xAI’s 33 unpermitted gas turbines threaten Memphis air
xAI's Colossus 2 data center runs on 33 unpermitted gas turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, emitting over 2,500 tons of smog-forming pollution a year.
California’s Leno’s Law Creates a Phased Smog Exemption for 1976–1985 Classic Cars
California classic car owners who have spent years tracking down discontinued smog parts for late-1970s and early-1980s vehicles have a phased legal exemption coming. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 on September 16, 2026, at Jay Leno’s garage in
xAI Colossus in Memphis faces gas turbine permit scrutiny as Musk oversees rapid AI expansion
# Musk Oversees xAI Colossus in Memphis as Gas Turbine Emissions Raise Alarms Elon Musk says he’s sleeping in an Airstream trailer in Memphis
Canada mandates net-zero emissions for all new federal buildings
Canadian architects and construction firms bidding on federal building contracts now face a binding net-zero emissions requirement. Canada's Greening Government Strategy — a live
Tesla Slashes Model Y Price by $20K to Revive Canadian Sales
Tesla has dramatically reduced the price of its Model Y in Canada by $20,000, bringing the electric SUV’s cost down to $64,990 from $84,990. This major price cut comes as the automaker
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BYD Thailand Delivers 90,000th EV as Rayong Plant Marks First Year with 6,100 Local Workers
BYD delivered its 90,000th new energy vehicle in Thailand this week, just as its Rayong factory celebrated its first year of operation. On July 7, 2025, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu handed over
Tesla Enters India July 15: Model Y SUVs Face 70% Import Duty with ₹47 Lakh Price Tag
Tesla will officially launch in India on July 15, 2025, with the opening of its first “experience center” in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This marks a major milestone for the
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EU 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Saves 1 Million Jobs While Creating 220,000 New Battery and Charging Positions
A new study released Tuesday shows Europe faces a major turning point for its car industry. Keeping the EU’s target to sell only zero-emission cars by 2035 could save up to 1
Germany Accelerates Geothermal Energy as Projects Double to 155, Aiming to Cut 34M Tons of CO2
Germany has unveiled a bold plan to speed up the use of geothermal energy as part of its strategy to get rid of fossil fuels in heating systems by 2045. On July
Arctic Warming Depletes Soil Nitrogen, Making CO2 Reductions Impossible as Plants Struggle
The frozen soils of the Arctic hold a ticking climate bomb. New research reveals that warming temperatures are depleting vital nitrogen from Arctic soils, triggering an irreversible increase in carbon dioxide emissions
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Polestar 7 SUV Production Moves to Slovakia to Escape 28.8% EU and 100% US Tariffs
Polestar will make its new compact electric SUV, the Polestar 7, in Europe instead of China. The Swedish electric car maker has chosen Volvo Cars’ new factory in Kosice, Slovakia, with production
Moving Diesel Car Exhausts to Right Side Could Cut UK Pavement Pollution by a Third
A new study from the University of York has found that a straightforward change in car design could significantly reduce harmful air pollution on UK pavements. Moving exhaust pipes from the left
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Nissan Recalls 443,000 Vehicles: Bearing Defect Could Lead to Complete Engine Failure
Nissan is recalling more than 443,000 vehicles in the United States due to a manufacturing defect in engine bearings that could lead to engine damage or complete failure. The recall affects four
Nissan e-POWER Hybrid: 42% Thermal Efficiency, 52 MPG, and 745-Mile Range Without Plugging-In
Nissan’s latest hybrid technology marks a significant step forward in the company’s electrification journey, offering drivers electric-like performance without needing to plug in. The third-generation e-POWER system, launching first in the European