Hormuz, Trump, & The Carbon Paradox
The analysis quantifies how the March‑April 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis suppressed fossil‑fuel demand, producing a net avoidance of roughly 10 million tonnes of CO₂ across aviation, road transport, shipping and natural‑gas sectors. Aviation saw the largest cut, with about 4.7 Mt CO₂ avoided, while shipping’s net savings were modest at around 0.2 Mt. War‑related operations added roughly 0.7 Mt CO₂, leaving a net reduction of 9.8 Mt CO₂. The piece argues that such conflict‑driven drops are temporary and highlight systemic fragility rather than a climate solution.
Zwitterions Are The Key To New Solid-State Batteries
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have engineered a polymer electrolyte infused with zwitterions that enables ion transport up to 10 billion times faster than conventional solid matrices. By fine‑tuning the zwitterion content to an optimal 80 % blend, the material forms self‑assembled...
AI Keeps Claiming To Know Stuff It Doesn’t … And Maybe Sam Altman Does, Too
OpenAI’s ChatGPT recently insisted a one‑mile run took over ten minutes, refusing correction, a flaw CEO Sam Altman called a “known issue” that may take a year to resolve. The incident highlights the broader problem of AI hallucinations, where models...
Toyota bZ Sales Surge To Over 10,000 In First Part Of Year
Toyota reported selling 10,029 units of its bZ crossover in the first quarter, a 79% increase over the same period last year. The surge follows a rebranding from bZ4X to bZ, along with higher range, power output and faster charging....
GOTRAX Rambo: A Versatile Fat-Tire E-Bike For Any Terrain
The GOTRAX Rambo is a $899 fat‑tire electric bike that blends power, comfort, and practicality for a wide range of riders. It features a 500‑watt motor, 25 mph top speed, and a removable 48 V 10.4 Ah battery that promises up to 50 miles...
Zero-Emission Drone News From Ukraine: Flying Fuel Cells & Green Hydrogen
Ukraine’s drone maker Skyeton has moved its Raybird reconnaissance UAV from gasoline power to a hydrogen‑fuel‑cell hybrid, achieving combat‑ready flights of over 10 hours. The hybrid system operates across a –35 °C to +55 °C temperature span, matching the internal‑combustion version while...
24 New EV Chargers Installed In Texas & Maine
Love’s Travel Stops announced the launch of three EV charging stations in Texas—Natalia, Encinal and Three Rivers—each equipped with four NACS and CCS chargers, and added eight Tesla Superchargers at Three Rivers. The company also opened four fast chargers near...
Why Do Cities Continue To Accept Rising Utility Prices?
A new Building Decarbonization Coalition report finds that accelerated spending on gas‑distribution infrastructure, which has more than tripled since 2010, is the primary driver of soaring utility bills in the United States. Infrastructure costs now represent roughly 70% of residential...
The GOTRAX eFold Electric Bike: Compact, Practical, & Affordable
The GOTRAX eFold is a budget‑friendly folding electric bike aimed at urban commuters. It sports a 350 W motor that tops out at 20 mph and a removable 48 V battery delivering roughly 35 miles per charge. Weighing about 49 lb, the bike folds compactly...
Joi Scientific’s Long Hydrogen Illusion
Joi Scientific has resurfaced with a refreshed website, new press releases and a 2024 patent family, but it is essentially a continuation of an 18‑year‑old hydrogen over‑unity narrative. The company’s earlier claims of 200‑300% energy return have been replaced with...
Natural Hydrogen Is Real, Commercialization Is Not
Natural hydrogen is scientifically confirmed, but the sector has yet to prove commercial‑scale reserves. While geologists identify generation mechanisms such as serpentinization and radiolysis, accumulation faces leakage, microbial loss, and sealing challenges. Current projects—Mali’s Bourakébougou field, Spain’s Helios Aragón, Australia’s...
