Mercedes-Benz has revealed the interior of its upcoming all-electric C-Class sedan, featuring a large digital screen display. The automaker describes it as the sportiest C-Class variant ever produced.
Honda is relaunching the Insight as an electric crossover SUV with Japanese orders opening at approximately $35,000. However, availability will be extremely limited.
BMW plans to launch its iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028 using a third-generation system developed with Toyota. The automaker warns that hydrogen infrastructure and pricing parity with diesel fuel are critical for commercial viability.
El Yunque national forest in Puerto Rico has rebuilt its visitors center following damage from two devastating hurricanes. The new facility hosts a vibrant arts festival, supporting community recovery and forest resilience.
University of Rhode Island researchers found that citizens with pro-solar views rejected a 2019 solar project referendum, with land use concerns outweighing proximity objections. The study reveals a gap between stated environmental support and voting behavior on local renewable energy developments.
Photovoltaic module prices have risen for the fourth consecutive month due to strong energy independence demand and Chinese production cuts. Supply tightening is reinforcing price increases across all solar technologies despite declining upstream costs.
South Korea has expanded investment tax credits for solar module manufacturers that meet carbon footprint standards. This move represents the country's continued use of tax and procurement policies to support domestic renewable energy producers.
Pennsylvania tech groups predict significant data-center growth, but critics warn proposed legislation would limit local municipal control over these projects. The debate centers on communities' ability to regulate large-scale data-center development.
Distributed denial-of-service attacks pose cybersecurity risks to photovoltaic systems by overwhelming networks with traffic, disrupting monitoring and control functions. Implementing layered defenses including filtering, redundancy, and automated mitigation is essential to protect PV infrastructure and maintain energy production reliability.
Spanish researchers discovered that solar tracker systems lose efficiency on uneven terrain due to suboptimal backtracking, causing measurable energy losses compared to simulations. The findings highlight a previously unidentified performance gap in utility-scale photovoltaic plants that real-world control systems must address.
U.S. community solar reached 10 GW cumulative capacity but installed only 1.4 GW in 2025, marking a decline from prior year due to slowdowns in major markets like New York and Maine.
Volkswagen Group continues to emphasize electric vehicles in its quarterly report while other automakers have reduced EV messaging. The company dedicates approximately half of its report content to highlighting its EV strategy and progress.
The Vatican has adopted Elli Mobility's charging services and digital fleet management platform for its electric vehicle fleet. The system provides access to over 1 million public charging points across Europe and streamlines energy management and billing.
US EV market share declined to 5.9% in Q1 2026 from a peak of 10.6% in Q3 2025. The analysis examines which EV models are gaining and losing ground in the American market.
Wisconsin residents across political lines oppose new data centers due to concerns about energy consumption, water usage, and affordability, according to analyses of public comments. Environmental groups examined feedback from Public Service Commission cases involving major utility companies.
A commentary discusses how fertilizer supply disruptions from Middle East tensions could drive African biofertilizer production as an alternative. The piece highlights Kenya's agricultural challenges and opportunities for sustainable fertilizer solutions.
Ford dissolves its standalone EV division and Doug Field, the executive leading the company's electric vehicle push, will depart next month. The EV, digital, and design operations are being merged into global manufacturing under COO Kumar Galhotra.
Analysis challenges expectations that coal would benefit from LNG supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The story examines actual grid winners versus commonly assumed outcomes from energy market shocks.
Volkswagen is preparing to launch an affordable entry-level electric SUV called the ID.Cross, positioned below the ID.4. Design images of the new model have leaked online ahead of its official introduction.
Maine became the first state to pass a moratorium on large data centers, prohibiting facilities using 20+ megawatts of electricity until October 2027. Other states may follow Maine's lead in restricting energy-intensive data center development.
Aaron Longton, an Oregon fisherman, has linked sustainable fishing practices to the survival of his Port Orford-based operation. The story examines how constraint and limited resources shape fishing in this exposed coastal community.
Climate activists held a mock funeral outside EPA Region 9 headquarters in San Francisco to protest the demise of a landmark climate rule. Participants dressed as climate impacts including sea level rise and melting permafrost to mourn the policy's loss.
Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3, an affordable electric hot hatch, at Milan Design Week. The vehicle was spotted ahead of its official debut, offering a preview of the new model.
A Chinese national was sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 ants out of Kenya at Nairobi airport. The insects, destined for China, the US, and Europe, are part of a lucrative illegal pet trade where ants can sell for approximately $100 each.