Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America announced today that third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI began piloting two Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, becoming the third company to deploy its battery-electric trucks.

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Plug in America

JULY 26, 2023

States rely on gas taxes to fund road improvements and repairs. Since electric vehicles (EVs) don’t use gas , they don’t contribute to this fund. Plug In America believes that EV drivers should pay their share in a way that is fair. a year in gas taxes. a year in gas taxes.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The perception that EVs don't pay their fair share of fuel taxes may not be the most productive way to look at funding highway projects.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g., vehicle subsidies).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Credit: Tesla The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. We bought a US-made 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 More often than not, I fill them in.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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Plug in America

JULY 12, 2023

We’re thrilled to share our key takeaways from a Consumer Reports study that analyzed ownership costs between EVs and similar gas-powered models. The findings are truly impressive, showing significant savings for EV owners compared to their gas-powered counterparts.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Governments in North America and Europe are seriously concerned about China’s growing dominance of the EV industry. percent tariff for all Chinese-made cars, and the Inflation Reduction Act creates an additional barrier with its stipulation that only EVs made in North America qualify for tax credits.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

Some European capitals will ban certain types of vehicles, and others have devised taxes and fees to incentivize driving less. Electric vehicle owners will benefit from the lowest parking fees, while SUV owners will see higher chargers starting in January 2024. & [Image: Ioan Panaite via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

Since the EV transition began, the leader has been Norway, which quickly took to buying electric vehicles ahead of essentially every other country on Earth. Some parts of the world, including North America, have not seen the same wave in demand for EVs during the same timeframe. of the car market in the third month of the year.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a massive climate, health care, and tax bill with the overarching goal of slowing the rise in consumer prices that have been climbing at the fastest pace in approximately 40 years. has a free trade agreement, or with materials recycled in North America. Most comprehensive climate package in U.S.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Biden administration will use a broad legal interpretation to provide tax credits to EV charging projects in a large swath of the country. The Treasury Department on Friday released additional guidance providing more specific information on what projects will qualify for the revived 30C tax credit. population.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) has awarded New Flyer with a contract for 106 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) forty-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. to 0.02g/bhp-hr. Earlier post.) to 0.02g/bhp-hr. Earlier post.) The funds are administered in B.C. by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. It is designed for on-road service trucks to provide a quick charge to stranded battery electric vehicles similar to an “out-of-gas” situation. President Obama announced the award of $2.3

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. compared to 2005 levels.).

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Teslarati

APRIL 14, 2024

While the press release didn’t disclose how much the department paid for the Model Y units, the most affordable inventory Model Y on Tesla’s website in the Anaheim area is selling for $41,390 before tax credits. The department will hold a media preview day for the Model Y cruisers on Monday, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. of total U.S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The most notable new policies include the US “Inflation Reduction Act”, legislation providing more than $369 billion in funding for clean technologies, and the European Union’s REPowerEU plan, which sets ambitious targets to reduce reliance on gas from Russia. advancing or delaying the time of electricity dispatch.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2016

The government of British Columbia recently unveiled its Climate Leadership Plan , targeting the reduction of net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050 and the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years. BC’s target is to reduce 2050 emissions 80% below 2007 levels.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

(KMI) and El Paso Corporation on Sunday announced a definitive agreement whereby KMI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EP in a transaction that will create the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America with an enterprise value of approximately $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 10, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group, including Tesla, is gaining ground on Tesla in the US electric vehicle market. Hyundai and Kia have been on a roll with some of the most affordable, fuel-efficient electric cars in the US. After launching the EV9 last year, Kia has sold 7,766 electric SUVs through May, also a new record.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hyundai is offering customers willing to buy an all-electric vehicle a Level 2 home charger for no extra cost. While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

The President also announced a new research Clean Energy Grand Challenge—EV Everywhere—to make electric-powered vehicles as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles for the average American family within a decade. Tax credits. National Community Deployment Challenge.

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Blink Charging

MAY 1, 2023

The White House recently implemented rules for various federal funding opportunities requiring companies to be Buy America compliant. The Buy America standards require that all steel and iron incorporated into a project must be produced in the United States. The EV charging industry is no different. For Blink, this means: U.S.

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Plug in America

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, electricity in the U.S. EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. Depending on your electric utility, you may be able to save even more money by setting your car to charge at off-peak rates.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. And some made-in-America EVs like those from Rivian lost half of their credit amount.

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Members of the Mid-America EAA show-off different types of EVs, including a lawn mower. These homeowners generate their electricity and many of them put energy back into the grid, and they’ve still had to pay these ridiculous charges,” said MAEAA President Al Pugsley. There would be no incentive for them to use less electricity.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

One possible scenario for the electricity system in the Western US in 2026-29. Pie charts show the proportion of different types of energy sources generating power and flowing between load areas if there were a carbon tax of $70 per ton. Click to enlarge. To meet these carbon goals, coal has to go away from the region.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2012

Very broadly, the report lays out an agenda to “Invest in Our Future” through education and innovation, “Build on Our Strengths” in the critical sectors of energy and manufacturing, and “Play to Win” by making overdue tax and regulatory reforms to stay competitive. America must do likewise.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

A key element of that partnership is a goal for North America to strive to achieve 50% clean power generation by 2025. As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Electric vehicle ownership is increasing, and that means more EVs on the road and more demand for charging services. What do the placement of electric vehicle charging stations mean for truck stops and roadside convenience store owners? The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

The environmental law centers at UCLA and UC Berkeley Schools of Law today released a new policy paper on industry actions and federal, state, and local policies needed to ensure that California catalyzes mass adoption of electric vehicles by 2025, with the goal of building a long-term market in the US. non-plug-in) in the US.

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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. The Dramatic Decline in Battery Costs The Energy Battery Pack in electric vehicles is a key component in storing the energy needed to power the vehicle’s electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L Do they get state or federal tax breaks? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2012

Subsequent to the SOTU address, the White House issued a “ Blueprint for an America Built to Last ” as an outline of the points the President made in his speech. clean sources of electricity by setting a standard for utility companies, so that by 2035, 80% of the. A strategy that’s cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs.

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 / Credit: Hyundai North America Last February there were nine EVs that leased for an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license. By our observation, it seems that the Kona Electric makes up less than 5% of a given dealership’s EV inventory, so huge discounts, like the car itself, are a bit rare.

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