Electric Light and Power – Page 16

G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers

The companies will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network in an effort to persuade more people to buy battery-powered cars and trucks.

By Jack Ewing

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China’s Addiction to Coal Deepens in the Heat

While pledging to reduce carbon emissions, the country is greatly increasing its use of the fossil fuel to generate electricity.

By Keith Bradsher

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How Europe’s Electric Grid Is Coping With the Heat

Greater energy efficiency and renewables are easing some of the pressure from air-conditioning.

By Stanley Reed

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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

By Ivan Penn