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Electric vehicles
Why carmakers are pouring billions into new electric vehicle battery factories
May 25, 2022
It's all about controlling the supply chain.
Car buffs want to turn classic rides into EVs. These Southern California businesses are making it happen.
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Andy Uhler
May 19, 2022
Electrifying classic cars could cut exhaust emissions and reduce the number of cars that end up landfills.
What will it take for yellow buses to go green?
Apr 5, 2022
Electric school buses cost about three times as much as diesel ones. The White House is putting $5 billion toward the zero-emission models.
High gas prices haven't prompted a spike in EV sales. Besides, there's still an EV shortage.
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Andy Uhler
Mar 15, 2022
Analysts expect drivers to switch sooner or later. But pump prices alone won't drive them to.
As electric pickup trucks come to market — slowly — lots of interest and long waits
Feb 9, 2022
“On the supply side, it's very clear that they were not planning for such a high demand,” one expert told us.
The price of lithium is way up. And right now, electric cars depend on it.
Jan 26, 2022
The metal is a key ingredient in the batteries that power all those electric cars.
For public good, not for profit.
Apparent death of Build Back Better has climate scientists searching for a solution
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Andy Uhler
Dec 20, 2021
"We don't really have a plan without the Build Back Better Act to stop the warming," a UC Santa Barbara professor says.
What's the best way to make sure EV chargers meet drivers' needs?
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Justin Ho
Dec 14, 2021
The Biden administration is starting to look at the best way to manage a rollout of electric vehicle chargers, with accessibility in mind.
Rivian nabs MotorTrend award in positive sign for electric truck segment
Dec 13, 2021
Electric vehicles have been known more for eco-consciousness and finesse than ruggedness and power.