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European defense contractor Saft is set to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the next generation of naval submarines, replacing decades-old lead-acid technology with EV-style packs that promise higher energy density
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a new statewide framework for micromobility that could finally bring clearer rules to everything from e-bikes and e-scooters to higher-speed electric motorbikes capable of reaching
Subaru is among the automakers that continue to hold the EV sales fort in the challenging US market, though production of the company's much-anticipated Getaway 3-row SUV has been delayed (cropped, courtesy of Subaru). T
Loganair is Scotland’s primary regional airline, which means many of its daily flights are relatively short hops of 100 miles or less. That means they are ideal for a short-haul electric airplane like the ALIA CX300 manu
When Tesla got the Model 3 to mass production and the company finally reached profitability, Elon Musk said that was the last time the company would have to bet the company’s survival on a difficult product launch. The c
China’s renewable and nuclear targets are often quoted as equivalent statements about the future. The delivery record says otherwise. Wind and solar targets have repeatedly been overtaken, sometimes years early, while nu
The Sherco coal generating station in Minnesota is converting to solar power, batteries, and a new transmission line that will deliver more clean energy, despite Trump's efforts to support coal producers. The post Anothe
There have been a number of red and yellow flags for AI companies and the AI industry lately. I’m going to run through a few of them here. OpenAI Many people use AI chatbots, but the free versions. Getting enough revenue
Elon Musk says Tesla plans to “open source” the Model S and Model X, and he’s pointing to the original Roadster as the template. The problem is Tesla’s Roadster release amounted to eight files on GitHub plus five documen
One of North America’s biggest coal-site solar projects is now under construction in Texas – but the coal plant next door isn’t going anywhere. Here’s why.
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Audi is bringing back the A2 as an affordable electric car, and it could have one big advantage over the competition. Ahead of its official debut, the EV was spotted with minimal disguise as new details reveal it will de
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