Mercedes gets priority access to ProLogium's Gen4 solid-state cells
Mercedes-Benz will test ProLogium's latest solid-state battery cells, which promise 400 Wh/kg and ultra-fast charging, as it targets a production EV by 2030.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Panama Calls for UN Treaty Recognizing Nature's Rights
Panama's president used the UN stage to push for a universal declaration granting legal rights to nature.
Maine Lobstering Town Faces Off Against Industrial Salmon Farms
A new conflict in coastal Maine pits the region's deep-rooted lobster fishing heritage against the expansion of industrial aquaculture.
Taiga's OS-5 Adds Geofencing to Electric Off-Road Fleet
A new software update brings built-in mapping and industry-first geofencing to Taiga's electric vehicles and watercraft.
Small-scale solar deserves restored tax incentives, advocate argues
An energy policy expert argues community-scale solar and storage projects are overlooked and should keep federal tax support even if utility-scale credits lapse.
Exelon climate fund invests in AI grid-planning startup Continuum
The utility’s 2c2i arm is backing a software platform meant to make transmission planning faster as electricity demand grows.
Data Centers Spend $343M on Rural Texas Community Projects
A Texas Tribune analysis finds data center companies are making large community investments in rural areas, often where local opposition has been strong.
UN adopts first sea-level rise declaration, protecting island states' sovereignty
The unanimous UN declaration affirms that low-lying island nations retain statehood and maritime rights even if rising seas submerge their land.
Tesla Roadster's $200,000 Launch Called Tone-Deaf in Sour Market
The upcoming Tesla Roadster unveiling highlights a clash between luxury EV aspirations and voter concerns about affordability ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Prospectors file claims on Bears Ears land after Trump shrinks monument
The rapid filing of mining claims on formerly protected land highlights the vulnerability of Bears Ears to political shifts.
Budget Ride1Up Roadster V3 e-bike surprises on off-road test
A $1,295 urban e-bike handled a 38 km off-road route better than expected, suggesting budget e-bikes can double as adventure bikes.
SPP market monitor urges FERC to reject Western resource adequacy plan
The Southwest Power Pool’s own market monitor argues the stop-gap plan for its Western balancing area would undermine competitive markets.
Nebraska's Hot Nights Emerge as a Hidden Climate Threat
As minimum temperatures rise, Nebraska's overnight heat is becoming a serious danger for vulnerable people, livestock, and crops.
Australia Hits 100 Community Batteries, Expands Home Energy Schemes
ARENA's latest milestones show Australia broadening its renewable energy push from community storage to household electrification.
Natural Wetlands Could Cut Insurance Costs, Study Shows
Restoring coastal marshes and other nature-based defenses may save insurers and policyholders billions by reducing flood risk.
Battery-swapping pilot helps NYC food carts ditch diesel generators
A Brooklyn startup is testing shared, swappable batteries for street vendors, aiming to make clean power cheaper and easier than running generators.
Chinese Carmakers Push Into Brazil as EV Sales Climb
A visit to dealerships in São Paulo shows Chinese brands rapidly gaining ground in Brazil’s auto market, especially in the electric and hybrid segment.
Commercial energy storage market to grow 27% in five years
A new analysis from American Clean Power and Wood Mackenzie projects strong growth for commercial energy storage installations.