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APM Terminals electrifies port logistics with the help of CATL

  Port operator APM Terminals and battery manufacturer CATL want to jointly develop battery-electric container technology. The Dutch port specialist expects this to offer further electrification potential for its global terminal network. Both parties are entering into a strategic partnership to integrate CATL’s battery technologies into the Dutch company’s port

I took a Tesla Cybertruck weekend Demo Drive

Tesla was kind enough to offer me a Cybertruck ‘Beast’ for an entire weekend after the company started offering 48-hour test drives of the vehicles across its lineup. I got a call from my local showroom asking if I would like to partake in a weekend of fun with perhaps

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion for electric ferries in San Francisco Bay

Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the propulsion systems for three all-electric high-speed ferries to be deployed in San Francisco Bay. These will be the first all-electric high-speed ferries to be built and operated in the US. Wärtsilä’s contract partner is All American Marine (AAM) on behalf of San Francisco

Graphite One signs supply deal with Lucid Motors

The US electric car manufacturer Lucid has signed a new supply contract for graphite material with the company Graphite One. The agreement stipulates that Graphite One will supply Lucid and its battery cell suppliers with natural graphite from Alaska from 2028. This agreement builds on Graphite One’s announcement last year

ERCOT projected load growth ‘unrealistic and impossible’: Ascend

The report anticipates that the market’s load growth forecasts may not be achieved because of practical constraints on supply expansion. ERCOT is expected to navigate a ‘weather-dependent knife’s edge’ as the tension between growing demand and power supply boils over in the late 2020s. Ascend projects that this will result

X launches Community Notes feature to bridge diverse perspectives

X’s Community Notes pilot seeks to bridge perspectives by introducing an experimental feature to identify posts liked by diverse viewpoints. Announced by Elon Musk’s X, the initiative builds on the success of Community Notes, which highlights agreement among users who typically disagree. Starting June 05, a select group of Community

EU announces 13 critical raw materials projects in third countries

  As part of the Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU Commission has selected 13 projects for strategic raw materials outside the European Union, in addition to the 47 raw materials projects within the EU already announced in March. All 60 projects are intended to secure access to critical raw

Acacia, Green Tower, Eren to deploy 500MW of BESS in France

  Some 200MW of the capacity is about to begin construction while 300MW is in advanced development. Acacia is a BESS developer founded in 2022 by president Julien Isambert (founder of the engineering firm Jigrid), CEO Kevin Le Tenoux and Green Tower. Green Tower is the developer and investor arm

Trade turmoil opens window for China EVs in UK

  The ongoing global tariff war has created a window of opportunity for the UK to strengthen its EV industry and boost the economy. By Beibei Sun At a time when shifting trade barriers have thrown global markets into disarray, there is a window of opportunity for the UK to

Report criticizes Nestlé, Mars and others for climate strategy gaps

  Key pillars of the climate strategies of five major food system companies have been criticized in a deep analysis by two leading European non-profits. The five companies — Danone, JBS, Mars, Nestlé and PepsiCo — were studied by the NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch. Researchers at the organizations,

Aras and BellaDati partner to deliver IoT-driven insights for PLM

  Collaboration enhances digital thread capabilities, service BOM optimization, and predictive maintenance. Aras and BellaDati PTE. LTD announced a partnership to enable manufacturers to strengthen the digital thread, drive operational efficiency, and improve service outcomes. The partnership brings real-time IoT and analytics into the digital thread, allowing manufacturers to connect design,

Kia wants you to love hatchbacks again with the stylish new EV4

  Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand.   Kia aims to bring back hatchbacks with the new EV4 During its EV Day event earlier this year, Kia showcased

Invenergy completes 250-MW Ohio solar project for Microsoft

Invenergy announced on June 4 that the 250-MW Hardin III Solar Energy Center recently commenced operations. The energy center is the third Invenergy-developed solar facility completed in Hardin County, Ohio. WEC Energy Group is the majority owner of Hardin III and Microsoft will purchase the electricity and renewable energy credits

Charged EVs | Porsche pilots high-voltage battery recycling

  German automaker Porsche has launched a pilot project that aims to recover valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries after their use in vehicles and to test a potential closed-loop raw material cycle. For the long term, the automaker plans to establish a recycling network for high-voltage batteries in collaboration

BYD Takes Dozens Of Influencers To Court Claiming Defamation: Report

BYD has reportedly sued 37 influencers in China, claiming they have made defamatory comments. The manufacturer has a News Anti-Fraud department where people can send tips about possible defamation and get rewards. Companies suing influencers for potentially damaging their image is far more common in China than it is in