** Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster, saving Elon Musk’s company from having to pay for repairs. The plaintiff Nyree Hinton alleged that Tesla odometer readings reflect energy consumption, driver behavior and “predictive algorithms” rather than actual mileage driven. ** Tesla is …
April 2025 archive
Chloeta announces achievement of certification standards
Oklahoma City’s Native American owned company Chloeta, a premier provider of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements, announced its achievement of ISO 9001 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS). This milestone reinforces Chloeta’s position as an industry leader in regulatory excellence. The …
Feds stop $64 million for high speed rail project in Texas
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the proposed high-speed rail some want to build connecting Dallas with Houston is a “waste of taxpayer funds.” In saying so, he also yanked the strings on a $63.9 million federal grant and rescinded it. In the 12 years since the Texas Central Railway project was unveiled, not …
Big gains to finish the week for crude oil prices and Oklahoma energy stocks
Not only did crude oil prices go up 3% in Thursday’s trading, but Oklahoma energy stocks enjoyed a day of positive territory with some firms seeing gains of 5%, 6% and 7%. Crude prices were bolstered over hopes for a trade deal between the US andthe European Union. Plus, the newest US sanctions …
Legislator attacks regulators and a lobbyist he called a “liar”
In a fiery defense of one of his energy bills devoted to helping Oklahoma’s natural gas industry, Rep. Trey Caldwell unleashed criticism this week on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and one lobbyist who he labeled a “liar” and wouldn’t allow into his state office. It occurred Wednesday during a House Energy and Natural …
Drought-easing rain in the Easter Weekend forecast?
No parts of Oklahoma are under what experts classify as “Extreme Drought” or “Exceptional Drought.” But other parts of the state that are abnormally dry remain steady, including nearly 14% at severe levels, and perhaps could be eased by the rain in the Easter Weekend forecast. Climatologist Gary McManus with the Oklahoma Mesonet suggested …
Higher oil an gas royalties on state land in New Mexico’s Permian Basin
Oil and gas companies drilling on state land in New Mexico, including the Permian Basin, will have to pay higher royalties after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed a bill into law. The new law raises the previous oil an gas royalty rate cap from 20% to 25% on State Trust land in …
Gloves come off in dispute between Treasurer and AG
Nearly half a year after Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ and Attorney General Gentner Drummond were at odds over a lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s Anti-Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, their differences are displayed again in another dispute. This time, Russ is accusing Drummond of “political interference.” Recall, Drummond stepped in and fired the attorney hired by the …
Transmission line land fight echoes Oklahoma dispute
Nearly six months after lawsuits were filed when a Garfield County farm couple refused to allow surveyors onto their land for the Cimarron Link transmission line across northern Oklahoma, a similar story is being played out on the other end of the U.S. More than 100 property owners in Central Maryland have done the …
Residents fight tax abatement for NextEra solar farm
NextEra Energy faces a fight in one Arkansas county where it is seeking a tax abatement on a proposed 2,000-acre solar farm. Residents of Little River County, adjacent to Oklahoma’s McCurtain County, recently voiced their opposition to the 65% tax abatement being considered by county leaders. Click here for KSLA news
