Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault) and Dow Kokam LLC have signed an agreement that outlines the intention to combine the business activities of Dassault’s Société de Vehicles Electriques (SVE) unit with Dow Kokam, making Dassault a minority owner of Dow Kokam, a joint venture between Dow Chemical and Townsend Kokam for Li-ion batteries.

Li-ion 210

Li-ion Lithium Ion Tax Credit Batteries 210

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. But the price of these batteries had been a major roadblock to electric vehicle adoption. The good news is that things are starting to change.

2008 52

2008 Market Lithium Ion Batteries 52

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless. As electricity increasingly comes from renewables, total electric vehicle GHG emissions will continue downward, but that will take at least a decade or more to happen everywhere across the U.S. For instance, recent U.S.

Climate Change 131

Climate Change Climate San Diego Emissions 131

Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. One might think Lucid would call for every electric model to cover such vast distances.

Batteries 91

Batteries Battery Supplies GM 91

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Spain has set a goal of 250,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2014.

Europe 244

Europe China Charging Grid 244

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 31, 2024

All-New Compact Electric SUV The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is hoping to be what many people have been waiting for—a 300+ mile all-electric range (AER) compact SUV that, with incentives, will be priced in the high $20,000 to low $30,000 range. There is nothing flashy about this latest EV from Chevrolet, which is a good thing.

Chevrolet 80

Chevrolet All-Electric SUV Gasoline-Electric 80

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

It’s under the hoods of the 250 million vehicles we drive today. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Right now, buyers of new plug-in cars get up to $7,500 in tax credits. We’re in a hurry, so deliver your test vehicles in six months.

Oil 252

Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

As University of Michigan professor emeritus and student of system-human interactions John Leslie King observes “People find ways to use systems for their own benefit not anticipated by designers and developers. electric vehicle subsidy policy. US President Joe Biden speaks at the Detroit Auto show on September 14, 2022.

Climate Change 94

Climate Change Climate Future Energy 94

Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Buy 82

Buy GM Range Purchase 82

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act—a sweeping package of tax, health care and climate measures—was like the happy ending to one of those heartwarming “Save Christmas” stories. The revamped tax credit scheme is clearly a great improvement over its predecessor. Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act.

Tax Credit 66

Tax Credit Tax North America Clean 66

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The state has consistently implemented clean-air rules that are stricter than those imposed at the federal level, including the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires automakers to produce a certain number of electric vehicles. Then, for the Biden administration, so much of it is about signaling.

California 52

California Emissions Future EPA 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The idea is to electric vehicles more competitive with conventional, gas-powered vehicles, so that a purchaser can consider paying roughly the same amount for either. The state of Michigan, which has seen its economy decimated by the collapse of the gas-powered auto industry, is pouring incentives into the alt-car market.

Grid 28

Grid Oregon Electric Cars 2009 28