Aircraft

International

Airbus Promised a Green Aircraft. That Bet Is Now Unraveling.

Plane maker is pulling the brakes on its hydrogen-jet project after spending more than $1.7 billion, adding to a wider corporate rethink of green plans. The Wall Street Journal

International

Why Airbus Pumped the Brakes on its Hydrogen Plans

A key challenge for hydrogen-powered aviation lies in storing hydrogen fuel. It has a low energy density by volume, so it must be stored either as a high-pressure gas or, more commonly, as a super-cooled liquid. Flight Plan

Electric Vehicles

California

Tesla once made up a majority of EV sales in California -- now it's less than half

California makes up the largest share of EV sales in the country, and Tesla once dominated the state. But in the first quarter of 2025, sales dropped. Fast Company

International

At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'

More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids. Reuters

International

CATL's new EV battery blows BYD's speediest-charging cells out of the water

CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, previewed several breakthroughs in electric vehicle battery tech that is sure to wow EV makers across the world -- even if the tech never makes it to the U.S. The Verge

International

China's cutthroat EV revolution leaves little margin for profit

Few Chinese EV makers make money even as they lead a technological revolution. Reuters

International

China's Q1 automobile exports up 16% y/y, industry official says

China's automobile exports reached 1.54 million units in the first quarter of the year, up 16% compared with the same period a year earlier, an industry official said. Reuters

International

EU, China will look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

The EU and China have agreed to look into setting minimum prices of Chinese-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs imposed by the EU last year, a European Commission spokesperson said. Reuters

International

Geely and Renault Are Working on a Way to Turn EVs Into Hybrids

The powertrain venture majority-owned by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. and French manufacturer Renault SA will show up to the Shanghai auto show with a concept aimed at car buyers still reluctant to go fully electric. Bloomberg

International

Major Advances in E.V. Batteries Announced by Chinese Company

CATL, the world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make EVs more competitive with gasoline-powered cars. The New York Times

International

Tesla investors await details on affordable electric car, plans to boost sales

A battered Tesla topped rock-bottom profitability expectations and said it was on track to produce an affordable car, offering some hope to investors as sales dropped. It said it would have to reassess its growth forecast in three months. Reuters

International

Tesla logs sales jump in Japan, immune to Musk backlash

Electric vehicle maker Tesla is enjoying brisk sales in Japan, a rare bright spot for the company as it faces boycotts elsewhere due to the backlash against CEO Elon Musk. Nikkei Asia

International

This company is making a system that converts EVs into hybrids

Horse Powertrain says its Future Hybrid Concept allows automakers to simplify their production process because they can assemble EVs and hybrids on the same line. Fast Company

International

Western carmakers plot China comeback with local knowhow

Western carmakers will fight back against domestic rivals in China, launching new software and intelligence capabilities in vehicles produced with local partners as they attempt a comeback in the world's largest car market. The Financial Times

Maryland

OPINION: Time to pull the plug on utility-run EV charger program

The Maryland Public Service Commission must end its failed electric vehicle experiment, redirect funds to proven models like supporting commercial charger programs, and demand that Gov. Wes Moore recommit to Zero-Emission Vehicle Goals with infrastructure that delivers. Marylanders deserve better than broken chargers and weak promises. It's time to pull the plug, writes electric vehicle blog editor Lanny Hartmann. Maryland Matters

New York

New York expands EV purchase, charging equipment incentives

New York is making $30 million available to assist with the lease or purchase of new electric vehicles. The state is also expanding efforts to reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers. Utility Dive

U.S.

How a trade war could move American EVs out of reach

While cars of all kinds could get more expensive, those that run on electricity face more price challenges. Energywire

U.S.

Rivian spinoff Also reveals it will make lightweight electric vehicles

Micromobility startup Also said it has been spun off from electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive with $105 million in Series B funding from venture capital firm Eclipse and will focus on lightweight EVs. Reuters

U.S.

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims

The plaintiff Nyree Hinton alleged that Tesla odometer readings reflect energy consumption, driver behavior and "predictive algorithms" rather than actual mileage driven. Reuters

U.S.

Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

Tesla's long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a U.S-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, but the production launch has been delayed, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Reuters

U.S.

We barely recycle any EV batteries, but it would make us far less dependent on China

Chinese firms control more than 70 percent of global battery manufacturing capacity. The Hill

Vermont

Vermont now has nearly 18,000 electric vehicles on its roads, a 41% increase from last year

Nearly 18,000 electric vehicles are now on Vermont's roads, a 41% increase from the number of EVs in Vermont as of this time last year, according to data from Drive Electric Vermont. Burlington Free Press

Washington

Tesla could face emissions credit tax in Washington

Tesla could face a new tax on the emissions credits it sells to other automakers, as introduced this month by legislators in the state of Washington. Teslarati

Heavy-duty Vehicles

California

As Trump Scraps EV Policy, Can Electric Freight Companies Keep on Trucking?

Southern California is the main driver for EV trucking in the U.S., with aggressive policies to reduce air pollution from vehicle exhaust and to clean up the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America. Newsweek

California

States think twice about adopting California's clean truck rule

The hesitancy comes as the White House has sought to crack down on state climate laws. Local trucking groups have raised concerns too. Climatewire

Iowa

City backs EV trash truck despite setbacks

Des Moines is sticking with its electric garbage truck -- even as performance glitches slow down service and other agencies back away from electrification. Axios

New York

NY Advanced Clean Trucks rule plagued with low sales, infrastructure woes

The rule, originating from California but adopted 10 other states, requires manufacturers to achieve a certain increasing level of electric truck sales as a percentage of their overall sales. Commercial Carrier Journal

U.S.

New Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging

Given the scale and complexity involved, it's imperative to diagnose accurately the root issues that have limited progress and adopt clear, pragmatic solutions. Clean Technica

Shipping

International

Shipowners at a decarbonization crossroads

Houlder's survey, which involved shipowners from sectors including container, tanker, bulk, cruise, and ferry, identifies uncertainty as one of the most significant hurdles in the industry's energy transition, writes Jonathan Strachan, Chief Technical Officer of Houlder. Marine Log