Residential Rooftop Solar Nightmare In Massachusetts
Massachusetts homeowner Abe Walters spent eight months securing a $100,000 loan for a rooftop solar and battery system, only to be hit with a surprise $12,000 transformer upgrade fee from National Grid. The fee, not covered by his loan, threatens...
Artemis II Crew Sends A Timely Message Of Love To The Earth
Artemis II’s Orion capsule completed a four‑person lunar flyby and is returning to Earth, marking NASA’s first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo. Astronauts emphasized a message of love and wonder, resonating globally and even proposing to name a...
Electric Trucks Are Selling Like Hotcakes
Harbinger, a California‑based electric‑truck startup, doubled its Q4 sales versus Q3, moving 733 medium‑duty trucks and generating $87 million in revenue after the federal EV tax credit expired on September 30. The company’s growth is anchored by a major FedEx order of...
BMW Electric Vehicles To Receive Dow Jones Energy Charging Information
BMW will embed Dow Jones Energy’s Eco‑Movement charging data directly into its electric vehicles, with rollout slated for summer 2024. The platform supplies near‑real‑time information on roughly two million charging connectors across more than 80 countries. Drivers will see live...
GOTRAX Elo Electric Bike: A Simple, No-Stress Way To Get Around
The GOTRAX Elo is a budget‑friendly electric bike aimed at everyday commuters, retailing for $448. It features a 350‑watt motor, 20 mph top speed, and a removable 36 V, 7.8 Ah battery that delivers roughly 15‑18 miles per charge. With 26‑inch wheels, front suspension,...
Donald Trump Guts Public Health Protection to Bolster Big Coal
The Trump administration announced a proposal to dismantle federal coal‑ash pollution standards that the EPA first established in 2014 and strengthened in 2024. The rollback would remove limits on mercury, cadmium, chromium and arsenic leaching from ash ponds, exposing communities...
Most U.S. Public Pensions Underuse Proxy Voting to Manage Climate Risk, New Report Finds
Most of the 33 largest U.S. public pension funds are not leveraging proxy voting to address climate risk, according to the Sierra Club’s 2026 report. Only four funds earned top “A” grades, while 12 received “D” or “F” scores and...
Clean Energy Candidates Win Majority in SRP Board Election
Clean‑energy‑focused candidates captured an 8‑6 majority on the Salt River Project (SRP) board, marking the first time a clean‑energy slate has controlled the utility’s governing body. Voter turnout surged to record levels for a typically low‑profile election, reflecting strong ratepayer...
Tesla Is Reportedly Working On A New, Smaller Electric Car After All
Tesla is reportedly developing a new, smaller and cheaper electric SUV, roughly 4.28 meters long, shorter than the Model Y. Sources say initial production will be in China with plans to expand to the United States and Europe. The move...
BYD & KFC Team Up For Flash Charging While You Eat. What Would You Like While Charging?
BYD announced a partnership with KFC to install its second‑generation Flash Chargers—over 1 MW units—at KFC outlets across China. The "dual replenishment" model lets drivers order food via the vehicle app and receive a full meal while the car recharges in...
Electrofuels Are Slipping Through The Trump Chopper
Electrofuels are emerging as a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel, and Boston‑based startup Sora Fuel announced a $14.6 million financing round to accelerate its low‑cost direct‑air‑capture (DAC) technology. The company claims it can capture CO₂ for under $50 a ton—about...
40 New EV Chargers & Solar Power Launched In LA Area
Rove has opened a new EV charging hub in Costa Mesa, California, featuring 40 fast chargers powered partially by 400 on‑site solar panels. The facility offers amenities such as free Wi‑Fi, a lounge, and proximity to a beach and Orange...
71,482 EV Fast Chargers Operating In The US Now
The U.S. now hosts 71,482 public DC fast EV chargers spread across 15,031 locations, according to the DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Those fast ports are part of a broader network of 274,665 public charging points, which also includes roughly...
What Do SpaceX, xAI, And X Have In Common? Is It Tesla?
