Irizar Delivers 31 Electric Buses to Poland's GZM Network
Spanish manufacturer completes a sizeable electric bus delivery for public transit in Poland's Upper Silesian metropolitan area.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Honda Unveils Electric Mountain Bike, Expanding Into E-Bikes
Honda, known for motorized vehicles, has revealed an electric mountain bike, marking its entry into the e-bike market.
DOE tells PJM to shield existing ratepayers from data center capacity costs
In a rare FERC filing, the Energy Department backs cost-allocation fixes to PJM's emergency capacity procurement, arguing new large loads should pay their own way.
EU reportedly set to weaken car CO2 rules for third time in two years
A reported France-Germany deal would cut the EU's 2035 emissions-reduction target from 90% to 80%, marking the third rollback of EV rules in two years.
Heat Pump Demand Holds Steady After Federal Tax Credit Expires
Shipments remain strong in 2026, suggesting the technology's growth no longer depends on federal subsidies.
A Grist critic defends 'Digger' as a climate allegory worth seeing
A new Grist review argues the much-hated climate allegory 'Digger' succeeds by making audiences feel the chaos of the crisis.
Baltimore Residents Urge Denial of Incinerator Air Permit
About 100 South Baltimore residents packed a community meeting to ask state regulators not to renew the permit for the city's largest trash incinerator.
UK Conservatives double net-zero cost estimate in spreadsheet error
A Carbon Brief factcheck shows the UK Conservative party's £957bn net-zero cost claim stems from double-counting a Climate Change Committee spreadsheet.
SEC Warns Asset Managers Over ExxonMobil Board Challenge
The SEC's unusual warning signals regulatory scrutiny of investor campaigns that use board seats to press climate action.
Clean-Energy Super PAC Targets Seven House Races With $15M
A clean-energy super PAC is spending $15 million to defeat seven House Republicans, testing whether its primary success can carry into the general election.
BYD's Second-Gen Seagull: Bigger, More Premium, Pre-Orders Open
The upgraded entry-level EV adds size, power, and luxury features while keeping its low-cost positioning, potentially reshaping the budget EV segment.
PJM approves 2.1 GW in fast-track interconnection for Engie, LS Power
The first approvals under PJM's Expedited Interconnection Track aim to bring new capacity online by mid-2029 as data center demand strains the grid.
US utility rate requests hit record $4.5B in Q3, report finds
Investor-owned utilities have sought $23.1B in rate increases so far in 2026, with affordability becoming a key midterm issue.
Tesla opens first Southeast Semi Megacharger corridor on Atlanta–Savannah route
The two new stations give Tesla Semi trucks their first public charging corridor outside California, though the rollout trails the company's own schedule.
Geely confirms 2027 Canada entry; no models announced
Geely will bring its own brand to Canada in 2027 under Ottawa's reduced tariff quota, testing Chinese automakers in North America.
Solar-Powered Scooter and Affordable E-Bikes Highlighted in Electrek Podcast
The latest Wheel-E podcast rounds up new electric bikes and a solar-powered scooter, signaling continued innovation in low-carbon transport.
BLM Drops Environmental Review Requirement for Arctic Oil Exploration
A new Bureau of Land Management rule removes environmental reviews for oil exploration in the Western Arctic, speeding up permitting on the largest federally managed public land tract in the U.S.
Martinez Residents Demand Stronger Refinery Oversight
A Northern California community, weary of living near accident-prone refineries, pressed officials for tougher oversight.