UK Government Advances Carbon Capture and Storage with Strategic Funding
The UK government’s 2025 Spending Review marks a pivotal moment for carbon capture and storage (CCUS) in the country. With a clear focus on accelerating industrial decarbonization and clean energy transition, the government has confirmed substantial financial support for major CCUS projects. This includes the…
New York Expands PFAS Response With Updated Guidance, Data, and Regulatory Frameworks
New York State has announced a comprehensive set of actions to strengthen its response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), reflecting more than a decade of regulatory development and scientific investigation into these persistent chemicals.
The Department of Environmental Conservation has released a…
Waymo Recalls Software to Strengthen Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards
Waymo, the autonomous driving unit under Alphabet, is issuing a voluntary software recall after its self-driving vehicles failed to consistently stop for school buses in Austin, Texas. This decision reflects the company’s proactive stance on autonomous vehicle safety and its ongoing effort to lead responsibly in…
BloombergNEF: Global Lithium-Ion Battery Prices Drop to $108/kWh in 2025 Despite Rising Metal Costs
New York, December 9, 2025 — In a significant milestone for clean energy and electric mobility, BloombergNEF (BNEF) has reported that lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 8 percent year over year to reach an all-time low of $108 per kilowatt-hour in…
A new scientific study offers compelling evidence that lithium – a critical element powering the global battery economy – can be recovered from spent batteries through a highly selective and commercially viable electrochemical process. This breakthrough represents a major step forward in securing supply, reducing dependency on mining, and strengthening circular-economy strategies for high-demand battery…
Across the aviation industry, sustainability is no longer a distant ambition-it is a strategic imperative. While many stakeholders still view electric aircraft as a future possibility, Sweden has already moved ahead. In Skellefteå, northern Sweden, commercial pilot training using fully electric aircraft is not a pilot project; it is a daily operational reality.
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The electric grid is at a turning point. Across North America, it is being reshaped by three powerful forces: explosive growth in electricity demand, the rapid integration of variable renewables, and an increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Together, these pressures are forcing utilities, regulators, investors, and policymakers to mobilize billions in capital, rethink planning…
The global push for low-carbon aviation accelerated in December 2025, with major developments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply, certification, policy, and production capacity. For C-suite leaders in aviation, energy, and logistics, these moves signal a clear shift: SAF is no longer a niche experiment, but a core lever for decarbonization, regulatory compliance, and long-term competitiveness.
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China’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has expanded at a remarkable pace, reinforcing the country’s position as the global leader in electric mobility. As of the end of November 2025, the number of EV charging points in China exceeded 19.32 million, a year-on-year increase of 52%, according to official data from the National Energy Administration.
This…
Nissan Launches Second-Life EV Battery Initiative to Power Melbourne Factory
Nissan Australia is setting a new standard for battery sustainability by transforming used LEAF electric vehicle batteries into second-life energy storage systems. These repurposed batteries will help power operations at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant (NCAP) in Dandenong, Victoria, in combination with a newly built…
Royal NLR has opened the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility in Marknesse. This new modular research environment is the first in Europe that allows full system level testing of hydrogen electric propulsion for aviation. The facility is designed for startups, small and medium enterprises and major industrial partners that need to evaluate complex hydrogen based…
LG Energy Solution Signs $1.4 Billion EV Battery Supply Deal with Mercedes-Benz
In a significant win for the global battery industry, South Korea’s LG Energy Solution has secured a $1.4 billion supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz to deliver electric vehicle batteries between 2028 and 2035. The deal was officially disclosed through a regulatory filing, confirming that…
