(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hookOn today’s brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won’t stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo’s CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla’s tech won’t ever beat a human driver. (opens original source in a new tab)Jo Borrás·7 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaVICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind PausePortland, Oregon — Today, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled in favor of clean energy developers in a legal challenge against Donald Trump’s Department of Defense for freezing reviews of wind projects and delaying development for renewable energy. The review freeze created a “de-facto moratorium” on new wind, ... [continued] The post VICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind Pause appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostUS sets 15% polysilicon tariff, price floors to challenge China’s dominanceThe United States has announced new tariffs and price floors on polysilicon and related products, targeting China’s dominance in key materials used in solar panels and semiconductor manufacturing. In a proclamation signed on Thursday, US President Donald Trump imposed a 15 per cent tariff, which will take effect after 120 days, and established a series of price floors to protect domestic manufacturers and curb imports of China-sourced materials. “We’re setting prices so that the Chinese can’t... (opens original source in a new tab)Nayan Seth·6 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaDonald Trump Pays Off 5th Energy Company in Attack on Renewable EnergyWashington, D.C. — Today, energy company RWE announced a deal with the Trump administration in which the administration will pay the company $1.22 billion in exchange for the company cancelling three offshore wind projects and doubling down on LNG. This is the fifth time Donald Trump has paid off energy companies in ... [continued] The post Donald Trump Pays Off 5th Energy Company in Attack on Renewable Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·6 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchOpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·6 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChina Unveils Safety Standards for Autonomous Driving SystemsThe Chinese government has released new mandatory national standards regarding the safety requirements of autonomous driving systems. Nothing needs to be done urgently, as the new standards don’t go into effect until July 1, 2027. The standards apply to M- and N-category vehicles with Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous ... [continued] The post China Unveils Safety Standards for Autonomous Driving Systems appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekNYC is putting 600 new EV charging points right at the curbNew York City is going to install 600 new curbside EV charging points across all five boroughs, expanding its network from just 88 Level 2 ports to nearly 700. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosCyberattacks expose deeper vulnerabilities in U.S. water systemsSuspected Iran-linked cyberattacks are exposing long-standing vulnerabilities in fragmented U.S. drinking water systems facing aging infrastructure and intensifying climate threats.Why it matters: Drinking water systems disruptions can threaten public health and e (opens original source in a new tab)Rebecca Falconer·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosAuthor of DNC's 2024 "autopsy" says he concluded Gaza war hurt HarrisThe author of the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election "autopsy" confirmed an Axios report that he concluded the war in Gaza hurt Kamala Harris politically — and that he'd privately shared that assessment with a pro-Palestinian group.He said he drafted that finding late last year but never submitted it to party leadership.Why it matters: Democrats have (opens original source in a new tab)Holly Otterbein·6 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaGet Your Hands On The New Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Truck For Just (Checks Notes) $28,350 MSRPFord is still playing its forthcoming midsized electric pickup truck close to the vest, but the EV finally has a name: Fathom. The post Get Your Hands On The New Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Truck For Just (Checks Notes) $28,350 MSRP appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChinese luxury brands rise from challengers to market shapers as global houses lose lustreAfter months of declining gold prices, Li Yue recently spent nearly 28,000 yuan (US$4,148) on a 10-gram (0.35-ounce) pure gold necklace – more than double the prevailing market rate for the metal. The piece in question: a gourd-shaped pendant from Laopu Gold, a Chinese heritage jewellery brand that has captured significant attention in recent years. But for Li, a software engineer in Shanghai, the purchase had little to do with bullion value. She cared more about the necklace’s design – the... (opens original source in a new tab)Mandy Zuo·6 August 2026
