Electric Vehicles

AAA estimates 3.2 million people will be traveling in Ohio, with more than 90% of those on the roads.

Honda EV Hub in Ohio will produce petrol, hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles on the same manufacturing line.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority announced the grant with the Federal Transit Administration Wednesday. The grant will also allow COTA to purchase 10 more electric buses.

The CR-V will initially only be available for lease in California. Honda said California is the only state with the necessary hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

The Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council received a $12.5 million federal grant to fill in gaps in electric vehicle infrastructure. It plans to use the money to build 50 charging stations across southern Ohio.

The Senate will consider a bill to ban the state from demanding vehicles sold in Ohio meet clean air standards tougher than the federal requirements.

The center, slated to open in April 2025, is expected to accelerate domestic development of battery cells and manufacturing technology.

Ohio Democrats want the state to make changes in policy that will increase protections for the environment.

A federal grant will allow six rural communities in Ohio to replace their old buses with electric vehicles. Some small towns hope it will expand access to public transportation.

The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to fund 46 electric vehicle charging stations across the state, a station every 50 miles along nearly 1,900 miles of interstate.