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Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
#byd
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla reports Q1 deliveries, missing expectations slightly

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, missing Wall Street's estimate of 365,645 units amid challenges in the global EV market.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's sales increased 6% year over year, but the company faces significant challenges with declining sales and market share.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla reports Q1 deliveries, missing expectations slightly

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, missing Wall Street's estimate of 365,645 units amid challenges in the global EV market.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

America's "Most Dangerous Dependence": Can the U.S. Win the Critical Minerals Competition?

China's dominance in critical minerals creates significant vulnerabilities for the U.S. and poses a strategic challenge.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Metafuels wins 1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant

Metafuels' aerobrew technology converts renewable methanol into drop-in jet fuel, delivering up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional kerosene, with no modifications needed for existing aircraft.
European startups
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago
Bicycling

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Cars

This 55-year-old supply chain management professor took a gamble last year: he bought an electric vehicle | Fortune

Business
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Electric-vehicle market is maturing with many automakers entering, Tesla losing dominance to BYD, and infrastructure, production, and policy uncertainties shaping future adoption.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Electric vehicles, hybrids still stars at the Silicon Valley Auto Show

Electric vehicle demand remains strong in Silicon Valley and California despite federal rebate eliminations and national policy shifts.
Bicycling
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Verge Motorcycles has launched the world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery, promising exceptional range and charging speeds.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Cars

This 55-year-old supply chain management professor took a gamble last year: he bought an electric vehicle | Fortune

Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

NASA goes nuclear for Mars, Iran war emissions spike, and a new Lyme vaccine shows real promise

NASA plans to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028, deploying three copters to scout for signs of habitability.
#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
5 days ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
#nio
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Business

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Elon Musk warns the U.S. could soon be producing more chips than we can turn on. And China doesn't have the same issue | Fortune

Electrical power limitations are hindering AI advancement in the U.S., unlike Chinese competitors who do not face the same issues.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
#lithium-ion-batteries
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
Environment
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

How To Store Lithium Batteries Safely So You Don't Spark A House Fire

Proper storage of lithium-ion batteries is essential to prevent fire hazards.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
Environment
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

How To Store Lithium Batteries Safely So You Don't Spark A House Fire

Proper storage of lithium-ion batteries is essential to prevent fire hazards.
Gadgets
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Planar Li deposition and dissolution enable practical anode-free pouch cells

Crossover-coupled electrolyte enables anode-free lithium metal batteries with 500 Wh/kg energy density, stable cycling for 100+ cycles, and uniform lithium deposition through polymer-rich SEI formation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Should You Go Solar In 2026?

The most consequential shift for anyone considering rooftop solar in 2026 is the expiration of Section 25D, the Residential Clean Energy Credit. That 30% credit, which was worth up to $9,000 on a $30,000 system, is no longer available for home solar installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed July 4, 2025, accelerated the phase-out that the Inflation Reduction Act had originally extended through 2034.
SF real estate
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

QS Rallies 5%: QuantumScape Just Crossed a Major Revenue Milestone

QuantumScape generated $19.5 million in customer billings for 2025, marking a significant operational transition for the company.
#white-hydrogen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

"We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to soon be joining Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as partners in building a hydrogen society," Toyota President and CEO Koji Sato said. "cellcentric which possess deep expertise in commercial fields together with Toyota's over 30 years of fuel-cell development in the passenger car sector, can combine their strengths to deliver one of the world-leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles."
Cars
Science
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

Maximizing carrier extraction in hybrid back-contact silicon solar cells

Hybrid back-contact silicon solar cells achieve 27.62% certified efficiency through multifunctional front layers, improved rear contacts, and optimized 160-μm absorber thickness.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid

The EV3 and Seltos Hybrid feature advanced technology, customizable infotainment, and various powertrain options, launching in late 2026.
Environment
fromFortune
6 days ago

Big tech was embracing clean energy and turning a corner on climate change. Then AI data centers arrived | Fortune

Tech companies are struggling to meet climate goals due to rising emissions and increased energy demands from data centers.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV

Donut Lab's solid-state battery pack completed real-world charging tests on a Verge TS Pro motorcycle, achieving a 5C charging rate with air cooling and 217-mile range.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.
#solid-state-batteries
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I switched to a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels outdated

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Science

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet

frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I switched to a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels outdated

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Science

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet

Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk has a history of doing the impossible. A Tesla Terafab may be his most difficult challenge yet.

