Aircraft

California

Why Universal Hydrogen folded -- and why the company's mission will live on

The tragedy is that we're in a time of increasing cultural awareness of just how environmentally damaging flying can be. AOL

Electric Vehicles

Alabama

Alabama just announced its first 13 federally funded EV charging stations

Alabama is handing out $11.2 million in federal grants to install 13 NEVI-compliant EV charging stations -- here's where they're going. Electrek

California

San Francisco neighbors hot over EV cooling fans causing noise nuisance

Electric vehicle charging stations are everywhere in the Bay Area, and with them come huge fans used to help cool the equipment. But one neighborhood station is already pushing long-time residents out of the city. KGO-TV

Connecticut

Connecticut Cities to Build EV Stations With Federal Funds

Nine Connecticut municipalities, including Danbury and New Milford, have been granted conditional awards from the state Department of Transportation to build out electrical vehicle charging stations in their communities to better support commuters driving electric vehicles. The Register Citizen

Georgia

Electric cars can now outrun the fastest police cruisers

The fastest electric Kia can now outrun the Georgia State Patrol's gas-powered pursuit vehicles: The state patrol's newest Dodge Charger police pursuit cruisers accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in around six seconds, whereas a 2024 Kia EV6 GT gets to 60 MPH in 3.2 seconds. WANF

Maryland

Maryland announces 23 new electric vehicle charging stations along major highways by fall 2025

The Maryland Department of Transportation will pay to install electric vehicle charging stations at 23 new sites along key state highways by the fall of 2025, thanks to a federal funding program. The Baltimore Sun

Maryland, New Jersey

Maryland, New Jersey hike EV fees to help fill budget gaps

States are expected to collect less revenue from gasoline taxes as more residents buy electric vehicles and fuel-efficient cars. E&E News

Michigan

Consumers, DTE to expand EV charger network in Michigan

Michigan utilities say they're stepping up efforts to expand the state's electric vehicle charging network, which remains a patchwork and woefully behind stated goals. Bridge Michigan 

Michigan

Michigan lowers incentives for Ford EV battery plant to match reduced output

Ford Motor is receiving a reduced incentive package from Michigan for its battery plant in the city of Marshall after the automaker cut expected production at the facility to match demand for electric vehicles. Reuters

Mississippi

Mississippi Republicans love at least one project Trump now calls a 'green new scam'

The Marshall County plant is a joint venture of some international corporate heavyweights. The state is providing an estimated $350 million in incentives to these companies for such items as developing the infrastructure at the site. Mississippi Today

Mississippi

Mississippi's congressional delegation opposes Biden EV mandate

Mississippi's U.S. senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with three members of the state's congressional delegation, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest and Mike Ezell, signed onto a letter opposing the Biden administration's EV mandate for heavy trucks. The five are part of a coalition of 157 lawmakers. Magnolia Tribune

New Jersey

EV annual registration fee now in place in NJ

A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are "compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues." As of July 1, EV owners now have to pay a yearly registration fee beginning at $250, which will then increase $10 per year. In July 2028, it will finish off at $290, according to the Governor's Office. WKXW

Ohio

Ohio's gas tax collections remain high amid rise in electric vehicles

Ohio's gas taxes still make up a significant share of our state tax revenue, but the state transportation department expects that will eventually change amid the rise in electric vehicles. Axios

Pennsylvania

More electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Pennsylvania

The third charging station among more than 80 funded through NEVI money is set to open this summer in Aston. Here's the latest on charging in the area. The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania

PA advocates say tide is turning for transition to electric vehicles

Clean air advocates are touting the benefits of electric vehicles in the wake of what they call "disinformation" from the U.S. petroleum industry. Public News Service

U.S.

American car buyers have claimed more than $1B in federal EV incentives

Americans have now claimed more than $1 billion in new EV purchase credits and other point-of-sale subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Treasury Department announced, calling it a "major milestone" for the program that went into effect in January. Autoblog

U.S.

Are Half Of EV Owners Really 'Switching Back' To Gas? It's Complicated.

A new McKinsey study is being used as ammo against EVs. In reality, the next wave of EV buyers need more help than they're getting. InsideEVs

U.S.

Biden Offers $1.7 Billion to Help Factories Build Electric Vehicles

A Jeep plant that closed last year will be among those that will benefit from federal grants meant to help automotive manufacturers and protect jobs. The New York Times

U.S.

Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it

Unlike last quarter, Tesla doesn't have production excuses for Model S and Model X. It simply looks like these two models are losing a lot of momentum. Electrek

U.S.

Tesla's Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%

A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year. The New York Times

Fuel Cells

U.S.

Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V

The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM. Automotive Dive

Heavy-duty Vehicles

California

Zero-emissions trucks alone won't cut it: Study says early retirement of polluters key to California's emission goals

California must implement early retirement for existing heavy-duty vehicles as well as introducing zero-emissions vehicles to protect Black, Latino and vulnerable communities and hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions targets by 2045. TechXplore

U.S.

Demonstration proves fleet electrification is possible -- but there's still a way to go

NACFE released its report on last fall's Run on Less-Electric Depot, a three-week documentation of the operations of 22 BEVs from Class 2 to Class 8 from 10 fleets. The report outlines perceived charging needs versus real-world requirements, the need for partnerships, and challenges to overcome. FleetOwner

Medium-duty Vehicles

Nebraska

A Brand-New Electric Bus, No Charge. (That Was One Problem.)

In tiny Wymore, Neb., a sleek new battery-powered school bus became a Rorschach test for the future. The New York Times