I tested the weird, tiny, low-cost electric car soon coming to the US
Fiat is bringing the ultra-compact Topolino, a rebadged version of the Citroën Ami, to the US, challenging traditional EV perceptions with its golf cart-like size, sub-$15k price point, and urban-cent
‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) has launched the UK's first geothermal power and lithium extraction plant in Cornwall, tapping into underground heat to generate electricity for 10,000 homes and extra
Analysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low
The UK's greenhouse gas emissions plummeted by 2.4% in 2025, reaching a 150-year low, primarily driven by a historic decline in coal use and a significant reduction in gas consumption. This progress,
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ mean for climate change?
China's draft 15th five-year plan outlines the nation's strategic direction, with significant implications for global climate change efforts. While the full details are still emerging, the plan is exp
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Actually Up This Year!
Despite a general downturn in US EV sales following the expiration of the $7,500 tax credit, the **Hyundai IONIQ 5** has surprisingly seen an increase in sales this year, bucking the trend observed in
The EV Reformation At The Dealership Door
The traditional car dealership model, likened to a medieval church, is facing a significant reformation due to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). This shift challenges the established intermediary r
The Two-Week Window That Could Break Global Commodity Markets
Global commodity markets are entering a critical two-week window where systemic strains, particularly in oil, gas, and naphtha, could escalate from disruption to widespread shock, driven by eroding co
BYD’s 1.5 MW “Flash” Charging Wasn’t A Gimmick. The Battery Chemistry Behind It Could Change The Industry.
BYD's new 1.5 MW "Flash" Charging system, powered by a second-generation Blade Battery, isn't just about raw power; its breakthrough chemistry maintains incredibly fast charging speeds up to 97% state
Private buildings, public land: how Australia’s national parks became a battleground between conservation and commerce
Australia's national parks are becoming a battleground between conservation and commerce as private luxury tourism developments, like glamping resorts, are proposed within protected areas. While conse
Struggling VinFast doubles down with TWO new, Rolls-Royce level luxe models
Despite struggling in the US market, Vietnamese EV brand **VinFast** is doubling down on its global ambitions by launching two ultra-luxury models, the Lac Hong 800S SUV and 900S sedan, under a new fl
How the U.S. and Europe Are Betting Differently on Energy Security
While Europe is aggressively investing in a homegrown offshore wind sector, exemplified by the world's largest wind farm under construction in the North Sea, the United States is simultaneously scalin
Trump adjusts metal tariffs, sets 15% rate for some electrical grid equipment
President Trump has adjusted metal tariffs, setting a 15% rate for some electrical grid equipment, effective April 6. While goods primarily made of aluminum, steel, or copper will still face a 50% tar
Bisita Iglesia In The Age Of Energy Transition: Three Ways To Do It Cleanly
The Filipino tradition of Bisita Iglesia, where millions visit seven churches in a single day during Holy Week, is becoming an unexpected challenge for energy transition efforts. By 2026, this faith-r
New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows
New data reveals that opening major North Sea fields like Jackdaw and Rosebank would barely impact the UK's gas import reliance, displacing only 2% and 1% respectively, according to campaign group Upl
Volkswagen Group Reaches 4 Million EV Sales
Volkswagen Group has hit 4 million cumulative EV deliveries, cementing its role as Europe’s EV leader while still lagging behind Asian rivals. The bulk of its sales come from the MEB platform, and a f
E-quipment highlight: Toro GreensPro e1700 electric greens roller
Toro’s new GreensPro e1700 electric greens roller delivers silent, battery‑powered performance with wider coverage and SmartHitch transport, promising higher productivity and far less emissions for go
Steering Electricity: How Grid Control Devices Unlock Transmission Capacity
Grid‑control tech—FACTS and advanced power‑flow devices—lets operators steer electricity around existing lines, squeezing out extra capacity and avoiding costly, years‑long battles over new transmissi
Elon Musk moves for mistrial in Twitter fraud case because everyone hates him
Elon Musk’s legal team filed a motion for mistrial in the ongoing Twitter securities fraud class action lawsuit in San F...
Trump Executive Order Protected Weedkiller Roundup and a Munition, White Phosphorus
President Trump’s new executive order shields the glyphosate‑based herbicide Roundup and the U.S. stockpile of white‑phosphorus munitions, citing national‑security concerns. The move blocks lawsuits a
A Positive Strata Title EV Charger Story!
Melbourne’s The Botanica condo tower has become a model for strata EV charging, with its owners corporation pre‑emptively installing a standards‑compliant system despite resident worries about cost an