New analysis shows how solar and storage are lowering electricity costs in red and blue states as affordability takes center stage heading into the midterm elections. WASHINGTON D.C. — As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association … [continued]
A view of Wainwright, Alaska, which sits on low-lying coastal terrain underlain by permafrost. Ming Xiao
From the air, Wainwright, Alaska, looks like a perfectly stable band of homes and roads between the Chukchi Sea and a vast, flat tundra. But just below the surface, the frozen ground that this town was built on contains large bodies of ice. Along the eroding coastal bluffs, that hidden … [continued]
A team member installs battery modules with cells made with recycled battery materials into a new battery pack at Factory ZERO.
By Melissa Flaherty, Director of Sustainable EV Battery Ecosystem, GM When it comes to EV batteries, most of us start with the same questions: How far can I go on a charge? How long will my battery last? Those are fair questions. But here’s something that might surprise you: powering … [continued]
Many cities around the world are sinking because too much water is extracted from the groundwater reservoirs beneath them. This sinking makes these coastal cities more exposed to rising seas as the climate warms. But as our new research shows, this process can work in reverse; when groundwater is replenished, … [continued]
The deal struck by Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on October 9 to allow Russia to sell millions of tonnes of diesel is a major departure from US policy and runs counter to Ukrainian and European interests. It also directly contradicts a law signed by the US … [continued]
Spring Hill, Tennessee is blazing a new trail in battery technology, as Ultium Cells LLC — a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution — just announced plans to produce lithium manganese rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells at its plant just outside Nashville. This is expected to make … [continued]
Shilpan Amin, GM Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer (left) and James Litinsky, MP Materials Founder, Chairman & CEO (right).
By Shilpan Amin, Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, GM Long before electric vehicles became a familiar sight on American roads, General Motors engineers were developing technologies that help make today’s EVs possible. One example sits at the heart of a modern electric motor: the permanent magnet. In the … [continued]
Imagine a world where we successfully remove every single drunk driver from the road. Achieving this would be a monumental victory. Alcohol impairment remains a massive, critical crisis on public roads, directly contributing to over 30% of all traffic deaths in the U.S. Eliminating it is a mission we proudly … [continued]
Every driver — human or autonomous — can encounter the unexpected. The best time to work out how to respond to an emergency is before it happens. Automated vehicles operate in dynamic environments where unexpected events can occur. Beyond collision avoidance, AV fleets need tools to prepare for and respond … [continued]
Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. In 2025, solar and storage accounted for 79% … [continued]
