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Environment
fromBig Think
42 minutes 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.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 hour ago

Hyundai Is Upping Its EV Warranty Over A Common Failure. But Many Owners Are Still Upset

Hyundai extends ICCU warranty to 15 years or 180,000 miles due to reliability issues.
#sustainability
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
3 hours ago

13 Finds That'll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good

Sustainable living involves small, everyday swaps to reduce reliance on paper and single-use plastics.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days ago

Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries - Yanko Design

Sustainability in 2026 emphasizes permanence, focusing on materials that last and promote ecological responsibility through architectural endurance.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
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
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
16 hours 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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop

Framework announced the 13-inch Laptop 13 Pro, featuring improved battery life, a touchscreen, and modular design for easy upgrades.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
#tesla
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Tesla May Have a Big Surprise in Store for Investors on April 22

Tesla's Q1 2026 results are crucial for recovery after a challenging previous year, with mixed delivery and revenue expectations.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Is The Battery Trashed? A Tesla Model Y Hits 111,000 Miles With Zero Home Charging

The Tesla Model Y maintained 92% battery health after 111,000 miles, despite being fast-charged almost exclusively.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
19 hours ago

Tesla just unlocked sales to 50,000+ government agencies

Tesla's new agreement with Sourcewell enables streamlined sales of EVs to over 50,000 government agencies, enhancing public sector adoption.
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.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
23 hours 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.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Tesla May Have a Big Surprise in Store for Investors on April 22

Tesla's Q1 2026 results are crucial for recovery after a challenging previous year, with mixed delivery and revenue expectations.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Is The Battery Trashed? A Tesla Model Y Hits 111,000 Miles With Zero Home Charging

The Tesla Model Y maintained 92% battery health after 111,000 miles, despite being fast-charged almost exclusively.
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.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
#electric-vehicles
fromFortune
18 hours ago
Alternative transportation

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

frominsideevs.com
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

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

Cars
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options

$20,000-$25,000 is an ideal price range for purchasing secondhand electric vehicles.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
18 hours 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
2 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.
Cars
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options

$20,000-$25,000 is an ideal price range for purchasing secondhand electric vehicles.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 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.
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
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Honor reportedly testing an 11,000mAh battery for future phone

Honor is developing a new battery with a capacity of 10,690mAh for an upcoming smartphone.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 hours 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.
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

DJI's latest power station is proof that good things come in mini packages

The DJI Power 1000 Mini is the smallest 1kWh power station available, offering versatile features for off-grid living.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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.
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
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Hidden Energy Cost Dragging Down Metal Finishing Operations

Compressed air is an inefficient energy consumer in metal finishing, requiring ten times more energy than the work it performs.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 hours ago

Smart's Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back

Smart has introduced the Smart #2, an electric successor to the Fortwo, featuring improved range and faster charging.
Science
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Wee charge, neat idea: YouTuber builds DIY nuclear battery

DIY tritium nuclear batteries can be made with basic materials but produce minimal energy.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

Infinite Machine's Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck's Shadow

The Olto ebike offers a unique design, comfort, and good performance, but has polarizing aesthetics and limited storage.
#jackery
Gadgets
fromPopular Mechanics
5 days ago

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

Jackery power stations provide reliable, quiet, and maintenance-free portable power for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and capacity.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
5 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.
Gadgets
fromPopular Mechanics
5 days ago

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

Jackery power stations provide reliable, quiet, and maintenance-free portable power for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and capacity.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
5 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.
#used-electric-vehicles
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day 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.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
fromSustainable Bus
8 hours 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
Cars
frominsideevs.com
21 hours ago

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are considering reviving sedans due to rising vehicle costs and changing consumer preferences.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
#solid-state-batteries
Science
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

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

Donut Lab claims to have developed a revolutionary solid-state battery, but skepticism surrounds its credibility and the startup's lack of established presence.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels old school

