David reports on and coordinates coverage of the intersection of transportation and the electric grid. He has written extensively on the trends and personalities that drive technologies like energy storage and solar power. He has also posted dispatches from India, Russia, Cuba and Puerto Rico, where he led coverage of the epic hurricane and blackout. Earlier he served as an editor and columnist at Sierra and has freelanced for many publications including Popular Science and The New York Times.
The Washington state Legislature this week considered a proposal that would make a motorhead choke on his energy drink: refusing to register any new car that runs on gasoline. But the idea behind it has more momentum than it might seem, including on the presidential campaign trail.
As officials work to contain the coronavirus outbreak, concerns are rising that it could thwart some of the biggest U.S. energy industries, including renewables, liquefied natural gas and electric vehicles.
For a preview of automakers' game plans on electric vehicles, look no further than the ads at the upcoming Super Bowl.
Tesla Inc.'s ever-swerving fortunes hit a consistent high note yesterday as the company released a barrage of good numbers that may set the stage for more stable growth.
In Las Vegas this month, Sony Corp. introduced the first full-fledged electric concept car produced by an electronics company. That, and other deals, have prompted talk about a transformation of EV technology.