Power & Mobility
Alabama's Auto Plants Retool for a Slower EV Ramp
Hybrid lines are absorbing the shifted demand.
By Curtis Boone · 6 min read · Video
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Automotive & Energy
Alabama's auto corridor, its power grid and the transition reshaping both.
Power & Mobility
Charging Stations Arrive on Interstate 65
Twelve fast-charging sites opened between Birmingham and Montgomery.
By Elena Marsh · September 14, 2026
Power & Mobility
Alabama Power Files a Long-Range Resource Plan
Gas, solar and storage all expand under the proposal.
By Curtis Boone · September 14, 2026
Power & Mobility
The Battery Supply Chain Takes Root in the Southeast
Cathode plants follow the assembly lines south.
By Elena Marsh · September 13, 2026
Power & Mobility
Rooftop Solar Rules Face Another Regulatory Test
Homeowners say the current fee structure blunts adoption.
By Curtis Boone · September 12, 2026
Power & Mobility
Diesel Fleets Weigh the Cost of Going Electric
Local haulers crunch the numbers on depot charging.
By Elena Marsh · September 11, 2026
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A Birmingham Startup Recycles Lithium From Old Packs
Its first commercial line opens next year.
By Curtis Boone · September 10, 2026
Power & Mobility
Auto Insurance Premiums Rise Faster Than Repair Costs
Sensor-laden bumpers are part of the story.
By Elena Marsh · September 10, 2026
Power & Mobility
Grid Reliability in a Hotter Alabama Summer
Peak demand records fell twice in July.
By Curtis Boone · September 9, 2026
Power & Mobility
Used EV Prices Reach Parity With Gasoline Models
Dealers report a shift in first-time buyers.
By Elena Marsh · September 8, 2026
Power & Mobility
Natural Gas Still Anchors the State's Power Mix
Analysts debate how long that lasts.
By Curtis Boone · September 7, 2026
Power & Mobility
Truck Driver Training Programs Expand in Jefferson County
Freight demand outpaced the workforce for years.
By Elena Marsh · September 7, 2026
Power & Mobility
The Return of the Passenger Rail Question
A Birmingham–Atlanta study is back on the table.
By Curtis Boone · September 6, 2026
Power & Mobility
Energy Efficiency Retrofits Pay Off for Older Homes
Utility data shows the biggest savings pre-1970.
By Elena Marsh · September 5, 2026
Power & Mobility
Hydrogen Pilots Move From Slides to Steel
Two industrial users are testing blended fuel.
By Curtis Boone · September 4, 2026