Energy

A new memorandum of understanding aims to speed deployment of battery-electric construction equipment powered by renewable energy and intelligent systems.

A Concentric Energy Advisors report says data-center-scale demand can support grid upgrades, but warns that failing to assign costs properly could shift $120 billion to $169 billion onto other customers.

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that occur while its God’s Eye urban driving system is active in China.

A court ruling on whether partial foot movement counts as pedaling could influence how e-bike use is interpreted in legal and regulatory disputes.

A regional fleet tally shows Latin America and the Caribbean now operate more than 9,900 electric buses, underscoring the scale of transit electrification beyond private cars.

Juiced Bikes says its relaunched Scrambler electric mopeds are now in stock and shipping in the US, signaling another step in the brand’s post-acquisition return.

Tour operators in Jasper National Park are introducing what is described as the first electric Ice Explorer, aiming to carry visitors across glacier terrain with lower noise and local emissions.

A Beijing court has held the first hearing in a consumer fraud case over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan.

A Connecticut bill to extend home and community solar incentives through 2035 has cleared both legislative chambers and is awaiting the governor’s signature.

A CleanTechnica report cites CNBC and a SpaceX prospectus as speculation grows around a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX, highlighting deepening cross-company transactions and leadership overlap.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally proposed rescinding its 2024 climate disclosure rule, reopening a fight over how much standardized climate-risk data public companies must provide to investors.

Electrek reports Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan, a next-generation luxury EV once expected to enter production later this year.

Blink Charging and Kempower are expanding their partnership with 14 additional fast-charging locations planned across the U.S. East Coast through 2026.

A new CEBA report argues that tariffs and bilateral utility arrangements can help commercialize advanced geothermal, small modular nuclear, and other clean firm technologies.

EPA figures published for the Rivian R2 Performance show the midsize EV matching the Tesla Model Y Performance on combined efficiency despite a larger, heavier body.

A new look at Berlin’s congestion and bike-lane battles shows how transport policy is becoming a broader fight over urban space, safety and priorities.

What began as a series of investment announcements is becoming a manufacturing platform, with Malacca’s Pegoh facility positioning Malaysia as a right-hand-drive EV assembly base for Chinese automakers entering Southeast

Revel and Voltera plan to build one of the largest fast-charging platforms in the United States, targeting fleets, ride-hail drivers, and robotaxis as charging infrastructure becomes a competitive bottleneck.

A new scorecard from Vote Solar and IREC gives New Mexico the nation’s only A grade for distributed energy resource interconnection policy.

Oregon regulators approved a new large-load tariff for Portland General Electric that shifts more infrastructure and interconnection costs to big data centers and ties approvals to clean-energy rules.