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New York City officials consider first US congestion pricing program
New York City officials are considering implementing the first congestion pricing program in the United States. The Traffic Mobility Review Board released a proposal on Thursday, Dec. 1 revealing the details. The plan aims to address the persistent issues of congestion and air pollution in Manhattan’s Central Business District while generating approximately $1 billion annually… -
Connecticut pumps brakes on banning gas car sales, other states push ahead
Efforts to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales in the United States encountered a hurdle this week. While an increasing number of states are passing legislation to implement new clean vehicle standards by 2035, amid opposition Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has opted to pump the brakes on his state’s participation in the growing movement. “Disappointed not… -
Deep sea mining debate sparks conflict between Greenpeace, Metals Company
In the midst of the Pacific Ocean, environmental activists from Greenpeace are protesting against independent scientists conducting research on behalf of The Metals Company, whose stated goal is to become the world’s leading supplier of metallic resources needed for green energy initiatives. The conflict is centered around deep sea mining research to determine the feasibility… -
As global emissions reach new high, US, China take climate action before COP28
Fossil fuels accounted for 82% of global energy consumption in 2022, and with that came a new record for annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. It is an issue that the United States and China recently agreed to work on together. When combined together, these countries account for 38% of the planet’s greenhouse gasses. On Nov.… -
An electric vehicle future needs batteries. China is dominating.
China has become a global leader in lithium-ion battery production. Six of the world’s top 10 battery manufacturing companies are headquartered in the country. China accounted for 77% of the world’s total battery manufacturing capacity in 2022. Poland and the United States each produced just 6% of the world’s capacity. That same year, the U.S.… -
ExxonMobil and other major companies are making big investments in EVs
ExxonMobil has announced plans to become a leading supplier of lithium for electric vehicle (EV) batteries by the end of the decade. Dubbed “white gold” for its increasing value and silver-white color, the oil company’s investment in this critical mineral comes as demand for it is expected to grow exponentially, nearly doubling over the next… -
Africa is relying on power ships due to underinvestment in energy infrastructure
More than a quarter of the countries within the continent of Africa could soon be utilizing floating power plants for their energy. While these power ships have been billed as a “cleaner” solution than other fossil fuel energy sources, critics have called them a temporary solution for a much larger issue born from decades of… -
Fires on vessels carrying EVs prompt calls for increased safety regulations
The process of transporting an electric vehicle (EV) to market via cargo shipments is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of incidents with costly and deadly results. A recent string of fires on vessels carrying EVs has prompted regulators to draw up new rules due to the safety risks posed. Electric vehicle battery fires burn… -
Battery manufacturers cut production as demand for EVs drops
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Panasonic has announced plans to scale back product development in response to “rapidly reduced demand.” The company is slashing EV battery production at its Japan facilities by 60% compared to its first quarter output, and will also cut its full-year profit outlook at its battery unit by 15%. Panasonic, a… -
Range anxiety slows mass EV adoption as auto, oil companies look to help
For the first time ever, Tesla’s superchargers will be deployed on an independent electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Oil and gas giant BP is making a $100 million investment in the chargers, which it plans to roll out by as early as 2024. The first of these chargers will be installed at locations in Chicago,… -
‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ director Chris Paine on the state of EVs
After the Nissan LEAF became the world’s first mass-market electric car in 2010, it took the United States a decade before one million electric vehicle (EV) sales were made nationwide. It took the country just two more subsequent years to repeat that total, and now in 2023, the U.S. is projected to reach one million… -
Honda, GM scrap $5B affordable EV plan amid auto industry setbacks
Honda and General Motors are scrapping a $5 billion plan to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles. On Oct. 25, about a year and a half after the endeavor was first announced, the two companies announced they were pulling the plug on their low-priced EV collaboration, which at the time had an aim of beating out… -
Rising interest rates, car prices trigger peak in US auto loan delinquencies
Americans are falling behind on their car payments at a rate not seen in about 30 years. The National Automobile Dealers Association has warned that a combination of recent “surging interest rates” and “higher vehicle prices” will continue to “put further pressure on vehicle affordability” going forward, hampering the ability of consumers to purchase a…
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