Electric vehicle transition refers to the large-scale shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, driven by climate policy, technological progress, and changing consumer preferences. Research in this area examines lifecycle greenhouse gas and non-exhaust emissions, total cost of ownership, and the reliability and spatial distribution of charging infrastructure. It also analyzes regulatory frameworks, subsidies, and fleet targets, alongside behavioral, informational, and regional factors that shape adoption patterns for passenger cars, buses, and trucks in different markets.
Energy & Green Tech
Plug-in hybrids have enjoyed a surge in popularity, but a study published Thursday showed they are polluting far more than most buyers think because they rely on batteries less often than regulators expected.
Sep 3, 2026
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Business
CirculaTUM, the interdisciplinary research network of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has been researching the decarbonization of the automotive sector since the beginning of the year. The findings of the most comprehensive ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
For many of us, 2026 has been the year when the need for clean energy really hit home.
Aug 31, 2026
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Business
In a new paper, researchers explain how EU battery regulations can help lay the groundwork for a widely shared evidentiary system for global sustainability governance.
Aug 20, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Across Europe, running a home—whether you need to keep it cool in summer or heat it during winter—usually means burning imported gas. That wastes energy and creates carbon emissions, contributing to climate change. The European ...
Aug 17, 2026
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Engineering
As the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix arrives Aug. 22–23 in Washington, D.C., the George Washington University community has the opportunity to see up close how complex and resource-intensive a major motorsports event is ...
Aug 17, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
The development of traction batteries for electric vehicles is becoming increasingly complex. Electrical performance, thermal behavior and mechanical safety interact closely and require integrated solutions. At the same time, ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
A McGill University study recommends that cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the grid than fast charging.
Aug 11, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
In recent months, American drivers have felt the pain of increased prices at the gas pump. There's some evidence that higher prices may be fueling interest in greener ways of getting around. Battery electric cars, more commonly ...
Aug 6, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
A study by researchers from the Universities of Passau and Lausanne shows that when a household installs a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, neighboring households respond as well—and not only by installing solar panels themselves.
Aug 3, 2026
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