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  • Fired Tesla Robotaxi Supervisor Files Suit In Houston

    For reasons that never quite made sense to me, people get all jiggly when the conversation turns to Tesla and its so-called “robotaxis.” Some act as if the thought of a car that picks you up and drives you to your chosen destination without a human driver — nothing less … [continued] The post Fired…

  • China Gives Strong Signal on Connected & Autonomous New Energy Vehicles

    It should come as a surprise to no one that the Chinese government is intent on leading continuing to lead on connected vehicles and electric vehicles, but the industry got a strong indication of support this week from the head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT’s) equipment … [continued] The post China…

  • Momenta To Test Robotaxis Across Germany, Uber Invests More

    We’ve been writing about or mentioning Momenta a lot this week. I think this is the 4th time, and I don’t believe we’ve ever covered it before. Today we got news that Momenta has received approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) to do Level 4 autonomous driving testing … [continued] The post Momenta…

  • The 2100 Projections Came First. Then Clients Asked For 2050 Roadmaps.

    Most decarbonization scenarios stop at 2050 because policy targets do. Steel mills, aircraft fleets, ports, electricity grids and industrial supply chains do not. A pathway can reach net zero in a target-year spreadsheet while leaving behind an energy system that is expensive, physically implausible or dependent on technologies that never … [continued] The post The…

  • $18,590 Car With 845-Kilometer Range & Lidar — MG 07

    I know, this seems impossible — at least it would have seemed like it a few years ago, or if you didn’t know about what has become of the Chinese auto market. But this is 2026 in China, and today we’re talking about the hot new MG 07. The fastback … [continued] The post $18,590…

  • Lower crude oil prices reduced U.S.-Canada energy trade value in 2025

    The value of energy trade between the United States and Canada fell by 11% in 2025 to an estimated $137 billion, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Energy trade value is the total value of energy imports and exports between two countries and is driven by commodity volumes and prices. Most of the…

  • Xpeng Back in the Driver’s Seat in Australia

    After less than 2 years in operation, the chosen distributor of Xpeng vehicles in Australia, True EV, has gone into administration. Currently, only one Xpeng model is available — the G6. There is a lot of “he said, she said” in the media, and the matter is before the courts … [continued] The post Xpeng…

  • Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada

    First Authorized Data Center on Public Lands Would Harm Environment, Local Community LAS VEGAS — The Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter today filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of the Townsite Data Center in Boulder City, Nevada. The 167-megawatt data center, proposed by Skylar Capital Management, was … [continued] The post Appeal…

  • New Advanced Air Mobility Framework Helps Industry Prepare for Future of Flight

    Airports, Governments, Communities, and Aviation Sector Can Chart Their Readiness for Next-Generation Air Mobility Advanced air mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from concept to reality. Flying taxis are no longer a figment of “Jetsons”–style science fiction—they are preparing to cross American skies, joined by planes that can take off and … [continued] The post New…

  • Families Want Lower Costs & Less Pollution: Public Interest Groups Push Washington’s Largest Utility to Lower Rate Increases and Meet Clean Energy Laws

    Puget Sound Energy’s proposal seeks major rate increases and costly new gas infrastructure. SEATTLE — Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony today urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable to meet the state’s … [continued] The post Families…