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Top story Constellation signs 3.59 GW nuclear power deal with Google
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The agreement links a major nuclear operator's output to data center load, a template for pairing existing reactors with AI power demand.

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YahooGoogle signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power AI build-outReutersGoogle enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation EnergyTransformer-magazineGoogle signs 3.59 GW power dealTradingviewNuclear ETFs in Spotlight as Google and Constellation Sign 3.6 GW DealZacksNuclear ETFs in Spotlight as Google and Constellation Sign 3.6 GW DealInspenetGoogle Nuclear Energy: Deal Unlocks US$4.3 Billion and 890 MW
Tesla China-made EV sales rise 10.3% in October, a 12th straight monthly gain
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Tesla's Shanghai-built vehicle shipments grew again year over year as Chinese EV competition intensifies and its US share erodes.

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GrafaTesla China-made EV sales rise 10.3% in OctoberTradersunionTesla China-made EV sales rise in OctoberAsianetnewsTesla’s China-Made EV Sales Rise For 12th Straight Month – European Recovery Adds To MomentumStocktwitsTesla’s China-Made EV Sales Rise For 12th Straight Month – European Recovery Adds To MomentumReutersTesla's China-made EV sales rise 10.3% y/y in OctoberYahooTesla’s China-Made EV Sales Rise For 12th Straight Month – European Recovery Adds To MomentumShatteredTesla China Sales Rise 10.3% to 67,829 in Oct [2026]MSNTesla's China-made EV sales rise 10.3% y/y in October
BYD October EV deliveries top 300,000, a new monthly record, exceeding US quarterly total
Electrek

BYD's record October volume underscores how far China's largest EV maker outpaces US electric vehicle demand in a single month.

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ElectriccarsreportBYD October Sales Hit Record as Electric Vehicle Deliveries Surpass 300,000CarnewschinaChina EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,996, Leapmotor 106,127, Xpeng 50,237CnevpostRoundup: October 2026 deliveries by major Chinese automakersEletric-vehiclesBYD Sales Hit 22-Month High as Pure-Electric Sales Top 300,000FuelcellsworksXiaomi EV Delivers Over 50000 Units in October 2024UaBYD sells more than 300,000 electric vehicles in a month for the first time - ElectrekGlobalchinaevXPeng tops 50,000 deliveries for the first time as Li Auto slips to 29,025SqmagazineElectric vehicle statistics: more than 20 million EVs sold in 2025, China tops 60% in August and US sales slideGasgoo[Gasgoo Newsflash] BYD's 2025 new-energy vehicle sales exceed 4.6 million; BMW China responds to price cuts of up to 300,000 yuanAutonewsChinese brands top 100,000 sales in Europe in December; market share near 10%AutocarproIndia EV Sales Cross 300,000 for the First Time in June, Headed for 3 Million in CY2026ScmpBYD’s third-quarter profit soars to record after beating Tesla and others in EV deliveries, capping costsInsideevsUK: Plug-In Car Sales Top 300,000 In 2021, Tesla Model 3 #2 OverallMSNTesla China EV rivals BYD, Xiaomi, XPeng report strong sales as year-end push begins
Constellation secures $5B conditional DOE loan to fund nuclear uprates across three states
Energytech

The Energy Department financing would support expanding existing reactor output rather than building new plants.

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NeutronbytesDOE's $5B Loan to Constellation: Revolutionizing Nuclear PowerYahooConstellation Energy Secures DOE Conditional Loan Commitment for Nuclear UpratesPowermagDOE Offers Constellation Up to $5B Loan for 1.1 GW of Nuclear Uprates at Eight PlantsInvestingConstellation secures $5B DOE loan commitment for nuclear upratesGeomechanicsConstellation US$5B nuclear loan: uprate design and fuel notes for engineersSimplywallConstellation Energy (CEG) Secures $5 Billion Conditional DOE LoanStocktitanA conditional federal loan of up to $5 billion could help Constellation produce more nuclear power.AnsAalo secures $100 million in Series B fundingYahooConstellation Secures Conditional DOE Loan Commitment of up to $5 Billion to Expand Nuclear Output
Electric trucks reach 50.3% of China's heavy truck sales in September, diesel demand falls
Electrek

Electrified heavy trucks now outsell diesel in China, with long-haul big rig share hitting 64.5% and fuel demand beginning to reflect the shift.

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CleantechnicaChina Truck Sales Now Majority Electric. What’s Next?UaChina's electric truck share reached 50.3% in September - ElectrekMezhaElectric trucks reach 50% of China’s heavy-truck sales as diesel demand fallsAutomotiveworldElectric trucks claim half of China’s heavy truck marketChosunChina electrifies heavy trucks as CATL targets long-haul with swap batteries
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieves first criticality
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The milestone advances India's three-stage nuclear program and its long-term fuel security plans.

