Data centers or sci-fi? Meta taps into space solar, 100-hour energy storage

Meta has announced partnerships with Overview Energy and Noon Energy to develop 1 GW of space solar energy and 1 GW/100 GWh of energy storage.

Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore

I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once. This is a major development. Tesla has been the …

Cadeler Mobilises Wind Ally, Wind Orca for Hornsea 3 Foundation Installation

Cadeler has completed mobilisation of its vessels Wind Ally and Wind Orca for foundation […]

HEA Energy Secures O&M Contract for North Sea Offshore Wind Farm

HEA Energy has secured a new offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) contract in […]

RWE Inks New PPA for Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm

RWE has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with UK construction materials supplier […]

Fugro Wins Geotechnical Site Investigation Work on CIP’s New Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has awarded Fugro a geotechnical site investigation contract for the […]

Ocean Winds’ First Offshore Wind Farm in France Completed, Moves into Full Operation

The final wind turbine has been installed at the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier (EMYN) […]

This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills

Ann Arbor is about to test a new way to power homes — and it could become a model for other cities. Starting this week, energy management company FranklinWH will begin installing solar + battery storage in homes across Ann Arbor, Michigan, as part of a pilot …

Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV delivers more driving range than expected

The new 2026 Toyota bZ has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 314 miles, but real-world testing suggests it can go even further. more…

Walmart + ABB roll out 400 kW EV chargers – starting in Phoenix

Walmart has partnered with ABB E-mobility to install its A400 All-in-One DC fast chargers at seven Walmart locations in the Phoenix area. The Arizona sites, along with stores in Colorado, Florida, and Georgia, are part of a broader US-wide Walmart-ABB launch.…

Volkswagen will unveil the first EV from its entry-level lineup tomorrow: What to expect

The ID. Polo is set to kick off a new chapter at Volkswagen as the first model from its new family of entry-level EVs. more…

Global Cities Urge Faster Transition to Renewable Energy

Mayors from across the globe say shifting away from fossil fuels is the most effective path to securing affordable and reliable power.

Hyundai reveals stunning IONIQ 9 Black Ink Edition, and we got a first-hand look at it [Images]

The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Performance Black Ink edition is more than just another blacked-out model, and we were invited to see it in person at Hyundai’s plant in Savannah, Georgia. more…

GM is still the #2 EV seller in the US, but for how long?

GM beat first-quarter earnings expectations after winning a US Supreme Court decision to refund around $500 million from the Trump Administration’s tariffs. more…

PV5 electric van sales are so hot, Kia is ramping up production plans

The new PV5 is Kia’s first entry into the commercial vehicle space, and the company had ambitious plans to sell some 4,000 of the boxy EVs to UK fleets in 2026. Well, it’s April – and it looks like Kia is going to have to build a lot more than that if it’s go…

CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal

CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, signed a 60 GWh sodium-ion battery deal with energy storage integrator HyperStrong — the largest sodium-ion battery order ever placed. The three-year agreement is equivalent to half of all energy storage batteries CATL…

Oregon boosts EV road trips with 24 new fast-charging sites

Oregon is getting ready to deploy another round of fast-charging stations along the highways, and it’s a meaningful step toward making EV road trips easier across the state. more…

EIA: 80 GW of new solar, wind + storage capacity coming in 2026

Utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage will add more than 80 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US by February 28, 2027, while total fossil fuel and nuclear power capacity will fall by almost 5 GW, according to data just released by the …

Nationwide Boiler Highlights High-Capacity Mobile Steam Boilers for Industrial Use

Trailer-mounted saturated and superheated steam boilers deliver high-output performance, fuel flexibility and low-NOx emissions for petrochemical and heavy industrial use.

Vacuum company shows concept rocket-boosted EV that does 0-60 in 0.9 sec

Dreame, a Chinese company known for robot vacuums and other home appliances, is back with another electric supercar concept, this time with some actually unbelievable numbers. Try this one on for size: 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 0.9 seconds. more…

Toyota’s EV sales rise 139% in March as drivers seek relief from surging gas prices

As drivers look for alternatives amid rising gas prices, Toyota has been an unexpected winner, with EV sales more than doubling in March. more…

First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving

I got behind the wheel of the next-generation Xiaomi SU7, and the upgrades are significant. The refreshed electric sedan delivers up to 902 km (560 miles) of CLTC range, 800V charging architecture across all trims, and standard LiDAR — all while still undercu…

Kia is slashing EV prices to keep pace with low-cost rivals

Kia is cutting prices in the US, Europe, and other key markets in response to a wave of new low-cost rivals. more…

Another US state wants to force registration for all e-bikes

As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity and grab headlines, regulatory debates are heating up. More states are clamping down on how and where e-bikes can be ridden, and even what constitutes an e-bike. more…

BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp

BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range in five…

Ford’s 2,200-HP electric Mustang runs 6.87-sec quarter mile, smashes EV record

Ford Racing’s new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just became the quickest electric car on the planet, running a 6.87-second quarter mile at 221 mph at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte this weekend. The run demolished Ford’s own previous EV record — a 7.623-seco…

I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry

I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic. In a single hall at the show, there were more EV models o…

This fleet is going electric, and sharing their real-world results (and savings) online

We write a lot about fleet studies proving out the value of electric vehicles in the real world , but almost never hear from commercial fleets who are making the switch first hand – but one small fleet is doing just that, sharing their experience on Reddit fo…

New bill in California senate could turn your home battery into a moneymaker

California senate bill 913 would allow utilities and grid operators to treat home backup batteries like real power plants, opening the door for programs that can pay homeowners to share excess energy capacity during peak demand. more…

Tesla offers 1 year of free Supercharging, claims ~40% premium for non-Tesla EVs

Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America, bundling one year of complimentary charging with new purchases. The automaker also used the announcement to take a shot at non-Tesla EV owners using the…