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VTT Validates Donut Lab’s Solid‑State EV Battery
Finnish startup Donut Lab’s solid‑state EV battery, touted for five‑minute charging and 400 Wh/kg energy density, has passed an independent assessment by VTT, with the results slated for public releas
Hitachi launches 13-ton electric excavator for CONEXPO
Hitachi Construction Machinery unveiled the 13-ton ZX135-7EB battery-electric excavator — designed to run 24/7 via grid plug-in — as Itochu Corp announced a stake increase aimed at accelerating HCM's
Equinor Cancels Groningen Blue Hydrogen Project
Equinor cancelled its Groningen blue hydrogen project after failing to secure long‑term industrial off‑take contracts, underscoring market demand as the decisive factor.
EV Owner: $617 to Charge 14,000 Miles on Home Solar
An EV owner who powers his 2024 Chevy Blazer RS AWD with a home solar system shared real-world data showing he spent just $617.65 on electricity over 14,480 miles — about a third of the fuel cost of a
Australia Logs Dozens of Corpse Flower Blooms in 2025
More than a dozen corpse flowers bloomed across Australia in 2025 — including Sydney's viral Putricia — cementing the country's place among the world's top three locations for the rare Sumatran titan
Raymond Zhong Reports on Thwaites Glacier Expedition
Climate reporter Raymond Zhong leads a multimedia Antarctic expedition to the Thwaites Glacier, framing the February 2026 coverage around America's shifting relationship with polar research amid the t
Nio Sets New Battery‑Swap Record: 176 K Swaps in 24 h
Nio's battery‑swap network in China logged a record 175,976 swaps in 24 hours on Feb 21, 2026, averaging under two swaps per second and underscoring the system’s speed and scalability during the Lunar
NGOs, Producers Urge EU to Keep 2028 Hydrogen Review
Green NGOs and renewable fuel producers are calling on the European Commission to hold firm on the EU's 2025 hydrogen framework and not reopen key rules before the scheduled 2028 review.
Ma Jun: Renewables Cheaper Than Coal in China
Chinese environmental activist Ma Jun says renewables are now cheaper than coal, eliminating 'business interest' in new Chinese coal power, but warns that 'hard-to-abate' industries still face consume
Cuba targets 26% renewables by 2035 as blackouts deepen
Cuba is racing to hit 26% renewable energy by 2035 through a Chinese-backed solar and wind build-out, hoping to offset blackouts worsened since Venezuela cut oil shipments under Trump-era pressure.
Why Antarctic Melt Makes Sea Level Projections So Uncertain
Projecting future sea level rise is difficult because the biggest uncertainty lies in how quickly Antarctic land ice will melt, with IPCC ranges spanning tens of centimeters depending on poorly unders
Trump revokes 2009 EPA endangerment finding
President Donald Trump formally revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding—a legal basis for vehicle, power‑plant and other emissions standards—asserting it will save trillions, while states and envi
Royal Enfield CEO Confirms Flying Flea C6 in Early 2026
Royal Enfield's CEO confirmed on an earnings call that the Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle is nearly production-ready, with a launch expected within the next quarter — pointing to early 2026.
MAN eTruck Proves Megawatt Charging in Subzero Sweden
MAN demonstrated that its eTruck electric semi can reliably handle megawatt-standard (MCS) fast charging in subzero Swedish winter conditions, a key proof point for fleet buyers weighing the higher up
ChargePoint Logs 100M EV Charging Sessions
ChargePoint reported that its network facilitated more than 100 million EV charging sessions in the past year, underscoring a surge in utilization that now outweighs new‑car sales as the primary deman
Trump Ends Auto Emissions Credits for Start-Stop Tech
The Trump administration eliminated emissions credits for automakers using start-stop engine technology, a move that could disincentivize fuel-saving features. This rollback potentially undermines pro
Talon PV Plans 4.8 GW TOPCon Solar Plant in Texas
Talon PV is building a 4.8-gigawatt TOPCon solar cell factory in Baytown, Texas, with production targeted for Q1 2027 under a licensing deal with First Solar, as partner T1 Energy advances a parallel
Trump ends Obama climate finding, China logs emissions
President Trump and EPA chief Lee Zeldin eliminated the Obama-era endangerment finding, stripping a core climate‑regulation tool, while China reported flat emissions and surged clean‑energy investment
U.S. Schools Expand Green CTE Programs
U.S. schools from South Carolina to Delaware are weaving renewable‑energy and sustainability lessons into career‑technical curricula, equipping students with green skills even as political leaders deb
Hope Moor windfarm meets opposition, £500k deal
A 100‑MW, 20‑turbine wind farm on deep peat moorland in North Yorkshire, slated to power 81,000 homes, is sparking fierce local opposition and will be decided by the national Planning Inspectorate und
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