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Photo: Stafford County Public Schools If small-scale solar is included, newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign indicates that renewables are on track to surpass natural gas in total electrical generating capacity by early 2027. Electrical generation by renewables grew over 11% According to the EIA’s latest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through March 31, 2026), electricity generated by renewables during Q1 2026 was up 11.1% over Q1 2025. The growth was led by utility-scale solar (+23.9%), hydropower (+21.9%), small-scale solar (<1 MW) (+11.9%), and wind (+2.1%). Utility-scale battery energy storage capacity…

Lacking real competition, the company won the showdown. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Iran war has demonstrated the US military’s inability to be cost-effective. To make matters worse on that front, SpaceX is now reportedly using its market leverage to pressure the Pentagon into spending more on satellite internet.  The disagreement between SpaceX and the Pentagon was reported by Reuters on Tuesday. Weeks after the US military began its campaign against Iran, SpaceX executives reportedly met with Department of Defense officials to talk about pricing. The message from Elon Musk’s company was essentially: You’re paying about $5,000 per Starlink terminal monthly,…

What The 2027 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Actually Is The GT 4-Door Coupe is AMG’s answer to a question the brand has been circling for years: what does a proper AMG look like when there’s no engine to anchor the identity? The answer involves three axial-flux electric motors, a 186-mph top speed, and 600-kW DC fast charging—figures that comfortably embarrass the Tesla Model S Plaid and Audi RS e-tron GT on paper. To soften the blow of losing the V8 soundtrack, AMG engineered a synthetic engine note into the cabin—a simulated V8 rumble piped through the speakers. It’s a detail…

If you’re looking for a fairly affordable, young enthusiast-friendly sports car, the variety of options on offer today is not quite as wide as it was in the past. As a result, many people choose to look into models from decades gone by as a way of getting the entry-level sports car of their dreams. One highly popular option in this category is the iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata, whose early generations provide heaps of driving fun without breaking the bank. However, there is another Japanese sports car that could be an even more exciting alternative: the Toyota MR2 Turbo. Here…

If there’s one thing the car industry does well, it’s celebrate diversity across not only cars themselves, but car fans, too. To highlight this, Petrol & Pride will be held for its second year at Gaydon’s British Motoring Museum, inviting everyone with a passion for motoring to join in the fun at the year’s most colourful event.  Advertisement – Article continues belowTo be held on July 26, Petrol & Pride is a special gathering created for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community who want to show off their special car, truck, or just about anything with wheels.  There…

Based on the latest information on the new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, it could make a convert out of even the most devoted BMW fans and combustion-diehards. One of the most innovative new cars we’ve seen in a while, the coupe-shaped four-door promises endless customization and a whole suite of responsive systems to adjust the EV’s behavior on the fly. We could probably write a list of 50 reasons why we’re looking forward to this car. You’ve got the HD ambient lighting, more than a half-dozen driving modes to play with, and that distinctive Mercedes silhouette. We could go…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The Honda Ridgeline is going on sabbatical. The midsize pickup is taking an approximately 18-month break so that Honda can tinker with its powertrain to meet the next phase of emissions standards. Like the Pilot and Passport with which it shares its architecture, the Ridgeline utilizes an old-fashioned V6. Pretty soon, all of them will be getting an upgrade, and it sounds like the Ridgeline will be getting a pretty significant facelift to go with it. According…

A Pony AI robotaxi on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost Pony AI’s first-quarter robotaxi revenue hit $8.6 million, surging 395.4% year-on-year. Pony AI boosts its year-end robotaxi fleet target to over 3,500 vehicles from the previously expected 3,000. Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI (NASDAQ: PONY) raised the full-year growth forecast for its core business, now expecting its 2026 robotaxi revenue to exceed 3.5 times the 2025 level. The latest financial guidance is significantly higher than the three-fold growth target set earlier this year. Pony AI also raised its global robotaxi fleet target for…

It’s possible that there’s never been a better time to offer an affordable and fuel-efficient pickup truck. Which makes the new reports about the Honda Ridgeline even more unfortunate. A new report says that Honda’s pickup is taking a break, and it’s for the last reason you might expect, given the resurgence of V8s proliferating American automotive news right now. According to the report, the Ridgeline will be out of production until 2028, because the V6-powered truck doesn’t meet emissions regulations, and it won’t until a new powertrain arrives. Ridgeline Will Be Back With A New Face And A New…

Lotus has revealed a new lightweight Emira that aims to offer a “pure expression” of the company’s DNA with improved agility and responsiveness over the standard car. Based on the Emira Turbo, with the Mercedes-AMG four-pot engine, the new Emira 420 Sport is named for its power figure in PS (414bhp), which represents a bump of 54bhp over the standard car and 14bhp over the warmed-up SE that arrived last year.  Lotus says the car will crack 0-62mph in 3.9sec and achieve a top speed of 186mph – but more important than its straight-line stats are the dynamic advantages it offers…