Electric Cars
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Study: Cycling is 10x More Important Than Electric Cars For Reaching Net Zero
"We found that emissions from cycling can be more than 30 times lower than driving a fossil fuel car, and about 10 times lower than driving an electric one."
June 6, 2022
We Need More — And Better — E-Bike Incentive Programs Across America
Nonetheless, e-bike incentives still aren't an easy sell among the groups that are best poised to create them.
May 24, 2022
Study: EV Rebates Had Little Effect on Buyers’ Choices
Surveys of program participants found that more than half of rebate recipients were "free riders" — car buyers who would have chosen an electric car with or without the state's cash, but took the money anyhow.
May 9, 2022
Study: Today’s EV Tax Credits Might Actually Increase Emissions
America's approach to incentivizing electric vehicle adoption may actually increase emissions in the long run, a new study finds.
April 14, 2022
What An Ideal Green New Deal for Transportation Might Look Like
A truly green new deal must focus on reducing the amount Americans drive, a new report argues — and doing so will take an unprecedented portfolio of investments into sustainable modes.
March 22, 2022
COBALT WARS: Just When You Thought Electric Cars Were Going to Save Us…
...the shortage of key minerals means we'll likely be addicted to oil for a lot longer.
March 17, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: What to Tell Your Car- and Times-Loving Friends Edition
Our old man editor has an editorial about your friends who both revere the Times and the coming electric car revolution. Plus all the rest of the weekend's news.
March 14, 2022
Biden is All In on EVs — But Will that Just Create a New Generation of Car Dependence?
In doing so, the White House ensured that car culture will continue to help set the agenda on transportation policy after more than 70 years of misguided, deadly mistakes.
February 14, 2022
The Best EV Charging Solution that No One is Talking About
...And the solution? Cities must reject turning curbside lanes into charging stations.
January 28, 2022
RETURN TO SENDER: USPS Decarbonization Plan is Weak, Say Advocates
Sustainability leaders are furious at the United States Postal Service for dragging its feet on ditching gas-powered trucks — and the agency doesn't seem to be considering cargo bikes, either.
January 11, 2022
