Solid-state EV batteries are now being tested on the road in North America for the first time, promising longer range, faster charging, and lower costs. Factorial, Stellantis test solid-state EV batteries in real life Jeep maker Stellantis and US-based Factorial Energy officially began testing the advanced new battery tech on the road, marking the first […]
POWER POINT What I’m hearing from energy insiders If you want to know where oil prices are going next, there is perhaps no better place to be than the Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC this week. Hosted by the Atlantic Council, the event is fantastic, with a unique global macro focus that includes more […]
America’s most affordable EV offering over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, just got way more expensive to lease this month. Chevy Equinox EV lease prices climb in June Just two months ago, you could score a $10,000 discount, or 20% off a new 2026 Chevy Equinox EV. After cutting it last month, […]
Iconic gummy candy brand HARIBO and its transport partners at Recht Logistik are turning to electric semi trucks to deliver emissions-free shipping across several of its European operations. Part of a larger sustainability initiative from the German candy giant, the deployment of new, battery electric Mercedes-Benz semi trucks aims to gradually reduce transport-related emissions between […]
Photo: Qcells Solar giant Qcells has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia, factory, and it’s on track to become the largest solar cell factory in US history by Q3 2026. The US has been heavily dependent on imported solar components for years, leaving developers exposed to tariff swings and supply chain disruptions. Qcells’ […]
Photo: Cypress Creek Energy Cypress Creek Energy has reached a big milestone in Arkansas for one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the US. The company just closed financing on the first two phases of the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas – a $3.5 billion deal that will fund construction and long-term operation of […]
BYD is about to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury brands. Ahead of its official launch next month, new details reveal that the Denza Z roadster will feature a tri-motor setup, delivering a ridiculous 1,528 hp combined. BYD Denza Z EV roadster launches in Europe in July We got our first look at the drop-top […]
At the front of our Thursday Green Deals is the Early Prime Day Sale from Bluetti that benefits from two exclusive bonus savings codes for our readers, with offers like the 2,074Wh Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station down at $759, among many others. We may not be seeing a simultaneous flash sale there like […]
Waymo is launching its first-ever membership program, “Waymo Premier,” offering its most frequent riders priority pickups, 10% cashback, and early access to new cities for $29.99 per month. The invite-only program marks a significant step in Waymo’s effort to build rider loyalty as it scales toward 1 million weekly rides and expands into 20+ cities. […]
Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits related to its “Full Self-Driving” and Autopilot systems — and the company’s own marketing department keeps making the problem worse. In two official promotional videos published in the last three weeks, Tesla showed a driver making espresso while FSD drives and shared footage where FSD committed […]