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China EV Exports Hit Record on Oil Price Volatility
Chinese EV exports have surged to a record, and the source ties that spike to oil price volatility that it says is accelerating the global shift to electric vehicles.
Iran's Dark Fleet Moves 1.5–1.7M bpd Through 'Closed' Hormuz
Iran's 'dark fleet' of sanctioned and opaque tankers is still moving 1.5–1.7 million bpd of crude through the Strait of Hormuz even as commercial traffic has collapsed by more than 90%, creating a par
Three Energy Stories That Actually Matter Right Now
A $5.4 billion 300 MW SMR in Tennessee, Chinese AI token prices under $3 per million versus $15 in the U.S., and perovskite solar cells hitting 27‑35 % efficiency illustrate the cost‑driven race shapi
Tesla's Final Model S and X Plaid Run Starts at $159,420
Tesla is producing a final limited-run 'Signature Series' of 350 Model S and Model X Plaid vehicles, offered exclusively to select owners via invite, featuring exclusive design elements and starting a
How the Iran War Could Reignite Global EV Demand
The Iran war’s disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz is pushing fuel prices higher, prompting a notable uptick in electric‑vehicle interest across the U.S. and Europe. Platforms report
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan in Top 10 Most Polluted Countries
Central Asia faced a sharp deterioration in air quality in 2025, with Tajikistan ranking third-worst globally and Uzbekistan also among the most polluted nations, according to IQAir’s World Air Qualit
Middle East War Drives Global Coal Comeback
The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered the largest oil disruption in history, pushing countries from Italy to Indonesia to restart coal plants and threateni
Volvo CE begins serial production of electric haul trucks
Volvo CE has become the first manufacturer to move electric articulated haul trucks of this size from pilot into serial production, rolling out the A30 and A40 Electric models with first deliveries he
Gas Industry Group Hires Democrats to Push 'Clean' Fossil Fuels
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, a coalition funded by EQT, Enbridge, and Venture Global, is paying prominent Democrats—including former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter ($240,000 in 2024)—t
Interior Pays TotalEnergies $1B to Drop Offshore Wind
The Department of the Interior will pay TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to abandon offshore wind leases and shift investment to U.S. fossil fuel production, reversing course after a court blocked earl
Dalradian's £21bn Gold Mine Inquiry Reopens in Omagh
A public inquiry into Dalradian Gold's planning application to extract 3.5 million ounces of gold from County Tyrone's Sperrin Mountains reopened in Omagh on 13 April, nine years after the original su
Arable Farmer's Fuel Cost Doubles to £15/Hectare
Lincolnshire arable farmer Colin Chappell says his fuel cost for drilling peas has doubled in six weeks to £15 per hectare, driven by Middle East conflict, adding to concerns over fertilizer prices an
RAM 3500 Diesel Costs 6x More Per Mile Than Silverado EV
Rural energy manager Robert Wallace calculated that driving his 2023 RAM 3500 diesel costs $0.35 per mile — over six times the 5.5 cents per mile he spends charging a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV at ho
Mamdani Cuts $33.7M from NYC Parks in First 100 Days
In his first 100 days as New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani has cut $33.7 million from the parks budget while leaving key climate positions vacant and offering no comprehensive policy on building ele
Tesla’s FSD Supervised Gets First EU Type Approval
Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving Supervised system earned its first European type‑approval from the Dutch regulator RDW, marking a milestone for the company’s Level‑2 driver‑assist technology in the EU.
MOOG unveils ZQUIP modular power for diesel, electric
MOOG's ZQUIP modular power system lets heavy equipment switch among diesel, electric, CNG, and hydrogen, offering a lower‑cost, lower‑risk route to fleet decarbonization, as highlighted in a Quick Cha
India's Fast Breeder Reactor Hits Criticality, 500MW
India’s state‑of‑the‑art fast breeder reactor in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, marking the country’s first self‑sustaining nuclear chain reaction and a pivotal step toward using domestic thorium an
Strait of Hormuz Keeps Oil Prices High Amid Weak Demand
Oil prices remain elevated due to ongoing constraints at the Strait of Hormuz, despite fluctuations in global demand and regional developments affecting supply routes and pricing dynamics.
Electrek Podcast: Tesla EV Cancel, FSD v15, Rivian R2
Electrek released a live podcast episode that bundles Tesla’s cancelled cheap‑EV push, a faster FSD rollout, Rivian’s EPA specs, and other automaker updates, delivering a rapid snapshot of the EV mark
Wheel-E Podcast: Wooden E-bikes, DJI Motors, New Laws
Electrek's Wheel-E podcast covers significant developments in electric bikes and nontraditional electric vehicles, highlighting new e-bike models from **Esel**, **Specialized**, and **Radio Flyer**. T
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