Sony Honda Mobility used CES 2026 to tease a second electric vehicle under its Afeela brand, signaling plans to expand beyond the upcoming Afeela 1 sedan. While customer deliveries of the Afeela 1 are scheduled to begin later in 2026, the company revealed that it’s already working on a larger all-electric SUV targeted at a wider […]
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Ninilchik Traditional Council expands public bus service
BUMPS, the community bus service provided by the Ninilchik Traditional Council, will now be travelling their usual Homer-Kenai route five days a week. Since its inception, BUMPS has operated three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Now, thanks to an increase in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration, NTC Tribal Management Assistant […]
Read MoreAlef Model A: Meet The First Road-Legal Flying Car
Alef Aeronautics, a San Mateo-based startup founded in 2015, has begun producing what it describes as the world’s first road-legal flying car. While autonomous ground vehicles continue to face reliability challenges, Alef points out that controlled aerial mobility is both feasible and practical; the company’s original goal of building a flying car in six months […]
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Calls For A Moratorium On New Data Centers Get Louder
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The rapid growth and impact of massive data centers, especially for AI and cryptocurrency companies, this year has had big economic benefits, especially for construction and design […]
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Weak Mileage Rules Put U.S. On The Road To An Automotive Jurassic Park
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. The Trump administration’s plan to weaken U.S. fuel economy rules, claiming it will make new cars about $1,000 cheaper for consumers – presumably because automakers can use less sophisticated powertrains – ignores a […]
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LG Display Becomes First Automotive OLED Maker To Receive Cybersecurity Certification
LG Display has just become the first automotive display manufacturer to receive a cybersecurity certification, affirming its readiness for the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The company was awarded the Cybersecurity Assurance Program Certificate for ISO-SAE 21434:2021 (Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity Engineering) by UL Solutions. This global standard verifies that automotive suppliers have established robust […]
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BYD’s New Seal 07 EV Impresses With Modern Design and Power
BYD continues to expand its presence in the electric vehicle segment, particularly in China, with the introduction of a new model that highlights the company’s technological ambition and design evolution. The manufacturer is preparing to launch another fully electric sedan: the BYD Seal 07 EV, classified as a mid-size model and aimed at consumers seeking […]
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Tesla Battery Reliability Questioned After New Tests
Concerns have grown regarding the reliability of Chinese-made batteries used in certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, following new technical assessments questioning their longevity and repairability. The issue centers on NCM811 lithium-ion battery packs produced by LG Energy Solutions, which are installed in a portion of these popular Tesla models. The topic resurfaces […]
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Aleutian Airways to offer roundtrip flights between Anchorage and Unalakleet
As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, Aleutian Airways now offers three weekly roundtrip flights between Anchorage and Unalakleet, according to a Dec. 1 press release from the airline. The news comes after Kenai Aviation announced it would cease flights due to financial insolvency in November, which left Unalakleet without regularly scheduled air service following Ravn Alaska’s […]
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MIT researchers demonstrate ship hull modifications to cut fuel use
Researchers at MIT have demonstrated that wedge-shaped vortex generators attached to a ship’s hull can reduce drag by up to 7.5 percent, which reduces overall ship emissions and fuel expenses. The paper, “Net Drag Reduction in High Block Coefficient Ships and Vehicles Using Vortex Generators,” was presented at the Society of Naval Architects and Marine […]
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Ten Years After Paris, States Must Lead On EVs As Washington Retreats
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: (L-R) California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and British Columbia Premier John Horgan sign climate agreements in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images When world leaders gathered in Belém last month for COP30, they marked a decade since the […]
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Driving American battery innovation forward
Advancements in battery innovation are transforming both mobility and energy systems alike, according to Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion, and sustainability at General Motors (GM). At the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) Fall Colloquium, Kelty explored how GM is bringing next-generation battery technologies from lab to commercialization, driving American battery innovation forward. The colloquium […]
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Xiaomi’s Rapid EV Expansion Breaks Industry Expectations
Xiaomi has reached a major milestone in its rapidly expanding automotive division, surprising industry observers with the speed of its progress. The Chinese technology company, widely known for its smartphones and consumer electronics, announced that its 500,000th electric vehicle has rolled off the production line. What makes this achievement remarkable is the timeframe: Xiaomi accomplished […]
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Take Out The Politics Of Air Traffic Control!
