XPENG recently launched sales of the new L05 in China and began shipments to global markets. Having seen a camouflaged prototype in Munich a few months ago, I had the impression that it was basically a longer L03. Looking at the production model, other than a few added features and … [continued]
Ireland’s Naas substation shows why flexible batteries and loads must match the location, timing and operating conditions of grid constraints.
Despite Trump’s war on EVs, the US Department of Energy has launched the new “BattMan” battery innovation accelerator led by experts at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Ahead of the Circular Economy Act, a joint letter from T&E, Recharge, Clean Tech for Europe and EIES calls for concrete measures to support the effective scaling of Europe’s material recovery and recycling capacity. Recovering materials from end-of-life batteries is a key means to secure much needed critical minerals (CRMs) … [continued]
Something I learned from my trip to China: you can be fast followers if you’re willing to learn from the best. Sometimes a bit of distance can improve your perspective. Walking down the silent streets of Beijing I listened to the future of mobility. Statistics can’t convey the silence of … [continued]
Last week, I attended Greenbuild International Conference + Expo 2026 in the North Hall of the Javits Center here in NYC. After being overwhelmed by shows like CES and InterSolar Europe, the smaller scale of Greenbuild was a welcome break. At the show, there were a few heat pumps and … [continued]
BRUSSELS — Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, according to a new report from ClientEarth and World Resources Institute (WRI). The report raises concerns about the level of preparedness in cities across the bloc and outlines the changes needed … [continued]
The Trump administration has already delayed implementation of the critical standards for year+ Washington, DC — Last night during a rally in Texas, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would roll back safeguards finalized in 2024 to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. This … [continued]
Today, we’re announcing that Waymo for Business is integrated with Ramp, making it easier for organizations and their employees to manage expenses when using our fully autonomous ride-hailing service. For over a year, Waymo for Business has offered 24/7 reliability and convenience directly to organizations embracing Waymo for their transportation … [continued]
Reliable, affordable electricity is essential for many of the products and services that underpin the modern economy. But the sources of that electricity—and their respective merits and risks—are increasingly the subject of debate and polarization. A flood of narratives and counternarratives is rising in the media and public conversation about … [continued]
