is 90 % production‑ready, though high‑performance EV pricing may delay its
Deepak Ahuja Hired as Redwood Materials CFO
Redwood Materials appointed former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja to steer its finance as the company pivots toward rapid growth in energy‑storage after a major restructuring that cut 10% of its workforce.
This electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV batttery costs under $15,000 in China
SAIC has opened pre‑orders for the MG 4X, a compact electric SUV that will be sold in China for under ¥100,000 (≈$15,000). The vehicle packs a semi‑solid‑state battery that promises higher safety and
Vistra adds 4.5 GW, sees 5‑6% ERCOT growth, Meta pact
Vistra announced it has completed or is building 4.5 GW of new capacity and projects modest load growth in ERCOT and PJM, while securing a long‑term power purchase agreement with Meta.
BYD’s cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000
BYD is equipping its ultra‑cheap Seagull hatchback with a roof‑mounted LiDAR and its mid‑tier God’s Eye B driver‑assist suite, keeping the price under $14,000. The move brings high‑tech ADAS to mass‑m
XPeng (XPEV) reveals Mona L03 SUV with 650 km range for ~$20,500
XPeng has filed regulatory paperwork for the Mona L03, its first SUV under the Mona sub‑brand, priced at roughly $20,500 and offering up to 650 km of CLTC range. The low‑cost, vision‑only model aims t
Zeem LAX depot hits 350,000 charging sessions
Zeem Solutions celebrated its LAX charging depot surpassing 350,000 successful sessions, underscoring its high‑throughput reliability and environmental impact for growing electric fleets, and position
Tesla China retail sales drop 10% in April
Tesla's China retail sales fell 10% YoY in April to 25,956 units, revealing a stark contrast with the 36% growth headline driven by exports that now comprise two‑thirds of its Shanghai output.
PPL ‘advanced’ data center pipeline grows to 28.3 GW in Pennsylvania
PPL Electric’s advanced data‑center pipeline surged to 28.3 GW by 2034, with 5 GW already under construction in Pennsylvania and a growing 11.9 GW pipeline in Kentucky. The utility is locking in gener
Airborne Lidar Shows Western Snowpack at 18% of Avg
A record‑low snowpack across the western United States, captured by airborne lidar, is sounding alarms for water supplies, early runoff, and heightened wildfire risk, as drought stretches over 60 % of
Amazon Stops Selling Illegal High‑Speed E‑Bikes in CA
Amazon announced it will block the sale of high‑speed electric motorbikes in California that exceed state e‑bike limits, after a consumer alert from Attorney General Rob Bonta and pressure from a KCRA
Legacy PFAS in Canadian Seabird Eggs Drop 74%
A 55‑year study of northern gannet eggs on Bonaventure Island reveals a 74 % drop in legacy PFAS like Pfos, showing regulation’s impact, while noting newer PFAS are emerging and legacy chemicals will
Norway Halts UNEP Funding Amid Plastic Treaty Talks
Norway is reviewing its funding for the UN Environment Programme, creating uncertainty for global plastic treaty talks and raising concerns among NGOs and partner nations.
Utilities Hampered by Legacy Billing Amid AMI Rollout
Even as 80% of U.S. electricity customers now have smart meters, legacy billing platforms are stalling the rollout of dynamic, cost‑saving rate designs. Utilities such as PG&E and Xcel Minnesota repor
Resilient grid design can change what happens when storms hit
U.S. storm outages still cost $67 billion each year, with weather responsible for 80% of major events and 90% of disruptions occurring on the distribution system. While utilities have improved crew co
Maine Wild Blueberry Farms Hit by Climate-Driven Crop Losses
Maine's wild blueberry farmers are losing crops to increasingly extreme weather, with one Brunswick farm harvesting just 7% of its expected yield in 2025 as severe drought, earlier ripening, and errat
Allendale Garden Nesting Trio: Owl, Woodcock, Mallard
Allendale Garden becomes a wildlife sanctuary where a tawny owl, woodcock, and mallard all nest, and the author’s regular presence helps the birds feel safer and even assists ducklings across a wall.
Electrek Survey: 35% Want Full‑Home Battery Backup
A survey of more than 2,700 Electrek readers reveals a clear preference for comprehensive home battery backup, while also highlighting regional differences in motivations, financial expectations, and
Honda's Mobile Power Pack e: Targets US B2B Launch June 2026
Honda announced its swappable Mobile Power Pack e: battery system is heading to the US for B2B commercial use as early as June 2026, with grid-connected charging stations designed to cut energy costs
Woodland Trust urges path‑stay to protect bluebells
The Woodland Trust is warning visitors to south‑west England’s bluebell woods that stepping off paths can crush the fragile flowers, compact the soil and damage the insects that rely on them. By urgin
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