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NewindianexpressIndia’s nuclear journey - from current power to the fusion frontierWorld-nuclear-newsFirst criticality for Indian fast breeder reactorDailypioneerIndia acquires capacity to operate a commercial-scale fast breeder nuclear reactorPhysicsworldIndia’s first fast-breeder nuclear reactor achieves criticalityInterestingengineeringIndia’s first 500 MWe fast breeder nuclear reactor achieves key criticality milestoneIndustrialinfoIndia's Nuclear Leap: Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves Cri...OrfonlineIndia’s PFBR Achieves Criticality: Implications for India’s Nuclear FutureNdtvIndia Achieves Nuclear Criticality, Top Scientist Calls It "Akshay Patra Moment"InceptivemindIndia Achieves Nuclear Milestone With Kalpakkam PFBRTheaustraliatodayIndia’s major nuclear milestone: First fast breeder reactor reaches criticalityIndiatimesIndia’s nuclear push gets boost as fast-breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it mattersEtedge-insightsIndia’s fast breeder reactor just went critical and it could power the country for centuriesThedeepdiveIndia’s Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves Criticality, Advancing Three-Stage Nuclear PlanEconomictimesIndia’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marks entry into stage-II nuclear programme
Massachusetts will require new data centers to use clean energy
Energynow

The requirement adds a state-level condition on data center power sourcing as AI demand strains grids.

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TechCrunchMassachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rulesNbcbostonHealey announces new regulations on data center development in Mass.WburProposed data centers subjected to local approvals under Gov. Healey's orderEnvironmentenergyleaderMassachusetts Tightens Data Center Environmental PermittingCommonwealthbeaconAI data centers are coming for Massachusetts. Gov. Healey’s new guardrails aren’t enough.BostonglobeHealey signs executive order to block new data centers in Mass. unless they have local approvalThirdwayRatepayer Protection Act is a Start, But for Massachusetts, Clean Energy Can Help Keep Rising Energy Costs from Data Centers in CheckWcvbHealey executive order requires local OK for new data centers in Mass.GovtechGov. Healey Unveils Rules for Data Center Developers in Mass.TaiyangnewsMassachusetts Sets Clean Energy Rules For Data CentersTechtargetMassachusetts ties data center permits to clean energy, grid costsMassliveGov. Healey executive order gives Mass. communities veto power over data centersNewsHow data centers can better manage energy useCbsnewsMassachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers and addresses energy, water and noise concerns
Solar power surpasses nuclear generation in historic global energy shift
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Solar output overtaking nuclear marks a milestone in the global generation mix as installations accelerate.

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ReutersCOMMENTARY: India's power system just passed a historic tipping pointCarbonbriefClean energy pushes fossil-fuel power into reverse for ‘first time ever’LatimesSolar surpasses coal in historic shift for U.S. electricity mixPv-magazineSolar surpasses nuclear power globally for first timeCleantechnicaHistoric Graph: Solar Electricity Surpasses Coal Electricity In USAVisualcapitalistRenewables Beat Coal for First Time Since 1919CarboncreditsRenewables Overtake Coal for the First Time as World’s Largest Electricity Source in 2025GreenfueljournalChina's Renewable Energy Boom: Clean Power Capacity Surpasses Fossil Fuels for the First Time in HistorySolarquarterGlobal Solar Capacity Surpasses 3 TW As Record 664 GW Added In 2025 And India Becomes Second-Largest Solar MarketPewRenewable Energy Sets Global RecordPewresearchHow global energy production is changing, in 6 chartsGovIn historic first, California powered by two-thirds clean energy – becoming largest economy in the world to achieve milestoneEmber-energyGlobal Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025IeaSupply - Electricity 2026
China EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,996, Leapmotor 106,127, Xpeng 50,237
Carnewschina

Chinese automakers posted broad gains as Leapmotor, XPeng and NIO set records into the year-end sales push.

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ElectriccarsreportLeapmotor Sets New Delivery Record in October as Global Sales Top 106,000Eletric-vehiclesXPeng’s L03 Delivers Over 20,000 Units in October, 40% of Brand SalesInvestorsTesla China EV Rivals BYD, Xiaomi, XPeng Report Strong Sales As Year-End Push BeginsMSNTesla China EV rivals BYD, Xiaomi, XPeng report strong sales as year-end push begins
India becomes world's third-largest renewable energy capacity holder, minister says
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The ranking reflects India's rapid solar and wind buildout as it pursues its clean energy targets.

