E-bikes give teens a mobile 'third place' and independence
An Electrek essay argues that teen e-bike use is a social and independence win, despite legitimate safety concerns.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Ameren Missouri Drops Net-Zero Goal in Data Center Power Plan
The utility's proposed long-range plan would shift to a more pollution-heavy generation mix to serve data centers, abandoning its net-zero emissions reduction goal.
Mesabi Metallics plans $15B low-carbon steel mill in Iowa
The proposed Iowa plant would use natural gas and electric arc furnaces instead of coal, a major bet on cleaner U.S. steelmaking.
Grist critic pans Iñárritu's 'Digger' as heavy-handed climate parable
A Grist climate reporter argues the new Tom Cruise film is a preachy allegory that offers no fresh insight.
Kelvin Wave in Pacific Ocean Heads Toward California
A Pacific Ocean Kelvin wave is moving toward California, driven by a mix of tidal, wind, and temperature influences.
Extreme El Niño Defies Existing Scientific Categories
A developing El Niño is so strong that it may outpace the current classification system, according to climate scientists.
Kia's new PV5 Chassis Cab opens 'endless' EV conversion options
Kia's new open-bed PV5 Chassis Cab expands the electric van lineup with flexible conversions for work, food, or camping.
Hyundai expands EV lineup with China-only Ioniq V and Europe-bound Ioniq 4, 7
Hyundai is rolling out new electric models tailored to China and Europe, but US buyers are unlikely to see them soon.
EVgo's 750 kW fast charging system now expected in 2027
The company says the system can charge the fastest-charging US EVs in about 10 minutes, but rollout slips past its earlier target.
Nate Hagens Shifts Peak Oil Focus to Broader Resource Bottlenecks
A CleanTechnica profile finds Nate Hagens still expects industrial contraction, but now frames the constraint as something wider than oil.
Most NYC buildings met emissions limits in first Local Law 97 year
New York City’s first enforcement year under Local Law 97 saw high compliance, with the city now pursuing fines against a small share of non-filers and over-limit buildings.
Tesla patents four-fan downforce system for Roadster
A newly granted patent describes a speed-independent downforce system that could appear on Tesla's delayed Roadster.
Inclusive utility investment could unlock virtual power plants for all
A new financing mechanism lets utilities cover upfront costs of home energy devices, potentially scaling virtual power plants beyond affluent early adopters.
E-bike ticket shows enforcement, not new laws, is the answer
A Florida boy's citation for riding a 4,500-watt electric motorcycle on public roads illustrates why better enforcement of existing rules may be more effective than new e-bike restrictions.
SEC approves Tesla retail auto-voting plan as SpaceX merger looms
Retail shareholders can now sign up to have Tesla's board vote their shares automatically, a program that could shape a potential SpaceX merger vote.
Data center boom stalls as grid, labor, and community hurdles grow
Rising electricity demand from data centers is colliding with equipment shortages, local permitting battles, and grid limits, casting doubt on near-term buildout forecasts.
Sierra Club: U.S. Public Pensions Hold Billions in Fossil Fuel Bonds
A new analysis of 40 U.S. public pension funds finds fossil fuel debt remains embedded in portfolios, though available bondholding data are incomplete.
Leipzig Hydrogen Garbage Trucks Fail Routine Reliability Test
A pilot fleet in Leipzig shows hydrogen refuse trucks are not yet dependable enough for daily municipal service.