An asphalt company is suing a consulting firm and former employee for allegedly using deception to oppose a controversial asphalt plant project near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The opponent allegedly posed under a false identity while organizing community opposition to the development.
Elmo appeared at Climate Week in New York to discuss how storms and climate impacts affect children, recounting his fears during a recent Sesame Street episode featuring a storm.
BMW is offering early loyalty discounts on the 2027 iX3 electric vehicle arriving at dealerships. The promotion aims to retain existing customers within the brand.
EcoFlow is running an early Prime Day sale with up to 57% off power stations and solar bundles. Multiple cordless electric tools from brands like EGO and Worx are also available at discounted prices.
A fact-checking article disputes claims about battery composition, clarifying which battery type is NMC versus another variant. The story examines evidence from video documentation to correct misinformation about battery specifications.
The Trump administration is advancing construction of a 30-foot steel border wall in Big Bend, Texas, despite bipartisan local opposition and environmental concerns in the ecologically sensitive region.
ENGWE and Anker are offering discounted e-bikes and solar security cameras. The deals include the E26 3.0 full suspension e-bike at $1,499 and Eagle electric dirt bike at $899.
Rivian's ALSO e-bike spin-off is launching its TM-B electric bikes across the US on a tour. Customers who ordered the bikes nearly a year ago will not receive them yet.
Composer Stephanie Ann Boyd creates a musical celebration of nearly extinct animals, imagining the historical abundance of species like passenger pigeons through orchestral music.
NSW canola crops are flowering earlier than usual due to ideal growing conditions in the south-west slopes and Riverina regions. Western Australia's wildflower season is also experiencing vibrant blooms.
Tesla reported 236 driver-assist crashes in July 2026, including four fatal incidents where Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was engaged but not disclosed publicly. The monthly crash total represents a record high for the company's safety reporting.
Multiple renewable energy and electric vehicle products are on sale this week, including Anker solar wall lights, SOLIX power stations, and Monarc e-bikes. The deals feature discounts on solar-charging devices, battery backup systems, and electric bikes.
Western Australia's early winter rains have triggered a spectacular wildflower bloom around CSIRO's Murchison radio-astronomy observatory. The colorful display of native wildflowers carpets the remote mid-west landscape.
An AI CEO warns that artificial intelligence could cause internet disruption and economic damage. The article notes the author's skepticism given decades of similar apocalyptic predictions.
Residents of Clemmons, North Carolina organized grassroots opposition to a proposed asphalt plant in their neighborhood, but discovered their movement had been infiltrated by an outside operative.
Elon Musk promotes a video of a 98-year-old driver not watching the road while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature. The incident exemplifies risky driver behavior that Tesla's legal team is defending against in multiple crash lawsuits.
Hanna König, Head of Project Execution at German renewable energy company Enertrag SE, discusses building inclusive organizational culture in the solar industry. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety for employees to voice disagreements and contribute ideas.
Volkswagen has launched an updated IQ.Drive ADAS system for its 2027 vehicle lineup, including the electric ID. Buzz van, which features a new rear view camera system and other upgrades.
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi includes a hidden manual driving mode accessible through a virtual joystick on its touchscreen, despite the vehicle having no physical steering wheel or pedals. The discovery suggests backup control options for the autonomous vehicle.
A Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot engaged ran a stop sign in New Jersey, striking a Honda Civic and killing an 82-year-old driver. Tesla's data confirmed the driver-assist system was active during the fatal crash.
Indonesia closed eight airports including its main international hub on Sunday due to ash from Anak Krakatau volcano eruptions. The volcanic activity disrupted hundreds of flights and affected schools and fishing activities across the region.
Electrek surveyed nearly 2,700 readers on whether Tesla's Cybercab represents transformative mobility technology or remains just another vehicle. The survey results reflect reader opinions on autonomous vehicle potential.
A woman rescued an injured queen bee with a broken wing and nursed her back to health over 52 days. The bee, named Phoebee, has survived against expectations and remains active.
A viral video shows common myna birds riding a Sydney train, which experts say demonstrates avian adaptation to urban environments rather than unusual behavior. The birds likely boarded the train to search for food in the city's public transport system.
A floating island with trees has mysteriously appeared and disappeared twice in Williston Lake, Canada within two months. Rising water levels have freed trees previously growing on woody debris along the shore, as confirmed by satellite imagery.