A dark and unstaffed air traffic control tower is seen at the Hollywood Burbank Airport on October 6, 2025 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The recent government shutdown created a mess for air travel, which raises the essential […]
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Unlocking ammonia as a fuel source for heavy industry
At a high level, ammonia seems like a dream fuel: It’s carbon-free, energy-dense, and easier to move and store than hydrogen. Ammonia is also already manufactured and transported at scale, meaning it could transform energy systems using existing infrastructure. But burning ammonia creates dangerous nitrous oxides, and splitting ammonia molecules to create hydrogen fuel typically […]
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MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
“We’re here to talk about really substantive changes, and we want you to be a participant in that,” said Desirée Plata, the School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of Climate and Energy in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at Energizing@MIT: the MIT Energy Initiative’s (MITEI) Annual Research Conference that was held on Sept. 9-10. […]
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CES 2026: LG Display Recognized For World-First Automotive OLED Innovations
LG Display announced that two of its latest automotive display innovations have received CES 2026 Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The recognized technologies—Dual View OLED and Under Display Camera-infrared (UDC-IR) OLED—were honored in the In-Vehicle Entertainment category, highlighting LG Display’s continued leadership in next-generation automotive display solutions. Dual View OLED is presented […]
Read MoreTesla May Add Apple CarPlay Support After Years Of Resistance
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Tesla may soon introduce Apple CarPlay support in its vehicles, marking a major shift from the company’s long-standing stance against third-party infotainment systems. The electric car manufacturer has reportedly begun internal testing of the feature, signaling a potential move to meet consumer demand and strengthen its market position. Historically, […]
Read MoreFederal mandate orders Grant Aviation to cut flights
The federal government issued an emergency order on Friday, Nov. 7 requiring Grant Aviation to cut 10% of its flights between Kenai and Anchorage by Nov. 14. The order doesn’t impact any other routes at this time, but it comes only days after Kenai Aviation owner Joel Caldwell announced the company is ceasing operations due […]
Read MoreAion UT Super EV Unveiled For $5,400 With 99-Second Battery Swap
China has introduced a new contender in the affordable electric vehicle (EV) market: the Aion UT Super, a compact, fully electric car developed through a collaboration between GAC Group, CATL, and JD.com. Sold exclusively online through JD.com, the model aims to redefine the concept of low-cost and smart mobility. The pricing strategy is one of […]
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Your Next Long-Haul Flight Might Be 22 Hours… And Weirdly Comfortable
Flying from Sydney to London in a single leap has been aviation’s white whale for decades. It’s a route so long that even the most advanced aircraft had to bow to fuel constraints (and the limits of human patience). Now, Qantas says it is almost ready to make that myth routine. Its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, […]
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Republicans Only Have One Plan to Deal With Shutdown Pain: More Pain
Instead, it’s just the latest example of a longstanding approach to governance on the right. Near the end of Trump’s first term, the president and his party shut down the government for over a month in a futile attempt to pressure Democrats to provide more funding for a border wall—increasing suffering in the hopes of […]
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Trump Has One Mission: To Make Your Life Hell
Instead, it’s just the latest example of a long-standing approach to governance on the right. Near the end of Trump’s first term, the president and his party shut down the government for over a month in a futile attempt to pressure Democrats to provide more funding for a border wall—increasing suffering in the hopes of […]
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Lightning-prediction tool could help protect the planes of the future
More than 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day. If you happen to be flying when a strike occurs, chances are you won’t feel a thing, thanks to lightning protection measures that are embedded in key zones throughout the aircraft. Lightning protection systems work well, largely because they are designed for planes with a […]
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She’s Never Run for Office Before. She Could Be Seattle’s Next Mayor.
The workers at Pike Place Market in Seattle, who call themselves Market Rats, learned over the summer that someone increasingly famous around town used to be one of them: Upstart mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, 43, used to busk at Pike Place, where she played guitar and harmonica. Not exactly a co-worker, but certainly a member […]
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Sean Duffy Is Pissing Off All of Trumpworld With His Feud With Musk
“If I’m given the choice of President Trump versus Harris or versus Biden, without question, I choose President Trump over and over again,” Paul told Burns. “But that doesn’t mean I’m going to sit back and just say, ‘Oh, I’m leaving all my beliefs on the doorstep. I’m no longer going to be for free […]
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Vela Bets On Wind Power And Sports Tech To Transform Shipping Industry
Vela is looking to change the shipping industry by using wind-power to sail cargo from Europe to the U.S. The triple-hull ship will make the journey in 13 days and can hold 500 pallets of goods below deck. Courtesy of Vela French maritime designer Vela is going back to the future to revolutionize the shipping […]
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Redwood Materials Raises $350 Million To Boost Electric Grid Battery Business
A modular battery microgrid powers Redwood Materials’ Nevada campus. Redwood Materials Redwood Materials, the leading U.S. recycler of lithium-ion batteries and a growing supplier of materials for new ones, just raised $350 million to expand its ability to supply grid-scale energy storage systems as electricity demand, especially for AI data centers, surges. The round, led […]
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Chery Unveils Solid-state Battery With 808 Mile Range Aiming To Redefine Electric Vehicles
Chinese automaker Chery has lifted the curtain on a groundbreaking solid-state battery prototype that could mark a turning point for electric vehicles, promising driving ranges far beyond what current technologies can deliver. After months of secrecy, the company presented its innovation at a recent event in China, describing it as a major leap forward in […]
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MIT Maritime Consortium releases “Nuclear Ship Safety Handbook”
Commercial shipping accounts for 3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. As the sector sets climate goals and chases a carbon-free future, nuclear power — long used as a source for military vessels — presents an enticing solution. To date, however, there has been no clear, unified public document available to guide design safety […]
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RJ Scaringe Is Betting His New Electric SUV Will Make Rivian The Next Tesla
The Rivian founder and CEO expects the small SUV R2, priced from $45,000, to be fully competitive with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y when sales begin early next year. Rivian has had a rocky time since it began selling electric vehicles in 2021. It missed initial volume goals, leading to back-to-back years of weak sales. Then […]
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