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Long Beach Adds 6 Beam Global Off-Grid Solar EV Chargers
Long Beach is deploying six off-grid solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global across its municipal fleet operations and airport, betting that portable, grid-independent infrastructure can electrify
Orange EV lands 600‑truck electric Class 8 order
Orange EV secured a record 600‑truck order for electric Class 8 semi‑trucks, slated for delivery by 2026, amid a 272% lease‑portfolio surge and rising fuel costs that are pushing heavy fleets toward e
NY AGs Sue Interior Dept Over $1B Wind Farm Bribe
New York state sued the Department of the Interior over a $1 billion payment to a foreign oil company that halted an offshore wind farm off the New York coast. The project, which could have saved $10
The 2027 Dodge Charger EV goes on sale with a NACS port, but it’s not cheap
Dodge has opened orders for its 2027 Charger Daytona EV, a 670‑hp all‑wheel‑drive muscle car that sprints 0‑60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The EV adds a standard NACS charging port for Tesla‑compatible access
BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel
If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame t...
Electrify America Moves to Direct Card Billing
Electrify America is simplifying EV charging payments by eliminating prepaid balances and auto‑reload, moving to direct card billing with temporary authorization holds. The change aims to reduce frict
Massachusetts ‘vehicle-to-everything’ demonstration hints at EV batteries’ grid potential
Certain light-duty vehicles have the potential to earn around $3,000 per summer, and school buses $12,000, by enrolling ...
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sets May Sales Record, IONIQ 9 Up 279%
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 hit a new May sales record while its IONIQ 9 sales jumped 279%, showing the automaker’s EV demand rebounded quickly despite the recent loss of the federal tax credit.
Mercedes CLA EV delivers an impressive nearly 400 miles of driving range in real-world test
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking Tesla's robotaxi rollout, a real‑world test shows Mercedes’ 2026 CLA EV 350 delivering 385 miles on a single charge—far exceeding its EPA estimate and outpacing rivals
Tesla Semi Clears Grapevine Pass in Covenant Logistics Trial
Covenant Logistics put the Tesla Semi through a two-week California evaluation capped by a loaded run over the notorious Grapevine pass, with the test driver calling the performance hard to match in a
Colorado regulator lets Big Three dodge $1.3bn bonds
Colorado’s oil‑and‑gas regulator has let the state’s biggest producers avoid billions in cleanup costs, leaving thousands of abandoned wells and daily spills unaddressed despite a 2019 law designed to
New ways to remove CO2 from atmosphere must grow much faster, report says
The latest independent assessment warns that emerging carbon‑removal technologies are far from the scale needed to keep warming under 1.5 °C. While novel CDR is growing at 40% a year, it still represe
Kielder Forest Turns to Conservation, Boosts Wildlife
Kielder Forest, England’s largest woodland, is being reshaped from a century‑old timber plantation into a mixed‑use landscape that prioritises biodiversity, carbon‑rich peatland restoration, and resil
Rolls‑Royce Spectre Gains 16% Range, NACS, 670 hp Badge
Rolls‑Royce unveiled the Spectre Series II, boosting its EPA‑estimated range by 16% to 308 miles, switching to NACS charging, and adding a 670 hp Black Badge model, while sales have slumped 47% to jus
Brokk Launches Ecovolve EL500 Electric Mini Loader
Brokk is rolling out the Ecovolve EL500, a 32‑inch‑wide electric mini loader that can haul up to 500 kg in tight, noise‑sensitive indoor sites, offering interchangeable attachments, safety systems and
Costas Verdes restores 100k+ trees on Pacific beaches
Costas Verdes, a Costa Rican nonprofit, has restored over 100,000 native trees across 34 Pacific beaches, reviving wildlife habitats and aiming to plant 300,000 trees on 100 beaches while seeking $295
Lawsuit: Alligator Alcatraz Violates Clean Air Act
The Center for Biological Diversity sued Florida's emergency management agency, alleging the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention site runs 200-plus diesel generators and 100 lighting towers in the Ev
Sherrill Delays NJ Sea-Level Protections One Year
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill agreed to a one-year delay and full review of the REAL rule—stricter coastal construction standards adopted on the last day of Gov. Murphy's term to address up to five f
Fair Isle Water Holds Scotland’s Highest PFAS
Fair Isle, Scotland’s most remote inhabited island, has the highest PFAS concentrations in its public drinking water, a surprise given its lack of industry. Scientists say the chemicals likely arrived
Ontario to lift e‑bike child passenger ban
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation is set to amend e‑bike rules, removing the ban that prohibits children under 16 from riding as passengers on electric bikes, a move backed by the city’s mayor.
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