EV sales growth is highly uneven, and an analysis argues this badly limits the climate benefits of federal purchase subsidies.
The big picture: EVs were over 12% of new light-duty vehicles registered in California last year, and Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and D.C. were all over 7%, per the Energy Department.
An influential nonprofit called Carbon180 is working to shape how the Energy Department spends $3.5 billion to develop four regional direct air capture hubs.
Driving the news: These installations would seek to prove the scalability of the climate tech option, which is attracting increasing interest from investors.
The heat wave still gripping parts of India and Pakistan set all-time monthly records this weekend and has yet to fully abate.
Why it matters: At least a billion people suffered through temperatures of 104°F (40°C) or higher from Thursday through Sunday, with many seeing highs of 110°F (43°C) and above.