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YaleA First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With SolarHindustantimesIndia ranks third in renewable energy capacity after China, US | India NewsBusiness-standardIndia emerges as third-largest renewable energy market in 2025: IRENAIndiatimesClean energy surge: India adds record 31.25 GW non-fossil capacity this year, says Pralhad JoshiNewindianexpressIndia adds 55.3 GW non-fossil capacity in a year, becomes third-largest in renewable energy: Pralhad JoshiTaiyangnewsIndia’s RE Capacity Grows by 25 GW in FY2024-25, Solar DominatesThe Guardian‘Huge energy challenges’: how can India make the leap to become a green, clean country?The New York TimesChina’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying OffIbanetAsia leads the way on clean energy transitionTheprintIndia Becomes World's Third-Largest Solar Producer as PM Surya Ghar Crosses Three Million Household InstallationsCarbonbriefThe Carbon Brief Profile: ChinaNewsonairIndia has emerged as third-largest renewable energy producer in the world, says Union Minister Pralhad JoshiIbefIndia's Renewable Energy Boom: The Power of Solar and BeyondEconomictimesIndia becomes 3rd largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi
India becomes world's third-largest renewable energy capacity holder: minister
Ddnews

The ranking reflects India's rapid solar and wind buildout as it pursues clean energy targets.

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YaleA First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With SolarHindustantimesIndia ranks third in renewable energy capacity after China, US | India NewsBusiness-standardIndia emerges as third-largest renewable energy market in 2025: IRENAIndiatimesClean energy surge: India adds record 31.25 GW non-fossil capacity this year, says Pralhad JoshiNewindianexpressIndia adds 55.3 GW non-fossil capacity in a year, becomes third-largest in renewable energy: Pralhad JoshiTheprintIndia Becomes World's Third-Largest Solar Producer as PM Surya Ghar Crosses Three Million Household InstallationsIeaIndia - World Energy Investment 2025CfrOil Energy, India-U.S. Relations, and the Russia ConundrumThe Guardian‘Huge energy challenges’: how can India make the leap to become a green, clean country?EconomicsobservatoryWhere next for India’s transition to green energy?NewsonairIndia has emerged as third-largest renewable energy producer in the world, says Union Minister Pralhad JoshiEconomictimesIndia becomes 3rd largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad JoshiIbefIndia's Renewable Energy Boom: The Power of Solar and BeyondThehinduIndia overtakes Germany to become 3rd-largest generator of wind, solar power: Report
Xiaomi EV deliveries top 50,000 in October, its best month of 2026
Technology

Record Xiaomi EV volumes lifted Hong Kong shares as the smartphone maker scales its auto business.

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BiggoXiaomi EV Deliveries Top 50,000 in October, Lifting Hong Kong Shares 6%Tech-insiderXiaomi Hits 50,000+ EV Deliveries in October [2026]YahooXiaomi shares climb as October EV deliveries top 50,000ShatteredXiaomi Tops 50,000 EV Deliveries in October [2026]InvestingXiaomi’s October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly high By ReutersNewsXiaomi EV deliveries hit 2026 high as October sales top 50,000TribuneXiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly highInvestifyXiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly highInvestingXiaomi EV deliveries top 50,000 in October as new SUV boosts salesCentraloregondailyXiaomi's October EV deliveries top 50,000, hit 2026 monthly highCnevpostXpeng monthly deliveries top 50,000 for first time in OctoberGlobalchinaevTesla Roadster demo slips to October 15 as BYD and Xiaomi already sell its promises (and failed)CarnewschinaChina EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,996, Leapmotor 106,127, Xpeng 50,237TradingviewGreenland Energy rebuts Fugazi report, defends 13B-barrel prospect estimate and cash position
PJM's revised data center backstop procurement could shrink to as little as 630 MW
Utilitydive

Utilities in the PJM footprint lowered large-load forecasts, cutting a planned procurement from an initial 6,800-MW target.

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SubstackSix Months of Supply: The Warning Inside a Record 7,481 MW Data Center BoomInsidelinesPJM Proposes Framework To Connect Data Centers Without Compromising Reliability, AffordabilityDatacenterfrontierPJM’s New Data Center Power EquationRtoinsiderPJM Stakeholders Endorse 1 Backstop Procurement Proposal, Reject ‘Connect and Manage’Constructionreviewonline6.8GW PJM Data Center Plan Gets $20 Billion Backstop as Federal Grid Review Faces 5-Month PauseRmiWhat PJM States Can Do to Ensure Affordable, Reliable Electricity During the Data Center BoomMarylandmattersMoore, other PJM governors push for changes at the nation’s biggest electric gridReutersUS grid rules for faster data centers favor on-site gas plantsEenewsPJM proposes data center registry with teethWhitecasePJM proposes to carve out new services for co-located data centersCbrePJM’s Reliability Backstop Procurement: Implications for capacity costs and reliabilityInsideclimatenewsMaryland Consumer Advocate Challenges PJM Plan to Buy Power for Projected Data Center GrowthCanarymediaPJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Japan data center power demand to triple by 2034, driving nuclear and geothermal comeback
ET Datacenters

Rising AI and cloud load is expected to revive interest in baseload and domestic generation sources in Japan.

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Nordic power strain forces rethink on grid access rules
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Tight power conditions in the Nordic region are prompting a review of how grid connections are allocated.

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