BYD launches Qin Max EV sedan at roughly half the price of a Tesla Model 3
BYD's new electric sedan directly undercuts Tesla on pricing in the global EV market.
Electrek · +7 outlets
GM confirms every 2027 model-year EV will feature NACS charging port, plugging directly into Tesla Superchargers
GM's move standardizes Tesla's charging connector across its entire EV lineup for 2027.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Waymo wins California CPUC approval to expand robotaxi service across 18 counties
The approval is the largest expansion of Waymo's paid autonomous service yet in California.
Electrek · +6 outlets
China publishes 15th five-year plan for coal, raising questions for climate
The new coal plan outlines China's ongoing reliance on coal amid its energy transition.
Carbon Brief · +7 outlets
Kia announces EV3 pricing for US and Canada at $29,890, its most affordable EV
Kia enters the affordable EV segment in North America, competing directly with the Chevy Equinox EV.
Electrek · +4 outlets
EPA data on cancer risk from air pollution goes dark, Grist reports
Communities lose access to critical EPA air toxics data used to hold polluters accountable.
Grist · +6 outlets
India achieves 300 GW renewable energy capacity milestone
India reaches a key clean energy target as part of its broader climate goals.
The Indian Express · +14 outlets
Romania shuts down sole nuclear power plant as historic drought cripples Danube river
Extreme drought and low water levels force the Cernavoda nuclear plant offline, straining the grid.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +4 outlets
Hyundai starts production of IONIQ 3 affordable electric hatch at European plant
Hyundai aims the compact EV at the European market as a high-volume model.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Congress may kill federal heat safety rule before OSHA can enforce it
A congressional committee moves to block a Biden-era heat protection rule during a record summer.
Grist · +14 outlets
Tesla defeats IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike in Sweden
Sweden's longest modern labor conflict ends as Tesla buys out striking workers.
Electrek · +4 outlets
Data centers officially shaping 2026 election season as public frustration grows
Data center power demand and local impacts become a key political issue in US elections.
Canary Media · +1 outlets
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries gas turbine backlog reaches 35 GW, plans to double capacity
Surging US power demand for data centers and manufacturing drives a gas turbine boom.
Utility Dive
Lucid launches Gravity GT-S three-row SUV with over 1,000 hp
Lucid enters the high-performance electric SUV segment with a flagship model.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Extreme heat buckles European railways and roads as climate change outpaces infrastructure
Heat-related damage to transport infrastructure highlights adaptation gaps across Europe.
streamlinefeed.co.ke
India's power boom has an evening problem as solar output fades, Bloomberg reports
Rapid solar buildout creates evening peak shortages as the sun sets.
Bloomberg
Tesla plans flying Roadster demo as early as this month with no driver inside
Tesla aims to showcase the long-delayed Roadster with a hover stunt, though occupants will not be in the car.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Summit LNG shutdown pushes Bangladesh gas supply to 16-year low
Bangladesh faces a severe gas supply crunch due to the closure of a major LNG terminal.
The Climate Watch