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

East of San Antonio in Bexar County, 500 electric vehicle batteries at the end of their automotive lives will soon be repurposed to provide energy storage for Texas’ electric grid, a California ... Read More

Switching to an electric car? Here's how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle

Electric vehicle charging speed depends on a number of factors, including the type of car and the level of charger used. Here's what to expect. 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

Toyota's North Carolina plant begins production of first U.S.-built hybrid batteries

The first Toyota electric vehicle batteries built in North America are now rolling off the line in North Carolina. Once built, tested, and inspected, the batteries will be shipped to Toyota vehicle ... Read More

Electric vs. Gas Car Calculator: Which Is the Better Deal?

Thinking of getting an electric vehicle? E.V.s tend to be pricier than comparable gas cars, but they have lower maintenance costs. And charging with electricity is typically cheaper than stopping at ... 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

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

Ferrari's first electric car hits the streets in October 2026. What you need to know.

Ferrari's first-ever EV is years in the making. Ferrari is no stranger to hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology. The success of its first fully-electric model is important to Ferrari's future ... Read More

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