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Infrastructure bill carries funding potential for clean energy

by Amanda Peacher
Aug 2, 2021
Federal money could be set aside for electric vehicles and charging stations. The solar industry, however, still has questions.
A new electric vehicle charging station is seen near San Francisco city hall.
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France’s budget electric vehicle looks like a toaster and is sold like one, too

by John Laurenson
Jul 21, 2021
Citroën's "mobility object" is a small two-seater — think of it as a four-wheel moped. No driver's license required.
The new all-electric urban vehicle named 'Ami' by French carmaker Citroen is taken for a test drive for the purposes of a photo illustration in the Place le la Concorde on 23 September 2020, in Paris, France. Citroen's Ami falls into the quadricycle category, and can be driven without a license in France from the age of 14.
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Plug-in vehicles might cost more upfront, but should save money in the long run

by Andy Uhler
Jul 20, 2021
Electric cars can save drivers thousands of dollars on maintenance over the life of the vehicle.
Some consumers may be put off by the purchase prices of electric vehicles, but lower maintenance may outweigh those costs.
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Stellantis has an ambitious EV plan, but is America ready for it?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 9, 2021
The automaker is investing heavily in electric vehicle manufacturing, but American infrastructure and consumer wants may get in the way.
Stellantis is investing $35.5 billion into electric vehicle production, manufacturing and technology.
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Training a new workforce for California's move to electric vehicles

by Jill Replogle
Jun 28, 2021
Researchers say the state will need a lot more people to build and maintain its EV infrastructure.
If California wants to reach carbon-neutral transportation by 2045, it must recruit and train more people to work on vehicles and infrastructure.
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What needs to happen to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050?

by Samantha Fields
May 18, 2021
A whole lot, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. And fast.
To reach net zero carbon emissions, 60% of all cars sold will need to be electric, like this rechargeable car.
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EV and hybrid vehicle sales on the rise as consumers see reasons to go electric

by Samantha Fields
May 17, 2021
"The tipping point is here," said Michelle Krebs, of Cox Automotive.
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More EV charging stations would provide infrastructure for auto industry growth

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Mar 31, 2021
Charging availability has increased in many places, but still varies widely.
Lack of access to chargers is one of the top barriers to electric vehicle adoption, said analyst Sam Abuelsamid at Guidehouse Insights.
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Automakers are in line with Biden for new direction on climate, electric cars

by Samantha Fields
Feb 4, 2021
Where EV sales are now and where they may be headed, under a new administration that is expected to nudge the industry forward.
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More electric vehicles promised, but are fleet owners ready?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jan 29, 2021
There isn’t a lot of experience or trust on which to base calculations about durability and cost savings for electric vehicles.
Consumers may need more concrete data on the benefits of electric vehicles before they commit.
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