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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration Over Canceled Clean Energy Grants
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully canceled $7 billion in clean energy grants under the Solar for All program, which targeted disadvantaged communities and was created
Kia reveals EV3 offers and deals, including a $1,500 customer cash discount
Kia has launched the 2027 EV3 in the US at a $29,890 starting price, with leases from $349/month and a $1,500 customer cash discount across all trims as it positions itself against the Chevy Bolt and
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills aimed at stopping AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, with the package requiring a new CPUC rate classification for data centers.
Geely 2.2MW Charger Enables 4-Minute EV Charges
Geely is set to unveil a 2.2MW EV charging system on September 23 that can charge an electric car in about four minutes, outpacing rival BYD's Flash Charging 2.0 in the intensifying Chinese fast-charg
Ceer unveils its EXOBOT EVs, Saudi Arabia’s first electric SUV and sedan
Ceer, Saudi Arabia's first homegrown EV brand backed by the Public Investment Fund, unveiled its flagship EXOBOT electric SUV and sedan with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presiding over the reveal.
Scientists Debate Which Earth Boundary Metrics Matter Most
Scientists have built many methods to measure how fossil fuel burning, deforestation, and ocean pollution are harming Earth, but debate continues over which environmental indicators matter most as bre
Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect
Toyota will produce 200,000 extended-range EVs in China starting spring 2027, betting that gas-engine-assisted powertrains can sidestep China's brutal battery-EV price war by commanding premium pricin
EPA Rule Repeal Would Double New Georgia Gas Emissions
Environmental and public health groups are suing to block the Trump EPA's proposed repeal of greenhouse gas standards for power plants, which advocates say could more than double emissions from new ga
2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV: LFP Battery, Charging Woes
The 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV swaps to an LFP battery and meets its EPA range estimate in real-world testing, but a DC fast-charge session that stalled at 66% SOC and a 33-minute 10–80% charging time und
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BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]
BYD is preparing to launch a larger, more powerful variant of its best-selling Seagull EV — the 'Great Seagull' — by the end of 2026, with upgraded motor, LiDAR, and fast-charging features.
Plan to warn of AMOC collapse gains momentum
The collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could bring extreme winters and droughts to Europe, but scientists are now developing a warning system to detect early signs of f
Judge Restores $7B Solar for All, Says EPA Illegally Killed It
A federal judge ruled Friday that the EPA illegally terminated its $7 billion Solar for All program, vacating the agency's decision and finding it had no statutory authority to scrap already obligated
South Park's e-bike episode lands sharp satire
South Park's latest episode satirizes America's e-bike problem, and a review contends that the show's signature crude style surprisingly delivers sharp observations about e-bike culture in the U.S.
Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup
Volkswagen has begun series production of the ID. Cross electric SUV at its Pamplona, Spain plant, with a base Trend trim priced at roughly $32,000 aimed at making EVs affordable for mainstream buyers
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
A coalition of 60 scientists found seven of nine planetary boundaries that sustain life on Earth are now breached at their worst recorded levels, according to the Potsdam Institute's 2026 planetary he
‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak
The current El Niño has broken the 150-year Pacific Ocean temperature record, reaching 3.05°C months before its predicted 4.0°C peak, as scientists warn it will deliver unprecedented heat extremes on
Tesla, Sunrun Dispatch Record 580 MW to California Grid
Tesla and Sunrun discharged a record 580 MW from over 140,000 home batteries onto California's grid during a September 9 heat wave, the largest residential virtual power plant dispatch ever recorded.
Audi May Sue European Dealers Over AUDI Sales
Audi is reportedly poised to sue European dealers selling AUDI vehicles — the all-electric brand from its joint venture with Chinese carmaker SAIC — as that marque expands from China into Europe.
‘Incredibly encouraging’: healing the scars of traditional anchors in Dorset’s seagrass meadows
A University of Southampton master's study has found that eco-moorings installed in 2021 at Dorset's Studland Bay reduced bare patches in seagrass meadows by an average of 94% over five years, boostin
How Florida Ties Localities’ Hands on Everything from Environmental Regulation to Worker Protections
During 2024's Hurricane Milton, inland Florida communities—rather than coastal ones—suffered some of the worst flooding, with water taking three weeks to recede from some neighborhoods, recalled Polk
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