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Electric truck startup completes 480-kilometre freight journey on a single charge
On the heels of the journey, New Energy Transport has also revealed it has secured a site to develop a hub for up to 50 electric trucks. Source: Supplied Australia could slash transport emissions by swapping diesel prime movers for battery-powered...
Platte River Power Authority and Owner Communities Extend Partnership Through 2075
by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 30, 2025) – The Town of Estes Park and the cities of Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland have renewed their foundational partnership with Platte River Power Authority,...
Scheduled power outage in Nagpur: MSEDCL maintenance on November 3
Power supply will be disrupted in several Nagpur areas on Monday, November 3. MSEDCL is conducting essential maintenance at the Bagadganj substation. Nagpur: Electricity consumers in several parts of the city will face a temporary power shutdown...
Can You Legally Install Your Own Solar Panels? It Depends
Harnessing solar energy to generate power is becoming more mainstream every day. People around the world utilize high-tech panels to enable their homes to run more efficiently than with traditional power. Unless you're thinking of buying a house...
ARPANSA supports new naval nuclear power safety regulator
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has transferred regulatory oversight of relevant licences related to the Australian nuclear-powered submarine program to the newly established Australian Naval Nuclear Power...
Antarctica21 Launches the Americas' First Hybrid-Electric Polar Cruise Ship
In a proud and emotional ceremony at the ASENAV shipyard in Valdivia, Antarctica21 celebrated the float out of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship ever built in the Americas. Fully constructed in Chile, this...
50 Years Of Negotiations, 2,000 Nuclear Tests & Countless Victims: Why Restarting Nuclear Tests Is A Bad Move?
The world is about to enter a dangerous nuclear age, where the consensus reached during the last century on not testing new nuclear weapons is no longer honoured. Earlier this week, the US President Donald Trump instructed the Department of War to...
Concrete plant for new nuclear power station in latest Bristol planning applications
The concrete plant at the port(Image: Google) A concrete plant at the port could be converted to make underwater tunnels for a nuclear power station according to new plans recently submitted. Each week Bristol City Council receives dozens of...
Is US Planning Nuclear Explosions Again? Team Trump Clarifies New Testing Plan
Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 07:57 IST US nuclear tests would assess all components of nuclear weapon, such as triggering systems and safety mechanisms, to ensure they function correctly. US President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) The nuclear...
Firm powers 34 rural schools nationwide with solar energy to boost learning
To improve education and expand access to clean energy, a firm, Ignite Energy Access Nigeria, has completed a solar electrification project in 34 schools across rural communities in 19 states, providing thousands of students with stable power for...
Group urges Cebu power utilities to reinforce infrastructure ahead of typhoon Tino
WITH severe tropical storm Tino (Kalmaegi) expected to hit the Visayas, the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (Cera) has urged Cebu’s major power distributors — Visayas Electric Company (Visayan Electric) and Cebu Electric Cooperatives I, II, and...
Trump Drops Nuclear Testing Bombshell — Despite 'Enough Weapons to Blow Up World 150 Times'
President Donald Trump speaks at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US has "enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times", as he doubled...
US President Donald Trump makes BIG claim on Russia, China secretly conducting nuclear tests, says, 'Have enough arms to...'
Trump announced the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia's recent trials of advanced nuclear-capable systems, including the Poseidon underwater drone, in what marks a major escalation between the two nuclear powers. Trump...
Recycling solar panels
Implementation of Solar Panel Recycling Scheme a future possibility for Byron Shire Solar Panel Ghosts An estimated 100,000 tonnes of solar panels are expected to reach end-of-life in Australia by 2030. Disposing of expired panels via landfill can...
Sun shines on Meadow Creek solar farm
Following a two-year permit assessment process, the Meadow Creek solar farm in Victoria has secured planning and environmental approvals. This will see a 332MW solar farm and 1GWh BESS (battery energy storage system) built 27km south-east of...
world US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
WASHINGTON — The nuclear weapons testing ordered by US President Donald Trump will not involve nuclear explosions at this time, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday (Nov 2). "I think the tests we're talking about right now are system...
US confirms nuclear tests under Trump will not involve explosions
Published on: November 3, 2025 9:47 AM WASHINGTON – The United States will resume nuclear weapons testing under orders from President Donald Trump, but without carrying out actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified on...
Rajasthan scraps Kusum scheme projects due to delayed power purchase agreements
Rajasthan power companies have cancelled many Kusum scheme projects. Developers failed to sign Power Purchase Agreements on time. Jaipur: State power distribution companies have cancelled multiple projects under the Kusum scheme after developers...
Otter Tail Power Company requests nearly 18% electric rate hike in Minnesota
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail Power Company has filed a request with Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to increase electric rates for its Minnesota customers. They are asking for a nearly 18% increase which would be reflected in...
Burlington County launches electric bus fleet for Special Services Schools
WESTAMPTON – A new fleet of electric powered buses will soon be transporting Burlington County Special Services School students. The Burlington County Commissioners joined with Special Services School District officials and a state legislator for...