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Berkeley study finds clean vehicle rebates have predominantly benefited wealthy, white Californians

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Rubin and St-Louis say that considering the high costs of fuel-efficient electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles, whose sticker prices start at around $20,000, it was not surprising to find that 83% of rebate recipients in the period studied reported yearly incomes of more than $100,000.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. In fact, from 2014 to 2016, battery prices fell by 50 percent, allowing EVs to gain some traction. Policymakers need to establish regulation and demand cleaner vehicles. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

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BNEF forecasts EVs to hit 54% of new car sales by 2040; decreasing importance of PHEVs

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The forecast, put together by the advanced transport team at BNEF, relies on likely future reductions in price for lithium-ion batteries and of prospects for the other cost components in EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles. We see a momentous inflection point for the global auto industry in the second half of the 2020s.

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Bruce Newton’s best electrified car of 2024: BYD Shark 6

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It also launches at a price and equipment level that resets the definition of value in the dual cab segment. It makes something like a Ford Ranger Platinum look crazily over-priced. As if anyone needed more reminding, it’s another example of the immense capability of the Chinese auto industry. Thats a good thing.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. The Ukraine war is playing havoc with energy pricing and market stability. Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern.

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Hyundai and Kia invest in WeaveGrid to power smarter EV charging

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WeaveGrids software is designed to help solve that problem, making EV charging more efficient while supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system. In order to find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage , a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

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As for the automakers, just last month, ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, headed by de Meo, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future , with de Meo adding that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation.” “We We are not contesting 2035,” said de Meo. Now we must get down to it.”

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