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Second Tesla center in New Mexico to open on Santa Ana Pueblo

Teslarati

In September 2021, Tesla opened its first center on Native American tribal land in New Mexico. By building on tribal land, Tesla effectively sidestepped a New Mexico law prohibiting the company from directly selling EVs and operating a service center in the state. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. National EV Charging 2023 marked two years since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford. and regional charging infrastructures, simply aren’t up to the task of handling a complete shift toward EVs. In many cases, charging locations aren’t even available.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000. If you want one now, know that youll spend far more than theyll cost when mass-produced.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

The truth is that electric vehicles aren't a reliable option for everyone, nor are they affordable. Just a few days after the California Air Resource Board's mandate came out, Governor Newsom had to publicly beg electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to concerns of the power grid and blackouts. said Congressman LaMalfa.