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President Obama announces $1B National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of alternative-fuel vehicles; new purchasing incentives; new EV Everywhere research grand challenge

Green Car Congress

US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. Tax credits.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The provisions included in the bill will fight inflation by lowering energy and health care costs for families, and by helping to reduce the deficit. This will support millions more low- and middle-income families than the original credit. has a free trade agreement, or with materials recycled in North America.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

Thanks to our new network integrations, we are proud to offer a global Blink Charging experience, so EV drivers can use the same global Blink mobile app at thousands of locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Moreover, they must fulfill wage and apprenticeship requirements to qualify for a maximum 30% tax credit.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

Using the US Department of Energy’s alternative fuel locator , we can see the US has (as of this writing): 129,598 publicly available EV charging ports spread over 50,401 public charging stations. If you’re ready to help America make up its shortfall of EV charging stations, all you need is space (pun intended).

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

Blink Charging

In North America, Level 2 chargers use the standard J-1772 plug, which is compatible with all plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) vehicles. Programs such as NEVI (see below) can help qualifying hotels reduce the cost of adding this amenity. Level 2 chargers make the most sense for hotels to install for overnight guests.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

Blink Charging

This is partially due to the cost of EVs in these countries, but also with a relative lack of charging infrastructure. The federal US government has expanded its electric vehicle tax credits for new and used EVs. billion has been allocated towards EV charging infrastructure along America’s highways using the NEVI program.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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