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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. They also want to take action to protect American EVs from cheap or subsidized Chinese models. That said, people there don’t buy that many of them, with EVs comprising just 0.5 It noted that the U.S.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

The Truth About Cars

BMW is hoping to take some of the shine off of Tesla’s crown with a new incentive that gives buyers a $1,000 discount to buy one of its new EVs. That said, BMW’s EVs are not cheap, so the incentives should be a welcome move for hopeful buyers.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. So, what’s the right car to buy right now? Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

The ultimate promise: vehicle-to-grid Many see V2G, where the EV receives power from the grid when it is cheap or plentiful and gives power back to the grid to balance and supplement the grid as needed, as the ultimate game changer. California has buying power behind its proposed V2G mandate to the EV industry.

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What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

Get Electric Vehicle

How to Win the EV Race –  Blog Series This is the second part of How to Win the EV Race blog series As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race? 4 Incentives and Subsidies Providing incentives for consumers to buy EVs can stimulate demand. What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Can these things add up to make a car that people want to buy? 11 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 morgan 9:26PM (4/22/2009) Am I the only one who thinks this looks like a mid 90s car? It seems like it still may be cheaper to just buy a well used Lotus Elise and modify it yourself.