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Cummins, Alstom, and the Long Tail of Hydrogen Mistakes

8 April 2026 at 03:58

Both Cummins and Alstom lost with hydrogen, but they lost in different ways, and that difference matters. Cummins spread capital and management attention across a broad set of hydrogen pathways, including fuel cells and electrolyzers, then ran into the market reality that hydrogen demand for energy applications was weaker, slower, ... [continued]

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BMW Group & Rimac Technology Cooperate on Innovative High-Voltage Battery for the BMW i7

8 April 2026 at 03:57

Innovative solutions for more energy, more range, and faster charging. Gen6 battery utilizes cylindrical cells for a 20% higher energy density. The new 7 Series will debut on April 22ndΒ at concurrent events in the US and China. Woodcliff Lake, NJ β€”Β BMW is cooperating with Rimac Technology (Croatia) on the new ... [continued]

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Crude Oil & Petroleum Product Prices Increased Sharply in the First Quarter of 2026

Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), particularly following military action in the Middle East on February 28 and the subsequent de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 1Q26, covering ... [continued]

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Chevy Equinox EV Sales Almost Hold Up, But Blazer EV Sales Crash

8 April 2026 at 03:53

As I wrote earlier today, Cadillac bucked the EV sales downtrend and showed again that it’s leading the EV transition among legacy automakers in the US, but sibling Chevrolet did not perform as well. Chevrolet’s top selling electric vehicles, one of the best sellers in the country, is the Equinox ... [continued]

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Waymo Launches in Nashville

8 April 2026 at 03:50

Add another city to the list. Waymo’s electric robotaxi service has launched in another city, Nashville, Tennessee. People interested in using the robotaxi service can now download the app and try to catch a ride. Waymo is inviting members of the public on a rolling basis, as always, so you ... [continued]

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Connecticut Organizations Urge Federal Leaders to Protect Climate Accountability Efforts

8 April 2026 at 03:43

Advocates warn that fossil fuel industry efforts to secure federal legal immunity could undermine Connecticut’s climate accountability and polluter pays efforts. CONNECTICUTΒ β€” As Big OilΒ lobbiesΒ Congress and the Trump administration for legal immunity from laws and lawsuits aiming to hold them accountable for their role in the climate crisis, 78 Connecticut ... [continued]

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Trump Administration Finalizes Methane Rule That Will Loosen Restrictions on Gas Flaring, Increase Pollution

8 April 2026 at 03:36

WASHINGTON, D.C. β€” Yesterday, the EPAΒ finalizedΒ its first reconsideration of the 2024 methane rule, an action that will increase gas flaring at oil wells and increase climate and air pollution.Β FinalizedΒ by the EPA in December 2023 following a robust comment period, the methane pollution standards represented a major win for climate and ... [continued]

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Cadillac EV Sales Up In 2026!

7 April 2026 at 19:45

At a time when the US EV market is suffering, thanks to the end of the US EV tax credit and some legacy automakers deciding they just can’t sell EVs here and writing off billions in investments as a result (or so they say), Cadillac is actually doing quite alright. ... [continued]

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Battery Energy Storage Key To India Emissions Reduction Goal

7 April 2026 at 16:23

India is making a major commitment to renewable energy and battery storage to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2070.

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Op-Ed: Chinese EV Brands Overwhelm The Manila Auto Show 2026

7 April 2026 at 15:13

The 2026 Manila International Auto Show runs from April 9 to 12 across the World Trade Center and the Philippine Trade Training Center, with a noticeably broader electrification footprint than in previous years. The expansion to an additional 3,000 square meters of exhibition space increases both vehicle count and brand ... [continued]

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$51 Million In New EV Charger Funding Available In Michigan

7 April 2026 at 13:54

The state of Michigan is not an electric vehicle leader among US states. However, we have seen some progress in EV charger installations in the state. Most recently, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds are now available. β€œMDOT is now authorized to begin ... [continued]

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Coming To You From Big Oil Profits: The Vermont Climate Superfund

7 April 2026 at 03:55

Passed in May 2024, the Vermont Climate Superfund Act allows the state to recover financial damages from the impacts of climate change to Vermont caused by the fossil fuel industry. These funds are targeted for climate adaption projects. Not surprisingly, in September 2025, the Trump administration filed suit in federal ... [continued]

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Honda Offering Up To $8,000 Off The Prologue EV!

7 April 2026 at 03:53

Electric car sales are down significantly this year as the market remains β€œhung over” from the end of the $7,500 US EV tax credit. Several electric car models are seeing huge drops in consumer demand, and automakers have been pulling models off the market. The Honda Prologue is no exception ... [continued]

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Why Tesla’s Stock Price Has Dropped Nearly 20% In 6 Months

7 April 2026 at 03:50

Tesla’s stock price continues to slide. It was down 2.15% today after a clear slide and then a leveling off at the lower level. It was definitely a β€œdown and out” day rather than the roller-coaster ride you often see with stocks like TSLA. This follows months of decline. In ... [continued]

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β€œIn China, for China”: 4 World Premieres and the Latest AI-Powered Systems Make Their Debut at the Volkswagen Group Night in Beijing

7 April 2026 at 03:32

With its largest-ever product campaign for electric vehicles, the Volkswagen Group is consistently implementing its β€œIn China, for China” strategyβ€”starting with β€œAuto China 2026” in Beijing. Under the motto β€œRise Up”, the Volkswagen Group will present ten models from four brands at its Media Night on April 21, while also ... [continued]

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Kia EV Sales Holding Up Okay In 2026 In USA

7 April 2026 at 02:56

Covering how different electric vehicles have been faring in the US market this year compared to last, we’ve seen some huge drops in performance, but I was also happy and surprised to see Hyundai’s EVs performing even better! How about sibling (or cousin?) Kia? Well, Kia’s EV sales are a ... [continued]

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