The future leaves
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Ford is rolling out two new chargers that possess V2X capability. These chargers are capable of powering a home or the grid, and the Ford Fathom is noted as the cheapest American EV capable of this function.

Bangladesh is seeking lower tariffs on solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) for projects that have been delayed and are not yet generating power. Investors have warned that this move could potentially increase contract risk across the market.

ANYbotics has started delivering the ANYmal X legged robot, which is designed for inspection in explosive atmospheres. This robot complies with the strictest safety standards of the oil, gas, and chemical industries.

A nonprofit organization is resurrecting the lead gene therapy program of Bloomsbury Genetic Therapies. The U.K. gene therapy startup had previously announced its shutdown after dosing only one patient.

The global energy consultancy BNEF has increased its forecast for US energy storage deployment by 30%. This increase is attributed to hyperscalers' interest in onsite and nearby energy storage, which has resulted in firm orders this year.

Road to VR has published a Halloween-themed list of 13 VR horror games, covering titles available on Quest 3, PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets. The roundup aims to offer recommendations for players regardless of which headset they own.

Western Australia has committed to a 75% renewable energy target for its main electricity grid by 2030-2031, as state-owned coal-fired power stations are set to retire by the end of the decade. The target is tied to preparation for the coal phase-out.

Brazil's newly re-elected president, Lula, aims to attract data centers and develop domestic AI. He is linking digital infrastructure investment to the availability of renewable energy, grid capacity, and workforce training.

Leonardo, an Italian industrial group, plans to complete 43 MW of solar installations across 20 sites by the end of the year. These installations aim to cover approximately 10% of its energy consumption in Italy through self-consumption.

Fifteen solar developers warn that planned changes to Germany's renewable energy law, grid connection rules, and network charges could raise ground-mounted solar costs by up to 30%, prompting calls to raise the 2027 auction ceiling from €59/MWh to at least €70/MWh.

Xpanner has launched the X1 Piling R6 robot, an autonomous pile driver for solar farm construction. This robot allows one operator to drive solar posts, which improves placement accuracy and reduces on-site labor.

South Korean battery and electronics materials manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed a 1GWh supply agreement with US IPP Alpha Omega Power (AOP).

Stellantis has submitted plans for two solar plants totaling 21.56 MWp at its Saltillo industrial complex in Mexico, with annual generation of 51.68 GWh intended for on-site consumption.

Scientists discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, suggesting a potential new target for preventing liver damage.

Researchers covered robotic fingers with a new artificial skin. This allows the robot's hand to grasp fragile pencil lead and pull away from a needle before the needle punctures the covering. These actions require the robot to quickly receive and interpret signals from sensitive sensors.

Five renewable energy projects came online across Australia in the first six months of 2026, adding 1.4 GW of generation capacity and 2.3 GW/7.1 GWh of battery energy storage capacity, in what the report describes as investment surging to new heights.

Contracts lawyer Suriya Ashok of Clyde & Co writes that as battery energy storage system (BESS) projects grow more complex, the question of what "purpose" means in a construction contract becomes harder to define. The piece addresses practical contracting issues in BESS projects.