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Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo

Baua Electric

Hyundai is offering two of the cheapest cars to lease (EV or gas-powered), the IONIQ 6 and Kona EV, in the US, with prices as low as $169 per month. Earlier this month, Hyundai introduced its “Getaway Sales Event,” offering savings on popular models, including its all-electric vehicles. Who said EVs are not affordable?

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

Green Car Congress

At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 The company aims for 2 million units in annual EV sales by 2030. The company aims for 2 million units in annual EV sales by 2030.

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EIA: major utilities continue to increase spending on US electric distribution systems

Green Car Congress

Poles, wires, and substation transformers are being upgraded with advanced materials and new technology to better withstand extreme weather events, to allow easier frequency and voltage control during system emergencies, and to accommodate greater use of variable renewable generation (customer-sited wind and solar).

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MIT Professor’s IoT Sensors Make Roads Safer

Cars That Think

Back in 2005, before smartphones were generally available, MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan was so fed up with commuting delays in Boston that he built a mobile system to monitor road conditions. Their research won several awards, and the system was covered by The Boston Globe. He is also a CMT cofounder and the company’s CEO.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Like many of the residents that come to our EV Ride & Drive events or email me for advice on what EV to buy, I appreciate the many advantages EVs have over internal combustion engine-powered ones. In light of the current spike in gasoline prices, the savings on fueling costs with EVs are even greater.

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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Baua Electric

Forty-nine dollars per person, per day is pretty exceptional,” said Colleen McDaniel, the editor of CruiseCritic.com , a website that reviews cruises, noting that the price covers all meals and entertainment. (The company declined to say how many standby cabins it has offered.) For her standby sailing, Ms. McDaniel of CruiseCritic.com.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

Green Car Congress

Toyota held its first media briefing and drive for the RAV4 EV ( earlier post ), due to go on sale later this year in California. Depending upon consumer response and demand, Toyota could consider contracting with Tesla for additional units, perhaps to be rolled out in cities such as Boston and New York, or in other California ZEV states.

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