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Silicon Ranch deploys CattleTracker at Christiana
Silicon Ranch has rolled out its patented CattleTracker at Tennessee’s Christiana Solar Ranch, letting beef cattle graze beneath moving solar panels in a first‑scale commercial agrivoltaic. Researcher
Trump Pushes ‘Peace Pipelines’ to Boost Exports of Climate-Busting LNG to Europe
Amid war‑torn Iran and soaring energy bills, the Trump administration is rolling out “Trump Peace Pipelines” to funnel U.S. LNG into Central and Eastern Europe. While officials tout a surge in exports
Kia EV Sales Rise 2026, EV3 Set for Launch
Kia’s U.S. sales are on track for a record year in 2026, driven by a 481% jump in EV9 deliveries and strong hybrid demand, while the upcoming EV3 promises an affordable $35,000 entry‑level SUV. The gr
Rocky Mountain Power Joins Western Day-Ahead Market
Rocky Mountain Power became the first utility to participate in the new Extended Day-Ahead Market on the Western grid, a system that lets utilities buy and sell power across the region to meet forecas
Tesla Semi Launch, Xpeng VLA 2.0 Test, Rivian Earnings
Tesla moves its Semi truck from prototype to factory floor, unveiling a new Basecharger network and a $188,000 Megacharger to support long‑haul routes. Meanwhile, Xpeng tests its VLA 2.0 autonomous se
Massachusetts Secures $1.4B Savings via Vineyard Wind
Massachusetts has locked in 20‑year contracts for the Vineyard Wind offshore farm, guaranteeing customers about 1.4¢ per kilowatt‑hour and an estimated $1.4 billion in bill savings. Independent analys
ENGWE $1,048 Off E‑Bike Sale, Tesla Expands Robotaxi
While Tesla pushes its robotaxi service into Dallas and Houston, the consumer EV market is seeing deep discounts on personal electric rides. ENGWE’s anniversary sale offers up to $1,048 off, Lectric c
BYD just sold its most expensive EV ever for nearly $3 million
BYD’s luxury arm Yangwang broke new ground at the Beijing Auto Show, selling its 3,000‑hp U9 Xtreme for nearly $3 million – a price tag that dwarfs the company’s low‑cost EVs. The limited‑run supercar
Tesla unveils Basecharger, $188k Megacharger for Semis
Tesla unveiled its Semi Charging for Business program, introducing the high‑power Megacharger and the lower‑power Basecharger, and disclosed pricing for the Megacharger system, signaling a new commerc
Could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?
Amid soaring oil prices after US‑Israeli strikes on Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine, Colombia hosted the first global summit on ditching fossil fuels, drawing nearly 60 nations. Environment Minister
Lexus unveils 2027 TZ three‑row electric SUV
Lexus is set to unveil its first three‑row electric SUV, the 2027 TZ, ahead of a European test run and a May 7 preview, marking a new premium EV offering for the brand.
Eversource & Avangrid Seek 11.39% ROE from FERC
Eversource, Avangrid and other New England transmission owners have petitioned FERC to raise the base return on equity to 11.39% from the 9.57% set six weeks earlier, arguing updated risk conditions a
Tesla Discloses $573M Revenue from SpaceX and xAI
Tesla’s amended 10‑K/A filing reveals it earned $573 million in 2025 from fellow Musk ventures SpaceX and xAI, and recorded additional expenses to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security f
Bosch Software Update Boosts E‑Bike Torque to 120 Nm
Bosch rolled out Performance Upgrade 2.0, a software update that lifts torque to 120 Nm and support to 600 % for its CX and CX‑R e‑bike drives, delivering intelligent, situational power while preservi
France, Colombia Push Fossil‑Fuel Phase‑Out at Summit
Over 50 nations gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, to draft concrete roadmaps for ditching fossil fuels, with France pledging to end coal by 2030 and oil and gas by mid‑century, and Colombia projectin
Virginia Rejoins RGGI, Aiming to Cut Power Bills
Virginia’s new governor, Abigail Spanberger, signed a bill to re‑enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, aiming to curb rising electricity costs while pushing utilities toward cleaner fuels. The
Climate change lengthens Europe pollen season by 2 weeks
Climate breakdown has lengthened Europe's pollen season by one to two weeks compared to the 1990s, worsening hay fever for tens of millions and complicating the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
LNG-Backed Nations Move to Scrap IMO Carbon Levy
LNG industry interests are lobbying to scrap a new carbon levy on shipping agreed at the International Maritime Organization, with countries including the US, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading the push
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At the inaugural Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, delegates reported a palpable shift from endless debate to concrete action, driven by science‑led initiatives
Germany fuels fossil surge after Iran oil shock
Germany’s ruling coalition is shifting back to fossil‑fuel subsidies and drafting laws that starve renewable projects, despite its own energy minister warning the EU is projected to miss its 2050 net‑
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