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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (125+ words) Cattle graze under solar panels Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at a farm in Christiana, Tenn. FILE - American Electric Power's John Amos coal-fired plant in Winfield, W. Va. , is seen from Poca, W. Va. , March 22, 2026. FILE - Solar panels operate April 28, 2026, at a farm in Christiana,…...
Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages
2+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer Gonz'lez is pledging to boost the amount of electric energy available to power the U. S. territory as chronic outages persist. She said Thursday during her annual address that a bidding process to install 3, 000 megawatts of additional power…...
Photos show China's automakers unveiling the future of driving at Beijing auto show
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) Cleaners work near a covered Huawei new car model on stage as they prepare for the launch at the Auto China 2026, in Beijing, Friday, April 24, 2026. Visitors look at a Mercedes latest GLC SUV model showcased at the Auto China 2026, in…...
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) Oskaloosa Herald FILE - A tiny Tiehm's buckwheat sprouts on Feb. 10, 2020, at a University of Nevada campus greenhouse, in Reno, Nev. The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28. 49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite Ridge Lithium/Boron Mine Project in Esmeralda County,…...
Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (216+ words) Oskaloosa Herald After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people's needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that have more range,…...
EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) Oskaloosa Herald FILE - Daphne Dixon's electric vehicle is plugged into a Level 2 EV charger Oct. 11, 2025, in Norwalk, Conn. FILE - An electric vehicle charges at an Electrify America station in Arcadia, Calif. , May 22, 2025. FILE - Electric vehicle parking spots sit near charging…...
Electric motorcycle riders in Kenya demand more flexible battery networks
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (293+ words) Electric motorcycles, also known as electric mobility bikes or e-bikes, are gaining ground throughout Africa. E-bike users in Kenya are urging companies and regulators to support battery-swap networks. They say proprietary battery systems tied to single brands are creating service…...
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) Elon Musk's X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal. The announcement followed a backlash over sexualized images of women and children, including bans…...