transportation technology Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Department of Energy funds new EV battery plant in Moses Lake

By Dori Luzzo Gilmour December 20, 2022

REC Silicon in Moses Lake. (Credit: REC Silicon) Listen (Runtime 3:53) Read Moses Lake is quickly becoming a hub for green jobs in Washington. An electric vehicle battery factory is […]Read More

All-New, All-Electric Commuter Aircraft Takes Off On Maiden Flight From Moses Lake

By Tom Banse September 29, 2022

The all-electric Eviation Alice commuter plane took off on its maiden flight at sunrise Tuesday from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington

An aircraft maker from Western Washington on Tuesday provided a glimpse at one possible future for sustainable air travel — electric commuter planes. Eviation celebrated the maiden flight of an all-new, short hop airliner named Alice in Moses Lake.Read More

Drones Flown For Commercial Purposes Face New Registration Requirement In Washington State

By Geoff Roth March 25, 2022

Dr. Leigh Torres releases a drone to study audio pollution in the area. CREDIT: EARTHFIX

Starting April 1st, drones used for commercial purposes in Washington State must be registered in the state CREDIT: EARTHFIX Listen NWPB’s Geoff Roth reports on an upcoming registration deadline for commercial […]Read More