Volvo celebrates its 100th anniversary by launching a special-edition FH16 Electric semi truck with upgraded features. The company commits to continued operations for another century.
XPENG showcased physical AI technology at IFA Berlin, demonstrating advanced autonomous driving features for vehicles coming to European markets. The company provided technical details on ADAS and smart driving capabilities beyond typical AI marketing.
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi has launched in Austin, Texas, but new questions have emerged about the rollout. Details regarding operational concerns continue to surface days after the September 3 debut.
Europe faces productivity challenges tied to energy costs and reliance on imported fossil fuels while debating energy policy. Mario Draghi's competitiveness strategy emphasizes cheap electricity as part of broader economic reforms.
Elevated lead levels persist around Oregon airports due to continued use of leaded aviation fuel. Health officials warn even low lead exposure causes irreversible cognitive damage in children.
Chinese EV manufacturers GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor have achieved top safety ratings in Euro NCAP testing, challenging perceptions about Chinese vehicle safety. The results demonstrate that modern Chinese EVs meet rigorous international safety standards.
Tesla's Cybercab launch in Austin is under investigation by NHTSA due to concerns about the vehicle's compliance with safety regulations. The autonomous robotaxi lacks steering wheel, pedals, and side mirrors.
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, has begun robotaxi testing in Houston, joining competitors like Waymo and Tesla in the autonomous vehicle market. The company has grown its user base rapidly and launched a new robotaxi model this year.
A BLM document error in a Wyoming oil and gas lease sale raises concerns about government preparedness for Trump's energy dominance policies. Residents and environmentalists question whether federal agencies can properly manage fossil fuel leasing programs.
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may be applying learning rates incorrectly, potentially overestimating cost reductions. The analysis examines whether analysts are counting the wrong deployment doublings in hydrogen technology projections.
Low-income communities in Colombo, Sri Lanka face significant urban water quality challenges affecting daily life. Residents like three-wheeler driver Nalin Kaluwitharana struggle with access to clean pipe-borne water from national supplies.
Reform UK party officials express climate skepticism at their conference, with members dismissing climate science concerns. Party deputy leader Richard Tice has promoted enjoying extreme heat events despite record temperatures and drought.
A Detroit-area Hyundai dealer charged an EV driver $400 for charging, with another dealer billing $418, highlighting problematic pricing at dealership chargers that frustrates new EV owners.
BLUETTI launches the Pioneer 5000 E-Generator, a battery-powered alternative to fossil fuel generators for job sites. The noise-free device represents a shift toward cleaner power solutions in professional work environments.
Volkswagen's supervisory board approved a restructuring plan to close four German factories and eliminate 100,000 jobs globally by 2030. The plan aims to streamline operations as the automaker transitions its business model.
Article compares plug-in hybrid vehicles to battery electric vehicles, arguing BEVs are more reliable and convenient for most drivers. The piece advocates for consumers to purchase pure electric cars instead of plug-in hybrids.
Research indicates farmed salmon may have declining nutritional value despite increased global consumption. Nearly 70 percent of salmon consumed worldwide is now farm-raised in pens and cages.
Australian ski resorts are closing up to a month early due to record heat and limited snowfall during a winter affected by El Niño and global warming. Seven major alpine resorts have ceased or are ending ski lift operations this weekend.
Tesla reports its Robotaxis have completed 1 million unsupervised miles, more than doubling the previous milestone from six weeks ago. The company is transitioning away from human safety drivers in its autonomous vehicle testing.
France's Certisolis updated its list of certified low-carbon photovoltaic modules and introduced new tools to streamline carbon assessment procedures for solar support schemes.
Over Easy Solar has deployed its first vertical rooftop PV installation in Ireland, a 5.37 kW system paired with a green roof in Dublin. The deployment marks the arrival of vertical solar panel technology to the Irish market.
China's Micronewton has supplied a university test bench system for comparing different heat pump technologies integrated with solar generation and thermal storage. The experimental platform enables research into optimizing multi-source heat pump coupling for improved efficiency.
Researchers identified altitude-dependent discrepancies in solar irradiance models used in southern Peru. The findings could improve photovoltaic yield assessments in high-altitude Andean regions.
Brazilian researchers quantified energy losses from delayed solar inverter startup, finding 1.88% annual yield reduction at a utility-scale plant. Over half the losses occur within 90 minutes after sunrise, with variations among individual inverters.