Sustainability News
Google and NextEra Strike Major Deal to Power AI Data Centers
Key Points Utility giant NextEra Energy is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to build dedicated power supplies for the tech company’s energy-hungry operations across
EU Proposes Slashing Green Rules to Boost Business
Key Points The European Commission is planning to roll back some of its key environmental laws to reduce bureaucracy for businesses. According to a draft
Trump Administration Erases “Renewable” from National Lab Name
Key Points The Trump administration has officially renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, stripping the word “Renewable” from its title. As of December 1, the
Qcells Cuts Pay and Hours in Georgia, Blames US Customs for Holding Parts
Key Points A South Korean solar company is temporarily cutting pay and work hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia. The company,
Chinese EVs Flood Brazil, Shaking Up South America’s Biggest Car Market
Key Points On the streets of Rio de Janeiro, a new trend is hard to miss: electric vehicles from Chinese brands like BYD and Great
Waymo Robotaxi Service Expands to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit
Key Points Waymo announced that it is bringing its robotaxi services to three new cities: San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit. This move is part
Samsung SDI Reportedly Inks $2.1B Battery Deal with Tesla
Key Points South Korea’s Samsung SDI has reportedly secured a massive deal with Tesla, agreeing to supply over 3 trillion won ($2.11 billion) worth of
China Launches World’s First Commercial Underwater Data Center
Key Points China is taking its digital infrastructure underwater, turning an idea into a commercial reality. The Lin-gang Special Area in Shanghai is now home
US Inks $80 Billion Deal to Build New Nuclear Reactors for AI Power Surge
Key Points The U.S. government has signed a massive $80 billion deal with Westinghouse Electric to build a new fleet of nuclear reactors. The move
Tesla’s Stalling Momentum: Aging Models and a Shift to Long-Shot Bets
Key Points Tesla’s groundbreaking Model 3 and Model Y sedans changed the world and made Elon Musk the richest man on the planet. But years
US Regulators Probe Waymo Robotaxis After School Bus Incident
Key Points U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a new investigation into about 2,000 of Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. The probe was launched after a report
Fatal Xiaomi EV Crash and Fire Sends Stock Tumbling, Police Suspect Drunk Driving
Key Points A fatal car crash in China early Monday involving what is believed to be a Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan sent the company’s stock
Ferrari Unveils Guts of Its First-Ever Electric Car
Key Points Ferrari, the legendary Italian sports car maker, has given the world a first look at the technology that will power its first-ever electric
China’s Green Push Expected to Boost Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia
Key Points China’s new, more ambitious climate goals are expected to provide a significant boost to the renewable energy sector in Southeast Asia. Analysts believe
Ordos Advances “Solar Great Wall” to Combat Desertification and Boost Renewable Energy
Key Points In the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Ordos has launched a large-scale initiative called the “Solar Great Wall,” which aims to merge renewable energy
China Challenges Canada’s Tariffs on Electric Vehicles, Steel, and Aluminum at WTO
Key Points China has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) to rule on Canada’s newly imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), as well as
BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 Electric Vehicles Due to Steering Control Fire Risk
Key Points Chinese automaker BYD has announced a recall of nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) due to a manufacturing defect in the steering control unit
