Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Jesse Jenkins and his collaborators used the REPEAT energy model to project the greenhouse-gas reductions resulting from recent U.S. government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition.

Clean 87

Clean Cleaning Energy Emissions 87

Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Electric cars barely existed in 2010, when the Tesla Model S was still a glint in Elon Musk’s eye. 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.

Batteries 89

Batteries Battery Supplies GM 89

EV Life

JULY 21, 2023

The age of the electric car has arrived. While they still make up a relatively small portion of vehicles on the road today, electric cars continue to gain popularity, and more and more automakers are expanding their EV offerings. The Kia AV9 is expected to compete with other electric SUVs like the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S.

F-150 52

F-150 Silverado Chevrolet Kia 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT ( earlier post ) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most affordable EVs on the market. Electric (Battery)'

Chevrolet 317

Chevrolet Tax Credit Tax DC 317

EV Life

JUNE 28, 2023

The negative impact of fossil fuel emissions on climate change and the environment has become an important issue facing the world today, and some of the biggest contributors are the gas-powered vehicles we drive every day. At the forefront of this electric revolution is Tesla, a company synonymous with innovation and disruptive technology.

Financing 52

Financing Electric Vehicles Tax Credit Tesla 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

In addition to providing the heat for system processes, the CHP generator will provide 7.5MW of green electricity. First, the industry is approaching the ethanol-to-gasoline blend wall of 10% ethanol, 90% gasoline in standard gas engines. There has been activity with biomass electrical power generation in the past several months.

Production 170

Production Ohio Waste Financing 170

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2023

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) weighed in on the matter, issuing the first suggested changes for the 2027-2032 model years. Your author’s assumption is that these new targets will not be achievable without the industry leaning heavily upon all-electric and hybrid vehicles. Of course, that’s also the point.

EPA 97

EPA Light Emissions Vehicles 97

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Meet the e-bike. A battery and small electric-assist motor on a bike frame allows riders to climb hills and reach higher speeds with each boosted pedal for less effort than a regular bike. several jurisdictions have unveiled different incentives to make e-bikes more affordable. Sounds too good to be true, right? Think again.

Transportation 80

Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 80

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. gallon gas tank—I can fill up either 40 miles from home or about 40 miles from my destination. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

Electric Vehicles 87

Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 87

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. gallon gas tank—I can fill up either 40 miles from home or about 40 miles from my destination. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

Electric Vehicles 84

Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles Electric 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

The 2023 Niro EV has an EPA estimated driving range of 253 miles, an increase of 14 miles compared to the outgoing 2022 Niro EV. The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is very efficient.

Kia 82

Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 82

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels.

Chevrolet 75

Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 75

EV Adoption

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, the IRA could actually receive enough votes to pass, but not without potentially several significant changes — including to some of the EV tax credit requirements. It is generally believed that the EPA classification will be used, which can at times seem odd. Joe Manchin, via the Wall Street Journal.

Tax Credit 98

Tax Credit Tax North America America 98

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy 170

Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170

Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

But instead of just de facto banning the competition from giving Americans access to affordable hot new EVs, the US should instead try making affordable hot new EVs itself. And most of all, a new powertrain – electric – that will account for roughly 100% of cars on the road within a couple decades, which no serious person disputes.

China 52

China Japan Chinese Auto Industry 52