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SpaceX President meets India Minister after Starlink approval

SpaceX is preparing for a new launch date for the Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX, Axiom Space, and NASA addressed recent technical challenges and announced a new launch date of no earlier than Thursday, June 19, for the Ax-4 mission. The delay from June 12 allowed

Electric wheel loader works below Munich’s historic city center

Construction equipment manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has released information on the first use of its all-electric L120 Electric large wheel loader in Europe. The electric construction vehicle is being used in Munich to build an underground train station beneath the historic German city centre. The L120 Electric is

Tesla dominates Cars.com's Made in America Index with clean sweep

Tesla has dominated the Cars.com Made-in-America Index with a clean sweep of the top four spots. All four Tesla vehicles that were eligible for the analysis placed in the top four. The Model 3 overtook the Model Y for first place this year. The all-electric crossover was first in 2024,

German PEM project “CellLab” aims to improve battery production

A new project in Germany aims to significantly improve the quality of manufacturing processes for automotive batteries. The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is launching a new research program called “CellLab”. The “CellLab” project will focus on the link between production processes and

Inductive charging project with Electreon begins in North Rhine Westphalia

In Germany, in a project called the ERS.T-NRW research project, researchers from the University of Wuppertal are now working with industrial partners Denso Automotive Deutschland, Electreon Germany and Strabag on the wireless charging of electric vehicles while driving. A central component of the project is the construction of a test

MAN begins mass production of electric trucks

MAN has given the green light to series production of its eTruck electric HGVs. As of today, the Hauptwerk Munich plant has begun producing both electric and diesel trucks in a fully integrated mixed production line. MAN plans to deliver the first 1000 electric trucks by the end of the

Anza Q2 pricing report shows impact of tariffs on US storage

Tariff impacts Anza’s Q1 report noted that tariffs would likely significantly impact energy storage pricing. The company’s latest report reflects the true impact tariffs have had. In the Q1 report, pricing decreased marginally from August 2024 to 31 January 2025, and suppliers adjusted quotes and deal structures to prepare for

10 tips for early-stage sustainability professionals

As companies pull back on climate commitments (at least publicly) and trim their workforces, it’s a challenging time for sustainability professionals at every career level — but particularly those just starting out.  The employment rate for recent college graduates aged 22-27 was almost 6 percent as of March, compared with

Comau and Roboze collaborate to expand into new market sectors

The two Italian companies are collaborating to combine additive manufacturing and automation to reach new markets. Comau and Roboze have announced a collaboration to address demand for cost-effective automation in on-demand manufacturing. The partnership will focus on sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, and racing. The joint effort accelerates the availability