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Tesla’s 4680 Cells Underperform on Energy, Charge
Tesla’s flagship 4680 battery cells, once touted as a breakthrough in energy density, power, and range, are delivering poorer performance across all metrics. This shortfall undermines the cost and ran
Shell posts $6.9bn profit, faces climate protests
Shell’s first‑quarter earnings surged to $6.9 bn as oil prices spiked from the Iran‑related conflict, prompting a 5% dividend hike but also a 4% drop in output after a drone strike on its Qatar plant.
E3: CA, GA fleet electrification could lower rates
E3’s analysis indicates that electrifying medium‑ and heavy‑duty truck fleets in California and Georgia could modestly lower residential electricity rates. The study also stresses that realizing these
Lexus TZ 2027 EV SUV Launches with 300-Mile Range
Lexus unveiled its first all-electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, featuring up to 300 miles of range, a 150 kW charging rate, and standard AWD, positioning it against the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX9
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV Record
Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Manthey Kit smashed the Nürburgring Nordschleife production‑EV record, posting a 6:55.553 lap that shaves 12 seconds off its own previous best. The kit’s ex
Havana Trash Crisis Deepens Under US Oil Blockade
Havana's waste collection has collapsed under the US oil blockade, with less than half of rubbish trucks still running and authorities resorting to open burning of trash across the city as uncollected
PJM Proposes Three Capacity‑Market Reform Paths
PJM Interconnection unveiled three market‑design options to overhaul its capacity market and safeguard power reliability across its 13‑state footprint amid soaring prices and regulatory pressure.
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles
Honda has filed a patent for a “fake clutch” that mimics the feel of a traditional clutch on electric motorcycles. While electric bikes are prized for their clutchless simplicity, Honda believes prese
Enbridge Plans 28‑Mile Gas Pipeline in Chatham County
Enbridge, the Canadian energy firm, unveiled a plan to lay a 28‑mile natural‑gas pipeline across Chatham County, North Carolina, prompting immediate legal pushback from local residents like John Alder
Faster Slaughter Lines Would Add 3.5B kg CO2, Critics Warn
The USDA's proposal to dramatically speed up poultry and hog slaughter lines is drawing criticism not just for worker and food safety concerns, but for its overlooked climate footprint—projected to ad
Michigan Floods Expose Aging Dams, Prompt Removal Push
While SKIMNEWS has focused on US‑Iran peace talks, a sudden surge of water in northern Michigan exposed how aging dams are ill‑prepared for climate‑driven storms. Near‑overflows at Cheboygan and other
Humble Hauler Unveils Driverless Battery Freight
Humble Hauler unveiled a fully driverless, cab‑less, truck‑less battery‑electric freight platform that moves containerized cargo more efficiently while cutting emissions.
No Doubt Opens 12‑Show Sphere Residency in Vegas
No Doubt launched their Las Vegas residency at the high‑tech Sphere venue, delivering a full setlist and giving fans a preview of the 12‑show run they announced last October. The quartet—Gwen Stefani,
Slate Auto unveils electric pickup 150‑240 mi range
Slate Auto is preparing to launch a compact electric pickup aimed at fleet buyers, featuring two US‑made SK On battery options, a mid‑$20k price tag, and factory‑installed batteries, as revealed at AC
ESS signs 8.5 GWh Sodium‑Ion Deal with Alsym
ESS, long known for iron‑flow batteries that store energy for days, is expanding into the short‑ and medium‑duration market by signing a letter of intent with Massachusetts‑based Alsym Energy to add 8
Tesla files Roadster trademarks, adds triangular badge
Tesla filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster on Feb. 3, 2026, including a stylized wordmark and a novel triangular badge, signaling a concrete step toward bringing its long‑delayed supe
Canada Cuts EV Tariff to 6.1%, Tesla Wins First Move
Canada slashed its tariff on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1% under a quota deal struck by PM Mark Carney, letting Tesla launch a Shanghai-built Model 3 at C$39,490 while BYD, Chery, and Geely scra
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Starts $35k, Offers Long-Range & Fast
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers a compelling value proposition, launching at $35,000 while offering long‑range capability, fast charging, and modern tech. Its affordable price and feature set positi
TXU Energy Shifts 94% Charging Off‑Peak, Saves 515 MWh
Texas utility TXU Energy’s Free EV Miles program, offered to Ford electric‑vehicle owners, shifted 94% of charging to off‑peak hours in 2025, moving 515 MWh and cutting costs for drivers. ChargeScape
Norway approves $1.5bn gasfield restarts, 70 licences
Amid soaring oil and gas prices after the Iran conflict, Norway’s Labour government approved a £1.5bn plan to revive three dormant North Sea gasfields and opened 70 new offshore licences, positioning
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