Axios

The CEO of luxury EV startup Lucid Group is stepping aside as the company continues to lose money, despite increasing sales.

Why it matters: The Saudi-backed Lucid has billed itself from the beginning as a serious competitor to Tesla, but has remained a low-volume vehicle seller despite design accolades.

The Christian Democratic Union Party's win in Germany ensures that Europe's biggest economy is likely to continue to lead on climate change — though with a different framing and focus.

Why it matters: Germany has taken aggressive action to lower emissions and push so-called "green" policies within the European Union and internationally.

United Airlines is investing in direct air capture startup Heirloom and secured rights to purchase 500,000 tons of CO2 for sequestration or use in making cleaner jet fuel.

Why it matters: It's the first investment in a company commercializing DAC under United's Sustainable Flight Fund, joining other types of CO2 management startups in the portfolio.

Mars once featured sun-soaked, sandy beaches with gentle, lapping waves from an ancient ocean, a new study suggests.

Why it matters: The research marks the "clearest evidence yet" that the Red Planet once contained a major body of water and a more livable environment for life, per a statement from study co-author Benjamin Cardenas, assistant professor of geology at Pennsylvania State University.

Stellantis is calling its upcoming Ram 1500 extended-range Ramcharger the Goldilocks of pickup trucks — an electric truck with a backup gas-powered generator good for nearly 700 miles of worry-free driving.

Why it matters: Extended-range EVs, already popular in China, are a bridge technology for consumers who aren't ready to commit to a fully-electric vehicle whether because of cost, charging access or other concerns.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended global petro-flows — maybe forever — but the effects on low-carbon transition are tougher to parse.

Why it matters: Monday marks three years since the launch of the attack. Here are some effects within energy circles ...

A new, AI-based weather forecast model could significantly improve anticipating hazardous weather by zooming in from national to local levels, according to its creator Nvidia.

Why it matters: The new model allows for more efficient and rapid simulations of upcoming weather at ultra-high resolution. This could help significantly improve forecasts, especially those in the short- to medium-range.