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Two electric vehicle charging companies are merging to create one of America's largest fast-charging networks designed specifically for ride-hail drivers and autonomous taxis. The combined network will span 11 major cities with over 1,000 charging stations already built or in development.
Andhra Pradesh is rolling out 750 electric buses across 11 cities by the end of 2026, bringing clean air and modern transit to millions. The Prime Minister's Electric Bus Sewa scheme will transform how residents travel while slashing urban pollution.
The Geely Xingyuan just got a major upgrade with longer range and new tech features while keeping its price tag under $10,000. China's top-selling electric car is proving that going green doesn't have to empty your wallet.
Ann Arbor is stepping up where federal incentives left off, offering residents up to $7,500 to buy electric vehicles. City leaders hope their rebate program becomes a blueprint for communities nationwide.
Dangote Cement's new safety policies slashed truck crashes by 56% and fatalities by 36% across Nigeria in just one year. The breakthrough shows how corporate responsibility can save lives at scale.
A popular train route connecting Gujarat and coastal Karnataka is becoming a permanent service this June, slashing fares for thousands of business travelers. What started as a festival special in 2023 grew so popular that railways made it permanent.
A French startup just solved two problems at once: generating clean energy while cutting costs for refrigerated trucks. Their giant solar carports shade trucks from heat and power refrigeration units with sunshine.
An all-electric semi-truck just hauled 49 tons of cargo from Canberra to Sydney on a single charge, proving green freight can cost less and move faster than diesel. The journey marks a turning point for an industry facing volatile fuel prices.
After 20 years of planning, a new subway near Ranipet, India, finally opens, cutting a grueling 6-kilometer detour down to zero for ambulances and farmers. What once forced emergency vehicles to take dangerous back routes is now a straight shot to help.
A lightweight folding e-bike now charges via USB-C, turning any laptop charger into a power source. At under 42 pounds and €999, it's making portable urban biking more accessible than ever.
In Kenya's capital, commuters are choosing electric buses and motorcycle taxis that cost less and run quieter than traditional vehicles. The country's electric vehicle fleet exploded from under 800 to 25,000 in just three years.
One in four new cars sold worldwide in 2025 was electric or hybrid, marking a major shift in how the world drives. Eight countries now get more than half their new car sales from clean vehicles.
Waymo just launched a minivan-style robotaxi built from the ground up to be more comfortable, affordable, and rider-friendly than anything before it. After years of development and half a million weekly paid rides, the company is bringing lessons learned into a vehicle designed to finally make robotaxis work at scale.
Norway is building its first large-scale "Hydrogen Valley" with $25 million in EU funding, bringing together 16 companies to create fossil-free energy for ships and transportation. The project could launch three hydrogen production facilities by 2030.
Ethiopia just unveiled an ambitious national strategy to transform its transportation system with electric vehicles, charging networks, and local manufacturing by 2030. The East African nation is joining a continental shift toward clean mobility that could reshape urban life for millions.
After years of gridlock in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing suburbs, federal and state governments are investing $45 million to upgrade a critical road that's become a lifeline for 10,000 residents. The funding marks a turning point for families who've been leaving an hour early just to drop kids at school.
After 12 years without public transit, 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Kaniminike BDA apartments finally have a bus route connecting them to the city. Residents conducted their own survey to prove the need, showing 40% rely on public transport.
Ann Arbor is launching a $500,000 pilot program offering rebates up to $7,500 for residents buying electric vehicles, starting this July. The city is stepping in to help families afford cleaner transportation after federal EV incentives ended.
A Nigerian governor named a modern transit hub after the university professor who refused to manipulate his 2023 election results. The facility honors her courage and marks a new era of honest elections in Abia State.
The East Coast is building a massive hydrogen fueling network to help freight trucks go green without the long charging waits of electric vehicles. Federal funding of $750 million is creating fuel stations from Boston to Washington D.C., solving the chicken-and-egg problem that's kept clean trucks off the road.
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