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Environment
fromBig Think
21 hours ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
56 minutes ago

AI now gobbling up power and management chips for servers

The chip shortage is impacting power management chips, threatening server shipments as demand for AI products prioritizes manufacturing capacity.
#ev-charging
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tesla
5 hours ago

Tesla raises 2026 capex to $25 billion

Tesla expects negative free cash flow for 2026 despite a strong Q1, raising capex guidance to $25 billion for new production lines and AI compute.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Tesla's capital expenditures will reach $25 billion in 2026, significantly increasing to support AI and robotics initiatives.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tesla
5 hours ago

Tesla raises 2026 capex to $25 billion

Tesla expects negative free cash flow for 2026 despite a strong Q1, raising capex guidance to $25 billion for new production lines and AI compute.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
14 hours ago

Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD

Tesla plans to build micro factories to retrofit older cars with new hardware for Full Self-Driving capabilities.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Tesla's capital expenditures will reach $25 billion in 2026, significantly increasing to support AI and robotics initiatives.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
#ai
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Business intelligence

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

DevOps
fromTechRepublic
18 hours ago

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

AI's rapid growth is challenging data center infrastructure, necessitating rethinking of power, cooling, and construction strategies.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

Global data center power demand will quadruple by 2034, with nuclear energy being crucial for meeting this surge in energy needs.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business | TechCrunch

Redwood Materials laid off 135 employees to restructure for its growing energy storage business.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Blue Energy raises $380M to build grid-scale nuclear reactors in shipyards | TechCrunch

"The nuclear power technology that is most common - light water reactors - was originally invented for nuclear submarines. There has actually always been a history of basically pre-fabbing it and looking at it in a shipyard context."
Science
NYC startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Soluna Holdings Expands Blockware Partnership to Wind-Powered West Texas Site, Topping 17 MW

Soluna Holdings and Blockware signed a fourth expansion deal, adding 3.3 MW at Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas.
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

What Solid-State Batteries? CATL's Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutes

The third-generation Shenxing battery can be charged from 10% to nearly full in less than 7 minutes, showcasing ultra-fast charging capabilities that surpass competitors.
London startup
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

FuelCell Energy Jumps 6% on Technology Edge as Plug Power Retreats 5% Before Earnings

FuelCell Energy's stock rises due to technology advancements, while Plug Power's stock declines ahead of earnings, highlighting market sentiment differences.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
#electric-vehicles
fromFortune
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
Europe news
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out?

High gas prices are driving global EV sales, with record growth in Europe and Asia, while U.S. sales face challenges from reduced automaker plans.
Cars
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

This new EV battery from CATL can get to an 80% charge in under 4 minutes

CATL's new battery can be fully recharged in under seven minutes, significantly reducing the charging time for electric vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 day ago

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Southeast Asia's motorists are turning to electric vehicles as fuel prices soar due to the ongoing Iran energy crisis.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
#california
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables | Fortune

The global energy crisis is prompting a shift towards renewable energy sources despite a temporary increase in coal usage.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Plug Power Jumps 10% on Contract Win and Investor Outreach as Hydrogen Comeback Continues

Plug Power's stock surged 10% due to a contract win, improved revenue, and efforts to rebuild investor confidence.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
NYC startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Donut Lab's battery claims reportedly subject of whistleblower complaint

Donut Lab faces a criminal whistleblower complaint over exaggerated claims about its solid state batteries and alleged production capacity issues.
Environment
fromJezebel
16 hours ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

UBS Slashes Fluence Energy to Sell: An EV Battery Pivot Could Flood the Market and Crush This Stock's Margins

Fluence Energy faces significant challenges due to UBS's downgrade and concerns over future battery supply and pricing pressures.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Expert gives advice for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

Buying pre-owned electric vehicles can offer significant savings and peace of mind with warranties and battery condition assessments.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

What EV Slowdown? Used Electric Car Sales Hit A Record High In March

Used EV sales surged to nearly 43,000 in March, marking a record high despite the end of EV tax credits.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
#data-centers
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Environment

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes

Charging from 10 to 98 percent took just six minutes and 27 seconds. The more standard 10-80 percent time takes just three minutes, 44 seconds. Only have a minute to plug in? Still sufficient to get from 10 to 35 percent state of charge.
Alternative transportation
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

MCV unveiled new version of the C127 EV with 497 kWh LFP battery at BUS2BUS 2026 (and wins award with the H2 model) - Sustainable Bus

The new C127 EV adopts a modular battery configuration based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology supplied by CATL, delivering a total installed capacity of 497 kWh, an increase from the previous 462 kWh.
Alternative transportation
#solar-power
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility is in Delta and could prove critical | CBC News

Mangrove Lithium CEO Saad Dara described the facility as a 'clown building,' emphasizing its unexpected location and extensive operations. He noted, 'It just keeps going,' while showcasing the research and development lab.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
Science
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Data centers accounted for around 50% of all electricity demand growth in the U.S. last year, according to the IEA, far surpassing the rise in electricity usage in the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
Environment
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
6 days ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, portable power solutions for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and efficiency.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They're teaming up to bring you an alternative. | Fortune

Google and Tesla partner with energy companies to form Utilize coalition, addressing grid underutilization by deploying battery storage and distributed energy resources to lower electricity costs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google is building a bevy of renewable energy in Minnesota-including the world's largest battery system providing power for a whopping 100 hours | Fortune

Google's new Minnesota data center will use Form Energy's iron-air batteries providing 100 hours of storage, enabling renewable energy to replace fossil fuel baseload power reliability.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
E-Commerce
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk explains why Tesla's 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla achieved scalable dry-electrode production for both anode and cathode in its 4680 cells, lowering cost, energy use, and increasing manufacturing scalability.
#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla launches Cybertruck vehicle-to-grid program in Texas

Cybertruck owners in select Texas markets can send energy back to the grid via Powershare Grid Support and receive utility bill credits.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Environment
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to meet the surging energy demand without needing as much new electricity

When Specian dug into the data, he discovered that implementing energy-efficiency measures and shifting electricity usage to lower-demand times are two of the fastest and cheapest ways of meeting growing thirst for electricity. These moves could help meet much, if not all, of the nation's projected load growth. Moreover, they would cost only half-or less-what building out new infrastructure would, while avoiding the emissions those operations would bring.
Environment
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