The United Arab Emirates has launched Al Dhafra solar farm – now the world’s largest single-site solar farm – ahead of COP28. The 2 gigawatt (GW) solar farm is 22 miles (35 km) from Abu Dhabi and features almost 4 million bifacial solar panels. It will power nearly 200,000 homes and eliminate over 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. It created 4,500 jobs during the peak of the…

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, revealed its first mid-size urban electric SUV Friday. BYD’s new Sea Lion 07 is poised to narrow the gap with Tesla as the brand takes on a new segment. BYD EV at the 2023 Guangzhou International Auto Show as it continues its dominant expansion. The company teased the new electric SUV’s design last week leading up to the release. Led by ex-Audi and…

Cadillac is adding a smaller cheaper electric SUV to its lineup. The new OPTIQ EV is slated to sit below the Cadillac LYRIQ as the brand’s new entry-level EV. GM’s luxury brand confirmed that a fourth EV will join its growing lineup Friday. The Cadillac OPTIQ is the brand’s new entry-level EV, slated to sit below the LYRIQ SUV. Cadillac said that the “OPTIQ’s spirited driving…