Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles

Elon Musk finally delivers on the long-awaited Tesla Semi truck

The battery-powered behemoth with up to a 500-mile range is the first semi designed from the start to be electric. Bonus: Musk says it's "super fun to drive."

By Eric Wesoff . 1 December 2022
Clean fleets

Schools scramble to prepare for $1B in federal money for electric buses

From small rural districts to statewide fleets, schools are figuring out how to put to use the biggest electric school bus investment in U.S. history.

By Jeff St. John . 28 November 2022
Podcast

Gas stations vs. utilities: The battle for the future of charging

How the rise of electric vehicles is creating conflict between two titans of the energy industry.

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By Stephen Lacey . 24 min . 23 November 2022
Batteries

The used EV market can't thrive without accurate battery-health data

Batteries are the most expensive part of an EV. They’re also a black box. These companies are finding ways to diagnose their health and value.

By Jeff St. John . 16 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Why did Californians reject Prop 30 with its billions in EV funding?

What was once a popular ballot measure ultimately tanked in last week's election. What does it mean for the future of electric vehicles in California?

By Blanca Begert . 16 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Startups draw on data-driven insights to slash the costs of EV ownership

Tenet and Treehouse are crunching the numbers to offer EV buyers cheaper financing and home charging equipment.

By Jeff St. John . 14 November 2022
EV charging

This new 'smart' cord lets everyone cash in on utility EV-charging perks

Smartenit has bundled smart-charging tech into a cord that plugs into standard outlets. That’s useful for people who can't easily install chargers at home.

By Jeff St. John . 8 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Electric school buses to get $1B boost from Biden administration

The funding will cover the costs of nearly 2,300 new electric school buses, quadrupling the nation's current fleet. It's a win for the climate — and for kids' health.

By Brett Marsh . 2 November 2022
Clean fleets

The country’s biggest electric bus microgrid is open for business

Low-cost solar and batteries plus backup power come together in one Maryland county’s all-electric transportation hub.

By Jeff St. John . 1 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Electric buses are ready for takeoff at US airports

Airports nationwide are investing millions in federal grant money to electrify their bus fleets, cutting both carbon emissions and diesel pollution.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 October 2022