Hyundai has opened orders for a new electric van priced at $66,500, offering seating for nine passengers with a larger footprint than competing EV models.
Royal Enfield's Flying Flea electric motorcycle launches in Europe and the UK with announced Western pricing. The retro-styled e-bike expands the company's EV offerings beyond its home market in India.
Kia EV9, a three-row electric vehicle with quality interior and technology, is receiving aggressive discounts from dealerships, making it more affordable. The price reductions reflect market efforts to boost adoption of this mid-range EV option.
Taylor Searcy, a Navy veteran, has transitioned his military service experience into developing clean energy strategy at General Motors. The story highlights how veterans are contributing to the automotive industry's shift toward sustainable transportation.
Lynk & Co's 08 EM-P electric vehicle has reached 200,000 global deliveries since launching in September 2023, expanding from China to over 30 markets worldwide. The model has gained strong customer recognition for its performance and capabilities in the growing EV market.
South Korea enacted its first dedicated agrivoltaics law, extending maximum project permits to 30 years. Key technical requirements remain pending as additional regulations are finalized.
A company that failed to develop a Surrey oilfield after a 2024 supreme court ruling has sold the site for £1m and rebranded as clean energy. The new owners are applying for permission to extract oil despite the landmark environmental court decision.
India's solar manufacturing faces overcapacity in modules while upstream cell production remains underdeveloped and reliant on imported equipment. Geopolitical uncertainties and plant stabilization challenges could delay cell capacity expansion across the industry.
UK researchers discovered that rooftop parapets significantly reshape airflow and dust deposition on solar panels, with effects varying by multiple factors. The study emphasizes that site-specific PV design and maintenance strategies are essential, as parapet height alone cannot predict soiling patterns.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Denver Water's Gross Reservoir expansion can proceed after reversing a lower court's halt to construction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the water utility won their challenge to the previous decision.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian refused to testify before a House committee investigating the state's oil and gas regulator. The defiance represents a clash between the regulator and the legislature over oversight of the powerful oil and gas industry.
Global fossil-fuel emissions are projected to decline by approximately 0.5% in 2026 due to disruptions from the Hormuz crisis. The reduction represents a temporary shift in emission patterns driven by geopolitical factors rather than planned climate action.
Underwater footage captured a deceased humpback whale calf off Australia's Gold Coast, with researchers observing maternal behaviors that may indicate grief or instinctive caregiving.
Kia is offering discounts exceeding $15,000 on its EV9 electric SUV at some dealerships. The price reductions reflect market competition in the expanding electric vehicle segment.
Waymo partners with Allianz Partners to establish insurance and risk management infrastructure for autonomous vehicle expansion in Europe. The partnership builds on Waymo's operational experience from over half a million weekly paid trips in the U.S.
Panthalassa raised $140 million to develop autonomous ocean platforms generating electricity from waves for AI computing at sea. The approach aims to solve wave energy's transmission problem by processing data directly offshore instead of sending power to shore.
Volkswagen unveiled the all-new electric ID.3 GTI with 240 kW power output and 545 Nm torque, accelerating to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The vehicle features adaptive chassis technology and represents the most powerful model in five decades of GTI history.
Bolivia is overhauling its mining law to modernize the industry, but Indigenous groups and civil society express environmental concerns about the process. Officials claim the new code will balance economic development with environmental protections.
Latino Conservation Week launches at Arizona's Ironwood Forest National Monument, highlighting the connection between Latino communities and public lands conservation. The event features a family whose environmental values were shaped by access to Arizona's natural spaces.
A federal judge ruled that over 20 companies including 3M and DuPont must face a lawsuit from Connecticut firefighters over PFAS contamination in protective gear. The firefighters claim the toxic forever chemicals in turnout gear increase cancer risk through skin absorption, ingestion, and inhalation.
Research from Queen's University Belfast analyzing 29 studies finds air pollution, particularly small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, is associated with increased suicide risk and suicidal thoughts. The study expands understanding of how environmental pollution affects mental health outcomes.
Hyundai's IONIQ 5 electric SUV offers competitive pricing and financing incentives this month, starting at $35,000. The affordable EV remains one of the most accessible options in the market with promotional offers including 0% APR financing.
NHTSA issued a formal order requiring Tesla to prove its Cybercab complies with federal safety standards for vehicles without steering wheels, pedals, or mirrors. Tesla has until September 30 to respond under oath, with potential penalties up to $139 million for non-compliance.