Global Wildlife Populations Down 73% in 50 Years, Report Finds
A new global assessment finds steep average vertebrate declines over the past half-century while noting some species are recovering.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Massachusetts shifts clean energy funds to winter heating aid
Gov. Healey's emergency order redirects clean-energy compliance payments to help households heat homes this winter, drawing both praise and concern.
Tesla files permit for Las Vegas Semi service center as truck production ramps
A new Clark County permit shows Tesla plans a dedicated Semi service center in Las Vegas, an early sign of the support network for its electric truck as volume production begins.
VW recalls 22,500 ID.4 EVs over battery fire risk, urges 80% charge cap
Volkswagen is recalling more than 22,500 ID.4 SUVs after finding that charging above 80% could trigger battery fires, with no fix yet available.
Iowa county reverses battery storage ban after farmer-led push
A family of Iowa farmers helped persuade local officials to lift a moratorium on battery storage, clearing the way for a combined solar-and-cattle project.
Porsche commits to electric 718 by 2028, 911 stays gas for now
Porsche's investor presentation confirms an all-electric 718 for 2028, while the CEO rules out an electric 911—a stance Electrek argues will not hold.
Amazon's Carbon Sink Weakened by Fire Ozone, Heat, Drought
New research shows compounding climate stressors are degrading the Amazon's ability to absorb CO2.
Livestock Lobby Treated Climate Change as a PR Problem
A new report from Inside Climate News says the American livestock industry's main lobbying group approached climate change as a public relations challenge rather than a scientific one.
Volkswagen opens pre-orders for ID. Polo GTI, its first electric hot hatch
The ID. Polo GTI is the first electric model to carry Volkswagen's iconic GTI badge, blending the nameplate's front-wheel-drive heritage with a 52 kWh battery and a €39,995 starting price.
California law targets utility delays in transmission projects
A new California law requires utilities to report transmission project timelines and face oversight if they fall behind, aiming to unblock gigawatts of stalled clean energy.
Seven-Passenger E-Rickshaw Packs 7.3 kWh Battery, 120-Mile Range
SixThreeZero's new electric rickshaw can carry up to seven people and carries ten times the battery of a typical e-bike, signaling a niche shift toward car-replacing electric cycles.
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries estimated at 7,000–8,000 in Q3 2026
Tesla's "Other Models" deliveries hit a five-year low, giving the clearest look yet at Cybertruck demand.
Rivian R2 gets Pet Cam and AI assistant in update 2026.36
The new software update brings live pet monitoring to the R2 and remote Pet Mode controls to R1 models, but both features require a paid Connect+ subscription.
Europe's E-Bike Boom Outpaces Its Bike Mechanic Workforce
A shortage of trained mechanics threatens to slow Europe's shift from cars to e-bikes, with the continent needing roughly 105,000 more by 2032.
Thermostat aggregator rebrands as Everyday Electric, launches whole-home VPP
A smart thermostat aggregator is expanding into a whole-home virtual power plant as utilities and data centers seek fast-scaling distributed capacity.
Port of Helsingborg orders two electric reach stackers from Kalmar
Sweden's second-largest container port is replacing diesel machines with electric units, citing lower emissions, noise, and maintenance, plus fuel-cost volatility.
Portsmouth shore power cuts emissions but faces costly UK electricity
The UK's first high-voltage multi-berth shore power system can slash idling ship emissions, but high electricity prices currently make plugging in more expensive than running onboard generators.
Philippines Expands Electric Buses, Pushes Local EV Manufacturing
Two initiatives signal a broader shift toward electric public transport in the Philippines, combining pilot expansions with domestic production goals.