electric vehicles

BMW gears up for electric buses with Proterra investment

June 13, 2017

The North American company has sold at least 400 buses to Seattle, Dallas, Nashville and several dozen other U.S. cities.

PepsiCo, Walmart and setting a standard for sustainable fleets

May 24, 2017

By Lauren Hepler

A new BSR initiative brings together major fuel buyers to scope out the market for alternative fuels and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Does the power grid have enough juice to keep up with EV sales?

May 10, 2017

By Michael Holder

EV sales can surge 75 percent this year, but concerns are growing that installation of public fast-charging points may not be keeping pace.

Can Germany's map for all-electric cars drive up emissions?

April 12, 2017

By Dénes Csala

Unless we up renewables, what sounds like an environmentalist's dream actually can spike greenhouse gasses.

Greening the fleet: Uber eyes EV-only service in London

April 5, 2017

By Madeleine Cuff

Charging infrastructure is the major barrier to rolling out all-electric taxis in London, according to findings from six-month Uber study.

How electric cars could save Australia's grid

April 4, 2017

By Mark Andrich and Jemma Green

Just think of them as batteries you drive, ones that could help balance supply and provide energy during peak demand periods.

The race to put more zero-emission cars on the road

March 28, 2017

By Kate Meis

EVs can replace nearly 90 percent of vehicles, but there are a few roadblocks on the way to California's 2025 emission-free car goals.

The auto industry's bumpy ride towards sustainability

December 9, 2016

By Suzanne Shelton

A columnist shares her concerns about the BMW i3 electric vehicle.

Why General Growth ranks among the top 10 solar buyers

October 31, 2016

By Heather Clancy

This mall operator owns more than 30.2 MW of capacity, and it’s installing more.

Amory Lovins on accelerating EV growth

September 28, 2016

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Amory Lovins of Rocky Mountain Institute gives a global perspective on the remarkable rapid growth of affordable electric vehicles and their effect on the electricity grid in this GreenBiz Studio video at VERGE 16. He describes four ways we can accelerate EV growth, including possible design and policy innovations.