The residential solar industry has been a victim of its own success. People across the country have raced to install solar panels to take advantage of generous net […]
Latest room-temperature claims met with heaps of skepticism
Just when you thought the hype about room-temperature superconductors was over, it’s not. A Swiss quantum algorithm startup, Terra Quantum, and a research lab at the State University […]
Exxon throws a fit over shareholders exercising their rights
It’s a dirty little secret in business that everybody has a boss, even the bosses. Top executives report to the CEO, the CEO answers to the board, and […]
Lamborghini licenses MIT’s new high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech
Lithium-ion batteries have come a long way, but in many ways they haven’t come far enough. They charge faster than ever before, but there’s still room for improvement. […]
BMW’s future growth depends on EVs, and it’s finally going all in
While other automakers are dialing back their electric vehicle plans, BMW is quietly going all in. “The tipping point for the combustion engine was last year,” CFO Walter […]
Northvolt’s $5B debt deal should be a wake-up call for the US battery industry
Swedish battery startup Northvolt secured a $5 billion debt deal earlier this week, paving the way for the expansion of its first gigafactory as Europe seeks to solidify […]
As more than $1 trillion flows into climate tech, incentive-tracking apps find firm footing
Websites, apps and startups are rushing to track government incentives for climate tech Tim De Chant 8 hours Spend some time with people in the climate tech world […]
Hertz is selling its EVs because it botched the rollout for ride-share drivers
It’s a precautionary tale for how to assess new markets — and how not to introduce a new product Tim De Chant 8 hours Hertz made a splash […]
EV sales remained strong in Q4. They could have been stronger
All automakers, including Tesla, are at a crossroads Tim De Chant 8 hours If you’ve only been reading headlines these past few months, you’d think demand for electric […]
Is the latest near-room-temperature superconductor legit? Don’t count on it
If you’re someone who loves an internet hype cycle, good news: There’s a new group of scientists who claim to have discovered a near-room-temperature superconductor. Yes, again. People […]