Tesla proxy shows board preparing for possible SpaceX merger
New filings reveal board interlocks, merger-triggered payouts, and an auto-vote program that could smooth a Tesla-SpaceX combination.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
VW opens orders for entry-level ID. Cross at about $31,000
The new 37 kWh variant lowers the entry price for Volkswagen's electric SUV to about $31,000, expanding its affordable EV lineup in Europe.
Arizona opens first NEVI-funded fast chargers along I-10, I-19, I-8
The three stations mark Arizona's first use of federal NEVI funds after years of procurement delays and a federal funding freeze.
Deep-Sea Gulf Ecosystem Shows Little Recovery After Deepwater Horizon
A new study finds that the deep-water ecosystem across hundreds of miles of the northern Gulf of Mexico collapsed after the Deepwater Horizon spill and shows uncertain signs of recovery.
CASE TL100EV Electric Mini Loader Reaches Customers
CASE's first electric mini track loader is now in customers' hands, targeting indoor and noise-sensitive work sites.
Oil Shock Highlights EVs and Solar as Energy Hedge
A drone strike on Saudi oil infrastructure shows how renewables and electric vehicles can buffer consumers from fossil-fuel price spikes.
UK battery electric train fleet aims to cut emissions and boost jobs
A new British-built battery electric train fleet promises faster, more reliable service and lower carbon output across northern England.
Indonesia wildfires on track to match century's worst emissions
A new analysis finds El Niño-driven fires in Indonesia could produce emissions rivaling the worst fire year of the century.
Battery Deployments Surge Past 1.5 TWh, China Leads Supply
China now dominates a battery boom that is reshaping both electric vehicles and grid storage.
EcoFlow launches scalable Titan 5000 home battery starting at 5 kWh
The new Titan 5000 lineup gives households an expandable backup battery that starts at 5 kWh and can grow to 30 kWh of storage.
ECOROAD ES6 Dual-Motor Scooter Boasts 2,000W and 34 mph Top Speed
The new ECOROAD ES6 combines two motors for 2,000W of power and a 34 mph top speed, aimed at off-road riders.
Florida Hispanic homeowners pay $5,014 more as weather risks rise
A new report highlights how climate-driven insurance costs fall unevenly on Black and Hispanic homeowners.
Caterpillar's new electric-drive dozer leans on locomotive tech
The construction giant is adapting a century-old diesel-electric rail design for a heavier dozer, pointing to efficiency gains over full electrification.
EV Prices Drop in US as North America Sales Plunge, Europe Surges
New data shows a widening split in the EV market: cheaper US prices and a European sales boom, but a sharp North American slump.
Amazon Adds 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros Electric Trucks in Germany
Amazon plans to put 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric semi trucks into service in Germany by the end of 2026, extending its fleet electrification push to Europe.
Texas solar recycling plant aims to recover nearly all panel materials
A new Texas facility can process one solar panel per minute, recovering valuable metals and glass without overseas shipping.
Red States Power Solar Boom as US Hits 50M-Home Milestone
New data shows Trump-supporting states account for most new solar capacity, even as policy headwinds persist.
Greenhouse Heat Threatens the Workers Behind America’s Houseplants
A new report highlights how the booming houseplant trade relies on low-wage greenhouse laborers who face dangerous heat with little protection.