Elon Musk plans to build a 'Terafab' factory to produce semiconductors for Tesla's robotaxi and humanoid robot programs.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Donut Lab's solid-state battery can handle the (extreme) heat, test says

Donut Lab's solid-state battery maintains and increases capacity under extreme heat up to 100°C, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries that degrade in high temperatures.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Environment
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
World news
fromNature
1 month ago

The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?

Demand for battery metals drives exploitation, armed conflict, and resource nationalism, harming millions and implicating governments, corporations, and technology supply chains.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

CATL sodium-ion battery aims to improve EV winter range loss

Sodium-ion batteries, particularly CATL's Naxtra model, offer improved cold-weather performance for electric vehicles, potentially addressing range loss and slow charging in freezing temperatures.
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk explains why Tesla's 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla achieved scalable dry-electrode production for both anode and cathode in its 4680 cells, lowering cost, energy use, and increasing manufacturing scalability.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry

When the battery starts discharging, the sulfur at the cathode starts losing electrons and forming sulfur tetrachloride (SCl 4), using chloride it stole from the electrolyte. As the electrons flow into the anode, they combine with the sodium, which plates onto the aluminum, forming a layer of sodium metal. Obviously, this wouldn't work with an aqueous electrolyte, given how powerfully sodium reacts with water.
Science
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The dark side of the battery boom

Cleaner technologies often shift environmental burdens onto vulnerable human populations through hidden labor, exposure, and social impacts.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Last year, the company's profit fell 45% compared with 2024, driven in large part by falling sales of its electric vehicles. Investors anticipated the decline in sales, but Tesla still beat Wall Street earnings and revenue estimates thanks to its energy storage business. Tesla deployed a record 46.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage products in 2025, a 48% increase from last year, according to the company's official filings.
Business
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

CO and water help pull lithium from dead batteries

The team, from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology, recently published their findings in Nature Communications. According to their research, the process not only avoids conventional leaching chemicals and extreme heat to extract lithium from old batteries, but it also uses carbon dioxide in what the authors call a sequestration step, and turns other battery transition metals into new catalysts - with CO₂-rich water doing most of the chemical work.
Science
#meta
Environment
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

EV battery recycling is becoming a high-growth industry projected to reach about $70 billion annually by 2040 due to retiring batteries and supportive regulations.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Meta Is Making a Big Bet on Nuclear With Oklo

"This project will create jobs, spur local innovation, and advance American leadership in energy technology," Urvi Parekh, head of global energy at Meta, said in a statement. "By investing in baseload nuclear energy, we're helping build a resilient and sustainable future for our communities." It's not unusual for utilities to negotiate long-term contracts for fuel for reactors. But this is the first known incident where a hyperscaler is purchasing the fuel that will generate the electrons it plans to buy, says Koroush Shirvan, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Science
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How this startup designed an ultra lightweight EV

A U.K. startup built a 1,973-pound electric sports car to reduce EV weight using lightweight materials and design, improving efficiency and safety.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why battery recycling is essential for supply chain security

Extended producer responsibility for batteries is essential to recover critical minerals and build closed-loop recycling as battery use and end-of-life waste rise.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers. "There's a lift inside that takes about 12 minutes to go from the bottom to the top," he said, pointing skyward. Forty-five of the giant turbines that now dot his property are part of the massive MacIntyre Wind Farm which will soon generate enough electricity to power 700,000 homes.
Environment
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

A New York startup captures ambient CO2 and converts it via electrolysis and synthesis into motor-grade gasoline, but production is minimal and the process is energy-inefficient.
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