Biden administration awards $900M to 35 states for EV charging network as automakers ramp up battery plans

Growing EV adoption will require building out battery supply chains, but experts warn the cost of critical minerals like nickel and lithium may “increase by another eight- and 11-fold by the end of the decade.”

By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2022

EV sales are booming, but can battery production keep pace? Several factors could hamper growth, say experts

Rapid electric vehicle adoption could hinge on the availability of concrete, steel and roofing materials, alongside growing processing capacity for critical minerals.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2022

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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On the transition to electric waste collection trucks, SWANA recommends a wait-and-see approach

The research analysis of compressed natural gas, electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric-powered refuse trucks comes as fleet managers navigate a growing array of alternative fuel options.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 14, 2022

Taking Charge: Enel X Way’s Chris Baker on how the EV sector is ‘crossing the chasm’

Despite supply chain challenges, Baker anticipates that the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act will make a big difference for the EV market.

By Kavya Balaraman • Sept. 14, 2022

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 12, 2022

New York City’s first vehicle-to-grid charging installation is live in Brooklyn

Project partners worked through engineering, regulatory and interconnection challenges to get the technology to market, Revel Chief Operating Officer Paul Suhey said.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 12, 2022

PG&E, SDG&E press regulators to revise proposal to end gas line extension subsidies in 2023

One concern is that the California Public Utilities Commission’s suggested sunset date of July 1, 2023, may not align with builders’ planning processes for new construction.

By Kavya Balaraman • Sept. 8, 2022

To decarbonize industry, DOE road map focuses on efficiency, electrification and low-carbon fuels

A $104 million funding opportunity for decarbonization technologies accompanied the Biden administration’s release of the comprehensive industrial strategy.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2022

Few states have comprehensive plans to integrate the expected surge in EVs. ACEEE wants to change that

Only seven states require utilities to submit comprehensive transportation electrification plans, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2022

Intercity bus lines begin trying out electric buses

Faced with longer routes than city transit systems, intercity bus operators have been reluctant to implement battery-powered buses, but attitudes are changing, industry leaders say.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 6, 2022

Automakers race to build EV battery supply chains in North America

Auto companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 6, 2022

Plugging $1B for alternative fuel vehicles, EPA head test-drives electric garbage truck

Inflation Reduction Act funding will be available “to replace dirty heavy-duty trucks with zero-emission models,” a recent video with EPA Administrator Michael Regan highlighted.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 31, 2022

15 states should be prioritized for EV infrastructure, EV Council report suggests

To support increased numbers of electric vehicles, large cities and rural states in the South and Midwest will be challenged to provide enough charging stations, according to a report this month.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 30, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: BofA Global

Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2022

Amazon expands hydrogen supplier deal with Plug Power as it strives for carbon neutrality

Plug Power will supply the retail giant with over 10,000 tons of hydrogen per year across its transportation and operations network.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 29, 2022

California sets road map to complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035

Under the Clean Air Act, 17 states and D.C. can now follow this lead, with Massachusetts establishing a trigger law this month to adopt the regulations once California does.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 26, 2022

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz boost efforts to secure EV raw materials in Canada

The automakers signed agreements to help build the supply of minerals including lithium, cobalt and nickel in North America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 25, 2022

EV, clean energy, environmental leaders convey Inflation Reduction Act concerns, shortfalls

Onshoring requirements for making EVs and content sourcing for critical minerals could challenge manufacturers, experts say, and climate progress depends on governments using funds from the climate and infrastructure laws wisely.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 25, 2022

Growing building sector carbon emissions threaten 2050 net-zero goal, report warns

U.S. economywide greenhouse gas emissions fell 12% from 2005 to 2019, but direct emissions from the building sector were higher, according to the report.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2022

State NEVI plans raise concerns about EV charging infrastructure rollout

Grid capacity, plus Buy America and matching fund requirements, are among states’ worries about the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which aims to put charging stations every 50 miles along interstate highways.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 23, 2022

$1.6B in grants for buses and bus facilities announced by Federal Transit Administration

The grants will enable the purchase of 1,100 zero-emission buses, which Federal Transit Administrator Nuria Fernandez said will help transition the U.S. bus fleet to clean energy. 

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 16, 2022

National Grid RFI finds ample renewable gas, green hydrogen available in New York, Massachusetts

The utility is planning a 100% fossil-free gas network by 2050 for customers who do not electrify their homes or businesses.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 16, 2022

Utility leaders hail clean energy tax incentives as House sends historic climate bill to Biden’s desk

The bill's 15% minimum corporate tax could ding some investor-owned utilities, however.

By Ethan Howland • Aug. 15, 2022

New York public housing is poised for electric heating and cooling upgrades from a California startup

Vince Romanin, the CEO of Gradient, discusses the market for heat pumps and a New York City Housing Authority contract to rethink HVAC for residents vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 11, 2022

Electric bus orders surge, but deliveries lag

Production backlogs hit major transit bus manufacturers due to supply shortages as the demand to electrify bus fleets continues to grow.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2022