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Electrify America launches largest public battery and 20 fast chargers in Santa Barbara
Energy & Climate

Electrify America launches largest public battery and 20 fast chargers in Santa Barbara

Electrify America unveiled a new EV charging hub in Santa Barbara featuring 20 high-speed chargers and its biggest onsite battery storage system to ease peak demand.

California’s Plan to Site AI Data Centers on Oil Fields Sparks Controversy
Energy & Climate

California’s Plan to Site AI Data Centers on Oil Fields Sparks Controversy

A new proposal aims to locate a large AI data center within a Kern County oil field, seeking to bypass community opposition but raising environmental concerns over pollution and fossil fuel reliance.

GM Targets Silicon Anodes to Double Electric Vehicle Range and Slash Charging Times
Energy & Climate

GM Targets Silicon Anodes to Double Electric Vehicle Range and Slash Charging Times

General Motors is shifting battery development toward silicon anodes, promising EVs that can travel much farther and recharge significantly faster than those with current lithium-ion technology.

Honda partners with QuantumScape to develop solid-state EV batteries with extended range
Energy & Climate

Honda partners with QuantumScape to develop solid-state EV batteries with extended range

Honda and QuantumScape launch a multi-year collaboration to advance solid-state battery technology, targeting safer, lighter EV batteries with a 620-mile driving range.

Voluntary Carbon Markets Alone Cannot Scale Carbon Removal to Climate Goals
Energy & Climate

Voluntary Carbon Markets Alone Cannot Scale Carbon Removal to Climate Goals

Despite notable corporate investments, voluntary carbon markets lack the capacity to drive carbon removal at the scale required, demanding stronger public policy support.

Xiaomi Sets First Autonomous Lap Record at Nürburgring with New Electric SUV
Energy & Climate

Xiaomi Sets First Autonomous Lap Record at Nürburgring with New Electric SUV

Xiaomi's YU7 GT electric SUV became the first fully autonomous vehicle to complete a lap at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, setting a new benchmark for driverless speed.

Asbestos Found in Hundreds of UK Wind Turbines Imported from China Raises Safety Concerns
Energy & Climate

Asbestos Found in Hundreds of UK Wind Turbines Imported from China Raises Safety Concerns

Asbestos-containing components imported from China have been detected in at least 1,000 UK wind turbines, prompting safety concerns and calls for a government investigation.

Maine Steps Up to Report Climate Emissions Amid Federal Data Gaps
Energy & Climate

Maine Steps Up to Report Climate Emissions Amid Federal Data Gaps

After the EPA halted greenhouse gas reporting, Maine collaborates with partners to generate its own detailed climate pollution data ahead of state deadlines.

Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production
Energy & Climate

Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production

Ambuja Cements teams up with British clean tech firm Leilac to test commercial carbon capture technology aimed at slashing emissions from its Gujarat plant.

Henderson Considers Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Energy and Environmental Concerns
Energy & Climate

Henderson Considers Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Energy and Environmental Concerns

Henderson, Nevada, is weighing a six-month pause on new data center applications to address power usage, heat output, and community impacts before updating regulations.

The AI Revolution Faces a New Bottleneck: Electricity Supply Constraints
Energy & Climate

The AI Revolution Faces a New Bottleneck: Electricity Supply Constraints

As AI technology demand surges, the critical challenge shifts from chip shortages to the massive electricity required to power data centers, straining grids designed for modest growth.

China Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Trials in Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
Energy & Climate

China Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Trials in Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

Chinese manufacturer FAW Jiefang completed extensive real-world tests of sodium-ion batteries in heavy trucks, highlighting strong performance in extreme climates and fast charging capabilities.