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.

Critics say a recent report on decarbonizing transportation understates the importance of reducing driving.

Advocates say the Transportation Climate Initiative can — and must — spread benefits to less populated areas.

Wichita, Kansas, next month will become the state’s first city to roll out electric buses, with Topeka on track to follow it.

Utility demand charges are hurting the business case for installing high-speed vehicle chargers, a report says.