BMW offers $500 loyalty discount on 2027 iX3 as deliveries begin
BMW's new electric SUV arrives with a modest loyalty incentive and competitive pricing, but lease deals lag rivals.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
North Carolina Regulators Reject Duke Energy Gas Plant Proposal
A rare regulatory denial blocks Duke Energy's 255-megawatt gas facility in Richmond County.
Rivian CEO: R3 will be 'materially' cheaper than R2, R4 to follow
Rivian's next models are expected to push prices toward the mid-$30,000 range as the company scales production.
Electric Porsche Boxster spotted testing at Tesla Supercharger
The sighting suggests Porsche's upcoming 718 EV is validating Tesla's Supercharger standard and may adopt a single NACS port.
Brazil's Lula Pushes Decarbonization as UN Session Opens with Rival Climate Visions
The opening of the UN General Assembly highlighted a sharp divide between Brazil's call for aggressive climate action and an unspecified opposing worldview.
Trump backs diesel export ban amid record UCL prices
President Trump endorsed a temporary diesel export ban to fight record-high U.S. fuel prices, but analysts disagree on how much it would help.
Nissan Rogue Hybrid Uses e-POWER, No Plug Needed
Nissan's new Rogue Hybrid brings its e-POWER series-hybrid system to the US, where the gasoline engine works only as a generator.
EcoFlow Early Prime Day Sale Cuts Solar Generator Prices by Up to 57%
A new fall sale from EcoFlow brings steep discounts on home battery and solar generator bundles, making backup power more accessible ahead of winter.
Earth System Boundaries Breached, Raising Irreversible Change Risk
A new assessment finds that multiple planetary boundaries have been crossed, increasing the likelihood of irreversible environmental changes.
Kia EV3 Gets $1,500 Cash Discount, Starts at $29,890
Kia's most affordable electric SUV now comes with a $1,500 customer cash discount, lowering the barrier to EV ownership.
Hyundai Reportedly Fears Chinese EV Push Into US Market
A new report says Hyundai is among the automakers alarmed by the prospect of Chinese electric vehicles entering the US market.
Bison Puppet March in NYC Highlights Tribal Restoration Efforts
A life-sized bison puppet march in New York draws attention to Indigenous-led efforts to restore wild buffalo to their native lands.
Judge Restores $7B Solar for All Program, Faults EPA Termination
A federal judge ruled that the EPA illegally terminated the $7 billion Solar for All program, reinstating it.
Tesla Trial Begins Over Racism Claims at Fremont Plant
California's lawsuit against Tesla over alleged racial discrimination at its Fremont factory has gone to trial, with no cap on damages.
Audi threatens European buyers over grey-market SAIC-built EVs
Audi is reportedly preparing legal action against European customers who imported its Chinese-market SAIC-built electric cars, signalling a clash between official brand strategy and parallel imports.
Sunwoda Flash-Charging Battery Hits 97% in Under 10 Minutes
Chinese battery maker Sunwoda has entered the flash-charging race with a system that adds 100 km of range per minute and reaches 97% charge in under ten minutes at room temperature.
Florida's Post-Hurricane Rebuilding Fuels Gentrification and Rising Costs
A new report shows that after major hurricanes, Florida towns like Mexico Beach are seeing wealthier newcomers replace long-time residents as rebuilding costs soar.
Streisand Effect Fuels Buzz for New Elon Musk Documentary
CleanTechnica reports that a forthcoming Elon Musk documentary is gaining extra attention thanks to the Streisand effect, with Musk's own publicity instincts playing a role.