The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) following repeated delays in reporting crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems. Federal rules require Tesla to report such incidents within five days, yet some reports were submitted months after the accidents, raising safety and regulatory concerns. … Continue reading “Tesla Faces Federal Scrutiny for Delayed Self-Driving Crash Reporting”
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California’s biggest virtual power plant is facing over $100 million in funding cuts due to the state’s ongoing budget crisis, threatening the long-term viability of a program that can act as a crucial release valve for the state’s overburdened power grid. The Demand Side Grid Support program pays electric customers who reduce their energy use or who provide … Continue reading “California’s successful virtual power plant program faces big budget cuts”
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The bill would replace the state’s renewable energy requirements with a clean electricity standard that includes nuclear power. Advocates worry the change would shift money from solar and wind to nuclear projects. The bill would also reapportion efficiency funds — which now pay for a range of services including home energy assessments, commercial lighting support, and financing … Continue reading “Vermont’s clean energy transition faces unprecedented political threat”
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Just a few months ago, Singapore-based solar manufacturer and longtime solar technology leader Maxeon was issuing press releases about the new jobs it would create at a massive $1.9 billion solar cell and panel factory in New Mexico that was to be backed by the U.S. Department of Energy. Today, Maxeon is fighting for its life as … Continue reading “Maxeon’s world-leading solar tech faces hard road ahead”
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As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer. After introducing the EV5 … Continue reading “Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival”