Minnesota
Minnesota’s VW settlement plan would hurt state’s climate efforts, critics say
A coalition of environmental groups and the state’s largest cities say all of the money should go toward electrification.
transportation
Groups push Boston-area transit agency to accelerate electric bus transition
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority is testing five electric buses and says charging infrastructure is a barrier.
transportation
Vermont launches electric school bus pilot with Volkswagen settlement funds
A two-year program will test whether electric buses can handle Vermont’s rural roads while saving schools money.
transportation
In Kansas, federal money helps make the case to test electric transit buses
Wichita, Kansas, next month will become the state’s first city to roll out electric buses, with Topeka on track to follow it.
transportation
Report: City electric vehicle efforts could threaten grid in Seattle and elsewhere
While the analysis focused on Seattle, researchers said the findings highlight a challenge that could await other cities and states with emission-cutting commitments.