Elon Musk completed a rapid February merger of SpaceX with his AI startup xAI, adding up to $75 billion to SpaceX’s already $2 trillion‑plus valuation. The combined entity is eyeing an IPO that could raise as much as $50 billion, using the merger...
CPUC Wastes a Golden Opportunity to Right Wrongs of Previous Community Solar Decisions that Harm Californians with Lower Incomes
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in proceeding A.22-05-022 that effectively blocks the development of new community solar projects across the state. The move comes as California grapples with soaring electricity rates and follows criticism that...
The Electrified Future Is Already Here. Canada Just Needs to Build It
Michael Barnard argued that Canada already possesses the majority of proven decarbonization solutions—hydro‑rich low‑carbon electricity, abundant wind and solar potential, critical mineral deposits, and mass‑timber expertise—but lacks the political will to deploy them at scale. He highlighted the need for...
Electric Trucks Go Mainstream in Europe
The European Union’s heavy‑duty vehicle CO₂ standards require a 43% emissions cut for trucks by 2030 and a 64% cut by 2035. Truck manufacturers are urging the Commission to move the next standards review to 2026, arguing that market conditions...
E-SAF Made in Europe — A Source of Jobs, Growth, and Energy Security
European aviation currently sources over 95% of its jet fuel from imports, leaving it vulnerable to Middle East price shocks. A new ERM‑commissioned report finds that scaling up European e‑SAF production could dramatically reduce this reliance. Constructing nine 75‑kt e‑SAF...
South Carolinians Fret Over Price Tag of Proposed Gas Plant at PSC Hearing
South Carolina ratepayers testified before the Public Service Commission, warning that the proposed Canadys gas power plant could double the utility’s cost burden. Initially budgeted at $2.5 billion in August 2024, the project’s estimate has surged to $5 billion, with construction risks...
Tesla’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio Is Nuts
Tesla’s price‑to‑earnings ratio now exceeds 319, far outpacing peers such as Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia. Analysts point to stagnant sales, missed model rollouts, and execution risk as reasons the multiple feels disconnected from earnings. JPMorgan projects a 60% decline in...
More On Batteries, Or How To Grow Lemons In Vermont
The author explores modern portable battery power stations—like Anker Solix, Bluetti and Jackery—and shows how they enable off‑grid greenhouse operations in Vermont, providing heating, water circulation, and monitoring without noisy generators. By coupling these batteries with small solar panels and...
Trump Is Losing The War On EVs As New Incentives Kick In
The removal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last September has depressed U.S. electric‑vehicle sales, prompting private players to fill the gap. Uber broadened its $4,000 Go Electric incentive nationwide, while Honda introduced a $7,500 discount on the Prologue...
Op-Ed: Chinese EV Brands Overwhelm The Manila Auto Show 2026
The 2026 Manila International Auto Show added 3,000 sq m of space and was dominated by Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturers, turning China into the event’s primary exhibitor. The show displayed a full spectrum of electrified models—from Kia’s 88 kWh EV5 battery‑electric crossover to a...
Trump Breathes New Life Into Old Green Hydrogen Dreams
President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is reshaping global fuel strategies, prompting Japan to accelerate its green hydrogen agenda. Tokyo has teamed with New Zealand to launch a hydrogen corridor that will power a freight route between Fukushima and Fukuoka, targeting...
$51 Million In New EV Charger Funding Available In Michigan
Michigan’s Department of Transportation announced the release of $51 million in discretionary NEVI formula funds to accelerate fast‑charging infrastructure across the state. The money will target gaps on major highways, aiming for a charger roughly every 60 miles and expanding the network...
Coming To You From Big Oil Profits: The Vermont Climate Superfund
Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act, enacted in May 2024, lets the state recover damages from fossil‑fuel companies for climate‑related harms and earmark the money for adaptation projects. The Trump administration sued in September 2025, arguing the law oversteps state authority and...
Why Tesla’s Stock Price Has Dropped Nearly 20% In 6 Months
Tesla’s shares have fallen about 18.5% over the past six months, marking a near‑20% slide that investors are closely watching. The decline is tied to three main factors: the company’s failure to meet its ambitious robotaxi rollout timeline, stagnant vehicle...
