transportation
How fossil fuels won round one of North Carolina’s Volkswagen settlement payout
Legislative politics, industry influence, and financial pressures from an aging bus fleet helped shape spending.
electric vehicles
North Carolina lawmakers’ dispute over VW funds is finally settled — for now
After a three-year political struggle over spending authority, state lawmakers approved a plan with little fanfare.
transportation
In North Carolina, Volkswagen funds still depend on GOP legislature
A political dispute has prevented the Tar Heel State from awarding any funds from its Volkswagen settlement share.
commentary
Commentary: EV investments could steer the future of Michigan’s auto industry
Michigan has the potential to be the center of a 21st century automotive industry powered by electricity, writes Laura Sherman of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
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.