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Mapping federal charging network, EV charging tax, Mazda on EV range: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kansas looks at taxing charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A group helps map out the federal EV charging network. And will EV range keep getting longer as batteries improve? Will future EVs keep offering longer range than previous models? Consider the CEO of Mazda in the U.S.

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Panasonic selects Kansas as site of its North American 4680 plant: report

Teslarati

Tesla battery supplier Panasonic has reportedly decided to build its next battery plant in Kansas, USA. kai (NHK) or the Japan Broadcasting Corporation published a report stating that Panasonic had shortlisted Kansas and Oklahoma as potential sites for its new battery factory. . Back in March, the Nippon H?s?

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Kansas Considers Taxing Electric Car Owners When They Plug In

Green Car Reports

The state of Kansas is famous for a lot of things, from its wild sunflowers and large wheat-fields through to its miles and miles of straight roads, an incredibly flat landscape, and a certain 1939 musical about a little girl, a tornado, and her dog. This week however, Kansas became one of the first states in the country to consider taxing.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Kansas City EAA chapter members challenge government regulation as part of their efforts to support clean energy. I’m the unofficial guy keeping tabs on what happens legislatively in Kansas,” said Schwanke, noting that he has testified at hearings way more times than he can remember. For hybrids, there’s a $50 charge.”

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

And thanks to a variety of tax credits and incentive programs, the barrier to entry may be lower than you think. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations. Washington state offers tax credits for up to 50% of the costs of equipment and related costs.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

Depending on your electric utility, you may be able to save even more money by setting your car to charge at off-peak rates. Not only does this save you money, but it also saves you time spent waiting for your car to be serviced. Cars are important investments, and these warranties provide EV owners with extra protection.

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Route Zero Relay Kicks Off EV Road Trip

Electric Auto Association

Each stop will different but some will include press conferences, local speakers on no-emission or EV topics, and informal EV car showcases. Find the Most Up-to-Date EV Tax Credit Guide The IRA federal EV tax credit has numerous battery material and domestic manufacturing requirements. Specialist grantgerke@myeva.org.