Electric vehicles

US EV sales are rising again. Here’s why the recovery is set to last.

Even though sales tanked last year after the end of federal incentives, the American EV sector is on the mend as drivers face sky-high gasoline prices.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 16 October 2026

A Toyota EV is plugged in and charging. — EV sales in the U.S. have climbed for two straight quarters now. (Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

Clean energy jobs

US clean energy jobs fell in 2025 for the first time in years

Employment in the sector dipped in Donald Trump’s first year back in office — and many more expected jobs won’t materialize thanks to canceled clean energy projects.

By Julian Spector . 16 October 2026
Electric vehicles

Tesla is now making more EVs that can double as a home battery

While other vehicle-to-home systems rely on customers installing pricey bidirectional chargers, Tesla embeds the power-conversion hardware in the cars themselves.

By Jeff St. John . 6 October 2026
Transportation

Drivers will pay the price for Trump’s fuel economy rollbacks

Americans will pay more at the pump as the president eases up expectations on automakers. It’s one of several ways the White House is raising the cost of living.

By Wendy Becktold, Ysabelle Kempe . 2 October 2026
Clean fleets

Diesel prices are rising worldwide. So are electric truck sales.

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum going.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 2 October 2026
Clean fleets

Electric trucks cost too much. California has a law for that.

SB 1213 will force truck manufacturers to disclose data to curb price gouging — and open new state financing options to help fleets switch to cleaner vehicles.

By Jeff St. John . 30 September 2026
Electric vehicles

A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York City streets

Bus operator First Student and utility Con Edison are advancing a $9 million pilot that offers a cleaner commute for students and a power boost to the urban grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2026
Fossil fuels

The Iran war pushed countries toward clean energy — and coal

Surging oil and gas prices are boosting coal demand. But the conflict has also spurred cleantech adoption — and fossil-fuel emissions may still drop as a result.

By Dan McCarthy . 18 September 2026
Electric vehicles

Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway.

Swapping your gas car for an electric vehicle is a climate win in almost all cases, says a new study, which even “tipped the scales” against EVs.

By Tik Root, Grist . 14 August 2026
Electric vehicles

Can Ford’s affordable new electric truck hit the sweet spot?

With the sub-$30,000 Fathom, Ford hopes to capitalize on growing demand for low-priced EVs and avoid the fate of its now-defunct Lightning.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 7 August 2026
Electric vehicles

Solar-powered EV carshare pilot launches in Massachusetts

The aim? To expand access to electric vehicles among lower-income residents of Massachusetts, which has big EV dreams as it tries to decarbonize.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 July 2026