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SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (419+ words) WATCH LIVE: Four astronauts head toward moon on 1st lunar tip in half a century. Watch starting at 6:24 p.m. April 1, 2026, 3:11 PM A SpaceX IPO promises to be one of the biggest Wall Street events of the year, with several investment banks lining…...
Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (599+ words) April 1, 2026, 6:32 AM This price downturn doesn't just apply to outdated EVs either. Some of Edmunds' favorite models can be found for cheap on the used market. We included the average pricing of 2022 to 2024 models to give you an idea of…...
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflower
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (648+ words) LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: D.C.-area chefs, restaurants named finalists for James Beard Awards March 31, 2026, 7:47 PM 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, located between Reno and Las Vegas. The…...
China’s BYD sees first profit drop since 2021, even as the Tesla-rival takes global EV crown
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (548+ words) March 27, 2026, 11:44 AM BYD, the largest electric vehicle maker, has been expanding into global markets including Latin America and Europe, where auto analysts say profit margins are typically higher than in China. It's also banking on cutting-edge technology upgrades to grow…...
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
2+ week, 6+ day ago (940+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: President Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline, US holds off power paint strikes for 5 days March 12, 2026, 9:03 AM When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just…...
Nigeria and Kenya lead Africa’s push for electric vans assembled from Chinese EV kits
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (640+ words) February 18, 2026, 1:14 AM Saglev of Nigeria has begun assembling 18-seater passenger electric vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp. The Lagos-based company says it plans to make up to 2,500 vehicles a year, eventually assembling 17 electric models for…...
Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1175+ words) March 20, 2026, 12:17 AM Fighting has all but halted oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, or LNG. The disruption has jolted energy markets, pushing up…...
How to Estimate Utility Costs in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1505+ words) February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM When the cost of energy rises, home utility bills tend to follow suit. The January 2026 consumer price index reported a 2.3% increase in energy and a 7.7% increase in energy services over the previous 12 months ending in December. It's not…...
Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor’s signature
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (479+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] March 18, 2026, 4:16 AM Virginia appears ready to flip the switch to allow residents to use small solar panels that will provide power to their home or apartment and shrink their electric bills. Legislation allowing small and portable solar…...
Trump administration sues California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
2+ week, 5+ day ago (435+ words) March 12, 2026, 6:17 PM President Donald Trump has long fought California's efforts to curb tailpipe emissions and spur electric vehicle adoption, and last summer he blocked the state's first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. He's also routinely criticized…...