Three Tesla models were among the 11 most popular cars shared in 2018 on the car sharing platform Turo, according to Electrek. But interest in electric…… Read more “Interest in EVs Apparent on Car Sharing Platform Turo”
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China’s Electric Buses Have Larger Impact on Oil Demand than Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are widely discussed as displacing oil demand, but a new study shows electric buses are having a much larger impact. A total of 270,000 barrels…… Read more “China’s Electric Buses Have Larger Impact on Oil Demand than Electric Vehicles”
Ford’s Investment in Rivian to Benefit Both Automakers
Ford is investing $500 million in electric vehicle startup Rivian, in a move that will help the legacy automaker speed up its efforts to roll out electric…… Read more “Ford’s Investment in Rivian to Benefit Both Automakers”
Electric Utilities Must Invest to Support Electric Vehicle Demand
Electric utilities that invest in grid infrastructure and offer electric vehicle-related services will benefit over the next decade due to increased demand for electric vehicles, according to…… Read more “Electric Utilities Must Invest to Support Electric Vehicle Demand”
Why Electric Vehicles in NYC Shouldn’t Get a Congestion Fee Exemption
State lawmakers voted earlier this month to introduce congestion pricing in New York City in 2021, setting up a legal battle for who will be exempted from…… Read more “Why Electric Vehicles in NYC Shouldn’t Get a Congestion Fee Exemption”
Growing Need for Responsible Sourcing of Electric Vehicle Battery Materials
Demand for lithium-ion battery materials is set to spike over the coming years, which in turn will drastically increase the environmental and human impacts of mining, according…… Read more “Growing Need for Responsible Sourcing of Electric Vehicle Battery Materials”
Bipartisan Bill Announced to Expand Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
In an encouraging sign of compromise, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill on Wednesday that would retain and expand the federal electric vehicle tax credit.…… Read more “Bipartisan Bill Announced to Expand Electric Vehicle Tax Credit”
Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Won’t Be Enough to Encourage Consumers to Buy
The US government should provide consumers with more generous tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles in order to grow the country’s electric vehicle industry, according to…… Read more “Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Won’t Be Enough to Encourage Consumers to Buy”
Norway Hits Electric Vehicle Record and the US Should Take Notice
For the first time, electric vehicles outsold traditional combustion-engine vehicles in Norway in March, accounting for 58 percent of all new cars sold. Norway has been able…… Read more “Norway Hits Electric Vehicle Record and the US Should Take Notice”
Lawmaker Looks to Expand EV Tax Credit, Boost Domestic Manufacturing
A House Democrat intends to introduce legislation that would expand the electric vehicle tax credit and link it to domestic automotive manufacturing. Under current rules, customers who…… Read more “Lawmaker Looks to Expand EV Tax Credit, Boost Domestic Manufacturing”
Move Over Electric Vehicles, Electric Airplanes Are Now All the Hype
Canadian airline Harbour Air and engine maker magniX are teaming up to create the first fully electronic commercial airplane fleet, in an exciting development for the electric…… Read more “Move Over Electric Vehicles, Electric Airplanes Are Now All the Hype”
China Slashes Electric Vehicle Subsidies to Encourage Innovation
China is planning to curtail subsidies on electric vehicles in order to encourage innovation, though it’s unclear how the industry will perform without the subsidies. Subsidies for…… Read more “China Slashes Electric Vehicle Subsidies to Encourage Innovation”
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