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Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time
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Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time

Rapid solar expansion in Asia, led by China and India and aided by cheaper panels, has driven solar power to overtake natural gas in electricity generation across the continent.

How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography
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How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography

The 1946 and 1947 nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll catalyzed critical oceanographic research, advancing scientific understanding of coral atoll formation and deep-sea exploration techniques.

China Launches World’s First Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
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China Launches World’s First Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

China unveiled an underwater data center powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater, aiming to cut energy use and environmental impact amid rising AI demand.

Electric Tugboat in China Demonstrates Power Delivery Back to Shore
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Electric Tugboat in China Demonstrates Power Delivery Back to Shore

An electric tugboat tested in a Chinese port discharged stored energy back to the grid, showing potential for ships to act as mobile batteries supporting port power demands.

Cornell’s New Method Restores EV Batteries to Near-Original Capacity, Cutting Recycling Costs
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Cornell’s New Method Restores EV Batteries to Near-Original Capacity, Cutting Recycling Costs

Cornell University researchers developed a chemical process that restores up to 95% of spent EV battery capacity, slashing recycling costs and reducing environmental impact.

Uruguay Surpasses 40% Electric Vehicle Sales, Combustion Engine Cars Decline
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Uruguay Surpasses 40% Electric Vehicle Sales, Combustion Engine Cars Decline

Uruguay’s electric vehicle market surged in May as battery electric vehicles accounted for over 40% of sales, pushing combustion engine vehicles into sharp decline.

Global Fellows Programme Advances Urban Heat Solutions Through Climate Innovation
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Global Fellows Programme Advances Urban Heat Solutions Through Climate Innovation

The Imperial–AIMS Global Fellows Programme united doctoral researchers to develop innovative, scalable strategies addressing the escalating urban heat crisis across Africa and beyond.

Graphite One Pushes to Secure US EV Battery Supply with Alaska Mine and Ohio Plant
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Graphite One Pushes to Secure US EV Battery Supply with Alaska Mine and Ohio Plant

Canadian firm Graphite One aims to establish a domestic graphite supply chain for EV batteries by mining in Alaska and processing in Ohio, reducing US reliance on foreign sources.

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Surpass 23 Million Units in 2026
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Global Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Surpass 23 Million Units in 2026

Passenger electric vehicle sales are projected to rise sharply in 2026, reaching over 23 million globally, driven by lower battery costs and expanding markets beyond China and the U.S.

Subaru Keeps 2027 Solterra EV Pricing Under $40,000 Despite Major Upgrades
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Subaru Keeps 2027 Solterra EV Pricing Under $40,000 Despite Major Upgrades

The 2027 Subaru Solterra arrives this fall with significant improvements in range, power, and features, while maintaining a starting price below $40,000.

BMW to Halt Production of Three China-Made EVs Ahead of Neue Klasse Rollout
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BMW to Halt Production of Three China-Made EVs Ahead of Neue Klasse Rollout

BMW Brilliance Automotive plans to stop making three electric models in China this July to prepare its Shenyang plant for the new-generation Neue Klasse EV platform.

Federal Regulators Direct Faster Grid Access for Power-Intensive AI Data Centers
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Federal Regulators Direct Faster Grid Access for Power-Intensive AI Data Centers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered regional grid operators to expedite connections for large AI data centers, aiming to meet surging power demands while safeguarding state authority and consumer costs.