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Buying an EV just got more affordable
The federal tax credit is now available as an upfront rebate, making EVs more accessible to low- and-middle-income households.
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A court struck down local gas bans — so Seattle and other cities are getting creative
Amid an uncertain legal landscape, lawmakers are finding new ways to electrify buildings.
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EV battery repair is dangerous. Here’s why mechanics want to do it anyway.
Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources — but challenges are holding back the industry.
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Illinois governor cancels migrant tent city on toxic land
It's a major win for activists who opposed the controversial project.
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The EPA is aiming to get rid of lead pipes in 10 years. But not in Chicago.
The city’s nearly 400,000 pipes wouldn’t have to be fully removed for nearly 30 years after the rest of the nation.
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Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods.
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
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Why ‘climate havens’ might be closer to home than you’d think
A refuge isn't something nature hands us, but something we have to build ourselves.
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![EV batteries are used as grid-scale storage in New Cuyama, California]()
![EV batteries are used as grid-scale storage in New Cuyama, California]()
Where could millions of EV batteries retire? Solar farms.
A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can extend their usefulness for several years.
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BP’s $100 million Tesla deal pushes Big Oil further into the EV space
Gas stations are everywhere. That doesn't mean they'd make good EV charging stations.
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![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
![A man rides an e-bike through Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York City.]()
As e-bikes grow in popularity, so do calls for safety certification
The Consumer Protection Commission is among those urging manufacturers to have the machines certified by the likes of UL Solutions.
