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VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US

Volkswagen said on April 9 it will end production of the ID.4 electric SUV out of ‌its Tennessee plant this month, citing a challenging time for the U.S. e…

United States

NASA aims for nuclear-powered Mars mission in 2028

The US space agency NASA has outlined a series of mission goals, including a return to the Moon by early 2028 and a Mars mission in the same year using nuclear …

United States

US and TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1 billion' deal to end offshore wind projects

The United States and TotalEnergies on Monday, March 23 signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those fu…

Toyota Strengthens EV Sales in the US Market, Launches Home Charging Partnership Program

Toyota Motor recently announced an intensified push for pure electric vehicle sales in the US market and has established a home electric vehicle charging partne…

US Ward250 Microreactor Completes First Air Transport Test, Ground Evaluation to Follow

The Ward250 microreactor (without fuel), a collaboration between the US Department of Defense, the Department of Energy (DOE), and Valar Atomics, has completed …

Shell Invests in Water Injection Project for Kaikias Field in US Gulf of Mexico

Shell announced that its subsidiary, Shell Offshore Inc., has decided to invest in a water injection project for the Kaikias field in the US Gulf of Mexico.It i…

United States

Walmart Picks Team to Deliver String of Printed Buildings

Alquist, a U.S.-based 3D construction printing specialist headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, has entered a major partnership with Walmart and regional construc…

United States

USDA’s 2026 Cattle Production Forecast Is Far Below Expectations

A prominent U.S. livestock analyst has described the USDA's recent downward revision of 2026 beef and pork production forecasts as "fundamentally flawed," a…

United States

Largest Vertical Farm in the US, Is Being Shut Down.

Auctioneer SecondBloom and the M. Davis Group announced a full liquidation of the $70 million Bowery Farming vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia.…

Offshore Wind Power

Shell Formally Ends Atlantic Shores Involvement

Shell has officially exited the US offshore wind sector by ending its involvement in Atlantic Offshore Wind. The company announced that it has transferred its 5…

Metal

Perpetua Resources Starts Building $1.3b Stibnite Gold-Antimony Mine

Perpetua Resources (NASDAQ, TSX: PPTA) has started early works construction at its $1.3 billion Stibnite gold-antimony project in central Idaho. The project was…

United Kingdom

F1 Team Debuts Bio-Based Carbon Fiber on W16 Rear Wheel Shields

In March 2025, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team began exploring the use of sustainable carbon fiber composites for its W16 race car. By the end of September 20…

United States

Intel Debuts First Chip Built on 18A Process in Make-Or-Break Moment for Turnaround Bid

Intel, the US-backed chipmaker, unveiled new products and manufacturing technology on Thursday as part of its strategy to regain competitiveness. The company an…

China

Corn Production in China Continues to Grow

China’s corn production for 2025/26 is projected at 298 million tonnes, up 3 million tonnes from 2024/25, supported by stable plantings and higher yields.…

Metal

US Government Seeks up to 10% Stake in Thacker Pass Lithium Project

The US government is reportedly negotiating to acquire up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of a revision of the company’s $2.26 billion (…