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Wed, Aug 26, 8:07 PM ET
Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water plan, citing catastrophic impacts
Nevada filed a legal challenge against the Trump administration's Colorado River plan, warning of catastrophic water cuts for the state which receives the small
Inside Climate News
Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities
Federal court rulings compel the administration to release stalled funds for projects addressing water crises and sewage problems in underserved areas.
Grist
Tesla confirms Cybercab launch event in Austin for September 3
The invite-only event for top Robotaxi rider sweepstakes scorers comes as the service faces growing complaints from Tesla fans about poor ride experiences in Te
Electrek · +1 outlets
Boulder and Big Oil prepare for Supreme Court clash over climate liability
The high-stakes case, reminiscent of tobacco industry litigation, could determine whether state courts can hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate damages
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Tesla to inaugurate new Semi factory in Nevada next month
Tesla announced the grand opening of its plant designed to build 50,000 electric trucks annually, while a separate solar-plus-electric semi project got approval
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Tesla ditches solar roof business, pivots to regular solar panels
Tesla is abandoning its solar roof tile product, which Elon Musk had once predicted would reach 1,000 installations per week, to focus on conventional solar pan
Canary Media · +1 outlets
BYD opens orders for Great Han flagship EV with over 1,000 km range for under $40,000
The Chinese automaker's new electric sedan offers more than 621 miles of range at a starting price below $40,000, raising pressure on global EV competitors.
Electrek · +1 outlets
Trump administration spent billions boosting gas exports and fracking
Federal spending has fueled rapid growth in natural gas export projects, though some proposals still struggle to secure financing.
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XPeng robotics raises $900M at $6.3B valuation for IRON humanoid robot push
The Chinese EV maker's robotics unit secured what it calls the largest single-round private financing in China's embodied AI history.
Electrek · +1 outlets
Midwestern tornado season baffles meteorologists with over 200 tornadoes in Illinois
This year's extreme tornado activity in the Midwest has experts questioning how climate change may be influencing storm patterns.
Grist
Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to complete SPARC demonstration reactor with $1B funding
The reactor is about 80% complete, but experts remain divided on how soon fusion technology can be commercialized.
Utility Dive
Over 1.1 million GM vehicles under NHTSA investigation for brake assist loss
The probe covers multiple GM models including EVs and vehicles built for Honda after driver reports of losing brake assist.
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PJM greenlights new clean power but faces construction challenges
The largest US energy market approved significant new clean power capacity, but building enough plants to meet rising demand remains a challenge.
Canary Media
ERCOT says Texas data center audit will be completed in December
Texas grid officials will vet the first 300 large data center projects, 90 percent of which are awaiting connection, with results due mid-December.
Inside Climate News
Arizona emerges as third-largest grid battery market after California and Texas
Arizona installed more battery capacity than every state except Texas in the first half of the year, signaling a shift in grid storage geography.
Canary Media · +1 outlets
Tesla loses another senior chip engineer to ex-Dojo startup DensityAI
AI hardware architect Shishuang Sun, who spent over five years on Dojo and Autopilot computers at Tesla, joins DensityAI.
Electrek · +1 outlets
Microsoft and PowerHouse Hillwood dispute data center service agreements
Microsoft argues Wisconsin data center agreements fail to protect ratepayers, while PowerHouse Hillwood accuses ComEd of monopoly power over an Illinois deal.
Utility Dive · +1 outlets
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan electric SUV to debut later this year, not just rebadged ID.4
Volkswagen's upcoming electric SUV brings more than a new name, positioning it as a distinct model in the growing ID lineup.
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