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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

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The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership. What do you think of the article?

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Consumer Reports finds interest in EVs is rising in the US

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” However, the survey of 8,027 Americans nationwide also found that people were surprisingly naive regarding the costs of EV ownership, the capabilities of the newest EVs, and even government incentives. Compared to a Texas poll that we covered previously in Teslarati , Consumer Reports ‘ poll showed a lower level of interest.

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Researchers take first 3D images of microscopic hydrogen-embrittled cracks in metal

Green Car Congress

Credit: Dharmesh Patel/ Texas A&M University College of Engineering. Engineers could design microstructures to extend the life of materials, potentially saving on costs of repairs or replacement of metal components regularly exposed to water or hydrogen. When you have these fracture events, it inhibits the life cycle of materials.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV. DEED, Texas style A DEED kickoff car show in Waco, Texas, drew 200 attendees, far more than the Heart of Texas Electric Auto Association hosts expected.

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Tesla considers acquiring Sigma Lithium

Teslarati

Tesla already produces its own battery cells, and with an upcoming lithium refining facility in Corpus Christi , Texas, raw lithium from Sigma’s operation in Brazil could help the automaker continue to tame battery costs. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023

Clean Fleet Report

Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023 Checking Out All the Options To Get the Best Deal This article may contain affiliate links. However, owning an EV is about more than just zero emissions and torque—it’s about understanding the total cost of ownership.

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The heavy-duty electric truck market could break out in 2024 – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As Alan Adler writes in a recent FreightWaves article, 2023 was not the long-awaited Year of the Electric Truck. California offers an array of incentive programs to help fleets defray the higher upfront costs of electric trucks. Funds are also available through the EPA and the Volkswagen Environmental Trust.