Green Tech / Sustainability

EGO Commercial expands ZTR line with mowers, blowers, and trimmers

EGO Power's commercial division announced new zero-turn riding mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers powered by its 56V battery system.

Why AI data centers are powering a boom in fuel-cell demand

Fuel-cell technology is seeing increased demand as AI data centers seek alternative power sources; the article explains how fuel cells convert chemical reactions into electricity.

Logitech Launches ‘Chain Reaction’ to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization towards 2030 Climate Goals

Logitech launched Chain Reaction, a global supply chain decarbonization program enabling suppliers to reduce emissions through renewable energy aggregation and operational optimization toward 2030 climate goals.

Waymo — Now Arriving At Harry Reid International Airport

Waymo autonomous vehicle service is now available at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, expanding airport transportation options.

Why India’s flying taxi revolution begins with electric air ambulances

The ePlane Company, co-founded by an IIT Madras professor, is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for India, focusing on air ambulance applications as an entry market.

Is A PHEV Diesel Hybrid A Viable Option? Introducing the Chery Stockman

Chery plans to import a diesel plug-in hybrid ute to Australia, a configuration rare in the market dominated by petrol PHEVs and diesel vehicles.

GM is betting on battery cells that don’t use lithium [updated]

GM partners with Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion battery cells for grid-scale energy storage, with GM Ventures making a strategic investment in the venture.

Hyundai’s $359 IONIQ 5 lease looks good, but its bigger sibling may be a better buy

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 lease pricing appears competitive, though the larger three-row IONIQ sibling may offer better value as an alternative.

Podcast: Tesla earnings discussion, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, and more

Podcast episode covering Tesla earnings, BYD Seagull launch, Mustang Mach-E updates, and other sustainable transport and energy news.

New EV Battery Gives Gasmobiles The Deep Freeze

Finnish EV startup Donut Lab has developed a new battery that passes extreme cold-weather tests, potentially improving electric vehicle performance in harsh conditions.

BYD’s Rolls-Royce-like flagship EV is heading overseas

BYD is expanding its electric vehicle lineup internationally with a new flagship luxury sedan featuring coach doors and Rolls-Royce Phantom-inspired design.

What Can Grid Flexibility Actually Do Here?

XPENG L03 With VLA 2.0 Smoothly Takes On Paris Roads

A hands-on experience report of XPeng L03's autonomous driving system with VLA 2.0 navigating Paris roads, demonstrating the technology's adaptability to complex European traffic patterns.

Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform

Volvo plans to launch an affordable electric vehicle in 2027 built on its SPA3 platform, following the EX60.

Volvo says the EX60 will be a best-seller with over 50,000 orders in Europe already

Volvo anticipates the EX60 electric vehicle will become one of its best sellers, with over 50,000 orders already received in Europe, though production ramp-up is facing challenges.

Tesla cancels Cybertruck in Australia and NZ after 7 years of deposits

Tesla has cancelled the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand, ending seven years of customer pre-orders and issuing refunds to reservation holders who have waited since 2019.

Tesla’s $10B solar factory could get 35 years of tax breaks in Texas

Tesla's proposed $10 billion solar factory in Texas could receive up to 35 years of local tax breaks if built, though the company has not yet committed to the location.

Stealing EV cables is big business. This company wants to make it too much effort to bother

Organized criminal gangs are systematically stealing EV charging cables across Europe, prompting a UK startup to develop protective technology against the growing infrastructure threat.