Electric vehicles
EV battery recycling is costly. These 5 startups could change that
Meet the American companies making lithium-ion battery recycling more profitable and sustainable than it’s ever been.
By Julian Spector .
Electric vehicles
Clean fleets
‘Green bank’ launches $250M effort to electrify California’s port trucks
The program, from Climate United and Forum Mobility, will help secure the EV trucks and charging stations needed to phase out diesel trucks at the state’s busy ports.
By Jeff St. John .
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EV charging
EV-charging microgrids are worth more than the sum of their parts. Here's why
Scale Microgrid Solutions says pairing electric trucks with solar, batteries and backup power can help fleet operators, financiers and utilities alike.By Jeff St. John .
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Podcast
Is EV adoption turning a corner?
Faced with record-high gas prices, more and more American consumers are looking to dump the pump.PlayBy Julia Pyper . 41 min .
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Electric vehicles
Electric heavy-duty trucks are hitting the roads in California and beyond
Battery-powered big rigs are finally moving from tests to real-world rollouts for shorter routes.By Jeff St. John .
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Electric vehicles
EVs can be cheaper on a monthly basis than gas-powered cars
New research shows electric vehicles are at least as affordable as gas cars in terms of monthly costs — if federal tax credits remain available.By Jeff St. John .
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Batteries
Chart: Lithium prices are through the roof this year
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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