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Canoo delivers first Oklahoma-built vehicles to the state

Teslarati

The LDVs were produced at the company’s new Oklahoma City factory using battery modules built at a facility located in Pryor. The LDVs also represent the first commercial vehicles produced in Oklahoma since a General Motors (GM) closed in 2006, as highlighted by state Governor J.

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5 Top Destinations for a Spring Break EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

How can you create a memorable spring break journey with your battery-electric car ? One scenic stretch after another Detroit – The Motor City There are plenty of chances to see the best American culture offers between the coasts. The great American road starts in Chicago and takes you through cities like St.

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As OK’s anti-Tesla bill moves forward, its author believes a compromise is possible

Teslarati

Just recently, reports emerged that Tesla battery partner Panasonic has decided to acquire a factory site in the United States for the production of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic has reportedly shortlisted its preferred US locations to Oklahoma and Kansas. A Price for Compromise? Credit: Tesla).

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

Baua Electric

Hyundai IONIQ 5 (left) and IONIQ 6 (right) at Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) There’s a loophole in the stricter IRA federal tax credit that only applies $3750 rebates on North American-built cars and separately $3750 on domestic batteries. For whatever reason, all EVs get the full $7500 applied to leases, however. cubic feet.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Green Car Congress

The stations will allow the fleets to lower their costs by buying fuel in bulk, access federal motor fuel excise tax credits, refuel at the times most convenient to their schedules, and model successful use of propane to nearby peers. Tags: Biodiesel Electric (Battery) Ethanol Fleets Fuels Heavy-duty Hybrids LNG Natural Gas.

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Summer Update

Plug In Partners

Along with other national leaders in the PHEV movement, including Dr. Andy Frank and Mark Duvall of EPRI , I spoke to the need to fund battery research and demonstration vehicles. This would play a key role in advancing research, development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid vehicles.