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
VW settlement highlights a struggle to cut Minnesota transportation emissions
How big of a cut to greenhouse gas emissions can $47 million buy? It might be less than you think.
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
Minnesota will use VW money to plug gaps in electric vehicle charging network
The first round of spending includes $1.7 million to install 66 chargers at 22 sites outside of the Twin Cities metro area.
electric vehicles
Maine prepared to roll out new charging stations, electric vehicle rebates
State officials are expected to award funding this month for several dozen public electric vehicle charging stations.