electric vehicles
Building an Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Is a Lot Harder Than It Seems
Electricity is everywhere, but getting the necessary permits, utility hookups, and other red tape is slowing down our EV infrastructure.
The Gig Economy's Business Model Is a Roadblock to Fighting Climate Change
Uber and Lyft won't electrify a fleet they don't own, and so gig companies want the public to foot the bill.
Slow Electric Vehicle Charging Is Making Drivers Switch Back to Gas
Californians traded in their EVs for gas cars because of bad charging infrastructure, but most said they would consider an EV again in the future.
Tesla Under Fire in China Over ‘Arrogant’ Response to Viral Customer Protest
A Tesla executive’s uncompromising tone draws backlash in a market the carmaker can’t afford to lose.
The US Is Real Close to Screwing Up Electric Vehicle Charging Forever
There is no such thing as "the" EV charging network. It's a complicated patchwork of plugs and proprietary software. And unless something changes, it's only going to get worse.
Don't Expect the USPS Fleet to Go Electric
The Biden administration wants the federal government vehicle fleet to be all electric vehicles. But the USPS probably won't do that any time soon.
‘Rich Rebuilds’ Is Fighting for the Right to Repair
Through his YouTube channel and his independent Tesla repair shop, Rich Benoit is helping to build a future where anyone can repair their own stuff.
A Tesla Is Not Just a Car for Elon Musk’s Superfans
As electric-vehicle rebates dry up, would-be Tesla owners are facing an existential crisis.
These Canadians Are Building the First Commercial Electric Snowmobile
Taiga Motors’ electric snowmobile goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds.
The US Energy Grid Is Making Electric Cars Dirtier Than They Should Be
Electric cars still run on coal, gas, and nuclear power.
How the Switch to Zero Emission Vehicles May Be a Lifesaver
Advocates want you to know that in California you’re more likely to die from air pollution than from a car crash.
Here's How the US Is Losing to China in Switching to Electric Vehicles
China joined the growing ranks of countries that have pledged to completely phase out gas- and diesel-fueled cars for electric ones in an effort to slow global warming.