Google and Constellation sign 20-year deal to add 890 MW of nuclear capacity to PJM grid
The agreement pairs uprates at existing Constellation reactors with long-term power purchases to supply Google's growing data center load, alongside a separate
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Tesla Q3 deliveries of 486,532 top forecasts but fall short of last year's total
Investors parsed the delivery beat against a year-over-year decline, with attention turning to 2027 model plans and European sales recovery.
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US gas plant plans jump 44% in eight months as data centers drive demand
Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023 while new wind plans shrink.
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Tesla Cybertruck sales stay weak as Q3 'Other Models' deliveries fall 48%
With Model S and Model X out of production, the category is now dominated by the Cybertruck, giving the clearest read yet on its demand.
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi opposes NextEra-Dominion merger as hearings begin
State regulators opened local hearings on the proposed utility combination, with NextEra saying it disagrees with the lieutenant governor's stance.
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Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations
Rivian's delivery record comes as the EV maker prepares to launch the more affordable R2 SUV.
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Mercedes-Benz EV sales jump 52% to 78,100 in Q3 on electric GLC demand
The record quarter reflects broader European EV momentum, though Mercedes-Benz India said it could have sold 7-8% more with better supply.
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DOE intends to loan Vistra $4.2B for nuclear fleet uprates
The loan would fund 433 MW of uprates and preserve about 4 GW of existing capacity in the PJM region.
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Lucid cuts production 38% and misses delivery estimates as it clears inventory
The production pullback signals demand pressure at the luxury EV maker despite elevated fuel prices that favor EVs.
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Biggest US grid operator to begin processing new power plant projects
PJM's queue restart is a key step toward clearing a backlog that has slowed new generation.
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EVs reach nearly one in four Australian new car sales in September
Australia's EV share keeps climbing, with Ford Ranger returning to the top of the overall sales chart.
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Canada launches national nuclear energy strategy
Ottawa's framework signals policy support for nuclear as part of the country's decarbonization and grid plans.
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Maryland nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh in first bulk energy storage procurement
The first round under the Maryland Next Generation Energy Act fell short of the state's 800 MW target amid PJM capacity tightness.
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First small nuclear reactors seek to connect to the Texas grid
Advanced reactor developers are moving toward interconnection as ERCOT braces for load growth.
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AI power spikes demand chip-to-grid design changes
Rising data center loads are pushing chipmakers and grid planners to coordinate hardware and infrastructure design.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y gain Powershare home backup capability
The feature lets Tesla's two volume models send power to a home during outages, a capability previously limited to the Cybertruck.
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US firm's microreactors to power Canada's first 50 MW-class transportable nuclear plant
The project would pair small modular reactor technology with a mobile plant design for remote power needs.
Interesting Engineering
States and developers back MISO's accelerated interconnection queue plan
Supporters say the approach can speed processing of legacy queue cycles while preserving reliability reviews.
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