A study found that rescued slow lorises, one of the world's most trafficked primates, struggle to survive after release into the wild. Only two of nine Bengal slow lorises released into a Bangladesh national park survived six months in their natural habitat.
A Southern California wildfire has grown dangerously close to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear reactor and rocket testing site. Ventura County firefighters have increased response efforts and set up radiation air monitors as a precautionary measure.
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UK air conditioning ownership doubled to 4 million homes in three years due to remote work and hot summers. The rapid adoption raises concerns about increased electricity consumption from both portable and built-in AC units.
Chevrolet is updating its 2027 Equinox EV and Blazer EV models to address key customer complaints from current versions. The improvements aim to enhance the vehicles' competitiveness in the growing electric vehicle market.
Boston's largest apartment EV charging project has launched in Hyde Park, featuring 64 chargers. The infrastructure development supports increased electric vehicle adoption in residential settings.
A podcast episode discusses Tesla's return to solar products, the Volvo EX60 unveiling, and new electric vehicles from Xiaomi and Mercedes-AMG. The episode also features sponsorship from GM Energy regarding home battery systems.
Kia is discontinuing its affordable Picanto gas car in European markets and replacing it with a new electric vehicle. The move reflects the automaker's shift toward electrification of its vehicle lineup.
BYD's new flagship electric sedan, the Great Han, is expected to debut soon with a 1,000 km range and five-minute fast charging capability. The vehicle will serve as a sedan sibling to BYD's flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang.
Lucid's Cosmos midsize SUV prototype was spotted testing near its Arizona factory alongside a Tesla Model Y for size comparison. The vehicle is scheduled for public unveiling this summer with production beginning in late 2026.
Electrek's Wheel-E podcast covers recent e-bike launches including Lectric XPress2 and Heybike Saturn, plus cargo e-bikes from Amazon. The episode discusses various electric bike models and nontraditional electric vehicles.
Specialized has launched the Vado 3 X, a new full-suspension commuter e-bike expanding its urban e-bike lineup. The model aims to push further into adventure-bike territory.
Geely's EV sales declined in April while its Zeekr electric vehicle brand showed growth. The Chinese automaker continues balancing traditional gas-powered and electric vehicle production.
NIO achieved adjusted operational and net profits for the second consecutive quarter with strong year-over-year financial growth. Despite improved financials, the market did not respond positively to the earnings results.
A coalition of labor, civil rights, and environmental health leaders presented demands to Hyundai regarding its proposed $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana, raising concerns about worker and resident protections.
Mozilla Foundation warns that cars collect excessive personal data with the worst privacy record among consumer products. The situation is expected to worsen as vehicle connectivity increases.
D3 Energy has signed a master lease agreement with Florida DOT to install floating solar panels on the agency's stormwater ponds. The initiative expands renewable energy generation capacity while utilizing existing water infrastructure.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker highlighted job creation and innovation investments related to electric vehicle manufacturing, with focus on Rivian. The story emphasizes the employment benefits of EV industry growth beyond vehicle production itself.
Volkswagen increases its investment in EV startup Rivian while facing potential $1.75 billion in fines. The partnership continues despite regulatory penalties.
China's patent office ruled First Solar's TOPCon patent fully invalid, benefiting competitor JinkoSolar in a significant intellectual property decision. The ruling may impact solar technology competition and manufacturing in the region.
An engineering leader at a Swedish solar company discusses gender discrimination and systemic barriers in the renewable energy sector. She shares experiences with bias during hiring and advocates for collaborative leadership approaches.
Polysilicon prices in China remained stable as production and demand approached equilibrium. The supply-demand rebalancing signals suggest easing pressures in the solar photovoltaic industry.
Slovakia plans to develop energy communities with solar as a key technology. Regulatory improvements are needed to unlock the potential of decentralized solar energy.
A Turkish study introduced the Agrivoltaic Innovation Index to measure innovation readiness in agrivoltaics across four dimensions. The research found that high publication volume doesn't necessarily indicate greater innovation readiness.
Deye releases a 2.56 kWh hybrid battery system for residential solar installations with AC-coupled integration and scalable output up to 7.5 kW. The system supports high PV input with 96.5% efficiency for easy expansion of existing photovoltaic setups.
Kenyan communities near Lake Victoria are protesting a planned nuclear power plant in Siaya County. The project threatens one of Africa's largest freshwater lakes shared by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.