Tesla formally rolls out Semi electric trucks at Nevada factory event, names customers
The Nevada event marks Tesla's move from prototype to volume production of Class 8 electric trucks, a segment where US fleet economics have lagged Europe.
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DOE commits nearly $2 billion to advanced transmission projects adding 23 GW of grid capacity
The funding targets the existing transmission system to relieve interconnection bottlenecks as data center and renewables demand grows.
Utilitydive · +4 outlets
Italy's parliament votes to pave the way for a return to nuclear energy
Italy, which closed its reactors after a 1987 referendum, is legislating a framework to bring nuclear back into its power mix.
ABC News · +3 outlets
EU to end Russian gas reliance by 2027, von der Leyen tells UN climate meeting
The pledge ties European energy security policy directly to decarbonization commitments at the UN gathering.
The Brussels Times · +14 outlets
NHTSA opens formal investigation into comma.ai's openpilot after 5 crashes killed 3
The probe covers aftermarket driver assistance devices that regulators say ran into stopped vehicles in their own lane.
Electrek · +1 outlets
Georgia Power and Google deal to deliver about $900 million in customer benefits and nuclear uprates
The agreement ties a large tech power buyer to nuclear capacity expansion in Georgia, a template for data center load deals.
SuaraGarut.ID · +14 outlets
Waymo says its robotaxis avoided 841 injuries over 271 million autonomous miles
Waymo's first injury-avoidance figure comes as it expands teen accounts in Nashville and launches a transit rewards program.
Electrek · +3 outlets
Tesla FSD sped in 55% of Brussels 30 km/h zones ahead of EU vote, Belgian group finds
The findings arrive days before an EU decision on driver assistance rules, adding scrutiny to Tesla's supervised autonomy rollout.
Electrek · +5 outlets
DTE Energy proposes two new gas plants and more nuclear as coal retires
The utility's resource plan adds gas and nuclear capacity alongside renewables in Michigan, reflecting grid reliability concerns.
The Detroit News · +14 outlets
Nissan unveils Pixo electric city car for Europe with 259 km range, 2027 launch
The sub-$25,000 Pixo revives a familiar nameplate as Nissan's most affordable EV in Europe.
Electrek · +12 outlets
Netherlands cuts 2040 hydrogen demand forecast by nearly 60%
The downgrade in the national energy plan and a leaked EU draft shifting from quotas to credits signal fading hydrogen policy momentum.
Cleantechnica · +2 outlets
BYD's domestic sales plunge as China's car market continues to struggle
BYD's China slump contrasts with its aggressive European push, including a new 44-ton electric truck and an ultra-luxury flagship.
Barron's · +14 outlets
Glut of Chinese plug-in hybrids threatens European automakers as tariffs covered only BEVs
Chinese PHEV exports are filling the gap left by EV tariffs, pressuring European legacy brands.
Cleantechnica · +8 outlets
Indian oil ministry says country must cut oil and gas dependence and shift to renewables
The power secretary's call comes as India's renewable buildout is outpacing the grid's ability to absorb it.
The Economic Times · +14 outlets
Mercedes-Benz secures first rights to ProLogium's Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells
The deal extends a decade-long partnership and gives Mercedes priority access to next-generation cells.
Electrek · +2 outlets
Hormuz crisis puts energy security and clean transition balance in focus
Middle East tensions and record European diesel prices are straining the bloc's fuel supply and economy.
Anadolu Ajansı · +1 outlets
GM and PG&E offer California EV buyers a free charger plus pay-to-charge grid program
The utility-partnered offer uses managed charging to shift EV load off peak hours while compensating owners.
Electrek · +1 outlets
FERC rejects ComEd's cancellation of PowerHouse Hillwood data center contract
A $1 letter of credit behind the 1.8-GW, $20 billion project drew skepticism from regulators.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets