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Geely launches longer-range Xingyuan EV under $10K
Geely has launched an upgraded version of its top-selling Xingyuan (EX2) electric hatchback, boosting range up to 480 km while keeping the starting price under $10,000, and plans to expand exports to
Voltera, Revel Merge for 1,000+ US Fast-Charge Stalls
EV charging companies Voltera and Revel are merging to form one of the largest US fast-charging platforms, combining their operations under the Voltera name with Revel CEO Frank Reig at the helm.
Kia EV3 Wins Auto Zeitung Test, US Launch Late 2026
The Kia EV3, already a top-selling EV in Europe and the UK, won Auto Zeitung's Electric Vehicle Comparison Test with 3,039 points and is heading to the US in late 2026 at an expected starting price ar
Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?
UK heatwaves are driving a surge in air‑conditioner installations, now reaching 4 million homes—double the number three years ago. Experts from the University of Oxford and the charity Nesta agree tha
Memorial Day Deals on E‑Bikes, Scooters, Power Units
On Memorial Day, brands are rolling out big seasonal discounts on eco‑friendly tech, from e‑bikes to electric scooters and power stations. Shoppers can snag greener gadgets while honoring fallen servi
How Utilities Quietly Wrote America's Clean Energy Laws
A new book by Joshua Basseches argues that utility companies — not just environmental advocates — were the hidden architects of America's state renewable energy mandates, using their political clout t
Tony Blair Pushes More UK Oil, Experts Decry
Former PM Tony Blair’s essay urging the UK to tap remaining North Sea oil and abandon its 2050 net‑zero goal has sparked a flurry of criticism. Think‑tank E3G’s Ed Matthew, Zero Hour’s James Sutton, I
Czechia Breeds Drought-Resistant Saaz Hops
Czech scientists at the Hop Research Institute have bred new drought-resistant Saaz hop varieties — Saaz Shine, Saaz Comfort, and others — to protect the country's iconic beer ingredient from rising t
Jamaica Offshore Tests Find Hydrocarbons, Govt Mulls
Jamaica’s offshore tests have uncovered hydrocarbons, prompting the government to consider drilling that would slash its $1.5‑2 bn annual fuel‑import bill. Analysts warn production won’t materialize u
Cox Rejects Full Gas Power for Stratos Data Center
The 40,000‑acre Stratos Project, slated to become one of the world’s largest data centers, has ignited a statewide clash over its planned 100 % natural‑gas power from the Ruby Pipeline. While MIDA tou
Heatwave kills multiple swallow chicks in UK barns
A record‑breaking May heatwave in the UK is forcing baby swallows off their nests, with several chicks falling from roofs and barns and dying from overheating. Despite parents' frantic insect foraging
UK Greens Triple Membership; European Parties Should Learn
An Oxford professor argues European Green parties can reverse their post-2019 decline by emulating the UK Green party of England and Wales, whose membership has tripled to 230,000 under new leader Zac
World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization says an 86% chance of a record‑hot year by 2030 is now almost certain, with an El Niño likely to push 2027 into the top spot. The warning amplifies the stake
Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT
Tesla’s robotaxi fleet has collapsed to single‑digit numbers, while China rolls out ultra‑cheap EVs with semi‑solid‑state batteries and U.S. wind and solar capacity is projected to outpace natural gas
Lancia unveils Gamma EV crossover on 400V platform
Lancia has unveiled the Gamma, its first all‑electric crossover built on Stellantis’ 400V STLA Medium platform, offering BEV and PHEV variants and hinting at a new template for Jeep and Chrysler in th
Most US Solar Projects Face Little Opposition, Study Finds
A new University of Massachusetts Amherst study of 686 utility-scale solar projects found that 56% faced little to no public opposition, challenging the widespread media impression that large solar fa
Another solid-state EV battery maker is going public to fund its next growth stage
Taiwan’s ProLogium, the world’s first commercial solid‑state battery maker, will list on Nasdaq via a SPAC merger, valuing it at $3.8 billion and funding a new French gigafactory and next‑gen battery
A new EV brand backed by 5 companies wants to shake up Japan’s cheap mini car market
A five‑partner China‑Japan joint venture, EMTA, will roll out an electric kei car in 2027, aiming to break the dominance of gasoline mini‑cars like Honda’s N‑Box. The move underscores a new wave of in
NERC Sees Sharp Shifts in Regional Grid Demand Response
NERC's latest summer assessment reveals dramatic regional shifts in demand response capacity, with some areas gaining over 170% year-over-year while peak demand across North America is projected to gr
UK Heatwave: Nine Drownings Spark Water Safety Warning
At least nine people have died in water-related incidents across the UK in recent days as crowds flocked to rivers, lakes, and beaches to escape soaring temperatures, with safety experts warning that
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