Electrek's Wheel-E podcast covers the latest developments in electric bikes and micromobility, including new e-bike models from major manufacturers and cultural references to e-bikes in media.
Mazda launches the 6e electric vehicle in Australia with 2,000 pre-orders, delivering 693 units in four months. Japanese carmakers are increasing competition in the EV market as adoption continues to grow.
Environmental groups sued the TVA for violating the Clean Air Act by building a new gas plant in Kingston, Tennessee. The lawsuit claims the project poses public health risks.
XPENG expanded its Philippines market entry by launching six EV variants including three battery-electric L03 models, a range-extended version, and two X9 electric MPV versions. The expansion demonstrates growing EV adoption in Southeast Asia.
Green Lightning produces nitrogen fertilizer from air and electricity, but actual output falls far short of marketing claims. The company's technology cannot meaningfully replace traditional fertilizer production at scale.
Waymo reports its autonomous robotaxi service has completed 270 million fully autonomous miles and prevented nearly 1,000 injuries. The company cites safety benefits from its self-driving technology based on over 300 human lifetimes of driving data.
Scientists discovered a previously unknown tiger cat species in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forests, marking the first new living cat species found in over 100 years. The tilcayo (Leopardus tilcayo) was already known to local communities by its indigenous name.
A coalition of 27 wildlife organizations called on India's Vantara zoo to permanently stop importing wild animals, citing questionable acquisition practices. The facility is funded by Reliance Industries' philanthropic arm.
The article discusses using financial tracking through supply chains to combat environmental crime as governments invest billions in carbon markets and conservation finance. It examines how nature is increasingly priced through financial systems and natural infrastructure valuation.
Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps face increased landslide vulnerability as over 150,000 new arrivals enter camps across Cox's Bazar. The densely populated camps spanning 24 square kilometers are at heightened environmental risk from extreme weather and geological hazards.
A public utility in southeastern Turkey is tendering a 23.9 MW solar project with a bid submission deadline of October 20. The project represents a renewable energy development by a government-owned utility.
Ontario's IESO opened qualification for a November capacity auction where battery storage systems compete for six-month availability contracts. The auction represents grid modernization efforts to integrate energy storage into the electricity market.
Meta's $10 billion data center in El Paso is proceeding with only gas power considered by the local utility, despite Texas pausing new data center permitting. The project had already secured tax abatements and begun construction before regulatory restrictions took effect.
President Trump dismisses climate change concerns by referencing past climate predictions and suggesting the science is unreliable. The post conflates climate science discussions with broader skepticism about AI and public trust.
Musician Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert at a Vietnamese bear sanctuary for 150 rescued moon bears to raise awareness about animals suffering in bile farms.
Newcastle University appointed Anant Ambani, heir to an Indian oil fortune, as professor of sustainability, citing his conservation work. The appointment has drawn backlash from conservationists due to his family's fossil fuel business and his operation of a controversial mega-zoo.
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for rescued bears at a sanctuary in Vietnam to raise awareness about 125 animals still trapped in bile farms. The concert highlighted efforts to combat animal cruelty in the country.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system exceeded speed limits in 55% of Brussels' 30 km/h zones during testing, averaging 44 km/h. The findings emerge ahead of an EU vote on approving the technology across member states.
Article explores alternatives to purchasing a second car for households needing multiple vehicles simultaneously. A $1,000 solution is presented as an option to reduce transportation costs and environmental impact.
Kia has revealed patent images of an off-road electric SUV that appears to be a production version of the EV9 ADVNTR concept. The vehicle demonstrates the automaker's commitment to expanding its electric vehicle lineup.
Taiga announced OS-5 software for its electric off-road vehicles and watercraft, featuring industry-first geofencing and mapping technology. The update aims to improve rider safety and regulate vehicle access to waterways.
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine announced $5 billion in new private-market climate investment opportunities for city pension funds. The Sierra Club welcomed the proposal as strengthening the real-world impact of the pensions' climate-solutions investment strategy.
Chinese manufacturers are flooding the European market with plug-in hybrids to circumvent EU tariffs on battery electric vehicles. This shift threatens European automakers' EV transition strategies.
A documentary about the 2010 Chilean mine disaster illustrates how the global mining industry is adopting new technologies to support the energy transition. The industry's modernization reflects growing awareness of safety and environmental concerns.
The Netherlands significantly reduced its 2040 hydrogen demand forecast from 460 to 200 petajoules, a 57% cut from its 2023 projections. The revision reflects updated energy strategy assessments over the three-year period.