Tesla launches volume production of Semi at new Nevada factory, begins customer deliveries after nine years
The Class 8 electric truck was unveiled in 2017 and has slipped repeatedly; the Nevada plant is slated for up to 50,000 trucks a year.
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Trump administration to announce fuel economy standards that raise average fuel costs by 45%
The rollback is expected to slow US EV adoption while boosting gasoline consumption and emissions.
Electrek · +12 outlets
Google signs nuclear reactor power upgrade deal to add 96 MW to Georgia grid
Tech companies are increasingly contracting directly with nuclear operators to secure firm, carbon-free power for data centers.
Interesting Engineering · +13 outlets
EU delays Tesla Full Self-Driving vote to December at the earliest
The October 6 TCMV agenda now lists only continued discussion of the Dutch request to extend the approval.
Electrek · +12 outlets
Second federal judge overturns $7B Solar for All cancellation by Trump administration
The Harris County ruling follows a similar decision last week and restores funding for the EPA grant program.
Utilitydive · +2 outlets
Constellation Energy advances Crane nuclear restart as data center power deals sharpen focus
Restarts of shuttered nuclear units are being driven by hyperscaler demand for 24/7 carbon-free power.
Kalkine Media · +1 outlets
FERC rejects Oklo complaint seeking reinstatement into PJM interconnection study cycle
Oklo says its 750-MW mixed-technology Virginia project would be delayed at least 14 months if it misses the current cycle.
Utilitydive · +2 outlets
Massachusetts to require new data centers to use clean energy
The state is moving to limit the emissions impact of rapidly growing data center electricity demand.
EnergyNow.com · +14 outlets
Italy's Senate approves the country's return to nuclear power
The vote revives a nuclear program Italy abandoned after a 1987 referendum.
energynews.pro · +13 outlets
BYD sets launch date for new flagship Han EV with over 1,000 km of range
The sedan opens pre-orders at around $37,000 and launches next month.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Geothermal gets fresh attention as Fervo Energy hits first grid-connection milestone
Tech companies are stepping up geothermal investments as the Energy Department backs rapid scale-up.
Cleantechnica · +1 outlets
I Had High Expectations For The Rivian R2. It Still Blew Me Away
InsideEVs · +4 outlets
Tesla ramps Optimus production to several hundred robots a week at Fremont
Output is up roughly tenfold from Q2, though the robots still cannot handle generalized tasks.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Ross Gerber questions Musk's EV strategy as US gas prices hit $4.44 a gallon
The Tesla investor asked why the company is not advertising EVs while pump prices climb.
scanx.trade · +1 outlets
Geely says AI fast charging can heal EV batteries for up to 20% more cycle life
The system uses micro-pulse currents to reverse some fast-charging battery damage.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Megawatt EV chargers have landed in the US, but deployment hurdles remain
High-power charging is arriving for heavy-duty trucks but faces grid and infrastructure constraints.
InsideEVs · +1 outlets
Nissan unveils Pixo EV for Europe with 259 km range and 82 hp motor
The A-segment city car marks Nissan's return to the European small EV segment, though it is not yet slated for Japan.
Cleantechnica
Dems want Hochul to drop $23.9 billion nuclear subsidy plan
New York lawmakers are pushing back on the cost of state support for nuclear generation.
WTNH.com