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Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the grid

This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. East of San Antonio in Bexar County, 500 electric vehicle batteries at the ... Read More

Science proves that electric vehicles are much cleaner, despite the batteries

A new study finds electric vehicles erase their early emissions fast and stay far cleaner than gas cars over their lifetimes. Read More

Can The Power Grid Handle the Influx of Electric Vehicles?

Thanks to improvements in EV driving range, environmental regulations, and an aggressive rollout by the auto industry, EVs are expected to hit American highways in droves between now and 2030. But are ... Read More

Electric car makers in China are slashing prices in an effort to boost sales

China's electric car makers are aggressively slashing prices in an effort to boost sales — and a glut of electric vehicles on the market is just part of the problem. We've been hearing a lot about the ... Read More

One of the world’s top oil producers is making a push into electric vehicles

Electric vehicles are a common sight on roads across the world — but not everywhere. In Saudi Arabia, electric vehicles (EVs) account for just over 1% of overall car sales, according to ... Read More

US House Republicans drop federal $20 vehicle registration fee, back $250 EV fee

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday advanced a new $250 annual fee on electric cars but dropped a $20 federal yearly registration fee on all vehicles starting in 2031 ... Read More

How Electric Vehicles Are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill

The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S. By Jack Ewing A tax and policy bill passed by House ... Read More

Here's Where Electric Car Batteries Go After Their Lifespan Ends

What happens when the powerful battery inside an electric car reaches the end of its life? These massive lithium-ion packs, often weighing hundreds of pounds, are the beating heart of every EV. Though ... Read More

Britain offers discounts on electric cars to boost demand

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - The British government will offer discounts worth up to 3,750 pounds ($5,037.00) to buyers of electric cars priced at 37,000 pounds or below, it said on Monday, under a new ... Read More

Can You Replace EV Batteries Yourself? 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Try It

In theory, EVs should be a no-brainer thanks to their many environmental and operational benefits. But in practice, there are many reasons why you may not want to buy an electric car just yet. Simply ... Read More