Energy Week #689 – 8/13/2026
Big sodium-ion batteries are being used in big mining trucks. Commercial electric airplanes may be flying in the near future. Drought exposes use of thermal plants, whether powered by fossil fuels or nuclear. Ford’s new Fathom electric pickup truck will start at under $30,000. Batteries are growing fast. Western Europe is setting temperature records. France is restricting water use in 70% of its territory. New plastics are biodegradable. And there is more.












