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Electric school buses could help power Illinois’ grid

ComEd is preparing a vehicle-to-grid pilot program in which school districts will sell power to the grid by discharging parked electric school bus batteries.

By Kari Lydersen . 26 February 2025

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As California EV sales stall, what happens to its landmark mandate?

After years of growth, flattening demand for electric vehicles raises questions about the state’s plan to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035.

By Alejandro Lazo . 19 February 2025

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Illinois’ largest utility unveils $100M to spur EV adoption

ComEd rolled out the new incentives, which support fleet purchases and charging infrastructure upgrades, in the run-up to the Chicago Auto Show.

By Audrey Henderson . 11 February 2025

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How to get the most out of your electric vehicle in the winter

Your EV will probably perform just fine in the cold, but these tips will help make sure you maximize your car’s range when it’s frosty outside.

By Alison F. Takemura . 10 February 2025

woman in driveway charging car with backdrop of house

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Massachusetts AG calls out utilities for lackluster EV charging plans

A 2022 law requires Eversource and National Grid to offer a lower, off-peak electric vehicle charging rate, but critics say the proposals won’t save customers money.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 February 2025

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Trump wants to end the $7.5B bipartisan EV-charger buildout. Can he?

The new administration has targeted federal EV-charging grants that are helping build chargers on highways and in "charging deserts" in red and blue states alike.

By Jeff St. John . 30 January 2025

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The US electric vehicle industry faces a bumpy road ahead

Trump’s anti-EV agenda could spell trouble for the sector, but analysts expect growth to continue in 2025 despite headwinds.

By Tim Stevens . 28 January 2025

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Chart: EV sales grew slowly in 2024 — but still set new records

Last year, automakers sold 1.3 million new electric vehicles in the U.S., up just 7 percent from 2023.

By Dan McCarthy . 17 January 2025

Electric trucks charging at NFI Industries’ truck-charging hub and warehouse in Ontario, California.

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Without enough utility power, California EV-truck depots try microgrids

Truck-charging depots that need more power are installing solar, batteries, and fossil-gas generators. Could these types of microgrids serve the grid at large?

By Jeff St. John . 17 January 2025

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DOE finalizes $9.8B in financing for Rivian, Plug Power, Sunwealth, and Ioneer

The Biden administration’s Loan Programs Office has sprinted to issue clean energy loans before Trump’s inauguration. Four more deals closed this week.

By Jeff St. John . 17 January 2025

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Electric vehicles

Electric school buses could help power Illinois’ grid

As California EV sales stall, what happens to its landmark mandate?

Illinois’ largest utility unveils $100M to spur EV adoption

How to get the most out of your electric vehicle in the winter

Massachusetts AG calls out utilities for lackluster EV charging plans

Trump wants to end the $7.5B bipartisan EV-charger buildout. Can he?

The US electric vehicle industry faces a bumpy road ahead

Chart: EV sales grew slowly in 2024 — but still set new records

Without enough utility power, California EV-truck depots try microgrids

DOE finalizes $9.8B in financing for Rivian, Plug Power, Sunwealth, and Ioneer