The Scottish Home Hydrogen Trial And The Ethics Of Delay
SGN’s H100 Fife project launches in Easter 2026 as Scotland’s first end‑to‑end home hydrogen system, but a detailed cost analysis shows it is dramatically more expensive than natural gas and heat‑pump electrification. The £32 million (≈ $40 million) trial, sized for up to 900 homes...
Agrivoltaics Can Save US Farmers In More Ways Than One
A new Cornell study shows that agrivoltaic solar arrays can slash wind speeds by up to 50%, outperforming traditional windbreaks and cutting soil erosion. The research used computational fluid dynamics to identify a lowered‑front‑row configuration that protects 90% of the...
Proton EVs Sell Well In Malaysia, Where Fuel Is Subsidized & Cheap
Proton posted its strongest quarterly sales since 2004, delivering 49,140 vehicles in Q1 – a 40.1% year‑on‑year increase – while the overall Malaysian auto market fell 4.9%. The growth stems from a dual strategy: refreshing affordable petrol models like the...
Malaysia’s Long-Running Serena Enters E-POWER Era with Solid Early Demand
Nissan’s sixth‑generation Serena launched in Malaysia as an e‑POWER series‑hybrid, recording more than 1,300 bookings and 250 deliveries in its first month, with April deliveries edging toward 1,000 units. The model replaces the previous mild‑hybrid setup with a 1.4‑liter gasoline...
VinFast Sells Over 3,520 Vehicles In A Day, Markets Move In India & Indonesia
VinFast delivered 3,520 electric vehicles in a single 24‑hour window in Vietnam, proving its production, logistics and delivery systems can operate at scale without friction. The company is simultaneously breaking ground on a $500 million, 150,000‑vehicle‑per‑year plant in Tamil Nadu, positioning it...
Superfund Site Still On Track For Solar Power & Green Hydrogen
The USDA’s Empowering Rural America program awarded $231 million to the Questa Hydrogen Project, a green‑hydrogen venture on a former Chevron Superfund site in New Mexico. The plan pairs a 50‑MW solar farm with electrolyzers that will store up to 16 hours of...
The EV Reformation At The Dealership Door
The rise of electric vehicles is upending the traditional car‑dealership model, as manufacturers like Tesla, Rivian and Lucid sell directly to consumers. EVs’ simpler mechanics, software focus and online research reduce the need for in‑person negotiation and routine service. Washington...
Are Landfills The Wrong Place To Dispose Of Food Waste?
Food waste sent to U.S. landfills generates high methane emissions, with the EPA reporting rising methane despite overall landfill emissions falling. Researchers from Georgia Tech demonstrated that diverting food waste to wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) captures over 95% of...
EVs Sweep 2026 World Car Awards
The 2026 World Car Awards were dominated by electric vehicles, with EVs winning every category. Mazda’s EZ‑6/6e took World Car Design, Nio’s Firefly earned World Urban Car, Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N captured World Performance Car, Lucid’s Gravity secured World Luxury Car, and...
Dominion SC IRP “Doubles Down on Costly Fuels” — Sierra Club Analysis
Dominion Energy South Carolina’s 2026 Integrated Resource Plan leans heavily on fracked‑gas and keeps coal plants operating well beyond typical retirement dates. The filing shows the Wateree and Williams coal units slated for retirement no earlier than 2032‑2047, while the...
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N has been named the 2026 World Performance Car at the World Car Awards, announced during the New York International Auto Show. The electric sedan delivers up to 641 hp, 0‑62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and an 84 kWh battery that charges from 10 %...
BYD Electric Buses Rose 71% in March
BYD delivered 663 electric buses in March, a 70.9% increase year‑over‑year and 98.5% higher than February. The surge lifted Q1 bus sales 27.7% compared with the same period last year. In contrast, BYD’s non‑bus commercial vehicle sales fell 31.1% YoY...
