Sep 27 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: Voting in Russian-held areas of Ukraine concludes, pipeline leaks in Baltic Sea In our news wrap Tuesday, voting orchestrated by the Kremlin and rejected by most other countries concluded in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, natural gas leaks along Russian pipelines in the Baltic Sea trigger questions of possible sabotage and the U.S. Continue watching
Sep 14 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing at Detroit Auto Show By Colleen Long, Tom Krisher, Associated Press President Joe Biden, a gearhead with his own vintage Corvette, showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit Wednesday to the Detroit auto show. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:56 California's move to ban sales of new gasoline-fueled cars could spread to other states By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre In a historic vote in August, California regulators agreed to ban the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars by 2035. Because the state is the largest auto market in the U.S., the move could lead to a nationwide shift. But as… Continue watching
Sep 03 Over a dozen states grapple with adopting California's electric vehicle mandate By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state's strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035. Continue reading
Aug 26 This new incentive helps pay for your next electric vehicle. Here's the catch By Alexa Gold A federal tax credit included in the Inflation Reduction Act aims to expand access to electric vehicles (EVs), while also introducing new limitations that could make it hard to qualify for now. Continue reading
Aug 25 California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles. Continue reading
Aug 11 What the Inflation Reduction Act does for green energy By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Here's why the bill emphasizes energy, what that means for consumers and how these changes aim to bolster the U.S.’s fight against climate change. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Vice President Harris announces $500 million in rebates for low-emission school buses By News Desk Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday visited a school in Fairfax, Virginia to announce the $500 million 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates program intended to help school districts purchase buses with low or zero carbon emissions. Continue reading
Apr 30 Biden's order to increase mining to power electric vehicles raises contamination concerns By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden’s action does not waive existing environmental and labor standards, nor does it address the years-long process needed to obtain a federal permit for a new mine. Continue reading
Apr 28 States demand more electric delivery vehicles from the U.S. Postal Service in new lawsuits By David Sharp, Associated Press California and 15 other states that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy electric-powered delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks. Continue reading