A solid-state EV battery that can achieve 800 miles of driving range — It’s becoming a reality
Solid‑state EV batteries, once a lab curiosity, are now being field‑tested by Chinese giants and a U.S. startup, with prototypes promising 350‑600 Wh/kg and up to 1,000 km (620‑932 mi) range. If the e
Toyota sells this EV in China for $15,000, using nearly 90% local parts
Toyota’s $15,000 bZ3X SUV, built with almost 90% Chinese parts, has become the best‑selling new energy vehicle among joint‑venture brands, signaling the automaker’s rapid pivot to China’s supply chain
China’s wind and solar boom is creating waste, but there’s a plan
China’s renewable boom has hit a new hurdle as its first wave of wind turbines and solar panels reach end‑of‑life, prompting the world’s largest wind operator, China Energy Investment Corp., to roll o
Iran Conflict Set to Hit Petrol Drivers 5 Times Harder than EV Drivers — Analysis
A new T&E analysis warns that the Iran‑driven oil price surge will cost petrol drivers about five times more than EV drivers, underscoring the EU’s push for stricter emissions rules and faster EV adop
As Fossil Fuel Costs Rise, Renewable Energy & Storage Shine
As U.S. fossil fuel prices surge, renewables and storage are stepping into the spotlight, with New York rolling out $3,000 home‑battery incentives and a $4 billion hydro‑transmission link, while New J
Trump Officials Weigh New Plan to Stop Offshore Wind Farms
Trump administration officials are weighing settlement proposals that would halt offshore wind projects off New York and North Carolina, while European industry and NGOs are urging a fresh investment
Why March Weather Is Weird: Snow, Tornadoes, Recording-Breaking Heat and More
March’s freakish mix of snow, tornadoes, record heat and a dust storm underscores how climate change is amplifying extreme weather, threatening energy grids and prompting a faster renewable rollout. T
Help us shape the Guardian Climate Forum 2026
The Guardian is launching its 2026 Climate Forum, a live, crowd‑sourced event that will focus on solutions, accountability and a fairer energy transition, aiming to influence policy and market decisio
How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility
Ann Arbor is launching a city‑run Sustainable Energy Utility that will outfit the low‑income Bryant neighborhood with solar and storage, letting residents stay on the traditional grid while earning fr
How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis
Pakistan’s grassroots solar surge—driven by plummeting panel prices and new government incentives—has rapidly cut reliance on costly LNG, cushioning the country from the Middle East’s energy shock. Th
Let’s Not Pour Cold Water on the EU Car Industry’s EV Momentum
EU lawmakers are being pressured to dilute the 2030 CO₂‑reduction target for carmakers, a move that threatens to stall the continent’s EV investment surge. While industry lobbyists argue for softer ru
My Zeekr 7X Decision
Zeekr’s 7X vaulted to the third‑best‑selling BEV slot in Australia, behind only Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s Sealion, signaling the brand’s rapid market uptake and strong consumer demand for premium elec
Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating
Satellite analysis uncovers dozens of 2025 methane mega‑leaks, each rivaling a coal power plant, many in Turkmenistan, Texas, Venezuela and Iran; the leaks are cheap to fix and represent a missed clim
Offshore Wind Hits Important Milestones in New England
New England’s offshore wind sector hit a double milestone as Vineyard Wind finished construction and Revolution Wind began feeding power into the grid, delivering clean electricity to over 750,000 hom
Country diary: A wildflower display of astonishing richness | Mark Cocker
Mark Cocker’s diary reveals Drosopigi’s dazzling wildflower tapestry—especially a winding Chios chamomile trail—showcasing a biodiversity hotspot that could fuel sustainable tourism and climate‑resili
What to Know About the Extreme Heat Forecast in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix
Meteorologists warn that Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix will face record‑breaking heat this week, with temperatures soaring above 110°F in some areas. The extreme forecast threatens to overloa
Administration Targeted Climate Lab Over Tina Peters, Lawsuit Says
A lawsuit claims the current administration is deliberately targeting a key atmospheric research lab as retaliation against Texas official Tina Peters, framing it as a broader political campaign that
E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on Ethylene Oxide
The EPA is rolling back strict limits on ethylene oxide—a carcinogenic sterilizing gas—citing industry cost concerns. Manufacturers welcome the relief as a boost to production, while health advocates
Toyota turning to China for EVs is impacting more than sales
Toyota is leaning heavily on Chinese‑made components—up to 90% of parts in its locally sold EVs—retooling its supply chain to survive China's fierce electric‑vehicle market. This shift not only cuts c
Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it
Volvo will discontinue its entry‑level EV in the United States after the 2024 model year, while the same vehicle remains on sale in Europe and other markets. The move reflects a strategic shift toward