How smaller, more affordable electric cars can accelerate the green transition
When lower-income households face affordability barriers, it’s not just their problem – it’s the missing link to achieving a full switch to electric vehicles.
Jan. 17, 2025 • ~8 min
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
If you live in a flood-prone area, especially near the ocean, it’s important to know the risks if your EV is flooded. Or your golf cart, e-bike or other device with lithium-ion batteries.
Nov. 15, 2024 • ~8 min
Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?
Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.
Oct. 28, 2024 • ~6 min
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
Ultrafine particles are approximately one-thousandth the width of a human hair. But because of their tiny size, they are easily inhaled – and typically more dangerous than larger particles.
Oct. 24, 2024 • ~6 min
Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly supported clean energy investments, while Donald Trump has railed against them. But transformative shifts in the energy landscape already are well underway.
Sept. 30, 2024 • ~9 min
Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics
Can a city that’s synonymous with freeways and gridlock deliver a car-free Olympic Games? Los Angeles has picked up the torch.
Aug. 21, 2024 • ~8 min
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