Finland Launches World’s First Large-Scale Sand Battery: 100MWh Heat Storage to Slash Emissions, Power 5,000 Homes

Finland Launches World’s First Large-Scale Sand Battery

Finland has unveiled the world’s first fully functional large-scale Sand Battery, capable of storing renewable heat for months and supplying energy to thousands of residents during harsh winters. The breakthrough project, developed by Polar Night Energy in partnership with a local utility south of Helsinki, demonstrates how one of Earth’s most common materials, sand, can … Read more

UK Electric Car Grant 2025: Buyers Can Now Save Up to £3,750 on New EVs Under £37k – But Strict Emission Rules Mean Not Every Car Qualifies

UK Electric Car Grant 2025

The UK government has officially reintroduced a new electric car grant scheme, offering buyers up to £3,750 towards the purchase of a fully electric vehicle. The policy, announced on 16 July 2025, is designed to accelerate EV adoption ahead of the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and aligns with the UK’s net-zero … Read more

Fall 2025 Car Market Update: EV Tax Credit Ends Soon, New Car Inventory Climbs, Used Cars Stay Tight, and High APRs Keep Buyers Waiting for Fed Rate Cuts

Fall 2025 Car Market Update

The U.S. auto market is entering fall 2025 with mixed signals for buyers and sellers. New vehicle inventories are healthy, lease incentives are climbing, and EVs are temporarily surging ahead of a tax credit deadline. Meanwhile, the used car market remains tight, keeping prices elevated and dealer leverage strong. Here’s a full Car Market Update … Read more