Energy

WHS has introduced a photovoltaic-powered water heating system that skips the inverter, uses direct DC solar input with integrated MPPT, and targets residential and small commercial use.

A new industry analysis suggests the immediate solar risk from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is not factory shutdowns, but shipping disruption, delayed deliveries, and more volatile export pricing into a fast-riser

India has crossed 150 GW of installed solar capacity after adding about 44.6 GW in fiscal year 2026, according to new figures cited from JMK Research.

Polysilicon prices in China have fallen for a seventh consecutive week, even as major companies raise capital, pursue listings, and report strain across the solar supply chain.

BMW says a new 700-bar hydrogen tank for the iX5 Hydrogen can extend range to 750 kilometers, while related UK and South Korean announcements show fresh momentum around hydrogen manufacturing and storage.

At its 2026 CEO Investor Day, Kia laid out a large-scale growth plan built around more EVs and hybrids, purpose-built vehicles, autonomous capability, robotics, and nearly KRW 49 trillion in planned investment through 20

A revived website, new patents, and refreshed messaging have put Joi Scientific back in view, but the public record described by critics points less to a breakthrough than to the return of a long-running hydrogen story.

Waymo and Waze are launching a pilot that uses autonomous-vehicle sensing and user reports to help cities identify potholes faster in five U.S. metro areas.

A new comparison of Calgary, Edmonton, Minneapolis and Vancouver highlights how local zoning choices shape emissions, infrastructure costs and the political durability of housing reform.

A new IEEFA analysis says India’s push toward 500GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and a 60% non-fossil power mix by 2035 will depend heavily on long-term financing, deeper bond markets, and how sharply lenders separate a

Electric truck startup Harbinger says its sales surged even after the federal EV tax credit ended, underscoring how commercial fleet demand can follow different rules from the consumer auto market.

Natural hydrogen is increasingly credible as a geological phenomenon, but the gap between underground generation and a bankable energy business remains wide, according to a new assessment of the sector.

Dutch approval for Tesla’s supervised driver-assistance system marks a notable regulatory step in Europe and may shape how automated driving features are introduced across the region.

New Kelley Blue Book data cited by Electrek indicates U.S. electric vehicle prices are still falling, bringing the price gap with gasoline vehicles to its lowest level yet.

A report claiming Nissan secured nearly 8,500 orders in 30 minutes for a new electric SUV points to strong demand, but the supplied source text is too limited to support most of the headline’s details.

BYD plans to open 20 Canadian locations this year, starting in major urban markets and testing whether its battery and charging technology can widen EV adoption in a cold, infrastructure-stretched market.

Merino Energy has emerged from stealth with a single-indoor-unit heat pump priced at $3,800 including installation, targeting homes that conventional systems often leave behind.

Kia says it plans to expand its electric lineup to 14 models by 2030, including its first software-defined EV and a new entry-level SUV. The announcement points to a wider product and software strategy for the next phase

Tesla’s retail sales in China fell 16% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with March down 24%, according to Electrek’s review of the numbers despite reports highlighting stronger wholesale data.

A new report says Elon Musk is again claiming the next version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software will exceed human safety levels, echoing earlier promises around prior releases.