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26 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force report concludes that clean hydrogen should play a targeted role in decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry and freight. It urges strict emissions standards, strategic infrastructure planning, and community safeguards. Hydrogen isn't a cure-all, but a complementary tool - valuable when used wisely, with clear rules and strong equity protections.25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
As petrol tax revenues decline with the rise of electric vehicles, the UK faces the urgent task of designing an equitable system to fund roads and infrastructure. Any replacement fuel duty that the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes must balance fairness with the need to encourage EV adoption, ensuring that climate goals aren't undermined while maintaining sustainable public finances.25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Concerns are rising over youth gaining access to e‑cycles and e‑mopeds capable of speeds above 20 mph. Safety advocates warn that without proper regulation and infrastructure, these vehicles pose risks in traffic and to riders themselves. Communities are weighing the health, mobility, and financial benefits of micromobility against the need for stricter age limits, speed controls, and education to ensure safe, equitable adoption.25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
California startup Pivotal Aero has successfully completed the first public flight of its all-electric flying car, the Helix, in North Carolina. The single-seat eVTOL, priced at $190,000, targets private owners rather than air-taxi fleets. During the demo, it climbed to 150 feet and flew a low-altitude circuit. Classified as an FAA ultralight, the Helix does not require a pilot's license to operate in uncongested areas. It offers a range of ~20 miles and cruise speeds near 60 mph.
25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Ford's all-electric Puma Gen‑E, already a sales hit in Europe, will be enhanced in 2026 with a redesigned battery delivering over 400 km range (550 km city). It will also debut Ford's BlueCruise hands‑free driving system, making advanced highway tech available in Ford's smallest EV. Strong demand stems from its fun drive, fast charging, and versatile design, and the upgrades aim to boost comfort and appeal further.
13 Dec 2025 |
Europe's lunar rover MONA LUNA has completed successful trials at ESA's LUNA facility, showing adaptability to loose soil, slopes, and obstacles. Developed by Venturi Space, the 750 kg rover features hyper-deformable wheels, advanced suspension, and robust electronics. Its technologies will also equip the FLIP rover in 2026. With a new Toulouse facility planned, MONA LUNA signals Europe's growing role in sustainable lunar mobility and exploration.
13 Dec 2025 |
Concerns over Chinese-made solar inverters have sparked debate about U.S. grid security. While watchdogs warn of potential sabotage, government agencies stress ongoing risk assessments and mitigation. This EVWorld.com investigation explores the tension between clean energy expansion and national security, contrasting alarmist narratives with measured policy responses.
10 Dec 2025 |
Sunflowers can absorb radioactive isotopes from contaminated soil and water. After Fukushima, Japan harvested and stored this radioactive biomass like nuclear waste. Bees foraging on contaminated blooms can carry isotopes into hives, and U.S. honey has shown lingering cesium-137 from Cold War testing. Sunflowers help concentrate pollution, but they do not erase it, creating complex disposal and ecological challenges.
07 Dec 2025 |
Tesla has entered Consumer Reports' top 10 most reliable car brands for the first time, ranking 9th in 2026 after years near the bottom. Improvements stem from long production cycles, drivetrain maturity, and fewer new issues. The Model 3 and Model Y stand out with solid reliability gains, while the Model S benefits from stability and the Model X still lags. Despite lingering trim and door problems, Tesla's rise signals growing confidence in EV dependability.
07 Dec 2025 |
A major climate economics study published in Nature in 2024 has been retracted after data errors exaggerated its projections of global income losses. Originally warning of a 62% economic collapse by 2100, corrected estimates suggest losses closer to 17% by 2050. The retraction highlights the fragility of climate‑economic models but doesn’t erase the broader consensus: climate change still poses serious economic and social risks requiring urgent action.
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