SAIC Motor is launching the MG 4X electric SUV with semi-solid-state battery technology, following last year's first mass-produced model. The new EV will be available for purchase within days.
Australia's EV market share reached 27% in April 2026 with 25,087 plugin vehicles sold. Battery electric vehicles maintained steady sales while plugin hybrids increased.
China is advancing space-based climate infrastructure while Western assumptions about Chinese technology capabilities continue to prove wrong. The country's progress in space technology parallels its earlier dominance in solar, EVs, and battery manufacturing.
The EV battery ecosystem in the US continues expanding despite recent federal policy shifts. The sector shows resilience and growth independent of changing political support.
An autonomous freight startup is launching, focusing on electrifying fleet vehicles for commercial transportation. The development represents an expansion of EV adoption beyond personal vehicles to reduce emissions from freight operations.
Oil prices have eased from recent highs but remain structurally elevated, unlikely to return to pre-crisis levels. VinFast CEO discusses how this shift is accelerating electrification in ASEAN markets.
The inaugural ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit convened in Cebu, Philippines, marking a shift toward sustainable economic development in the region. The summit occurs alongside the 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit, which addresses energy and food security amid regional crises.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority plans to deploy 735 electric buses by 2026. The massive fleet expansion represents a significant shift toward public transportation electrification in the UAE.
A meta-analysis of 147 studies reveals that solar PV plants reduce wind speed, soil temperature, and albedo while increasing soil moisture. Air temperature effects were largely non-significant across 609 installations worldwide.
Fortum has activated two industrial heat pumps in Finland that will capture excess heat from Microsoft data centers. The waste heat could supply approximately 40% of the region's annual district heating demand starting next year.
Sonnenkraft unveiled a 480 W back-contact TOPCon solar module with 23.52% power conversion efficiency using 108 half-cells. The glass-glass design represents an advancement in photovoltaic technology.
France's electricity market experienced record negative prices in April due to increased solar generation and reduced nuclear flexibility. The phenomenon reflects growing renewable energy capacity but presents challenges for grid stability.
SoliTek commissioned a 200 MW fully-automated solar module production line in Vilnius, Lithuania. The facility represents a transition to advanced manufacturing processes for solar panel assembly.
Thai authorities detected dangerous arsenic levels in sediment from the Mekong River and tributaries in northern provinces. Heavy metal pollution in key Mekong tributaries has been reported for over a year.
A visual documentation reveals how black carbon soot pollution from oil operations and traditional wood-fired cooking methods pervades daily life across Nigeria. The photographer documented these smoke-filled areas over several months to highlight the country's air quality crisis.
Colorado's wildfire officials warn of significantly increased fire risk this summer due to poor snowpack conditions. Resource availability for fighting wildfires across southwestern states may be strained.
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Greenlane is expanding its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California into Texas's major freight corridors. The company aims to provide diesel-level charging access for commercial electric vehicles.
NGOs and transport businesses urge EU policymakers to maintain remote sensing requirements in the Roadworthiness Package to monitor vehicle emissions. The provisions use technology to screen emissions and noise, with removal threatening air quality benefits.
Brazilian researchers demonstrated that retrofitting commercial solar panels into photovoltaic-thermal systems can achieve 46-50% total efficiency. However, thermal resistance and interface quality constraints limit heat extraction and slightly reduce electrical output.
Arctech has introduced Harmony-F solar flooring that integrates photovoltaic technology into pavement. The material can support 2-ton loads and has high durability for wear resistance.
Solex Energy is investing $420 million to build a 5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in India. The expansion includes technology partnerships to develop high-efficiency photovoltaic cells.
Yala National Park in Sri Lanka faces a conservation crisis as overtourism and speeding safari jeeps threaten its wildlife, particularly its high-density leopard population. Block I of the park, home to one of the world's highest leopard densities, is experiencing increasing pressure from overcrowding.
Chinese automakers BYD, Chery, and Geely are preparing to enter the Canadian market after tariffs on Chinese EVs dropped from 100% to 6.1%. Tesla and Polestar currently benefit most from the new quota system.
Kempower unveiled the Mega Satellite Flex, a high-power EV charger supporting both CCS (560 kW) and megawatt charging (1.2 MW) for heavy-duty trucks. The technology advances charging infrastructure for commercial electric vehicles.
Rivian CEO confirms development of R2 pickup truck and R2X performance variants as the company begins volume production of its affordable electric SUV. The mid-size platform expansion signals growth beyond the three R2 trims previously announced.