electric vehicles

A pile of debris from Hurricane Ian rises behind a line of people waiting to vote in Fort Myers, Fla., in November 2022. Research suggests support for some climate policies increases immediately after climate-driven disasters such as Ian.

How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change

10:39am January 04, 2023

by Rebecca Hersher

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.

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Mail delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb., on Aug. 18, 2020. The Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks in its fleet and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet

2:19pm December 20, 2022

by The Associated Press

USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

Transportation

Volvo, Pilot to partner in charging station network for trucks

4:51pm November 17, 2022

by Paul Garber

Electric trucks designed by Greensboro-based Volvo Trucks North America may soon be able to travel farther. It’s part of a new partnership to boost the number of public charging stations.

North Carolina set to expand electric vehicle charging network

8:46am November 03, 2022

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina is investing nearly $7 million in the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations across the state.

Rebecca DeWhitt charges her electric vehicle in the driveway of the Portland, Ore., home she rents on Sept. 30.

National

As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma

1:18pm October 25, 2022

by The Associated Press

The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the opening of Tesla factory Berlin-Brandenburg in Gruenheide, Germany on March 22.

Economy

Tesla bounces back after a production slowdown

9:16pm October 19, 2022

by Mary Yang

Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks to quell investors' fears of slowing demand as inflation puts a strain on the auto industry.

Transportation

NC to get more charging stations on major highways

10:52pm October 02, 2022

by Paul Garber

There will be more charging stations for electric vehicles on the Triad’s interstates in the coming years as part of a national push for cleaner transportation options.

Electric vehicles are displayed at a news conference with White House Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Washington, D.C., on April 22, 2021. The Biden administration's climate and health care bill passed by Co

Economy

You can get a $7,500 tax credit to buy an electric car, but it's really complicated

5:07pm August 22, 2022

by Arezou Rezvani

The Biden administration's climate and health care bill revamps the available tax credits for buyers of electric cars. Here's what to know about how they work.

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