Health Benefits of Electric Vehicles
New Study Highlights Health Gains from EV Transition in Major U.S. Cities
Global Transit Sustainability
Atlas Reveals Sustainable Transit Progress Worldwide
E-Bikes Transform European Transport
Electric Bikes Dominate Sales in Europe
London’s EV Congestion Charge
EV Drivers in London to Face Congestion Fee in 2025
EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs
EU Imposes Increased Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Georgia Leads in EV Manufacturing
Georgia Takes Top Spot for EV and Battery Manufacturing
Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Success
High Demand for Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program
Rural Savings with EVs
Rural Families Save Big with Electric Vehicles
Positive Tipping Points in Climate Crisis
How Positive Tipping Points Can Help Combat Climate Change
Volvo Trucks’ Electric Milestone
Volvo Electric Trucks Surpass 50 Million Miles

Summary of Recent Articles on Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation

Electric Vehicle Transition Health Benefits
A University of Houston study reveals significant health benefits from vehicle electrification in four major U.S. cities. Full electrification could prevent monthly premature deaths in Houston (157), New York (796), and Chicago (328), resulting in economic savings ranging from $51 million to $249 million daily.
Global Sustainable Transit Atlas
The first annual Atlas of Sustainable City Transport evaluates over 1,000 cities on nine metrics of sustainable mobility, highlighting progress in car-free transportation options like trains, buses, and bike lanes. Cities such as Tel Aviv and Bogota rank highly, just behind Wroclaw.
E-Bikes in Europe
Battery-boosted e-bikes dominate sales in several European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The European experience offers lessons and potential challenges for North America in adopting e-bikes.
London’s Future Congestion Charges
Starting late 2025, electric vehicle drivers in London will have to pay the £15-a-day congestion charge, previously only applicable to other drivers. This affects EVs in areas like Westminster and Marylebone, potentially impacting up to 100,000 e-car owners.
EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs
The EU imposes higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, ranging from 17.4% to 38%, due to unfair subsidies benefiting China’s BEV value chain. These provisional duties, effective from July 2024, await a final decision within four months.
Georgia Leads in EV Manufacturing
Georgia surpasses Michigan in EV and battery manufacturing investments, with $22 billion and nearly 24,000 new jobs announced since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021.
Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program
Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program, offering $500 to $2,000 off electric bikes, received an overwhelming response in its first round. New applications will be accepted in August and October, with plans to expand beyond the city.
Rural Savings with Electric Vehicles
Rural families, who spend a higher proportion of income on gas, benefit significantly from EVs. Only 17% of rural Americans live near a public EV charger, highlighting the economic and climate equity issues.
Positive Tipping Points in Climate Crisis
Tim Lenton from the University of Exeter emphasizes positive tipping points, like the shift to electric vehicles, as critical in propelling significant climate-saving changes without continuous external push.
Volvo Trucks’ Electric Milestone
Volvo trucks have logged over 50 million electric miles, saving more than 25 million liters of diesel and reducing over 68,000 tons of carbon dioxide. Since 2019, Volvo’s global deliveries of electric trucks have grown significantly, showing continued customer interest.
Each of these stories reflects the growing momentum and diverse impacts of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation initiatives worldwide.