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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

Green Car Congress

For the first time, two electric vehicles with a 500-mile driving range (two variants of the Lucid Air) sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles. The top 10 “fuel sippers” among 2022 models in the new guide are all-electric vehicles offering a minimum of 111 miles per gallon-equivalent fuel economy.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

Plug in America

With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, an increasing number of drivers are considering electric vehicles (EVs). While used EVs may not have the 250+ miles range of new vehicles, they provide a solution to skyrocketing energy costs while still being useful and fun to drive.

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Chevrolet Volt MSRP Starts at $41,000, $33,500 Net of Full Federal Credit; 3-year Lease Program with Option to Buy

Green Car Congress

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. The Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles (547 km) and is powered by electricity at all times.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

EV Adoption

Many industry observers (myself included) believe that PHEVs with 30 to 40 miles (or more) of electric range (sometimes referred to as “strong hybrids”) and which are plugged in and charged on a daily or regular basis are a great solution for many households. Consumers buying or leasing PHEVs with less than 30 miles of range.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. In addition, electricity in the U.S. petroleum consumption.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Those truly in the know have real world knowledge of why a PHEV is the perfect bridge between a gasoline-powered car and one propelled by only electricity.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

in a year First NEVI charging stations up and running Gasoline sales have passed their peak It’s been a busy year here on the policy team. Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. Over a million EVs sold in the U.S.

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