Energy

A battle over electric vehicles is unfolding in China, with officials at rival brands BYD and Huawei exchanging some verbal barbs.

China’s internal EV war heats up as officials at BYD, Huawei trade criticisms

Millions of acres of US farmland are set to be used for solar power, but solar grazing could bring agriculture and renewable energy together.

As solar power takes up farmland, solar grazing pairs agriculture with renewables

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the state plans to abandon the California emissions standards on vehicles it adopted in 2021.

Virginia governor announces state will exit California emissions standards

A series of political ads emphasizing the positive impacts of Biden's green agenda have been released, even as some initiatives face pushback.

New ads highlight Biden’s clean energy wins, even as some face controversy

The U.S. will fund a deep sea mining study to potentially provide resources for EVs, but environmentalists and automakers are pushing back.

US funds study on deep sea mining for EVs, automakers split on their support

A new AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows many Americans are not ready to make the switch to electric vehicles.

Poll: Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite presidential push

EV infrastructure startup Gravity Inc. is bringing ultra-fast electric vehicle charging "trees" to New York City.

EV infrastructure startup bringing ultra-fast charging ‘trees’ to New York City

The Vermont Legislature passed a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages that are caused by climate change.

New Vermont law requires oil companies pay for climate change damage

A planned solar farm in the Mojave Desert may lead to the destruction of thousands of protected Joshua trees and harm other local species.

Planned solar farm threatens protected Joshua trees, other endangered species

The European Commission is set to announce a tariff hike on EV imports from China, a move that could cost Chinese automakers billions.

Europe may raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, but Beijing wants to cut a deal instead

The global demand for silver is rising, driven by increased solar panel production, in which China far outpaces the rest of the world.

China’s overproduction of solar panels drives silver demand to 12-year high

A new hybrid vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD can travel over 1,300 miles without stopping and it is priced at just $13,775.

New hybrid from China’s BYD tops US models, but Americans still can’t buy it

The White House announced a new initiative to modernize the United States' electric grid in response to increasing reliability challenges.

White House wants a better electric grid, environmental reviews take a back seat

Airbnb is partnering with ChargePoint to expand access to EV chargers for renters, offering hosts a sizable discount on this technology.

Airbnb partners with ChargePoint to offer hosts discounted home EV chargers

China's stranglehold over the world's rare earth supply has reportedly been propped up by human rights and environmental abuses in Myanmar.

China’s rare earth dominance fueled by human rights abuses in Myanmar

A recent study found EVs and hybrids are twice as likely to hit pedestrians than gas cars, potentially leading to more fatal accidents.

Study finds EVs, hybrids twice as likely to hit pedestrians, causing more fatalities

A herd of bison in Romania might be better for our planet than the world’s largest carbon capture facility, according to a recent study.

Study: Bison herd removes more carbon than world’s largest CO2 capture plant

A controversial $1.2 billion solar farm is being proposed in Wyoming. The project would span around 4,000 football fields with around 1.2 million solar panels. However, the natural habitat of the land would need to be carved up causing concerns among environmentalists and locals.

Controversial, massive $1.2 billion solar farm set to be built in Wyoming

The United States is experiencing a shortage of electric vehicle chargers as the number of EVs on the roads continues to grow.

Slow build up of EV chargers in the US may actually be a good thing

The White House announced it will end new coal leases in the Powder River Basin, a region that produces about half of America’s coal supply.

Biden admin to end mining leases in the nation’s largest coal-producing region

Ukraine launched a massive two-day counter-attack targeting Russian-annexed Crimea and strategic sites on Russian soil.

Ukraine launches major drone counter-attack on Russian sites

Technology from some of the fastest cars on the Formula 1 racing circuit is being used in a new lineup of Honda EVs.

Honda will use Formula 1 technology in its upcoming EV lineup

Eli Electric Vehicles wants to bring an affordable electric micro-car from China to the U.S., despite a new 100% tariff on these products.

Eli Electric’s affordable micro-EV coming from China to the US despite new tariff

China's BYD is launching an affordable hybrid truck in Mexico as the U.S. mulls penalties on Chinese cars manufactured south of the border.

China’s BYD launches hybrid truck in Mexico, US may target these vehicles