Texas is No. 1 in the US for wind and solar capacity, but the Texas Senate just passed a bill that aims to kneecap clean energy with an industry-killing review process. Will the Texas House pass it, too? The Texas Senate today passed SB 819, which creates new restrictions on the development of wind…

Genesis will provide a complimentary North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to current U.S. electric vehicle (EV) owners who purchased their vehicles on or before Jan. 31. Starting the week of April 7, Genesis will send redemption emails for the Genesis EV charging adapter. The adapter gives access to 20,000 additional NACS DC fast chargers…

Photo: Vesper Energy Renewable developer Vesper Energy has cut the ribbon on Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas, one of the largest single-phase solar farms in the US. As Electrek reported in January, the 600-megawatt (MW) Hornet Solar includes over 1.36 million modules covering more than 6 square miles. The project will contribute more than…

Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo announced that their EV fast-charging network now includes over 130 EV fast-charging locations across more than 25 states. This network supports long-distance EV travel on major interstates and popular corridors. EV Drivers Get More Coverage for Spring and Summer Travel As…

Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today to resuscitate the US coal industry – here’s why this is a complete waste of time. Once again, using “emergency authority” by citing the growing power needs from data centers, EVs, and AI, the executive orders will allow some old coal-fired power plants scheduled for…

NIO and CATL signed a strategic partnership in Ningde, China. The companies aim to accelerate new vehicle development by building a battery swapping network for passenger vehicles. They plan to unify industry technical standards, strengthen capital and business collaboration, and provide efficient charging solutions, the companies said. …

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Electrada released a new report titled “Insights from Industry Leaders: Fleet Perspectives on Charging-as-a-Service.” The report delivers fleet electrification insights, drawn from a survey of 175 fleet managers, suppliers, and consultants. The survey focused on identifying major challenges…

Photo: European Energy Fossil fuels just hit a record low in the US electricity mix last month, while solar and wind soared to all-time highs, according to fresh data from global energy think tank Ember. In March 2025, fossil fuels accounted for less than 50% – 49.2% – of electricity generated for the first…

Electric vehicle batteries typically serve until they drop to 70% to 80% of their original capacity. At that point, most companies recycle them. However, IDTechEx’s latest report, “Second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Forecasts, Players, and Technologies,” explores how second-life EV batteries can offer new opportunities. These options include repurposing or extending first-life use, helping…

Image: Dandelion Energy Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is outfitting more than 1,500 new Colorado homes with Dandelion Energy’s geothermal systems in one of the largest residential geothermal rollouts in the US. The big draw for homeowners is lower energy bills and cleaner heating and cooling. Dandelion claims Lennar homeowners with geothermal systems…