Full-size trucks are brilliant at the big jobs and surprisingly annoying at the small ones. The climb into the cab gets old when you’re in work boots, dress shoes, or carrying a toddler. The carpet takes a beating from mud, beach sand, and the iced coffee that always tips over … [continued]
The German automaker Audi has dialed back its full EV plans for the US market, but its strategy still include plug-in hybrids and a new factory in Georgia, too (photo courtesy of Audi).
The German automaker Audi has dialed back its full EV plans for the US market, but its strategy still include plug-in hybrids and a new factory in Georgia, too.
The new energy reality: 1 kWh of battery is cheaper than a barrel of oil The EU is fiercely debating the future of the automotive industry and how far the transition to battery electric cars will be slowed down. Last time we had this debate back in 2022, Europe was … [continued]
Phoenix — The Sierra Club today published a new report, “Asleep at the Switch: How the ACC is Letting Utilities Fleece Ratepayers,” that considers the power the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has over the future of Arizona’s energy landscape, public health, and utility bill increases. The report also examines the … [continued]
Carbon pricing in a global context In April 2025, governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a historic global regulation, the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). It was designed to set global shipping on a course to net-zero by 2050 in a just and equitable way. Global shipping is responsible … [continued]
New rail services can give Switzerland its first high-speed direct trains to the UK. Polling in Switzerland Total sample size was 1,048 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 11th–24th September 2026. Nearly half of Swiss people use rail for other international destinations at least once a year. When asked about journey … [continued]
Report Shows How to Unlock the Full Potential of Distributed Energy Resources WASHINGTON D.C. — A new report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators and regulators can deploy distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar and battery storage to boost … [continued]
With years of R&D under its belt, the global marine energy industry is poised to make a significant contribution to the renewable energy transition ("Dragon" kite-style tidal energy device courtesy of Minesto).
US President Donald Trump will love this renewable energy system that operates invisibly, under water, where it can’t be seen.
This month, the Conservative Party in British Columbia won its first major victory in nearly a century. Reuters reports that the result “marks an end to nine years of power for the left-of-center New Democrats, who voiced opposition to new oil pipelines and supported a ban on tankers along the … [continued]
Germany’s GICON has completed one of the more remarkable wind-turbine construction projects in recent years. Its Schipkau prototype reached a hub height of 300 meters in September, putting the upper blade tip at a reported 365 meters. The lattice structure and telescoping inner tower allow the turbine assembly to be … [continued]
