In a major milestone, electric cars (EVs) now outnumber gas-powered cars in Norway for the first time, according to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), as AFP reported. Of private cars registered in the country, 754,303 of 2.8 million are all-electric, with 753,905 running on gas. “This is historic. A milestone few saw coming 10 years […]
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.7 billion in grants to be awarded to automakers in eight states to assist with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The grants will help convert 11 “at risk” plants so that they can produce one million EVs each year and aid with the retention of 15,000 jobs […]
A new study has found yet another source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution: lithium ion batteries, an important component of clean energy tech and electronics. According to the research, published in the journal Nature Communications, lithium ion batteries contain a sub-class of PFAS that can have a lasting impact on air and water and […]
United Kingdom Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new $9.37 billion National Wealth Fund (NWF) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry by investing in areas like green steel and gigafactories, reported The Guardian. The fund is part of a push by the new Labour government to raise billions in private sector funds for […]
Residents of California now have access to up to $14,000 in new incentives for electric vehicle purchases and charging access, perks that could help more people afford to swap older, higher tailpipe emissions vehicles for much cleaner options. The California Air Resources Board is rolling out a new Driving Clean Assistance Program that offers incentives […]
On Thursday, Hawaii agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 13 young people alleging the state had violated their constitutional rights with infrastructure that adds to greenhouse (GHG) emissions, exacerbating climate change. In the settlement, the state agreed to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. At a news conference, Governor of Hawaii Josh Green, a […]
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has tightened fuel mileage standards for vehicles in an effort to transform the country’s auto market into one dominated by more climate-friendly electric vehicles. The new standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will lower fuel costs by more than $23 billion while reducing pollution, […]
According to the new World Energy Investment 2024 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), despite financing pressures, global clean energy investment will be nearly twice that of fossil fuels this year. The surge in funding will be aided by lower cost renewable energy technologies and improving supply chains, a press release from the IEA […]
The Ford Motor Company said on Monday that it supports the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new regulations to reduce passenger vehicle tailpipe emissions by 49 percent over 2026 levels by 2032, reported Reuters. Ford is the second-largest automobile manufacturer in the country. “Complying with emissions regulations requires lengthy advance planning, and Ford has […]
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