Survey: Most Americans need only 75 miles of EV range, but many want 300
A BMW-commissioned survey finds a gap between Americans' daily driving needs and the range they demand from an EV.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Climate change deepens exploitation in global food system, report finds
A new IPES-Food report links the exploitation of 1.4 billion food workers to colonial legacies and climate pressures.
Tesla Austin Robotaxi Fleet Drops Back to 8 Active Vehicles
Community tracking data shows Tesla's Austin robotaxi fleet has fallen to its launch size, a setback for its electric ride-hailing ambitions.
Pennsylvania Advocates Rally for Stronger Fracking Buffer Zones
Environmental groups and citizens are pressing Pennsylvania regulators to require larger setbacks between gas wells and sensitive sites, citing rising natural gas demand from AI data centers.
Tesla Cybercab loses door panel in Philadelphia crash; no PA robotaxi permit
A minor Philadelphia crash stripped a Tesla Cybercab's entire door skin, highlighting the robotaxi's modular plastic body and unresolved questions about its legal testing status.
New England states join Maine in fight over RTO incentive
A coalition of New England states is backing Maine's FERC complaint against the extra 0.5% return utilities earn for joining a regional transmission organization.
Tesla FSD Bug Falsely Flags Clean Cameras, Sends Owners to Service
A software glitch in Tesla's latest FSD update is triggering unnecessary service visits, highlighting reliability challenges in EV automation.
BYD's RACCO Minicar Takes Aim at Japan's Streets
BYD is positioning its new RACCO electric minicar as a local solution for Japanese drivers rather than a foreign challenger.
Mercedes-Benz to Integrate Wayve AI Driver in Two Years
The production deal brings Wayve's end-to-end driving AI into Mercedes vehicles, though the announcement does not address climate or energy.
Sea Level Rise Poses Existential Threat to People, Heritage, Nature
Rising oceans are already reshaping economies, livelihoods, and cultures for millions worldwide, according to a new explainer from Carbon Brief.
Pennsylvania AI Data Centers May Repeat Old Exploitation, Report Warns
A new report finds little evidence that Pennsylvania's data center boom is delivering promised jobs and warns of repeating historic harms.
Electric Tugboats: Battery Power Suits Their Real Workload
Tugboats' intermittent duty cycles make them better candidates for battery propulsion than their power ratings suggest.
Battery storage grows 30% as cost and community value outweigh policy risks
A new RMI analysis finds battery storage expanding rapidly on lower costs and local benefits, even as tariffs and federal restrictions create headwinds.
Nepal's $20m Loss-and-Damage Claim Covers Just 0.7% of Flood Costs
Carbon Brief analysis finds the UN-backed loss-and-damage request falls far short of the country's estimated flood damages.
Shift Public-Purpose Program Costs Off Electric Bills
An energy industry group argues that ratepayers should not finance broad social programs through their electric bills.
Indiana County Rejects Solar Project, Listing It With Adult Businesses
A unanimous county board vote in Indiana shows how local land-use rules can treat renewable energy as an undesirable use.
Rivian’s 2026 Halloween update adds Ghostbusters theme and Bill Murray cameo
Rivian’s latest over-the-air Halloween update brings Ghostbusters-themed lights, sounds, games, and a Bill Murray–narrated short to its R1 and R2 vehicles.
Bipartisan energy bill splits climate movement over permitting reform
A Senate bill that speeds up energy project approvals has exposed a deep rift between climate activists focused on blocking fossil fuels and clean energy advocates who say building more renewables matters more.