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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Baua Electric

The Mountain Census states – Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming – reported a smaller reduction of 2%. Wind generation in Texas, with the US’s largest wind generation fleet at 40.7 GW, increased by 4.4% Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

This means that, unless you’re planning a road trip across rural Montana, you should always be able to find a charging station before you run low on power. Car Wi-Fi also connects to your personal devices, meaning your passengers can stream their favorite movies, read e-books and play all the games they want while on the road.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) sponsors a broad program of connected vehicle research ; the research is a multimodal program that involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices to improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. — Mike Shulman.

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Former EPA exec Margo Oge explains the new federal emissions rules

Charged EVs

By 2026, car manufacturers will have to [make approximately 17% of new vehicles] in their total fleets electric and zero-emission. By 2026, car manufacturers will have to make approximately 17% of new vehicles in their total fleets electric and zero-emission. I believe the proposal was about 8%, and the final is 17%.

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