Electric motorcycle record smashed: 271 miles on one charge
A production Zero DS rode 436.5 km on a single charge, beating the old electric motorcycle record by over 125 km.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
India's Power Emissions Flat; Global Fossil Fuels Set to Fall
Two Carbon Brief analyses show clean energy curbing India's power emissions while a Hormuz crisis is projected to cut global fossil-fuel emissions in 2026.
In NY-17, a Tight House Race Turns on Environmental Stakes
The contest for New York's 17th district is a key test of how climate concerns move suburban swing voters.
Google backs Swedish green-steel plant to address AI emissions
The tech giant's partnership with Stegra signals a growing trend of using industrial decarbonization to offset data-center growth.
Newsom leaves California climate legacy clouded by electricity costs
Gavin Newsom's final months in office spotlight a clean energy record that is both ambitious and unfinished on affordability.
Wyoming Halts Project to Measure Irrigation Water Loss in Colorado River Basins
Wyoming's decision to halt the measurement effort leaves officials without a basin-wide estimate of irrigation water loss in its portion of the Colorado River system.
BMW i3 leases for $78 less per month than iX3 despite same $61,500 price
The new i3 sedan and iX3 SUV carry the same $61,500 base price, but BMW's lease estimator puts the i3 $78 per month cheaper.
Electric cars displaced $20B of oil during Hormuz crisis, US lags
New Ember data shows electric vehicles cushioned oil-importing countries from the Hormuz supply shock, while the US fell further behind in EV adoption.
Interior moves to revisit permit for operating offshore wind farm
The Trump administration is seeking to remand a key federal approval for Revolution Wind, a 704-MW project already delivering power in the Northeast.
Chevy Raises 2027 Blazer EV Base Price to $46,795
The 2027 Blazer EV starts above $45,000 after a $300 increase, arriving as sales have fallen sharply since the federal tax credit expired.
US fast-charging network tops 80,000 ports as Tesla raises prices
New data shows US public fast-charging infrastructure is growing larger and more powerful, though Tesla Supercharger costs are rising while most other networks hold steady.
PG&E warns of more California shutoffs as wildfire risk persists
Pacific Gas & Electric expects additional planned power shutoffs through Saturday as hot, dry winds keep California's grid under elevated fire risk.
California's energy affordability crisis is a national warning
Experts say California's soaring electricity bills stem from structural problems that, if fixed, could guide national affordability policy.
BMW's Next iX1 Spotted With Neue Klasse Design
The entry-level electric SUV is moving to BMW's dedicated EV platform, promising better range and charging.
Tesla China sales slide as exports double, rebate cut looms
Tesla's Shanghai factory has become an export hub as domestic demand falls, but Beijing's planned cut to the EV export rebate will raise costs.
Volkswagen confirms more affordable next-gen ID. Buzz on new SSP platform
VW says the electric minibus will move to a lower-cost platform with better range and charging, but US buyers will wait.
EcoFlow TITAN backup systems get $50 early-bird deposit deal
A $50 deposit locks in up to $2,999 off EcoFlow's upcoming TITAN whole-home backup systems when they launch in November.
Emergency Forest Restoration Program overwhelmed by disaster requests
A federal program meant to help landowners restore forests after disasters has stopped paying out because requests exceed available funding.