Focus on Transport
Electric school buses finally make headway, but hurdles still stand
Fewer than one percent of school buses in the US are electric despite available technology, with cost being a significant barrier for advocates.
Tired of diesel fumes, these moms are pushing for electric school buses
Areli Sanchez’s daughter, Aida, used to be one of 20 million American kids who ride a diesel bus to school each day. Aida...
EV maker Lotus Tech closes up modestly in Nasdaq debut after SPAC merger
By Echo Wang and Lance Tupper NEW YORK (Reuters) -Shares of Lotus Technology closed up 2% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, recouping...
China’s BYD unveils new Dolphin EV with lower starting price
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD on Friday unveiled a version of its Dolphin hatchback with a lower starting price. The...
US approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 states
EPA allows partial relaxing of rules on selling fuel with more ethanol during summertime, in boost to corn farmers.
Airlines’ sustainability mantra masks divides over green future
By Joe Brock SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Promoting the Singapore Airshow on Sunday, the organiser of the event was asked what would be different...
Hyundai’s Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis
SINGAPORE (AP) — As the aviation sector seeks ways to make air travel less polluting and more sustainable, aerospace company Embraer and South...
EV charging deserts see drivers trying new routes to power up
EV charging deserts are a big obstacle to adoption, leading to alternatives from peer-to-peer sharing to innovation under the pavement.
Indonesia issues more tax incentives for EV sales
Sales of electric cars could be boosted by lowering and removal of some taxes, as Indonesian government hopes to attract investment for car-making.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
By Lisa Barrington and Brenda Goh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Travellers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore’s...
