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Semi-solid state batteries are coming to the e-bike industry – and for real this time
Semi‑solid‑state batteries, long touted as the next big leap for e‑bikes, are finally moving into production. T&D’s Bafang‑spun chemistry is being adopted by Giant, and California‑based Ride1Up is rol
2027 Chevy Bolt EV hits 300 miles real range under $30K
The 2027 Chevy Bolt EV achieves nearly 300 miles in real-world driving on a single charge, exceeding its EPA rating, while launching under $30,000 with upgraded tech and faster charging.
US Auto Industry $70B Loss Linked to Lobbying Rollback
US automakers have erased about $70 billion in EV investments after helping to roll back key emissions rules they once opposed, exposing a self‑inflicted regulatory whiplash. Their lobbying contradict
Evergy boosts sales growth to 8% on data center demand
Evergy lifted its retail sales growth outlook to 7‑8% per year through 2030, driven by a surge in data‑center and industrial demand. The utility added a new 2.5‑GW load contract, secured a 450‑MW deal
Electrek’s Wheel‑E Podcast Returns with New E‑Bike News
Electrek’s Wheel‑E podcast is back, streaming a live episode that will cover fresh e‑bike releases from Juiced, Ride1Up and JackRabbit, plus e‑moto updates, new laws and a Patreon push for ad‑free con
Mobility House Deploys First Residential V2G Charger
The Mobility House and Wallbox have installed a Kia EV9 paired with a Quasar 2 bidirectional charger in a San Diego County home, becoming the first residential V2G system interconnected in the county.
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise
European aviation emissions have surged past pre‑pandemic levels, driven by a boom in low‑cost carriers. Ryanair alone emitted 16.6 Mt of CO₂ in 2025 – about 50 % more than in 2019 – while the sector’
Experts urge public transport upgrades, car‑free
Cities choked by cars need more than electric vehicles; experts say expanding reliable public transport and reclaiming road space for pedestrians and cyclists are essential. While free‑fare bus propos
Kansas wheat yields drop to 2 bushels March heat climbs
A Kansas farmer’s wheat field was devastated by an unusually warm, dry winter and erratic spring temperatures, leaving yields at just two bushels per acre. USDA reports show nearly half of Kansas and
Low Carbon Hub adds 12 MWh battery to Ray Valley Solar
Ray Valley Solar, the UK’s largest community‑owned solar park, is adding a 12 MWh lithium‑ion battery to capture surplus daytime power for evening use. Low Carbon Hub is raising up to £1.3 million fro
Readers Pour £23K Into Cornwall Boat-Cleanup Mission
Hundreds of Guardian readers donated between £2.50 and £1,000 each to Steve Green's crowdfunder for cleaning up abandoned fibreglass yachts in Cornwall's creeks, pushing the pot past £23,000 and enabl
Cucumber spider vanishes into beech leaves
During a rain-interrupted forest bathing class in a British beech grove, a participant discovered a 5mm cucumber spider — one of only two common Araniella species in Britain — whose vivid green camouf
Toyota bZ3X Leads China Joint‑Venture EV Sales
Toyota’s low‑cost bZ3X electric SUV has become a runaway hit in China, moving over 80,000 units in its first year and holding the top spot among joint‑venture EVs for seven straight months. The model’
Hyundai Files Patent for Body‑On‑Frame EV Pickup
Hyundai is gearing up for its first body‑on‑frame electric pickup, unveiling the rugged Boulder Concept SUV at the NY Auto Show and filing a May 5 2026 USPTO patent that details a chassis‑integrated b
Centrica buys 850MW Severn gas plant for £370m
Centrica is spending £370m to acquire the 850MW Severn gas-fired power plant in south Wales, arguing that gas generation remains essential to backstop Britain's booming renewable energy supply.
Bluetti Power Station $1,425, Segway E‑Bike Record Low
Green Deals rolls out a Hurricane Prep Sale, slashing prices on Bluetti’s high‑capacity power stations and offering Segway’s e‑bikes at record lows, including the Apex 300 portable station at $1,425 a
SAIC MG 4X SUV launches with semi‑solid‑state battery
SAIC Motor’s upcoming MG 4X SUV, equipped with a semi‑solid‑state battery, exemplifies China’s push to lead in advanced EV technology. Blind pre‑orders open May 11, offering up to 610 km range and a h
BP to Sell Stakes in UK Carbon Capture Projects
BP is pulling back from its UK carbon‑capture ambitions, announcing plans to sell stakes in the Net Zero Teesside power‑plant project and the Northern Endurance Partnership pipeline. The move, framed
Utilities prioritize owned assets over rooftop solar
Competitive markets are argued to be the optimal environment for virtual power plants and consumer benefit. The article warns that utilities, if permitted, will prioritize owned infrastructure over ro
Iran War Fuels $10bn Oil Profits, Gas Prices Spike
The Iran conflict is sending oil earnings soaring, pushing U.S. gasoline to record highs while bolstering big‑oil lobbying. Critics warn the windfall will cement Trump‑era policies and stall the shift
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