Small, affordable, efficient: A lot to like about the 2026 Nissan Leaf
Jonathan M. Gitlin / arstechnica - Smaller on the outside, bigger on the inside, and it goes farther on a single charge.
Back to Top / Friday, September 12, 2025, 11:32 am / permalink 14480 / 4 stories in 5 months
BMW debuts 6th-generation EV powertrain in the all-electric iX3
Jonathan M. Gitlin / arstechnica - Class-leading efficiency and computer-controlled driving dynamics combine.
Back to Top / Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:20 am / permalink 13870 / 5 stories in 6 months
ConocoPhillips to slash workforce by up to 25%
ConocoPhillips announced plans to cut its workforce by between 20% and 25% as part of a major strategic restructuring amid challenging market conditions. The decision has already stirred concern among investors and industry watchers alike.
Back to Top / Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 13676 / 0 stories in 6 months
Russia-China pipeline deal announced amid pricing uncertainties
Russia and China have finalized a deal to construct a new gas pipeline, underscoring a robust energy partnership amid murky pricing details. The agreement, aimed at boosting energy ties, draws both strategic applause and a dash of skepticism from market observers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Back to Top / Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 13531 / 1 stories in 6 months
OpenAI eyes massive data center in India for power-hungry operations
OpenAI is moving forward with a plan to build a data center in India that’s expected to consume over 1GW of power. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s ambition to scale operations internationally, bolster infrastructure capabilities, and better meet local regulatory and market demands.
Back to Top / Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:20 pm / permalink 13515 / 1 stories in 6 months
Orsted Shares Plunge as US Halts Offshore Wind Project
Danish renewable energy giant Orsted saw its shares dive to record lows after a US government decision put an offshore wind project on ice. The abrupt halt sent shockwaves through the market, dampening investor spirits and highlighting the unpredictable interplay between policy and green energy ventures.
Back to Top / Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:23 am / permalink 13006 / 2 stories in 6 months
General Fusion staves off funding crunch with $30 million CAD to fuel quest for commercial fusion power
Josh Scott / betakit - CEO’s public plea answered as company resumes advancement of its fusion demonstration program.The post General Fusion staves off funding crunch with $30 million CAD to fuel quest for commercial fusion power first appeared on BetaKit.
Back to Top / Thursday, August 21, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 12824 / 3 stories in 6 months
Oracle will reportedly power a giant data center with gas generators
Anna Washenko / engadget - Bloomberg has published a deep dive into operations at Oracle, chronicling the software giant's rise in cloud computing and current push into powering artificial intelligence projects. The publication reported that Oracle has promised to develop tens of b…
Back to Top / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:20 pm / permalink 12764 / 3 stories in 6 months
Entergy Greenlights Gas Plant Build for Meta Data Center
Entergy has received regulatory approval to invest in new gas plants powering Meta’s Louisiana data center, keeping the digital juggernaut’s lights on amid ever-growing energy demands. The nod paves the way for infrastructure enhancements designed to ensure continuous operation—because nothing says “robust tech” like a steady gas supply.
Back to Top / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 12762 / 0 stories in 6 months
Hades Mining emerges from stealth with €5.5M Pre-Seed funding
Cate Lawrence / tech - Munich-based deeptech mining company Hades Mining has emerged from stealth and announced today that it has raised a €5.5 million pre-seed round led by Project A. Europe's energy and critical mineral d...
Back to Top / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:20 am / permalink 12689 / 4 stories in 6 months
Google Eyes Nuclear Power for Data Centers with TVA Deal
Google is reportedly advancing plans to harness advanced nuclear power for its data centers by partnering with TVA in Tennessee. The initiative is part of an innovative drive toward securing reliable, sustainable energy, underscoring tech giants’ willingness to explore unconventional power solutions.
Back to Top / Monday, August 18, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 12525 / 2 stories in 6 months
Revel shutters rideshare business, pivots to EV charging
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Revel is shutting down its ridehail business, citing heightened competition from rideshare leaders like Uber and Lyft. The company, which began as an electric moped business before shifting to rideshare, plans to pivot to electric vehicle charging. “At th…
Back to Top / Monday, August 11, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 12080 / 2 stories in 6 months
Musk Moves to Bring Tesla Power to U.K. As Car Sales Stumble
Riley Gutiérrez McDermid / gizmodo - With its car business in a nosedive, the company is making a dramatic pivot to become the UK's next big power company. The UK's energy sector generates over $200 billion a year and a slice of that could be exactly what Musk is looking to use to shore up T…
Back to Top / Monday, August 11, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 12046 / 2 stories in 6 months
Acting NASA Chief Tells Agency to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon, Before China Does It First
Passant Rabie / gizmodo - The project would power a future human settlement on the lunar surface.
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 11640 / 1 stories in 7 months
Google now allows utilities to ask for a slowdown of non-essential AI workloads
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Google is now letting utilities like Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) request a slowdown of non-essential AI workloads during periods of grid stress.The article Google now allows utilities to ask for a slowdown of non-…
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 11614 / 2 stories in 7 months
BP Unveils Largest Offshore Oil Discovery in 25 Years
BP announced its biggest oil and gas discovery in a quarter-century off Brazil’s coast, a striking win that is expected to reshape its production outlook and stir investor interest. The finding marks a pivotal moment as the energy giant positions itself amid a shifting global market.
Back to Top / Monday, August 4, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 11541 / 1 stories in 7 months
OPEC+ boosts September oil output with significant bpd hike
OPEC+ members have reached an accord to raise oil production quotas for September, marking the highest output level in two years. The decision, which includes a 548,000 barrels per day increase, aims to stabilize markets amid fluctuating demand, reflecting a rare show of unity among the producing nations.
Back to Top / Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 11516 / 1 stories in 7 months
EPA Moves to Repeal Core Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The Trump administration’s EPA is rolling back key greenhouse gas rules in what officials are calling the largest deregulation effort in US history. Proponents claim it will ease burdens on industry, while critics warn that sidelining scientific guidance could jeopardize public health and accelerate environmental risks.
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 11178 / 1 stories in 7 months
Baker Hughes Near $13.6 Billion Acquisition of Chart
Baker Hughes is on the verge of sealing a $13.6 billion deal to acquire Chart, outmaneuvering rival Flowserve in a high-stakes bidding contest. Financial reports detail this transformative consolidation move, underscoring aggressive industry realignments and sparking murmurs about the shifting competitive landscape in the sector.
Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 9:20 pm / permalink 11107 / 1 stories in 7 months
EV charge point operator Electra secures €433M green loan, surpasses €1B in total funding
Cate Lawrence / tech - Ultra-fast electric vehicles charging company Electra has signed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to support its future growth. The transaction includes €283 million of committed facilitie...
Back to Top / Thursday, July 24, 2025, 2:20 am / permalink 10802 / 2 stories in 7 months