Even in red America, clean energy is booming. But now, huge renewable projects are dead
With political uncertainty under Trump, nearly $8 billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped or cut back this year.
Tag: electric vehicles
We burn energy to make fuel — and then burn that too?
Fossil fuel companies do not want you to think about the energy consumption needed to make a gallon of gas.
Replacing gas vehicles with electric cars could prevent new cases of childhood asthma
Our research found that for every 1,000 new gas-powered vehicles sold, there was one new case of childhood asthma.
Somebody tell Trump: Saving the planet is great for business
Since 2023, solar and wind combined have added more new energy to the global mix than any other source.
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Tesla’s troubles can give the car industry an opportunity to make the messaging around EVs more diverse and inclusive.
Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to new discovery
FIU researchers have made a breakthrough with a next generation battery technology, known as beyond lithium-ion.
FSU researcher joins $50M Department of Energy consortium to create powerful sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
The consortium was created to reduce reliance on critical elements that are in high demand and in limited supply.
Electric school buses are a smart move for our students and communities
We can reduce harmful emissions by transitioning to electric buses, leading to cleaner air and healthier communities.
Rewarding fossil fuel CEOs is not good for consumers or the planet
Donald Trump tapped an oil and gas executive who opposes efforts to fight climate change to lead the Department of Energy.
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.