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Thu, Sep 17, 8:00 PM ET
Tesla Cybercab faces NHTSA investigation as robotaxis reach 1M unsupervised miles
NHTSA opened an audit into Tesla's Cybercab certification, while Tesla announced its robotaxis have driven 1 million unsupervised miles and opened fleet interes
Electrek · +1 outlets
Court blocks EPA from challenging California's vehicle emissions standards
A federal judge temporarily blocked the EPA's attempt to override California's authority to set stricter vehicle pollution standards than federal requirements.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
VW to cut 100,000 jobs, may stop building EVs at 4 German plants
Volkswagen is planning to cut around 100,000 jobs worldwide and may cease vehicle production at four German plants amid restructuring.
Electrek · +13 outlets
Tesla driver-assist system linked to fatal motorcycle crash, data confirms
Tesla's own federal report confirms a Model X on Autopilot/FSD struck and killed a motorcyclist in Moraine, Ohio last year.
Electrek · +3 outlets
New Mexico bans new uranium mining leases on state lands
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an executive order banning new leasing of state lands for uranium mining, New Mexico being the largest h
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Google introduces WeatherNext 3, its most advanced global weather AI model
Google released WeatherNext 3, described as its most advanced and accurate global weather AI model for forecasting.
blog.google · +13 outlets
Energy Transfer seeks to weaken Pennsylvania Clean Water law after jet fuel spill
Pipeline giant Energy Transfer, facing a criminal probe over a jet fuel spill that polluted drinking water, is pushing to modify Pennsylvania's 89-year-old Clea
Insideclimatenews · +1 outlets
Solar surpasses coal in China by installed capacity but still lags in generation
China's solar capacity has overtaken coal, but solar still generates far less electricity than coal due to lower capacity factors.
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
Court stalls Trump administration environmental justice grant cuts
Underserved communities continue pressing the Trump administration in court to restore $3 billion in terminated environmental and climate justice grant funding.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Trump administration rule would limit state power to block pipelines and energy projects
The EPA under Trump proposed new Clean Water Act language aimed at returning power from states to the federal government for energy project approvals.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
UK solar power generation hits record high over summer 2026
Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record during the summer of 2026, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
Carbonbrief · +14 outlets
Uber launches first autonomous rides in London with autonomous EVs
Uber launched the UK's first autonomous ride-hailing service in London, deploying autonomous EVs for riders.
Electrek · +14 outlets
BYD receives over 12,000 orders for Sealion 08 flagship SUV within 24 hours
BYD's new flagship SUV, the Sealion 08, secured over 12,000 orders in its first day on sale, while BYD also launched its biggest-ever UK sales event.
Electrek · +4 outlets
Hyundai opens orders for new electric van starting at about $66,500
Hyundai's new electric van is larger than the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz, offering seating for up to nine passengers.
Electrek · +2 outlets
Ford aims to sell 100,000 Fathom electric trucks in first year
Ford set a target of selling 100,000 of its upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric truck in its first year, which would make it a top-selling EV in America.
Electrek · +14 outlets
New York places major bet on nuclear energy for clean power
New York is pursuing nuclear energy as a key component of its decarbonization strategy following the closure of Indian Point.
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
Utilities eye small modular nuclear reactors as hyperscalers drive demand
Deep-pocketed tech companies and defense customers are emerging as early adopters of advanced small modular nuclear reactors, though utilities cite siting and c
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EVs outsell petrol in Australia for first time, led by Chinese brands
Battery-electric vehicles outsold petrol cars in Australia in August, capturing 24.9% of the new-car market, with the Tesla Model Y as the top model.
Electrek

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