EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses

EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses

Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.

Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.

Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside

Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside

Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.

Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.

30 EV chargers coming to parks in Nassau County

30 EV chargers coming to parks in Nassau County

The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island is getting a $500,000 grant to install more than two dozen EV chargers in the town's parks.

The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island is getting a $500,000 grant to install more than two dozen EV chargers in the town's parks.

Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre

Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre

The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.

The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.

Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago

Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago

The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.

The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.

New law in New York aims to reduce thefts of catalytic converters

New law in New York aims to reduce thefts of catalytic converters

Thefts of catalytic converters in New York City have almost quadrupled in 2022 compared to 2021. Now the state has passed legislation that seeks to reduce these thefts.

Thefts of catalytic converters in New York City have almost quadrupled in 2022 compared to 2021. Now the state has passed legislation that seeks to reduce these thefts.

Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

Massive spike in catalytic converter thefts on Long Island

Massive spike in catalytic converter thefts on Long Island

Long Island is seeing a massive spike in catalytic converter thefts, with officials saying Nassau County has seen a nearly 250% increase so far this year.

Long Island is seeing a massive spike in catalytic converter thefts, with officials saying Nassau County has seen a nearly 250% increase so far this year.

Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system

Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system

Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.

Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.

Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds

Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds

The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.

The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.

NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The NTSB is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

The NTSB is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.