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How lower fuel economy targets could boost pickups and V-8 engines
U.S. fuel economy standards were lowered to 34.9 mpg by 2031, and fines for noncompliance were eliminated, potentially saving automakers billions in costs and allowing increased production of less-efficient vehicles.
UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget
UK government borrowing reached £24.5bn last month, exceeding forecasts as rising inflation increased debt interest payments to a record £10.9bn, pressuring Chancellor John Healey before next week’s budget.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over Tupac Shakur’s murder
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, a former California gang leader, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal 1996 shooting, marking the first conviction in the decades-old case.
‘He’s terrified, panicked, can’t sleep’: the tragic, lonely death of Beatles manager Brian Epstein
A newly published book reconstructs the final year of Beatles manager Brian Epstein’s life through his personal address book, revealing a man struggling with isolation, addiction, and professional uncertainty.
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Environmental Groups Join Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit Lawsuit
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles and LADWP’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit without adequate environmental review under California law.
Powering Sovereignty
Europe’s post-2030 Renewable Energy Framework should prioritize transport electrification to reduce fuel imports and enhance energy sovereignty, rather than relying solely on renewable energy targets.
How Much Oil Is Really Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump administration claims 18 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. protection, approaching pre-war levels, but independent tracking services report significantly lower numbers, making verification difficult.
Hydrogen Kept Failing The Test — And Getting Another Test
Hydrogen faced persistent technical and economic challenges as an energy solution, yet remained politically viable due to institutional commitments from gas companies, automakers, and governments seeking to preserve existing assets and infrastructure.
How The U.S. Fell Behind China On Nuclear Power
The U.S. generates one-third of global nuclear power but lags China in new capacity. China added 34 gigawatts over the past decade while the U.S. added one plant, positioning China to become the world’s largest producer within five years.
EU CRM Centre: How to Secure Critical Minerals
The EU proposes establishing a CRM Centre with substantial financial resources and independent mandate to secure critical raw material supply chains essential for Europe’s clean technology transition.
Hydrogen Learning Curves Are Counting The Wrong Doublings
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may overstate learning rates by conflating different cost-reduction mechanisms, particularly when equipment scaling increases capacity without proportional manufacturing repetitions.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises as Gas Rig Activity Declines
U.S. oil rig count increased to 449 this week while gas rigs declined to 130. Overall active drilling rigs remained at 588, up 51 from a year ago.
On Louisiana’s disappearing coast, a natural gas terminal is poised to become the largest in the US
A liquefied natural gas terminal near New Orleans is pursuing a multibillion-dollar expansion under expedited permitting, which could potentially damage hundreds of acres of wetlands in a region experiencing rapid coastal land loss.
The rush to power data centers is weakening the Clean Air Act
Data center power demands are prompting regulators to clarify EPA rules for dedicated power plants, potentially reducing environmental safeguards as fossil fuel infrastructure expands to meet AI computing needs.
With the midterms looming, Trump has no real way out of his gas price problem
President Trump has implemented several measures to address high gas prices ahead of midterm elections, including efforts to increase Venezuelan oil production and exempt refineries from renewable fuel mandates, though experts say structural factors will keep prices elevated.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge three miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solstices and dating back 5,000 years.