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VinFast Launches Lac Hong 800S SUV, 900S Sedan
Vietnamese automaker VinFast unveiled its new Lac Hong ultra‑luxury line, debuting the 800S SUV and 900S sedan with a 460 kW (≈615 hp) drivetrain, premium interiors and a slated 2027 market debut.
Toro GreensPro e1700: Electric Roller Covers 18 Greens
Toro has launched the GreensPro e1700, a battery-powered commercial greens roller featuring a three-roller design, independent electric motors, and HyperCell lithium-ion battery packs capable of rolli
Musk’s lawyers file mistrial citing bias interference
Elon Musk’s lawyers submitted a 20‑page mistrial motion in the Twitter securities‑fraud class action, arguing that bias, judge interference, and prejudicial evidence have denied him a fair trial and t
FACTS Devices Boost Transfer Capacity by 200 MW
Advanced grid‑control technologies such as FACTS, SVCs, and STATCOMs let operators steer power flows, unlocking hundreds of megawatts of additional transmission capacity on existing lines across North
Trump's Roundup Order Also Protected White Phosphorus
A Trump executive order framed as protecting glyphosate (Roundup) production for national security also shielded the U.S.'s only domestic supply of white phosphorus, a flammable munition ingredient ma
The Botanica Installs EV Chargers in 30 Bays
Melbourne’s The Botanica strata building has become EV‑ready by installing cabling and shared chargers across 30 bays, using Chargefox billing, after a proactive owner survey and insurer‑backed safety
BYD’s 1.5 MW Flash Charger Packs 97% in 9 Min
BYD unveiled a 1.5 MW Flash Charging system that can charge a compatible EV from 10 % to 97 % in under ten minutes, a flat‑curve, high‑power approach that could shrink battery packs and speed up EV ad
Volkswagen Group Hits 4 Million Cumulative EV Deliveries
Volkswagen Group has crossed 4 million cumulative all-electric vehicle deliveries globally — a notable milestone that nonetheless falls far short of the company's own earlier annual sales targets and
CASE, LiuGong, Tadano Debut Zero‑Emission Gear
At this week’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas, leading construction OEMs unveiled a range of zero‑emission machines—from mini loaders to 100‑ton cranes—promising diesel‑level performance while cutting noise and
Net Metering Dies, Solar-Plus-Battery Becomes the Default
Homeowners are abandoning net metering and pivoting to solar-plus-battery systems — and increasingly their EVs — as grid-export payouts shrink and electricity prices keep climbing.
NSW Parks approve glamping cabins in Gardens of Stone
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s plan to lease luxury glamping cabins in the Gardens of Stone has sparked controversy, highlighting a broader trend of private tourism encroaching on Austr
US EV Tax Credit Expiry Cuts Battery Makers' Plans
The expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit in September 2025 caused a sharp decline in U.S. EV sales, prompting automakers and battery producers to scale back manufacturing plans and shift foc
China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan Sets 17% Carbon Cut, No Cap
China’s 15th five‑year plan, released in March 2026, sets a 17 % carbon‑intensity reduction target for 2026‑30, continues to back clean‑energy expansion, but stops short of an absolute emissions cap,
UK emissions drop 2.4% in 2025 to 150-year low
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.4% in 2025 to their lowest level since 1872, according to Carbon Brief analysis, with coal use plunging to a 400-year low and gas demand falling to a 34-year low.
Wood Mackenzie: Lithium Deficit Starts 2028
Wood Mackenzie's latest outlook warns that global lithium demand could reach 13.2 million tonnes by 2050 under a net zero scenario, with supply deficits starting as early as 2028 without major new inv
Trump’s Iran Attack Fuels Oil Price Spike, Energy Push
President Trump’s weekend launch of a full‑scale attack on Iran has spiked oil prices while bolstering the case for U.S. renewable energy, from solar and wind projects to electric‑vehicle policy.
Campaigners Demand UK Datacentre Emissions Disclosure
Campaign groups and MPs are pressing UK datacentre developers to prove new AI-driven facilities won't raise national emissions, after Ofgem calculated that 140 proposed schemes could require 50GW of e
Fiat's Tiny Topolino EV: Golf-Cart-Sized, $12-13K, Headed to US
Fiat is bringing its tiny Topolino electric quadricycle to the US this year, a rebadged version of Europe's Citroën Ami that tops out at 28 mph and costs roughly $12-13k before incentives, challenging
Bluetti Elite 200 v2 bundle $1,044 with code
Bluetti's RV Power Sale offers significant discounts on portable power solutions, headlined by the Elite 200 v2 power station bundle at a new low of $1,044 with code 9TO5TOYS5OFF. This sale, alongside
UK's first geothermal plant opens, extracts lithium
The UK's first geothermal plant opened in Cornwall on Thursday, with Geothermal Engineering Ltd's facility generating renewable electricity for 10,000 homes while extracting lithium from the hot under
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