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US Transportation Secretary LaHood issues “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving”; $2.4M for California, Delaware pilot projects

Green Car Congress

Challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles. Nationwide, 39 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Guam ban texting behind the wheel. Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Green Car Congress

A statistical regression revealed that the total monetary benefit to consumers from state incentives significantly positively correlates with BEV sales when all 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. The ZEV program clearly contributes to automakers’ deployment and marketing efforts.

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How to Add EV Charging to an Apartment or Condo

EV Match

For a general frame of reference, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation , EVs represented 6.28% of all passenger auto sales during the first half of 2022. Some EV-popular states, such as California, District of Columbia, and Washington, have an EV market share of 18.32%, 12.7%, and 10.36%, respectively.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint.