By Paul Stenquist The car and electric power grew up together. At the dawn of the automotive age, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison worked in tandem on projects involving motor vehicles and the electricity that made them possible. Soon Ford was cranking up his assembly lines, while Edison, with Ford in his employ early on, became a prime mover behind …
By Neal E. Boudette ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Just before Thanksgiving, Ken Westerman came close to buying his first fully electric car, a Tesla Model 3. A retired music teacher with an interest in protecting the environment, Mr. Westerman was looking to replace the hybrid car he had been driving for years, a red Toyota Prius, and test-drove a Model …
Voters in 36 of Washington’s 39 counties rejected Initiative 1631, which would have increased fossil-fuel costs. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) Initiative 1631 has gained less than 44 percent of the yes votes. The results underscore how tough it is to muster sufficient political support for putting a price on oil, natural gas and coal emissions — even in …