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Second Tesla center in New Mexico to open on Santa Ana Pueblo

Teslarati

In September 2021, Tesla opened its first center on Native American tribal land in New Mexico. By building on tribal land, Tesla effectively sidestepped a New Mexico law prohibiting the company from directly selling EVs and operating a service center in the state. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

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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. National EV Charging 2023 marked two years since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Tesla submits proposal for dealership and service center in Chicopee, MA

Teslarati

Tesla’s proposal also included the installation of a charging station. According to local reports, the dealership is expected to create approximately 30 jobs and generate additional tax revenue for the city. It would include a 50,000-square-foot dealership with a showroom and a 48-vehicle service area. during peak weekday hours.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The company partners with approved installers charging $1,200-$3,000. PITCH: If you support our goals, you could support CalCars with a tax-deductible donation in any amount by credit card, check, PayPal or Google Checkout. $25 If you are interested in this program, please contact the Electric Transportation Department at EPRI.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

CDM Baby, CDM Ruminations on Vegas and NASCAR California Dreamin' ► February (16) Car Sharing and Saving in a Tough Economy Throwing down the gauntlet to Secretary Clinton Weather Does Not Equal Climate The Hub Lab Seeks Revolutionary New Energy Science. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr.

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What a month for EVs!

Plug in America

He repeated his commitment from the campaign to building 500,000 charging stations so we can “own the electric car market.” In January, Plug In America outlined our 2021 federal policy priorities , including calling for President Biden to set a goal of putting a plug on every new car and truck by the end of this decade.