Remove Affordable Remove Conversion Remove Cost Of Remove Texas
article thumbnail

Xcel Energy wants 1.5M EVs in its service areas by 2030; 30x increase from today

Green Car Congress

Xcel services customers in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Electric vehicles are the next frontier in the clean energy transition, and we are committed to making charging EVs easy, convenient and affordable for customers.

Minnesota 370
article thumbnail

DOE awarding $15M to 3 algae-based biofuel and bioproducts projects

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding up to $15 million for three projects aimed at reducing the production costs of algae-based biofuels and bioproducts through improvements in algal biomass yields. Global Algae Innovations. Global Algae Innovations Inc., MicroBio Engineering, Inc. MicroBio Engineering, Inc.,

San Diego 150
article thumbnail

Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023

Clean Fleet Report

However, owning an EV is about more than just zero emissions and torque—it’s about understanding the total cost of ownership. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the insurance cost associated with EVs. From the state of residence, driving history and the specific model of EV, many factors can influence the cost.

article thumbnail

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

If you ask a bunch of experts to predict the cost of a technology 10 years from now, they’re all over the map—9 out of 10 are wrong, and you don’t know which one is right. and “Is your electricity bill reasonably affordable?” Expansion also enables wider electricity markets, which tend to lower electricity costs.

Clean 100
article thumbnail

DOE selects 9 universities for about $2.7M in advanced coal technologies research awards

Green Car Congress

Research projects will also develop new processes and computational design methods to develop these materials, improve efficiency and reduce the costs of cleaner power generation systems. Brown University will study the feasibility of two-layer air plasma-sprayed TBCs that will improve their durability, manufacturability and affordability.

Coal 250
article thumbnail

2023 Rivian R1T Review - Got My Chips Cashed In

The Truth About Cars

& On the other hand, it’s easy to forget about the cost of your electric bill, since you pay it once a month and unless you’re in Texas, electrical service is always right there. After all, being a full-time auto journalist doesn’t pay well enough to afford a vehicle like this. I’m not quite there yet in my world.

F-150 111
article thumbnail

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Sterling will bring a unique perspective to the Board, and expand the diversity of the Board to Texas. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase.