German engineering firm Bertrandt has launched real-world testing of its autonomous electric shuttle 'BumbleB' on a Fraunhofer research campus in Stuttgart. The pilot aims to redefine corporate mobility by linking the campus to a nearby S-Bahn station.
The global ducted heat pump market is on a strong growth trajectory, according to a new analysis by IndexBox. Rising energy costs, tightening building regulations, and the broader energy transition are accelerating adoption across residential and commercial sectors worldwide.
A Sacramento-based Tesla parts shop owner spent $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with FSD. It is likely the world's first non-Tesla vehicle to successfully run Tesla's Full Self-Driving system.
Philipp Ibele, Bosch's former China executive, says Western automakers and suppliers must adapt to Chinese-style development speed in electric vehicles. His insights from Auto China 2026 highlight both the lessons Europe can absorb and the global expertise it still holds.
Philipp Ibele, a former Bosch executive in China, argues that Western automakers and suppliers need to match China's electric vehicle development speed while leveraging their own systems engineering strengths. His insights come as Auto China 2026 wraps up with a wave of new EV innovations.
A British LEGO enthusiast has built a detailed brick replica of the all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E before the car even reaches production. The project went viral, and Renault itself is now supporting the push to make it an official LEGO Ideas set.
A British Lego enthusiast has recreated the all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E in brick form before the real car even hits the market. Renault is now backing the fan's campaign to turn the model into an official Lego set.
Joby Aviation has completed its first demonstration flights of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft over New York City. The tests are part of preparations for a future commercial air taxi route between Manhattan and JFK Airport.
Tesla has rolled the first production-spec Cybercab off its Texas assembly line, complete with a real production VIN. The two-seater autonomous robotaxi marks a concrete step toward commercial self-driving electric mobility.
As data centers multiply across communities, local resistance is growing — but utilities could flip the narrative and use this energy demand surge as a catalyst for long-overdue grid modernization.
Three New York City public pension systems have released annual climate reports showing continued progress toward their net-zero by 2040 targets. The Sierra Club welcomed the transparency but called for stronger implementation of climate commitments.
The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its solar photovoltaic system cost benchmarks, offering a key reference point for the global solar industry. The data highlights where hardware and soft costs stand today across residential, commercial, and utility-scale segments.
Iran's strikes on aluminum smelters in the UAE and Bahrain last month pushed global aluminum prices up 11% — the highest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ripple effects are now being felt across clean energy supply chains and electricity grids.
A new study from the Netherlands proposes building a massive dam across the Bering Strait to prevent the collapse of the Atlantic Ocean's circulation system (AMOC). The idea is bold — but raises enormous scientific, ecological, and geopolitical questions.
Fossil fuels are losing ground globally as solar, wind, and electric mobility surge ahead. The energy transition is no longer a distant prospect — it is reshaping power markets, transport, and household energy choices right now.
CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, is reportedly developing solid-state battery technology capable of delivering up to 1,000–1,500 km of range per charge. If successfully mass-produced, it could redefine electric mobility globally — and reshape the European EV market where CATL is rapidly expanding.
The European Commission is moving to exclude inverters from so-called high-risk suppliers — predominantly Chinese manufacturers — from all EU-funded energy projects. The decision is driven by cybersecurity concerns over potential interference with power grids and critical infrastructure. Ongoing projects may still qualify for EU funding if registered by 1 May and submitted for a decision by 1 November.
Spain's average PV curtailment rate stands at 3.83%, but in Badajoz province it surpasses 37%, according to a nine-month analysis by Circe, a nonprofit research center founded by the University of Zaragoza. Grid constraints, system security, and market oversupply are identified as the three key drivers.
The IEA's Ocean Energy Systems programme has published its 2025 Annual Report, documenting consistent advances in tidal, wave, and other marine energy technologies. The report signals growing momentum in a renewable energy segment that could complement solar and wind in future clean energy mixes.
The AI boom is pushing electricity grids to their limits, and a nationwide debate is underway in the US over whether tech giants should be forced to shoulder the cost of grid upgrades they are driving.
A federal judge in West Virginia has blocked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from issuing a Clean Water Act permit for a mountaintop removal coal mine on Coal River Mountain. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by several environmental organizations, including Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices.
SolarEdge has unveiled the CSS-OD 197, a 197 kWh commercial and industrial battery cabinet based on LFP chemistry that can scale up to 1 MW / 4 MWh. The system is already being deployed across key European markets including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, and France.
Turboden America and Fervo Energy have signed a three-year agreement to supply ORC units for 35 GeoBlocks, representing a combined 1,750 MW of geothermal capacity in Utah. The partnership aims to cut lead times through standardised modular deployment.
An international research team has unveiled an AI-driven robotic system that autonomously designs, fabricates, and optimizes perovskite solar cells, testing over 50,000 devices and reaching a certified efficiency of 26.5% (peak 27%). The breakthrough could accelerate the path from lab to commercial production.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that in 2025, solar energy surpassed all other energy sources in newly added capacity worldwide — a historic global first. While overall energy demand growth slowed, electricity consumption continued to rise strongly.
Researchers at the University of Naples Federico II found that green hydrogen production at Mediterranean ports can cost as little as €2.5/kg in hybrid systems combining renewables with grid power. Solar proved the most consistent renewable resource, while the broader hydrogen industry sees major new projects and electrolyser breakthroughs.
Hungary's installed solar capacity crossed 4 GW in Q1 2026 per MNNSZ — an 18% year-over-year increase.