Electric Vehicles
Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030
Within a decade the ride-hailing company says it'll convert all of its cars — both company-owned and driver-owned — to electric vehicles. Read More
California city of Santa Monica maps first U.S. zero-emission delivery zone
The concept, gaining ground in European and China, aims to address both air pollution and gnarly traffic congestion in urban areas. Read More
The time for electric trucks and buses is now
Diesel-powered trucks and buses are responsible for a disproportionate amount of transportation-related carbon emissions and are a source of air pollution, much of it in disadvantaged communities, who live closer to industrial areas or freeways. Read More
The robotic, hybrid-electric future of agriculture
Agtech’s leap to automation and electrification is likely to be easier than the commercial car industry’s leap, Read More
Why the electric vehicle wave is still coming
Buckle up: this year will be rough, but this road trip still looks promising. Read More
Coronavirus has exposed the fragility of auto-centric cities
We need to develop neighborhoods that ensure access to food, healthcare, education and jobs — without relying on personal vehicles. Read More
Small low-carbon tech is better for decarbonization than mega projects, study suggests
Nuclear plants, CCS and whole-building retrofits should not be prioritized over smaller cheaper alternatives, study argues, while acknowledging small scale technologies do not offer a panacea. Read More
This tech breakthrough could revolutionize lithium extraction
One huge potential benefit: reduced production costs for electric vehicle batteries. Read More
Toyota announces heavy-duty fuel cell truck development plans
Toyota has been a long-standing advocate of fuel cell vehicles. Now it's partnering with its truck and bus focused subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd. to develop and test the new model. Read More
Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles
The immediate crisis could undermine long-term strategy. Read More