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As charging headaches persist, automakers turn to Tesla’s Supercharger network
The moves by Ford, GM, Volvo, and more could accelerate EV adoption and move the country toward a single charging standard.
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Infrastructure funding is bringing zero-emission buses to communities that need them most
The awards have already added 1,800 no-emission buses to the nation’s roadways, more than doubling the number of such vehicles in use.
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A planned ‘charging depot’ reveals what powering electric big rigs could look like
A four-acre site near the Port of Oakland will run off renewable energy and charge 96 trucks at a time.
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Can Phoenix grow without groundwater? Only if the price is right.
Arizona has paused new housing construction around the city, citing a water shortage.
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A rapid shift to electric cars would save 89,000 lives — if it’s powered by renewables
A new report highlights the health benefits of getting rid of combustion engines.
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The US doesn’t have a law mandating EV battery recycling. Should it?
Recycling batteries could reduce the need to mine critical minerals - but only if the packs are properly recovered.
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Gasoline use isn’t falling fast enough. Targeting ‘superusers’ could help.
America may have hit “peak gasoline,” but the fossil fuel’s decline is still too slow to meet climate goals.
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Extreme weather is disrupting Amtrak’s trains — and its climate benefits
Amtrak is the climate-friendly option — if extreme weather doesn't disrupt your trip.
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New research defends curbside recycling as an effective climate tool
The study finds that, despite their cost and other drawbacks, such programs can help small cities reach their climate goals.
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Tesla breaks ground on lithium refinery in Texas — a first for a US automaker
CEO Elon Musk said the plant will protect against a future "choke point" on battery-grade lithium availability.