Month: August 2026

‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be ‘bigger than solar’ for millions

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It’s typical, you wait for ages for a home energy revolution and then two come along at once — or at least that’s what appears to be happening in the UK. You’ve probably heard about the first landmark moment. ‘Plug-in solar’ hit the headlines last week when the UK government announced that small, solar panel … Read more

There’s a micro mobility revolution underway in the USA, spurred on by a rise in popularity of golf carts — could this be a turning point for the country that pioneered gigantic SUVs?

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America has spent decades building some of the biggest, most powerful and least apologetic vehicles on the planet. Full-size pickups have dominated the US charts for generations, while SUVs have gradually swallowed up everything from family sedan to station wagon sales. But something strange is happening at the other end of the automotive spectrum. Golf … Read more