Can the electric car industry bring this ghost town back to life?
December 31, 2017, 4:59 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
Electric carmakers need more cobalt for their lithium-ion batteries. Tiny Cobalt, Ontario, aims to become a sizable supplier.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new fully electric semi truck (oh, and a new Roadster)
November 17, 2017, 12:11 p.m. by Ben Bolton
The semi can travel 500 miles between charges.
Boaty McBoatface tests chilly Antarctic waters
June 29, 2017, 1:31 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle dips a toe in the water before an unprecedented 1,500-mile Arctic crossing.
The Tesla Model 3 rolls out in California
April 1, 2016, 3:52 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
The deal: 215 miles of range, zero to 60 under 6 seconds, $35,000 — but read the fine print.
The battle for the Salar de Uyuni
October 2, 2015, 8:05 a.m. by John Donovan
This gorgeous salt plain may be the key to keeping our electronics charged up.
Carry your personal transporter in your backpack
August 10, 2015, 1:38 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
This looks like fun, and useful too. (But I'm not getting one for my mom.)
A 3-D printed car? You can buy one soon
July 15, 2015, 9:16 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Local Motors uses tech, crowdsourcing and design contests to create tomorrow's autos today.
Energizer unveils new AA batteries made from old AA batteries
February 4, 2015, 8 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Incorporating 4 percent post-consumer recycled batteries, the EcoAdvanced line really keeps on going and going ...
Why everyone is talking about energy storage
January 31, 2015, 10:50 a.m. by Sami Grover
Renewable energy is growing rapidly. But recent developments in storage could prove to be a game changer.
Soon you can drive the cool electric car from 'Iron Man'
November 25, 2014, 11:03 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Audi’s R8 e-tron sports car is finally a reality — with almost 300 miles on a charge.
What happens inside a battery?
December 27, 2013, 2:31 p.m. by John Platt
New research could lead to better, longer-lasting rechargeable batteries.
Why some states are selling more electric cars than others
November 18, 2013, 10:57 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
2 West Coast states are moving a lot of electric cars, thanks to hard work and great subsidies. But 6 states on the East Coast are pledging to do their part as well.
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