JOE McDONALD / The Associated PressApr 14, 2019
The 2019 Shanghai auto show demonstrates the global industry’s race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 23, 2018
For their own selfish reasons the Saudis may inadvertently be helping the world avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
JOE McDONALD / The Associated PressApr 22, 2018
The event also showcases the electric car industry’s scramble to roll out models that appeal to price-conscious but demanding Chinese drivers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Juan Cole / Informed CommentMar 19, 2018
Ford and other U.S. car companies really, really need electric sport utility vehicles in order to get through the coming years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 4, 2017
A new study shows that in 2017, owning and operating a purely electric vehicle such as the Chevy Bolt or Tesla 3 is cheaper than operating a gasoline automobile. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 4, 2017
The world transportation sector is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions that contributed to the ferocity of the 2017 hurricane season. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJul 6, 2017
More than a third of Germany's electricity this year has come from wind, solar, biomass and hydro—but the country still has a long way to go when it comes to clean energy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJun 26, 2017
Crude oil prices are cratering, down 20 percent this year, in the biggest six-month free fall in years. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJun 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia has gotten too big for its britches, and the oil-producing Middle East is turning even more unstable. And if you are an American, it is your fault. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigJan 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 )
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