Electric Car Sales Are Powering Ahead

By Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Mar 11, 2016 Improved technology and falling costs are moving electric car sales into the fast lane as manufacturers are now able to achieve significant economies of scale. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: COP21 Climate Conference: In Conversation With an Activist for Migrant Rights

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 10, 2015 Reporting for Truthdig from Paris, Sonali Kolhatkar speaks with migrant-rights activist Arturo Trejo about Wednesday's rally against the criminalization of migration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dear Sweden: Your Dispute With Saudi Arabia Makes This a Good Time to Adopt Electric Cars (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 12, 2015 You wonder if part of the friction between Sweden's new left-wing government and Saudi Arabia is between a strong female leader like Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström and the geriatric male chauvinist leadership of Saudi Arabia, who won’t even let women drive. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Amazing New Green Cars at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 18, 2015 It was great to see the concept cars of the future at the Detroit Auto Show Saturday afternoon. But if you know me, you know I was there for news about electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Here Are 6 Reasons Lower Oil Prices Won’t Stop Solar, Wind and Electric Cars

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 13, 2014 Some observers have alleged that lower oil prices will slow down the green energy revolution. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Elon Musk’s Nevada Gigafactory May Save the World (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 6, 2014 It will take time to de-suburbanize the U.S. and move habitations and jobs back into manageable cities, but the world doesn’t have that much time. That's why Tesla Motors' new gigafactory is very, very good news. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Solar Suburbia to Power Modern Cities

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Aug 9, 2013 Urban sprawl may not be as bad for the environment as we thought -- as long as every home is fitted with solar panels and electric cars become the norm. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How the Stimulus Revived the Electric Car

By Michael Grabell, ProPublica Feb 1, 2012 Until the economic stimulus package was passed in 2009, the manufacture of electric cars and their batteries in the United States was nearly nonexistent. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

GM’s Electric Wonder Will Cost You

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2010 Back when GM was going down the tubes, we heard an awful lot about a futuristic electric car that would save the company. The Chevy Volt finally has a price tag, and it's set at a luxurious $41,000 (before a substantial tax rebate). (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tesla’s Electric Stimulus Treatment

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2010 A joint partnership between Toyota and electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors, announced Friday, will provide $50 million to the latter firm while giving Toyota access to Tesla's battery technology, a move that will help boost electric car production in the face of Toyota's recent recall setbacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chevy Volt Goes for a Spin

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2010 A few years ago GM’s electric car seemed like the vehicle we’d all be driving in the brave new world of hybrids, a Prius killer that could save the troubled company if GM could just hang on long enough GM is only now starting to let civilians drive the thing and some of them are wondering whether the Volt hasn’t lost its spark (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Re-Volt-ing Dance Could Make You Go Blind

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2009 GM's new Volt may be able to drive for 40 miles without a drop of gas, but, based on the singing and dancing in this video, it's clear that the brains that bankrupted this company are still very much in charge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )