A driver chose a used Chevy Blazer EV previously deployed as a police vehicle to save on fuel amid high gas prices and long daily travel, valuing simplicity over tech gadgets.
India inaugurated a plant for producing high-purity deuterated compounds and commissioned a prototype sodium cell, boosting its nuclear self-reliance and Fast Breeder Reactor program.
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.
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 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.
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 University researchers developed a chemical process that restores up to 95% of spent EV battery capacity, slashing recycling costs and reducing environmental impact.
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.
The Imperial–AIMS Global Fellows Programme united doctoral researchers to develop innovative, scalable strategies addressing the escalating urban heat crisis across Africa and beyond.
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.
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.
The 2027 Subaru Solterra arrives this fall with significant improvements in range, power, and features, while maintaining a starting price below $40,000.