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Congress finally agrees on electric bike bill – but not the one everyone wanted

Baua Electric

The last electric bike bill to hit the floor of the US House of Representatives was the EBIKE Act, which sought to create a federal tax incentive for e-bike purchases. But now e-bikes are getting new attention in Congress, this time due to fire scares. Electrek’s Take I think this is good news, don’t get me wrong.

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What a month for EVs!

Plug in America

There has been so much head-snapping EV news coming from Washington that I don’t even know where to start, but I’ll share some of the highlights with you. I watched President Biden’s speech to the joint session of Congress on April 28, and I was dazzled to see the role that electric vehicles play in his plans.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. You can also reach me on Twitter @Christi86567288 , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla supplier Talon Metals on Manchin EV Bill, Tesla & more

Teslarati

Todd is based in Washington DC for Talon and therefore has a front-row seat to the wrangling among various parties regarding Senator Manchin’s new EV tax incentives in the Infrastructure Reduction Act of 2022. Manchin’s EV tax credit proposal. Credit: Talon Metals. Credit: Talon Metals.

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Will We Achieve Net-Zero Emissions By 2035? A National Clean Electricity Standard Could Be Key

EV Match

Democrats now control the White House and both chambers of Congress. Most of these states have created a system of zero-emission electricity credits (ZECs) to measure progress. This system or many iterations of it could be enacted by Congress to achieve a national standard. … It just shows that fossil fuel is necessary.”.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

With the issue of what people will be allowed to drive in the future becoming yet another hot-button political issue, there’s little chance of the bill making it through Congress. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Everybody Happy: Bush to Sign Do-little Energy Bill

Plugs and Cars

The opening line of the Detroit News story says all you need to know: The House approved a stripped-down energy bill Tuesday and sent it to President George Bush, who is expected to sign the legislation. The headline is a 35mpg CAFE standard for cars produced 13 years from now.

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