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Reachers at the University of Nebraska have found that the nation's guardrail system may not hold up against collisions with heavier EVs. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility

Heavier EV crash tests expose guardrail vulnerabilities, could ‘save lives’

Researchers at CU Denver are studying how bidirectional EV charging could help power the grid and save consumers money. AP Images

Researchers study how bidirectional EV charging could help power the grid

The EPA is reducing its annual standard for soot levels in a move it says will save thousands of lives, but also cost businesses millions. Getty Images

EPA says soot rule will save thousands of lives, but cost businesses millions

A lesser-known feature of the Inflation Reduction Act offers a tax incentive aimed at encouraging individuals to install home EV chargers. Getty Images

Home EV charger tax credit covers most of the US, some say it’s too broad

A recent EV crash test at the University of Nebraska has raised questions about whether American guardrails can hold up against these cars. University of Nebraska

Crash testing of heavier EVs shows US guardrails may be unable to hold up

Hawaii will now use a Tesla battery system to deliver power to its grid following the closure of its last remaining coal plant in 2022. Kapolei Energy Storage

Hawaii replaces its last coal plant with a Tesla battery system

China installed more solar panels last year than the entire United States has in total, posing problems for future American energy security. Getty Images

Lawmakers: Chinese dominance of solar industry threatens US energy security

Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes Chinese automakers could "demolish" competitors going forward, while also warning of slower EV growth in 2024. Getty Images

Elon Musk believes Chinese automakers will ‘demolish’ competitors

Chinese technology company Betavolt has introduced a modular nuclear battery that it claims can power a device for up to 50 years. Betavolt

Chinese company unveils nuclear battery that it says can run for 50 years

A group of 17 former military officials have raised the alarm about the implications of EV adoption on U.S. national security. Reuters

Former military officials express national security concerns over Biden’s EV plans

A massive wind farm in Oklahoma is now set to be dismantled after a legal battle between renewable energy providers and the Osage Nation. Enel North America

Judge orders wind farm on tribal lands removed in mining dispute

Cold temperatures have been proven to be tough for people to withstand and for electric vehicle batteries to maintain their charge. Getty Images

EV batteries struggle in cold temps, drivers left stranded as stations freeze

Hertz is selling off one-third of its electric vehicles, totaling around 20,000 cars, in a move that will incur a cost of $245 million. Getty Images

Hertz to sell one-third of its EV fleet amid high repair costs, Tesla price cuts

China's global lead in EV charging infrastructure has prompted attempts by the U.S. and EU to make up some ground. Getty Images

US and EU playing catch up to China’s lead in EV charging infrastructure

CES 2024, billed as the most powerful tech event world, provided a glimpse into the potential innovations that could shape the EV landscape. AP Images

CES 2024 offers look into the potential future of the EV industry

Recent changes in the qualification criteria for federal EV tax credits have significantly narrowed the options available to consumers. Getty Images

EV tax credit changes limit consumers’ options, force new industry strategies

Despite environmental concerns, Norway has approved deep sea mining, which seeks to extract resources for renewable energy projects. Associated Press

Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback

Automakers like Honda are adjusting after the Biden administration’s new rules on electric vehicle tax credits have now gone into effect. Reuters

Honda weighs $14B North American EV plant as US tax credit requirements shift

U.S. officials have made it difficult for cheaper Chinese EVs to get into the American auto market, but Beijing is trying to break through. AP Images

Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. TEPCO

Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant

The Biden administration wants more EVs on American roadways, just not Chinese-made models. The White House is now weighing tariff increases. Getty Images

Biden administration weighs tariff increase on Chinese-made EVs

Businesses and the government are investing more in the EV movement, with corporations and agencies pushing to electrify their fleets. Getty Images

Private sector and government agencies accelerate electric vehicle adoption

Nearly 200 nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels during COP28, but climate scientists question the effectiveness of this pact. AP Images

Historic COP28 plan to phase out oil met with criticism from scientists

Congress allocated $7.5 billion to create EV charging stations across the United States. That first and only station is now running in Ohio. Ohio Department of Transportation

$7.5B EV charging network plan has 1 station in 2 years — but momentum is growing