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Offshore Wind Farms Defy Trump's Stop-Work Orders
Vineyard Wind installed all 62 turbines by March 13, and Revolution Wind began delivering power the same day, marking major milestones for the U.S. offshore wind industry despite repeated Trump admini
Vingroup Offers EV Discounts as Philippines Fuel Surges P24
Vingroup launched a month-long 'Trade Gas for Electric' campaign in the Philippines offering purchase discounts on VinFast cars and scooters plus a 10% fare cut on its Green SM ride-hailing service, t
Trump Administration Approves Ultra-Deepwater Oil Drilling Plan
The Trump administration green‑lighted a $5 billion ultra‑deepwater drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico that could yield up to 10 billion barrels of oil by 2030. While the plan promises a boost to
Epstein War Boosts EU Green Hydrogen Projects
Trump’s war on Iran has sent European natural‑gas prices soaring, reviving EU green‑hydrogen ambitions and nudging stalled projects forward, yet policy uncertainty still threatens billions of euros in
Vale's 676 Mining Claims Overlap Brazil Settlements
An investigation by Repórter Brasil and Mongabay identified 676 mining applications for copper, nickel, and manganese in Brazil's Carajás region since 1969, with 43% overlapping agrarian reform settle
Plugin Vehicles Hit 19% Share in Australia
Australia's plugin vehicle market hit 19% share in February 2026, up from 16% in January, with nearly 17,000 plug-in vehicles sold — almost double the prior year's pace.
Iran war pushes oil past $100, IEA releases 400M barrels
The US-Israel war on Iran has paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz and damaged major Gulf energy facilities, sending oil above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 and doubling gas prices across Euro
VinFast Launches Lac Hong 800S SUV, 900S Sedan
Vietnamese automaker VinFast unveiled its new Lac Hong ultra‑luxury line, debuting the 800S SUV and 900S sedan with a 460 kW (≈615 hp) drivetrain, premium interiors and a slated 2027 market debut.
Toro GreensPro e1700: Electric Roller Covers 18 Greens
Toro has launched the GreensPro e1700, a battery-powered commercial greens roller featuring a three-roller design, independent electric motors, and HyperCell lithium-ion battery packs capable of rolli
Musk’s lawyers file mistrial citing bias interference
Elon Musk’s lawyers submitted a 20‑page mistrial motion in the Twitter securities‑fraud class action, arguing that bias, judge interference, and prejudicial evidence have denied him a fair trial and t
FACTS Devices Boost Transfer Capacity by 200 MW
Advanced grid‑control technologies such as FACTS, SVCs, and STATCOMs let operators steer power flows, unlocking hundreds of megawatts of additional transmission capacity on existing lines across North
BYD's 600-mile battery exposes Britain's grid problem
BYD has unveiled an EV battery delivering more than 600 miles of range with 250 miles added in just five minutes, but the article argues Britain's fragmented, privatised electricity system is structur
Trump's Roundup Order Also Protected White Phosphorus
A Trump executive order framed as protecting glyphosate (Roundup) production for national security also shielded the U.S.'s only domestic supply of white phosphorus, a flammable munition ingredient ma
The Botanica Installs EV Chargers in 30 Bays
Melbourne’s The Botanica strata building has become EV‑ready by installing cabling and shared chargers across 30 bays, using Chargefox billing, after a proactive owner survey and insurer‑backed safety
BYD’s 1.5 MW Flash Charger Packs 97% in 9 Min
BYD unveiled a 1.5 MW Flash Charging system that can charge a compatible EV from 10 % to 97 % in under ten minutes, a flat‑curve, high‑power approach that could shrink battery packs and speed up EV ad
Volkswagen Group Hits 4 Million Cumulative EV Deliveries
Volkswagen Group has crossed 4 million cumulative all-electric vehicle deliveries globally — a notable milestone that nonetheless falls far short of the company's own earlier annual sales targets and
CASE, LiuGong, Tadano Debut Zero‑Emission Gear
At this week’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas, leading construction OEMs unveiled a range of zero‑emission machines—from mini loaders to 100‑ton cranes—promising diesel‑level performance while cutting noise and
Net Metering Dies, Solar-Plus-Battery Becomes the Default
Homeowners are abandoning net metering and pivoting to solar-plus-battery systems — and increasingly their EVs — as grid-export payouts shrink and electricity prices keep climbing.
NSW Parks approve glamping cabins in Gardens of Stone
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s plan to lease luxury glamping cabins in the Gardens of Stone has sparked controversy, highlighting a broader trend of private tourism encroaching on Austr
China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan Sets 17% Carbon Cut, No Cap
China’s 15th five‑year plan, released in March 2026, sets a 17 % carbon‑intensity reduction target for 2026‑30, continues to back clean‑energy expansion, but stops short of an absolute emissions cap,
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