Electrify All the Big, Noisy, Belching Trucks
President Biden seems nervous about sealing a deal that would improve the health and quality of life of millions of Americans through a stricter rule on truck emissions.
Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.
Bill Gates: Fighting Climate Change Should Be Affordable. The Rich Can Make It So.
Rich individuals, companies and countries must ensure green technologies are affordable for everyone, everywhere.
Los Angeles Will Offer More Energy Incentives to Low-Income Residents
A new study by the city’s utility and other researchers found that lower-income residents cannot afford electric vehicles and clean energy.
Stockholm to Ban Diesel- and Gas-Powered Vehicles in City Center in 2025
The new low-emission zone appears to be the most ambitious in Western Europe, and it is set to become law in little more than a year.
Energy Dept. Announces $12 Billion to Help Factories Convert to Electric Cars
The grants and loans, provided under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, are meant to keep autoworkers’ jobs in their communities.
Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Fuel Economy Rules
The proposal is designed to help speed the country’s transition to electric vehicles, one of the president’s signature efforts to fight climate change.
British Conservatives’ Commitment to Green Policy Is Tested
British conservatives kept a seat in a recent election by opposing an ultralow emissions zone, and some are now questioning ambitious emissions-reduction targets.
E.V. Ride-Sharing Programs Bring Cleaner Transportation to Low-Income Communities
An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.
In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived
About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.