Infrastructure (Public Works) – Page 18

California Pushes Electric Trucks as the Future of Freight

A mainstay of cargo transport will be phased out at ports as California bans new registrations of carbon-fuel trucks in favor of nonpolluting ones.

By Peter Eavis and Mark Abramson

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Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption

Lawmakers approved $5 billion for states to build a network of fast chargers two years ago. Although some states have made progress in recent weeks, most have not yet awarded contracts or started construction.

By Madeleine Ngo

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America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking

Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.

By Mark Walker

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Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.

By Somini Sengupta Abdi Latif Dahir Alex Travelli and Clifford