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    Electric Buses Are Coming to Grand Canyon National Park

    Electric Buses Are Coming to Grand Canyon National Park

    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has designated $27.5 million toward replacing buses at Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon National Park Shuttle Bus Fleet Replacement will add 10 new electric buses along with 20 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. According to the National Park Service, about 6 million people visit […]

    UAE to Triple Renewable Energy Output Amid COP28 Controversy

    UAE to Triple Renewable Energy Output Amid COP28 Controversy

    As part of the updated United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Energy Strategy 2050, the country has plans to invest up to $54.4 billion in energy, with a goal of tripling its renewables output over the next seven years, reported Arab News. Following a Cabinet meeting, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced […]

    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    Much of the coverage of environmental policy focuses on the actions of countries, states or major cities like New York or Paris. But a community doesn’t have to be large to make a difference for the planet or their local ecosystems. Here are seven of the U.S.’s greenest small towns and cities. Ithaca, New York […]

    Colorado Increases State EV Tax Credits to $5,000

    Colorado Increases State EV Tax Credits to $5,000

    Beginning this July, vehicle shoppers in Colorado will get a major incentive to buy an EV or hybrid, as the state is increasing its EV tax credits from the $2,000 current maximum up to $5,000. These incentives are available in addition to federal tax credits for those that meet the qualifications. Earlier in May 2023, […]

    U.S. and Canada Announce Joint EV Charging Network

    U.S. and Canada Announce Joint EV Charging Network

    The U.S. and Canada have announced the Binational Electric Vehicle (EV) Corridor, a network of charging stations, including DC fast-chargers, from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Quebec City, Quebec to help travelers going between the two countries. The corridor will feature charging stations about every 50 miles (80 kilometers), according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The […]

    Researchers Develop Lithium-Ion Battery That Could Perform Better in Low Temperatures

    Researchers Develop Lithium-Ion Battery That Could Perform Better in Low Temperatures

    Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries. The safer electrolyte can work just as well in sub-zero temperatures as it does around room temperature, or 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Lithium-ion batteries have a liquid electrolyte, which is important for carrying ions through the […]