Articles

Electric vehicles

DOE commits $100M in grants to put electric trucks on the road

The SuperTruck program funds research and development, and road tests are planned for this fall. But more real-world proof — and much more charging infrastructure — is needed.

By Jeff St. John . 16 April 2021
Solar

Expanding solar access in Africa through artificial intelligence

It's hard to measure risk for solar investing in sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio has raised $30M to change that.

By Jason Deign . 16 April 2021
ENN

Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state's next fight: transportation

State lawmakers must pass authorizing legislation before joining a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce vehicle emissions. A bill is expected to be introduced soon, but its passage is hardly assured.

By Lisa Prevost . 16 April 2021
Electric vehicles

Newsletter: Electric vehicles are a societal wealth opportunity

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 15 April 2021
Climate justice

California targets low-income communities for grid flexibility tools and rewards

OhmConnect will use a $3 million state grant to reach out to disadvantaged communities for help in solving the state’s peak grid challenges.

By Jean Haggerty . 15 April 2021
ENN

Environmental groups step up push for cooling towers at Merrimack coal plant

The Sierra Club and Conservation Law Foundation want changes to an EPA water permit issued last year for what will soon be the last coal-fired power plant in New England.

By David Thill . 15 April 2021
ENN

Commentary: Washington can lead the transition to cleaner transportation

The Clean Fuel Standard offers enormous benefits for the state’s economy, its workers, and public wellbeing, writes John Dannan.

By John Dannan . 15 April 2021
Electric vehicles

How to get the US to 100% electric vehicles by 2035

A new study finds massive carbon, health and jobs benefits to fast EV rollout — if policies can align to make it happen.

By Jeff St. John . 15 April 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: It's battery week

David Roberts opens a new series on energy storage today with a look at the role lithium-ion batteries play in decarbonization.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 14 April 2021
Solar

Tesla defies global price plunge, raises prices on solar roof and home batteries

Puzzling strategy from the the EV pioneer and reluctant residential solar company.

By Eric Wesoff . 14 April 2021