4.5 GW: A big US solar cell factory is coming to South Carolina
Suniva is planning a major expansion in US solar manufacturing, with a new 4.5-gigawatt (GW) solar cell factory coming to Laurens, South Carolina. more…
Ford reshuffles EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin
Ford is reorganizing its standalone electric vehicle division — and losing the executive who built it. The automaker said today that Doug Field, its chief EV, digital, and design officer, will leave the company next month after nearly five years leading Ford’s push into software-defined EVs. In his place, Ford isn’t bringing in another Silicon […]
Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV leaks [Images]
Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, images of the ID. Cross leaked online, revealing the new design. more…
Oil prices stable as possible Washington-Tehran talks raise hopes for Mideast peace deal
An aerial view of the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California, as a plane takes off from LAX on April 8, 2026 as seen from above Manhattan Beach, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Oil prices were stable Wednesday, after falling sharply in the previous session as the […]
U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, left, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff watch, in Islamabad, April 12, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. and Iran […]
Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected after another breakthrough
After achieving a breakthrough earlier this week, Greater Bay Technology said it aims to launch the world’s first mass-producible all-solid-state battery this year. more…
Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
The Iran war has damaged as much as $58 billion worth of energy infrastructure, according to an estimate published by consulting firm Rystad Energy on Wednesday. Iran has attacked the oil and gas infrastructure of its Gulf Arab neighbors, including production facilities, refineries and pipelines among other targets. Israel has bombed natural gas and petrochemical […]
World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens
Countries affected by the Iran war should prepare for conflict-related disruptions to last for months, even if the current shaky ceasefire lasts and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, World Bank President Ajay Banga said Wednesday. “It’ll still take a few months for things to come back to where they were” once the key oil-shipping […]
Velotric Earth Day e-bike sale offers up to $562 savings, score up to $6,822 savings on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + X power stations, more
Leading our mid-week Green Deals is Velotric’s Earth Day e-bike sale with up to $562 savings, like the Fold 1 Plus Folding e-bike that is getting a FREE cargo rack seat pad at its $1,399 low, among other models. There’s also a special promotion with up to $6,822 savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra and […]
From Call Center to Care Center: How Hospitals Mature in Their Approach to Patient Experience
As an example, patient access is a strategic differentiator. Modernizing the call center isn’t just about operational function, but it allows healthcare organizations to see and engage with their patients. Patients should not have to wait months to be seen because there’s not enough support. The call center represents the largest volume of patient interaction […]