Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them. We are biased toward electric vehicles and we do like policies that encourage them, especially those that incentivize them in a way that represents their benefits for the environment.

Electric Cars 52

Electric Cars Cars Tax Credit Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Continue efforts to decarbonize the economy, with emphasis on the electricity sector.

Climate Change 252

Climate Change Climate Obama Clean 252

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 20, 2009

President Obama is making good on his promise to spearhead the EV revolution. It’s all part of the Obama administration’s plan get to 1 million plug in hybrids on the road by 2015. Obama At A Town Hall Meeting in Los Angeles, California - March 19, 2009. billion grant program to aid electric cars.

Obama 124

Obama Los Angeles Battery Batteries 124

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure.

Obama 231

Obama Plug-in Auto Industry Plug 231

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Today, it's all about electric-car sales, and there's one car that continues to surge to new heights. Also, Tesla reported its (higher) global quarterly sales, VW is negotiating for battery cells, and the EPA under Trump will try to neuter a landmark Obama achievement. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Climate Change 83

Climate Change EPA Obama Sale 83

Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2011

Since 2008, Barack Obama has consistently promoted the goal of having 1 million advanced technology vehicles on U.S. The number refers to plug-in vehicles that use grid power, stored in lithium-ion battery packs, to operate their electric traction motors. The all-electric Nissan. roads by 2015.

Obama 103

Obama 2015 Plug-in Plug 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 L/100km) or 163 g/mile of CO 2 for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025.

Obama 291

Obama Light California Miles 291

DIY Electric Car

JULY 28, 2008

presidential candidates Barak Obama and John McCain are talking about EVs. Finally, American politicians, corporate executives and grassroots advocates all seem to agree that powering cars from clean, affordable and domestic electricity makes sense. Are the candidates finally committed to electric vehicles?

Obama 100

Obama 2008 PHEV Electric Cars 100

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The car that once advertised itself as “The Standard of the World” will go all-electric. Almost 19 feet long, almost 3 tons in curb weight, the Escalade ESV (most often in black) is a staple of affluent driveways and high-end car services across the country. Lyriq launch pulled ahead. The LYRIQ interior.

All-Electric 52

All-Electric Cadillac North America GM 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2010

US President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a first-ever National Policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for Model Years 2014-2018. Earlier post.)

Obama 225

Obama 2017 Fuel Economy Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. National Community Deployment Challenge. National Community Deployment Challenge. Tax credits.

Alternative Fuels 240

Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

Green Car Reports

MAY 27, 2015

We look at vacation car-rental dilemmas, state electric-car fees, and yet another innovation from California carmaker Tesla Motors. All this and more today on Green Car Reports. Tesla takes a page from the retail industry and opens its first "popup store" to sell electric cars in Santa Barbara.

Obama 60

Obama Electric Cars Cars Tesla 60

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

Meanwhile, CAFE loopholes added during the Obama administration have encouraged the automotive industry to prioritize larger combustion vehicles , resulting in a majority of modern-day automobiles being far heavier than their predecessors. It frustrates me," he said, "that all of our cars — for the industry as a whole — are just too heavy.

Vehicles 96

Vehicles Cars Mileage Tax Obama 96

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A recent opinion survey has attempted to break down the public interest in all-electric vehicles based on key demographics. A majority of Republicans (57 percent) said they wouldn’t even consider buying an electric car. The data also shows how trends may be shifting, with the prognosis being less than ideal for EVs.

Tax Credit 102

Tax Credit Buy Obama Purchase 102

Plug in America

MARCH 25, 2022

Plug In America watchers know that Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED), celebrated for the entire month of April, is an extension of September’s National Drive Electric Week (NDEW). When Obama took office in 2009, while it may seem inconceivable today, consumers could purchase only one mass-produced EV, a Tesla Roadster.

Obama 93

Obama San Francisco Plug-in Plug 93

Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2016

liter TDI owners, possible updates to Tesla Autopilot, and the Obama Administration's plan to fund a national network of electric-car charging stations. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today, we look at the choice facing Volkswagen 2.0-liter

Electric Cars 60

Electric Cars Obama Charging Cars 60

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Executives say the 2015 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid may go on sale next summer, the 2014 MINI Cooper starts at $20,745, and President Obama promoted natural-gas fueling stations in Tuesday''s State of the Union Address. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Think of.'

2014 114

2014 2015 Volvo Plug-in 114

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 9, 2024

appeals court agreed to uphold the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to re-grant a waiver that allows California the ability to set its own tailpipe emissions limits and electric vehicle mandates. This ruling reaffirms California’s longstanding right to address pollution from cars and trucks." On Tuesday, a U.S.

EPA 99

EPA California Emissions Gas 99

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

Following this payment, Tesla will be the only American car company to have fully repaid the government. Tesla brought its Roadster sports car to market with a 30% gross margin, designed electric powertrains for Daimler (Mercedes) and had done preliminary design of the Model S all before receiving a government loan.

