Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions ... Read More

Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not ... Read More

Electric vs. Gas Car: Try Our Calculator (Because the Math Is About to Change)

Thinking of getting an electric vehicle? The federal government’s $7,500 subsidy expires at the end of September. (Though you might not need a subsidy to make the math work.) E.V.s tend to be pricier ... Read More

Battery prices are falling, so why are electric cars still so expensive?

Around the world, countries are pushing to electrify transport, which accounts for around 20% of global emissions each year. Electrifying half of the world’s light-duty vehicles could save 1.5 billion ... Read More

Electric car fire rates could soar amid fresh warning of 'explosions' and 'toxic chemicals'

A new report has warned about the risks involved with electric vehicle ownership as more drivers decide to ditch their petrol and diesel cars. A new research paper from Allianz Commercial has collated ... Read More