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Delta Air Lines signs 75 MGPY for 7 years SAF deal with Gevo; oneworld Alliance members plan to buy 200 MGPY

Green Car Congress

The agreement replaces the existing agreement signed with Delta in 2019 to purchase 10 million gallons per year and bolsters Delta’s commitment to incorporating SAF into its operations. SAF is a critically important lever we have available today to help our industry reduce the lifecycle carbon emissions from aviation fuel.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

Green Car Congress

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Click to enlarge.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

The nine EV commercials aired during last month’s Super Bowl represented approximately $63 million in ad buys and had folks talking EV the next day. EV incentives States step up to the plate Many states are creating and promoting big purchase incentives to speed up EV adoption. EV Super Bowl Who won, the Rams or EVs?

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Pike Research forecasts automotive Li-ion battery prices to drop by more than 1/3 by 2017

Green Car Congress

of Li-ion chemistries are available today, none of them can claim to be the ideal solution. Extending consumer incentives beyond the current $7,500 for purchasing to further encourage customers who buy primarily on convenience and cost. Although a number. battery over others.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

Most Americans also qualify for EV incentives from $7,500 to $15,000, but there’s a lot of fine print to read across different government websites, and incentives can take up to 12 months to recoup post-purchase. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. Get safe pickup or delivery.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Ownership Cost: Gone are the days when buying an electric car would mean paying a fortune for it. Most of the electric cars available today are 2 seaters and it can get quite uncomfortable if a third person tries to squeeze in. The modern electric car is cost-effective and at the same time it has lower maintenance cost.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. The Leaf is just the first of several all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles about to come on the market.

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