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Science

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet

Science
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

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

Donut Lab claims to have developed a revolutionary solid-state battery, but skepticism surrounds its credibility and the startup's lack of established presence.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels old school

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Science

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet

Cars
frominsideevs.com
17 hours ago

I Drove The Old' Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

Zeekr 001 is a competitive electric vehicle in Europe, offering high quality at a reasonable price compared to luxury brands.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source"

"The absolute increase of solar PV generation in 2025 is the largest ever observed for any source, excluding years marked by rebounds from global economic shocks such as COVID-19."
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The only USB-C AA battery I'd buy for myself is the Zepath 3600

The Zepath 3600mWh is the only rechargeable lithium-ion AA I'd buy for myself - even though USB-C is in the charger, rather than each individual cell.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day 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.
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Meet Zero: The Renewable Superyacht With a World-First Power System

Zero eliminates diesel engines entirely, replacing them with an all-electric power and propulsion system with a DC grid at its core, and photovoltaic-thermal panels that capture the light and heat of solar energy.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
5 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.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

How To Store Lithium Batteries Safely So You Don't Spark A House Fire

Lithium-ion batteries are used in so many of the tech items we own today - phones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones, e-bikes and scooters, cameras, portable chargers, and vapes. Every American household has roughly 40 lithium-ion batteries inside, according to the United Fire Authority.
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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

Last year, the company's profit fell 45% compared with 2024, driven in large part by falling sales of its electric vehicles. Investors anticipated the decline in sales, but Tesla still beat Wall Street earnings and revenue estimates thanks to its energy storage business. Tesla deployed a record 46.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage products in 2025, a 48% increase from last year, according to the company's official filings.
Business
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Should you still buy rechargeable batteries in 2026? These USB-C ones say yes

USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V batteries replace disposable alkalines, offering USB charging, high capacity, and long cycle life.
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.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The dark side of the battery boom

Cleaner technologies often shift environmental burdens onto vulnerable human populations through hidden labor, exposure, and social impacts.
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Used EV Batteries Are Way Healthier Than You Probably Think

Most used EV batteries retain high capacity—average health around 95%, often exceeding warranty thresholds even with higher age and mileage.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

The only lithium button battery brand I recommend now - for serious safety reasons

Swallowed lithium button cell batteries can cause severe esophageal or airway damage within two hours and may be fatal.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This charger made alkaline batteries completely unnecessary for me in 2026

The Xtar L8 Box charges and stores up to eight AA or AAA NiMH or lithium-ion batteries simultaneously using any 15W+ USB-C power source.
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.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

How to Recycle or Dispose of Single-Use Alkaline Batteries

Never place batteries of any type in your curbside recycling bin. Batteries can damage recycling equipment and, if lithium batteries are mixed in, cause fires. Always use designated battery collection programs.
Environment
Environment
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

EV battery recycling is becoming a high-growth industry projected to reach about $70 billion annually by 2040 due to retiring batteries and supportive regulations.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The Earth911 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Guide: NiCd and NiMH Batteries

NiCd and NiMH rechargeable batteries power many household devices; NiCd contain toxic cadmium requiring recycling, while NiMH offer higher energy without cadmium.
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.
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.
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.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute 'flash charging.' But there's a catch. | TechCrunch

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes using LFP chemistry, requiring proprietary Flash Charging chargers to achieve ultra-fast speeds.
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The Earth911 Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Guide

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are found in many devices we use every day, like smartphones, laptops, tablets, wireless earbuds, power tools, e-bikes, and electric vehicles. By 2023, there were more than 40 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide, and billions of portable electronics used Li-ion cells. These batteries are valuable for recycling, but they can be dangerous if not disposed of correctly.
Environment
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

"The Battery Cycle" launched: a 2026 special feature exploring batteries between rigor and clarity - Sustainable Bus

The Battery Cycle is a structured educational initiative providing comprehensive battery management knowledge for electric vehicle fleet operators across bus, truck, and powertrain sectors throughout 2026.
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