As the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed following the escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in late February 2026, the world is witnessing what energy experts are calling the largest supply shock in history. Traffic through the strait has plummeted by over 95%, choking off roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows, along with […]
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In an era of global energy volatility—exemplified by the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis and surging U.S. oil and LNG exports—true energy security isn’t just about drilling and producing at home. It’s about controlling the vessels that carry American energy to the world. President Donald J. Trump’s administration has made this crystal clear: Energy dominance […]
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Tesla’s energy storage division—once a quiet, high-margin moneymaker that outpaced the company’s slowing EV sales—has hit an unexpected bump. Bloomberg’s latest report highlights how the battery business, which fueled rapid revenue growth amid softening auto demand, suddenly stalled in early 2026. In Q1 2026, Tesla deployed just 8.8 GWh of energy storage products—down about 15% […]
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As energy prices continue to bite households and industry across the West, the UK government under Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a fresh push for up to 10GW of new renewable capacity on public land—brownfield sites, railway land, Ministry of Defense estates, and other government assets. Officials claim this could power the equivalent of […]
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Toyota Motor North America today announced a major $1 billion investment across its manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Indiana. This strategic expansion targets increased production of the popular Grand Highlander SUV while accelerating preparations for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at its flagship Kentucky plant. The move is the latest step in Toyota’s November 2025 […]
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The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]
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