Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso urged his colleagues in a closed door lunch on Tuesday to ignore the GAO and Senate rule keeper to undo a California energy policy, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) did not announce any final decision. But Barrasso (R-Wyo.) told reporters after the meeting that the Senate will vote on the controversial measure next week.
General Motors aims to deploy the industry's first lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries on its next-generation electric trucks and SUVs, tapping an alternative chemistry that it claims will provide more energy at a lower cost.
Why it matters: The biggest barriers that prevent truck customers from buying an EV are their limited driving range and high prices, GM says.
A major EPA climate grant program in the Inflation Reduction Act would create tens of thousands of jobs and nearly $24 billion in additional wages over the next six years, new analysis first viewed by Axios finds.
Why it matters: The study by Energy Innovation — a firm that backs strong CO2-cutting policies — lands as Capitol Hill Republicans look to end the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
A startup using AI to guide geologic exploration believes it has found a major Australian deposit of indium, a rare metal used in solar panels, LCD screens and semiconductors.
Why it matters:Earth AI's location of what appear to be commercial concentrations shows applications for AI in the mining sector.
A climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy that alleges the oil giants "intentionally misled the public" on the impacts of their fossil fuel products can proceed, Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Why it matters: The 5-2 ruling declining to dismiss the suit after finding that federal law doesn't prohibit the City of Boulder and Boulder County's claims marks only the second time a state Supreme Court has allowed such a case to proceed.
The Energy Department used a classic "Simpsons" meme Saturday to promote "drill, baby, drill" — but new analysis shows the challenge of making it stick outside of Springfield.
The latest: U.S. crude production should drop slightly next year, S&P Global Commodity Insights said Monday.