Tesla 334

Tesla Congress Obama 2003 334

Green Car Reports

JULY 16, 2014

Fully a year ago, a Tesla supporter started a petition on WhiteHouse.gov asking president Barack Obama to let Tesla Motors sell its electric cars directly to consumers in all 50 states.

Congress 157

Congress Obama Tesla Tesla Motors 157

All Cars Electric

JANUARY 26, 2011

His party may be under increasing pressure from the Tea Party movement as it fights conservative attempts to stifle everything from healthcare reform to government spending, but President Obama is still keen to push the electric car revolution.

Obama 73

Obama 2015 Plug-in Oil 73

All Cars Electric

MAY 25, 2011

The President may be currently abroad experiencing the horror of European ramps, but his government has been busy at home ordering the very cars its stimulus program has helped to fund.

Buy 91

Buy Obama Stimulus Electric Cars 91

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Under President Obama, the EPA set the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars. President Biden has made it clear that he intends to strengthen environmental regulations across the board, and his administration is expected to reinstate the Obama-era emissions standards, and possibly go beyond them.

EPA 55

EPA Standards Emissions Obama 55

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

This program will make the cleanest cars and the new technologies commonplace. The Advanced Clean Cars package will help clean our air, help us fight climate change, and perhaps most important for average citizens, save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicles. 2015 to 0.030 for all vehicle categories by 2030.

Clean 265

Clean Cleaning California Cars 265

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 22, 2024

While most of the resulting vehicles are assumed to be electric, BYD has stated its intention is not to sell them within the United States. Trump previously attempted to roll back Obama-era emissions regulations and later cautioned that they were stagnating development of affordable vehicles Americans actually wanted to buy.

Auto 95

Auto Mexico United States Automobile 95

All Cars Electric

JULY 7, 2010

President Barack Obama isn't hiding his support for electric vehicles one bit, with the nation's leader heading to Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday to visit one of a growing number of electric vehicle startups.

Missouri 50

Missouri Obama Kansas City Kansas 50

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

US President Barack Obama today announced a new harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US. mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile.

2016 150

2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2024

But one we are unlikely to ever see settled due to the fact that all sides are probably bending the truth somewhat. Trump used it as a tactic to bargain with Saudi Arabia in 2019 and Obama sold off millions of barrels to help soften the domestic blow after Libya went sideways in 2011. It’s a plausible claim.

Gasoline 92

Gasoline Gas Saudi Arabia Oil 92

All Cars Electric

JULY 19, 2010

President Barack Obama's electric vehicle tour climaxed last week with a visit to the Compact Power battery plant in Holland, Michigan where he was treated with his first extensive experience with the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

Obama 57

Obama Volt Michigan Chevrolet 57

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. DOE Award ($mil.).

Grant 317

Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis 317

Teslarati

DECEMBER 6, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act includes EV subsidies of up to $12,500 per electric vehicle. Tesla could benefit from EV subsidies distributed by the Build Back Better Act as a car company that solely manufactures electric vehicles. Whereas everyone else except for GM gets the $7500 tax credit.

Tax Credit 145

Tax Credit Las Vegas Tax Tesla 145

Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

We are an on-line community of people who are passionate about Electric Vehicles and we’re not shy about it. For example, if you look at the page on Obama you find: * The keywords on the left are ordered according to their relationship to the current term. President Obama: Days of Building Sprawl Are Over. Obama on cars.

Mini E 150

Mini E DIY Obama Climate Change 150

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

government earlier this year were so stringent that they were "a de facto battery-electric vehicle mandate.” From Automotive News : The EPA in a statement to Automotive News said it "plans to post a response to comments in the docket for all comments, consistent with. The public comment period for the proposal closes July 5.

EPA 118

EPA Auto Tax Credit Industrial 118

Electric Auto Association

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When Electric Vehicle Association Board member Rebecca Fisher became an Obama Administration negotiator at the Paris Climate Accords , she was only 27. When the Obama Administration was gearing up for a second term and the Treasury Department was looking for environmental economists, she applied for the job and was hired.

Obama 52

Obama Climate Climate Change San Francisco 52

Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2010

FedEx is about to take a very special delivery of its own – as Navistar Inc supplies the first full production eStar all-electric commercial truck to the company. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric trucks eStar electric truck FedEx green trucks Navistar Navistar eStar.

All-Electric 43

All-Electric Commercial Stimulus Obama 43

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2020

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO 2 emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 passenger cars and light trucks.

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy Standards EPA Economy 170

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

Grievances include claims that the executive branch is unconstitutionally manipulating the marketplace by setting requirements higher than manufacturers can adhere to, effectively mandating sales of electric vehicles that have been broadly unpopular in the United States. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit last week.

EPA 95

EPA Emissions West Virginia Gas 95