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New research shows Massachusetts can double its electric grid capacity by 2050 using rooftop solar and batteries instead of fossil fuels. The solution is already proven, affordable, and ready to scale.
A resurrected e-bike company just started delivering performance electric mopeds that cost hundreds less than competitors while packing bigger batteries and better components. The move could shake up an industry where style often came with a premium price tag.
Australia is leading a global home battery revolution that's cutting electricity prices by 10% and proving renewable energy can work at scale. One in 25 Australian homes now has a battery system storing solar power for when it's needed most.
Connecticut just passed a bill extending solar incentives through 2035 and giving home battery systems a major advantage. Starting in 2028, homeowners who pair solar panels with batteries will get unlimited incentives while standalone solar faces caps.
A new study reveals that sodium-ion batteries already powering Chinese electric vehicles match Tesla's lithium batteries in most performance areas while using cheaper, more abundant materials. This breakthrough could slash battery costs and reduce dependence on scarce lithium supplies.
The cheap, abundant alternative to lithium batteries just proved it can compete with Tesla's technology. Chinese-made sodium-ion batteries are charging in 15 minutes and working in freezing temperatures.
A single battery factory in South Korea just cut production time in half using digital technology, and now the government wants to copy that success across 500 factories nationwide. The move could protect thousands of manufacturing jobs while keeping Korea ahead in the global battery race.
Scientists at MIT created a room-temperature lithium extraction process inspired by glass etching cream that's cheaper, cleaner, and could challenge China's dominance. The breakthrough could make batteries more affordable and shift production to the US, Europe, and Australia.
Companies switching to electric power saved $260 billion last year while dodging fuel shortages and price spikes. The electrification boom is accelerating, with one in four cars sold globally now running on batteries.
A new solar farm in Chile's Tarapacá desert is storing sunshine during the day and lighting up homes after dark, thanks to Latin America's longest-lasting battery system. The breakthrough moves the country closer to 24/7 clean energy.
Scientists at MIT have discovered a way to extract lithium using simple chemistry inspired by glass etching cream, potentially making electric vehicle batteries more affordable while reducing environmental harm. The process could cut costs below $6,000 per ton and eliminates the need for dangerous chemicals or energy-intensive furnaces.
Australia just reported a 2.1% drop in greenhouse gas emissions thanks to solar power, batteries, and electric vehicles transforming the nation's energy grid. The country now sits 24.5% below 2005 pollution levels, proving clean energy works at scale.
Moldova just eliminated import taxes on wind turbines and storage batteries, making it cheaper than ever for companies to build renewable energy projects. The move comes as the country races to triple its energy storage capacity in the coming months.
Global trade in solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles reached an all-time high of $479 billion last year, bouncing back from earlier declines. Countries shaken by volatile fossil fuel markets are betting bigger on renewable alternatives.
Honda just became a shareholder in UK battery innovator Nexeon, backing technology that could make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge. The silicon-carbon battery innovation promises 10 times more energy storage than today's standard batteries.
Colorado just passed the nation's first electric vehicle battery law with specific recycling targets for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The bipartisan bill turns aging EV batteries into a renewable resource instead of waste.
A Chinese company has created a sodium-ion battery that performs nearly as well as Tesla's lithium-ion batteries, potentially solving supply chain issues while cutting costs. The breakthrough could make electric vehicles more affordable and sustainable.
The electric vehicle battery recycling challenge everyone predicted for the future is already here, and the industry is building smart solutions. Companies are creating systems to repair, reuse, and recover valuable materials from EV batteries before they become waste.
A groundbreaking solar farm in Chile's Tarapacá desert now stores enough sunshine to power homes through the night for 6.5 hours straight. The project represents one of the longest-duration battery systems in the world and shows how renewables can work around the clock.
Global clean energy trade reached an all-time high of $479 billion in 2025, proving the transition to renewable power is unstoppable. Even with tariffs and economic headwinds, countries are betting bigger than ever on solar, batteries, and electric vehicles.
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