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BYD Is Rolling Out 5-Minute Charging on Several Popular EVs

BYD Is Rolling Out 5-Minute Charging on Several Popular EVs

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

The new Blade Battery 2.0 Flash Charging system can recharge EV batteries from 10% to 70% in five minutes.

EnergyAutomotive

Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

US Renewable Power Generation Beats Natural Gas for the First Time, Defying Trump

US Renewable Power Generation Beats Natural Gas for the First Time, Defying Trump

Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com

Renewable energy is gaining ground in the U.S. power mix.

EnergyEnvironment

Apr 15, 2026, 6:04 PM

GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed...

GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed...

Miles Weiss, Semafor.com

GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed... (Second column, 8th story, link) Related stories:War could cost the American taxpayer -- $1 trillion! Beef getting harder to afford... Farmers strained as fertilizer costs soar... …

Economy & FinanceTradeEnergy

Apr 14, 2026, 9:40 PM

Trump officials break ground on new pipeline at Floyd Bennett Field

Trump officials break ground on new pipeline at Floyd Bennett Field

Rosemary Misdary, Liam Quigley, Gothamist

Energy firm Williams held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline. Environmentalists fought the natural gas pipeline that will run 17 miles under the ocean floor near Staten Island and the Rockaways, with approximately 10 mi…

EnergyEnvironment

Apr 14, 2026, 7:43 PM

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war

By Andrea Shalal, Yahoo Entertainment

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S.

ChinaEnergy

Apr 14, 2026, 4:48 PM

Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The IEA's oil 'demand destruction' report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.

EnergyForeign Policy & InternationalIran

Apr 14, 2026, 10:59 AM

Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump

Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump

Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

EnergyTradeForeign Policy & International

Apr 13, 2026, 10:17 PM

WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Apr 13, 2026, 8:09 PM

Used Electric Vehicles Are Having A Resurgence

Used Electric Vehicles Are Having A Resurgence

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

Used EV sales saw a 12% increase in the first three months of 2026, data shows.

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Apr 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say

US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranEnergy

Apr 13, 2026, 9:52 AM

Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply

Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.

EnergyTradeForeign Policy & International

Apr 13, 2026, 8:14 AM

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ, Yahoo Entertainment

While the Ciclobús is not new, it has never been as popular — and essential — as Cuba navigates its most severe energy crisis in decades. The energy...

EnergyTransportation

Apr 13, 2026, 5:30 AM

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

TradeEnergyForeign Policy & International

Apr 13, 2026, 1:30 AM

Oil prices spike after failed US-Iran peace talks and Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices spike after failed US-Iran peace talks and Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Pakistan on Saturday to engage in peace talks with Iran. However, the two countries failed to reach a deal.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranEnergy

Apr 12, 2026, 10:31 PM

Here is Why Viper Energy (VNOM) is Among the Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

Here is Why Viper Energy (VNOM) is Among the Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

Sultan Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Viper Energy, Inc...

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Apr 12, 2026, 7:11 PM

Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz

Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz

Omkar Godbole, CoinDesk

Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

EnergyForeign Policy & InternationalTrade

Apr 12, 2026, 2:16 PM

Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy

Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy

Anthony Cuthbertson, The-independent.com

Scientists say we have reached an ‘irreversible tipping point’ that will see fossil fuels phased out

EnvironmentEnergy

Apr 12, 2026, 1:21 PM

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly ...

TradeEnergy

Apr 12, 2026, 12:33 PM

How did the Iran ceasefire affect oil markets? #politics

How did the Iran ceasefire affect oil markets? #politics

AllToc, Alltoc.com

Ceasefire announcement lifts market sentiment, lowers oil prices After President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire in the U.S. Iran conflict, multiple market measures moved quickly. The reporting describes oil prices dropping and stock markets respo…

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranEconomy & FinanceEnergy

Apr 11, 2026, 6:02 PM

Baker Hughes (BKR) Secures Strategic Gas Compression Order in Argentina

Baker Hughes (BKR) Secures Strategic Gas Compression Order in Argentina

Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is one of the 9 Best QQQ Stocks to Buy Now. On April 7, Baker Hughes announced it secured a strategic order from San Matias...

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Apr 11, 2026, 5:35 PM

The real reason your monthly gas bill keeps going up

The real reason your monthly gas bill keeps going up

Carrie Klein, Vox

This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. From the cold snap this winter to the US war with Iran, rising energy bills are making headlines. But there’s a larger story behind sp…

EnergyInflationClimate Policy

Apr 10, 2026, 7:50 PM

WATCH: Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz

WATCH: Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz

ABC News, Abcnews.com

President Trump accused Iran of violating its agreement with the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz, saying on Thursday that it was "doing a poor job" of allowing oil to pass through the waterway.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranEnergy

Apr 10, 2026, 5:08 PM

“Economic civil war”: States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability

“Economic civil war”: States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability

Abrahm Lustgarten, Salon

Most bills being considered are part of a coordinated effort by groups linked to right-wing activist Leonard Leo

EnergyPolicy & LegislationClimate Policy

Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM

Automakers race to achieve 800 miles of driving range with 'holy grail' EV batteries

Automakers race to achieve 800 miles of driving range with 'holy grail' EV batteries

Rick Kazmer, Yahoo Entertainment

Solid-state packs are lighter, charge faster, provide longer ranges, and are safer than traditional batteries.

EnergyAutomotive

Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM

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