Transportation
Electric vehicles
The Cybertruck flopped. Electric trucks don’t have to.
Tesla is pulling the plug on its controversial EV truck. Experts hope the next wave of electric pickups will be cheaper — and less polarizing.
By Kate Yoder .
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Fossil fuels
Here's how much Trump's Iran war has added to Americans' fuel costs
As the conflict roils gasoline and diesel markets, the U.S. has seen a higher per-person cost increase than any other country, a new analysis finds.By Ysabelle Kempe .
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EV charging
California’s long road to make EV charging more reliable
Can the state regulate — and innovate — its way to more reliable public EV charging? Here’s what industry experts make of its latest efforts.By Jeff St. John .
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Electric vehicles
Ford’s new EV pickup will come with more affordable home-power backup
Owners of the Ford Fathom, starting at under $30,000, can power their homes without buying a costly bidirectional charger. Will other automakers follow?By Jeff St. John .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Marine transport
Massachusetts startup floats a versatile new solar boat
Longtime EV pioneer James Worden turns his vision to the water, with sun-and-battery-powered vessels customizable for ferry routes, tourist cruises, and water taxis.By Sarah Shemkus .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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