Hyundai completes electric forklift range with 16-tonne models
Hyundai's new high-voltage battery-electric forklifts extend zero-emission operation to heavy industries previously reliant on diesel.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Tesla upgrades China Model 3 with 16-inch screen and V2L, US left out
Tesla is rolling out a larger display, a new interior option, and vehicle-to-load power export to China's Model 3 and Model Y, while the US Model 3 misses out on all three.
Coalition proposes new metrics for measuring grid utilization
An industry coalition's white paper suggests reporting both nominal and operational utilization to unlock capacity and cut costs.
New York climate superfund law blocked, but states press on
Federal rulings against New York's climate superfund law are a setback, but state lawmakers and a pending Supreme Court case will determine the future of such accountability measures.
Levi's and M&S launch renewable energy push for fashion suppliers
New collaborative targets the more than half of fashion's carbon footprint that comes from suppliers.
Alabama Coke Plant Operating Under Expired Permit Faces Court Challenge
A legal petition seeks to force Alabama health officials to act on an expired air permit for the nation's largest foundry coke producer.
IONNA passes 180 US fast-charging sites, adds discounts for some EV drivers
IONNA, the EV fast-charging network, has expanded to over 180 US locations and introduced discounts for drivers of four founding automakers' vehicles.
Vermont gas utility to own geothermal loops at affordable housing site
A Vermont gas utility will pay for and own geothermal ground loops at an affordable housing development, removing a major upfront cost barrier.
Interactive Map Tracks 3,446 US Manufacturing Projects Lost to Policy Attacks
A new BlueGreen Alliance tool details cancelled and stalled projects tied to the 2025 Republican manufacturing bill.
European Fleet Operators Urge EU to Keep Truck Emissions Rules Strong
Trucking companies are pushing back against efforts to weaken EU CO2 standards for trucks, citing cost savings.
USDA curbs REAP solar grants, triggering farmer lawsuit
New Trump-administration rules sharply restrict the Rural Energy for America Program, even retroactively, and farmers are suing.
Ports Choose Battery-Electric Reach Stackers Over Hydrogen
Despite the heavy-duty demands of reach stackers, ports are increasingly opting for battery-electric models, signaling a shift in zero-emission port equipment.
Newsom signs bills to boost virtual power plants in California
California's governor approved legislation that pays customers for using batteries, EVs, and appliances to ease grid strain, a shift from his earlier vetoes.
XPENG Sets Record Q3 Deliveries, September Nearly Tops Chart
XPENG's third-quarter 2026 deliveries hit a record, with September just shy of an all-time monthly high.
Aptera cuts production funding target to $25M; stock falls 15%
The solar-car startup lowered its capital requirement, but investors remain skeptical as cash reserves dwindle.
California's Clean-Car Rules Are the Last U.S. Climate Lever
With federal fuel-efficiency rules rolled back, California's emissions standards are the main remaining policy constraining car pollution—and they are under legal attack.
XPENG to Launch G9L Electric SUV at Paris Motor Show
XPENG’s global debut of its AI-defined G9L SUV signals a push into Europe with a broader Physical AI ecosystem.
Gazelle adds more affordable e-bikes to its premium lineup
The Dutch maker is broadening its electric bike range beyond high-end Class 3 commuters, which could lower the barrier to car-free travel.