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Energy Sec. Chris Wright Refuses to Forecast Gas Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told host Kristen Welker that, amid the Iran war, gasoline prices have hit a record high and he will not make any forecasts on oil or gas costs.
E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts
Kalmar unveiled a lithium‑ion‑powered medium electric forklift that can lift up to 18 tons and charge in just two hours, targeting heavy‑industry customers seeking zero‑emission, high‑productivity equ
Colorado River Flow Slows, Lake Mead Near Record Low
A twin water emergency is unfolding in the U.S.: record‑breaking heat has shredded snowpack across the West, leaving the Colorado River with trickling flow and reservoirs at historic lows, while a Tex
Frankfurt expands commercial EV fleet with 10 new vocational trucks
Frankfurt’s waste‑management arm, FES, is bolstering its green fleet with 10 brand‑new Mercedes‑Benz eEconic trucks, lifting the city’s low‑floor electric count to 34. The up‑fitted vehicles, equipped
E-Bike Passenger Kits: 6 Two-Up Riding Tips
Purpose-built passenger e-bikes from brands like Lectric, Rad Power, and Tern can carry adult riders, but doubling the mass sharply changes braking, balance, and handling — and some cities are now mov
U.S. Millions of Derelict Oil Wells, Operators Abandon
The United States is home to millions of abandoned oil and gas wells, many left behind as operators abandon sites to boost marginal returns. The issue is being highlighted in places like OKMULGEE, Okl
Georgia Power completes Plant Vogtle, $15/month hikes
After seven years of delays and cost overruns, Georgia Power’s new Plant Vogtle reactors finally entered service in 2024, leaving customers to shoulder $36.8 billion in expenses through higher monthly
IRS Grants $370 M Tax Credit to Cheniere Energy
The IRS approved a $370 million alternative‑fuel tax credit for Cheniere Energy, sparking a Senate Democratic probe that questions the credit’s climate justification, its intended use, and the resulti
Jasper Doest Captures Uganda’s New Gorilla Census
Photographer Jasper Doest has documented Uganda’s newest mountain gorilla census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, showcasing the critically endangered primates, the park’s rich biodiversity, loca
Tilton electric car club launches, offering two EVs
In Tilton, a rural East Midlands village, a community‑run electric car club gives residents affordable access to two EVs and volunteer drivers, easing isolation and cutting reliance on private cars. T
Tesla Postpones Signature Event 3 Days Before, No New Date
Tesla postponed its Model S and Model X Signature Edition delivery event at the Fremont factory just three days before it was scheduled to take place, notifying 350 buyers via a two-sentence email wit
Google AI Datacentre Emissions Understated Five‑Fold
Google’s developers have miscalculated the carbon impact of two planned AI datacres in Essex, comparing a single year’s emissions to the UK’s five‑year carbon budget and shrinking the figure by five‑f
GM Energy Home System Enables EVs to Power Homes
GM’s Energy Home System lets owners of its EVs—like the Chevrolet Bolt or Cadillac CELESTIQ—use the vehicle’s battery as a backup power source during outages. The kit, which includes a PowerShift Char
Black Lung Cases Rise as Trump Boosts Coal Funding
A resurgence of black lung disease is sweeping Appalachia, with silica dust from deeper mining causing progressive massive fibrosis in a growing share of veteran miners. At the same time, the Trump ad
Oil CEOs warn Iran war reshapes market, US crude up
Oil‑field‑service CEOs say Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — which has cut nearly a billion barrels of oil — has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. They concur that the war wil
Los Angeles Cuts Smog, Still Fails Ozone Standards
Los Angeles has largely cleared the historic smog that once made the region seem uninhabitable, yet the city still exceeds federal ozone limits and neighborhoods like Wilmington endure disproportionat
UK Home Batteries Cut Bills Amid Energy Surge
UK households are turning to home batteries to reduce energy bills amid rising fuel prices, with falling battery costs and smart tariffs enabling greater savings, especially for those using solar powe
Tractor Breaks Down in Brigg During Critical Seeding Window
A farmer's tractor broke down in Brigg during a critical seeding window, delaying farm operations and a school trip, but the crop was sown and children still had a valuable experience.
Volkswagen to debut ID. Polo GTI and Clubsport EV
Volkswagen will debut its first all‑electric GTI, the ID. Polo GTI, on May 15 2026, offering 222 hp, a 282‑mile WLTP range, and a paddle‑shift fake‑gear system, while a more powerful Clubsport version
Sunrun Subscriber Drop, Stock Up 10%
Sunrun reported a sharp drop in new solar subscribers and capacity additions in Q1 2026, driven by policy uncertainty and the end of a key tax credit, yet its stock rose over 10% as investors responde
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