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.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Windrose open-sources CAD designs for its E700 electric truck
The company released all 1,023 part files for its Class 8 truck, a rare step in heavy-duty EV manufacturing.
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.
Battery storage failure rate fell 98% since 2018, EPRI finds
A new EPRI analysis shows lithium-ion grid battery failures have dropped sharply, but older installations still warrant targeted safety reviews.
EV Prices Dip Year-Over-Year but September Brings Higher Costs
New EVs remain cheaper than a year ago, but September's price increase and shrinking discounts show the path to affordability is uneven.
Tesla halts Canada Model 3 orders; two-thirds of China EV quota unused
Tesla says it exhausted its import quota for Chinese-built Model 3s, but Canada's tracker shows most quota still available, raising questions about hidden allocation.
Farm Electrification Should Start With Tasks, Not Tractors
A CleanTechnica analysis argues that agricultural electrification should begin by examining the work itself, rather than defaulting to the diesel tractor.
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.
Factorial partners with Mitsui Kinzoku to scale solid-state batteries
The deal pairs a battery developer with a leading sulfide electrolyte producer to move solid-state cells toward mass production.
Juneau Forecast Tool Buys Time Against Glacier Floods
A new online system turns complex glacier data into early warnings, helping Alaska’s capital prepare for sudden floods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private LTE for utilities: a business case about control, not just cost
A sponsored analysis argues utilities should weigh private LTE as a long-term control and cost decision, with spectrum scarcity and satellite alternatives shaping the tradeoffs.
Utilities turn inspection data into grid risk intelligence
Regulators now expect inspection findings to feed risk models, pushing utilities to centralize asset data.
Aquaculture's $300 Billion Footprint Under Scrutiny
A new podcast episode examines the environmental and social costs behind the booming fish farming industry.
Corpus Christi's Drought-Proofing Desalination Plan Backfires
A shale-boom-era scheme to make Corpus Christi drought-proof has become a financial and political quagmire, according to a joint investigation.