Illinois battery auction yields 600 MW, short of target but a strong start
Illinois' first procurement under a new battery incentive program secured less storage than hoped, yet it would multiply the state's current capacity many times over.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Tesla Autopilot was engaged in fatal I-35 crash in Missouri
A 2024 Tesla Model Y left the road and killed its driver; Autopilot was later reported to be on.
Ford Ends F-150 Lightning, Preps $30K Fathom EV and EREV Pickups
Ford discontinues its flagship electric pickup, shifting to a cheaper EV and an extended-range model by 2027.
Segway E-Bike and EcoFlow Power Station Deals Highlight Clean Tech Discounts
A Thursday sales roundup shows discounts on e-bikes and battery power stations, signaling growing consumer access to clean energy gear.
SPP leads, PJM and MISO lag in FERC data-center interconnection grading
A new Enverus analysis finds most US grid operators are unprepared to connect the 62 GW of data center capacity expected by 2030, with only SPP having a fully approved large-load framework.
Underground power lines gain ground as storms and demand strain the grid
A sponsored Utility Dive report says undergrounding is becoming standard practice, with cost declines and reliability gains, though its material comparisons come from a fiberglass conduit maker.
Ohio Data Center Fight Rattles Senate Race
A proposed data center in a Columbus suburb is fueling a populist backlash that threatens Sen. Jon Husted's political standing.
Utility customer portals drive energy savings and cut shutoffs, case studies show
A sponsored industry article argues that well-designed utility customer portals can deliver measurable conservation and collections outcomes, not just convenience.
Concrete’s crumbling toll gets the John Wilson documentary treatment
A new documentary uses concrete as a lens on the overlooked environmental disaster of the world’s most pervasive building material.
Nuclear AI Moves Past Adoption to Measurable Operating Value
A new industry survey finds most U.S. nuclear AI deployments lack quantified benefits, pushing operators to focus on work redesign and governance.
Aluminum Scrap in Landfills Offers Cleaner Supply Path
Recycling more U.S. aluminum scrap could ease supply shortages with far less energy than smelting, but sorting gaps and weak recycling policies stand in the way.
NextEra's $4M Trump donation raises concerns over Dominion merger review
Watchdogs say the donation could influence federal regulators weighing the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger.
Priority E-Sauce adds 750W motor to fan-favorite Sauce bike
Priority Bicycles electrifies its popular Sauce model with a 750W hub motor, throttle, and dual sensing, keeping the belt drive and utility focus.
Toyota Corolla EV to Be Built in China; Subaru Charts Its Own EV Path
Toyota will make its best-selling Corolla in China from 2028, while Subaru pulls back from its Toyota partnership for next-gen EVs.
Google's PJM virtual power plant signals distributed capacity's arrival
A 100-MW Google-funded virtual power plant in PJM shows distributed energy is becoming a firm capacity resource, but utility-led adoption remains an open question.
Huawei signs onto CATL’s 2,520-station Choco battery swap network
A framework deal could extend CATL’s standardized swapping to Huawei-powered smart EVs, a sign of the technology’s revival in China.
Volvo EX60 real-world range beats EPA estimate by 13%
In Edmunds' range test, the Volvo EX60 P10 AWD traveled 352 miles, topping its EPA estimate and beating several luxury EV competitors.
GM reveals cab-less electric Silverado 3500 dually for military
A military UGV built on GM's 3500 HD dually chassis hints at a future electric range-extended pickup for civilian fleets.