Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles

Porsche investment could unlock up to a 50% boost in EV battery density

The German automaker led a $400M funding round in startup Group14, a maker of silicon anodes that will bump up battery efficiency and shorten charging times.

By Julian Spector . 4 May 2022
Electric vehicles

Lawsuits seek to stop Postal Service from buying gas-guzzling trucks

Environmental groups and state attorneys general have sued to block the U.S. Postal Service from spending billions on new gas-powered delivery vehicles.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 April 2022
Electric vehicles

Electric truck leasing is open for business in the heart of L.A.

Startup Zeem wants truck fleets to benefit from electrification without the headaches of buying vehicles and installing chargers.

By Julian Spector . 28 April 2022
EV charging

Is ‘vehicle-to-everything’ charging ready for prime time?

Bidirectional charging could provide home backup power, stabilize the grid and decrease costs for EV owners. A new consortium aims to make it mainstream.

By Jeff St. John . 27 April 2022
Electric vehicles

I finally bought an electric vehicle

David Roberts explains why — after years of contemplating his options — he chose a Chevy Bolt.

By David Roberts . 19 April 2022
Batteries

DOE backs US battery materials production with $107M loan

China dominates the global supply of graphite for batteries. DOE's first vehicle tech loan in a decade will help Syrah Technologies make it in Louisiana.

By Jeff St. John . 18 April 2022
Electric vehicles

Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E is very fun to drive. Is that a good thing?

It won over confirmed car-hater David Roberts — but he has reservations.

By David Roberts . 18 April 2022
EV charging

Helping auto dealers learn to love EVs

Car dealers are struggling with the shift to selling EVs. JouleSmart and mCloud created an energy management package that can make it easier.

By Jeff St. John . 18 April 2022
Transportation

The hottest electric vehicles at New York’s auto show have two wheels

Buzzy e-bikes and scooters boost micromobility's profile at an expo that used to be all about sports cars and SUVs.

By Maria Gallucci . 15 April 2022
Clean fleets

Amid backlash, USPS orders more EVs — but will still mostly run on gas

The U.S. Postal Service placed an initial order for 10,000 electric trucks as it works to overhaul its aging mail-delivery fleet.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2022