Image: Tesla Solar and wind accounted for 90% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first seven months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In July, solar alone provided 96% of new capacity, making it the 23rd consecutive month solar has held the lead among […]
President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers.
Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more. Toyota’s EV sales crashed in Q3 as new models roll out Despite most automakers reporting record EV sales as buyers rushed to claim the $7,500 […]
Tesla has confirmed that the new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for both vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications. For now, it only works with Tesla’s outlet adapter dongle. We have known that Tesla’s onboard charger has had some bidirectional charging capacity for a while now. I even successfully discharged a 2023 Model Y using […]
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a nearly $10,000 price cut The 2026 IONIQ 5 is slated for a significant price […]
If you were waiting for the range-topping electric Dodge Charger, you might be out of luck. Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans to launch the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which promised to outmuscle the SRT Hellcat engine. Is Dodge shelving the Charger Daytona Banshee EV? After unveiling the Charger Daytona SRT Concept […]
Today’s Green Deals is another nearly EV-packed edition, headlined by Heybike’s Prime Fall e-bike Sale with up to $700 savings – and many new and returning low prices, like the ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike hitting a new $1,399 low. Right behind it is Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 50A Level 2 EV Charging Station at […]
The energy demand for data centers is surging right along with record-setting heat domes and conversations about a new “Category 6” for hurricanes, bringing serious concerns about grid stability on summer’s hottest days. That’s the kind of problem that keeps the heating and cooling specialists at Carrier awake at night, but they’ve come up with […]
A demonstrator protests against budget cuts, in New York City, on 7 June. Photograph: Gina M Randazzo/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A demonstrator protests against budget cuts, in New York City, on 7 June. Photograph: Gina M Randazzo/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Explainer Why healthcare spending was at the center of the US government shutdown […]
Chevy’s electric SUV is quickly becoming America’s favorite. The Chevy Equinox EV now ranks as the best-selling EV in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The Chevy Equinox closes in on Tesla for best-selling EV GM took the top sales spot after delivering over 710,000 vehicles in the US in the […]