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2021 Independence Day EV Count Results

Plug in America

Every year during the 4th of July weekend, Plug In America supporters take a stroll around their neighborhoods to count how many all-electric and plug-in hybrids they can spot. All-electric vehicles made up 3.82% and plug-in hybrids made up 2.29%. . All-electric vehicles made up 3.82% and plug-in hybrids made up 2.29%. .

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. But I was still stoked to exhibit the car at every LA area EV Expo, Earth Day Event and Plug-In spectacular. Installing the 5.2

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

Clean Fleet Report

Another first for Corvette–Two drive modes (with or without engine) With a gentle nod toward electrification, the E-Ray also takes the Corvette into more new territory—its first all-wheel drive model, first hybrid model and first one with a Stealth Mode to slip out of the neighborhood without the full-throated blast of 6.2-liter

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. The Tesla adapter is a must in my neighborhood. It’s a shame plug-in hybrids seem to be falling out of favor. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Volt. This post may contain affiliate links. 42 months and now all mine.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update. trillion in 2026.”

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

For those of you who have yards and gardens, electric landscaping equipment is making inroads into neighborhoods nationwide. For those of you who have yards and gardens, electric landscaping equipment is making inroads into neighborhoods nationwide. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 million barrels of oil. in the State.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

There are eight “neighborhoods” packed with amenities that include a 55-foot waterfall, six water slides and more than 40 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. will triple between 2019 and 2030, as will methane emissions. 27 — is the size of a small city. as a viable marine fuel. research that predicts demand for L.N.G.

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