The Fuse

Transportation Electrification

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Illinois Can Help Lead the Transportation Revolution

A transportation revolution is underway around the globe. The most significant shift in how people move from point A to point B since the transition from horse and buggy to Model T is beginning in earnest, bringing significant opportunities for Illinois and the Midwest.

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Minerals & Materials

Ford’s Big Bet on EVs

Ford announces the largest investment in its 118-year history with a decisive jump into electric vehicles.

topics: critical minerals, Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

Rivian’s Milestone Steers U.S. EVs Toward Greater Market Demand

Rivian becomes the first company to launch an all-electric truck— a critical step toward broadening the appeal of EVs to consumers.

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

As EV Sales Improve, So Must Access To Charging Infrastructure

The White House wants to accelerate U.S. EV sales—but prospective owners need charging infrastructure to match.

topics: Electric Vehicles, Grid & Infrastructure
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Transportation Electrification

EVs Make Progress, But A Massive Public Policy Push Is Needed

Caught between fossil fuels and electrification, automakers find themselves at a crossroads. Public policy can guide them the right way.

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

EV Outlook “Brighter Than Ever,” But Long Way to Go For Climate

EV adoption is growing, but the window for achieving net-zero emissions in the road transport sector by 2050 is closing quickly.

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

Ford’s Electric F-150 Could Accelerate Electrification

Ford unveiled the electric version of its bestselling F-150 - the biggest statement of EV intent yet among U.S. automakers.

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

As EV Costs Decline, Policy Aims to Accelerate Transition

As battery and EV costs decline, governments at the state and national level are eyeing a phase out of the internal combustion engine.

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Transportation Electrification

Q1 EV Sales Signpost Electrification Acceleration

A strong Q1 after a surprising 2020 suggests vehicle electrification in the United States is on the rise. More must be done to ensure rising EV sales lift U.S. energy security with them.

topics: critical minerals, Electric Vehicles, supply chains
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Transportation Electrification

Biden’s Ambitious EV Agenda Meets Early Setbacks

The Biden administration has showed it intends for the U.S. to lead the global EV transition. Now the hard work begins.

topics: Electric Vehicles, supply chains
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Advancing Mobility

Our Transportation Future: Industries Collide

Preparing for our transportation future requires a massive infrastructure buildout that better integrates our transportation, electric, and communications networks.

topics: autonomous vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Grid & Infrastructure