article thumbnail

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. The District of Columbia has a tax credit of 50% of the incremental cost of an EV, up to $19,000. For instance, DTE Energy in Michigan offers customers discounted electricity rates at off-peak hours if they install a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

Plug-in 381
article thumbnail

Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

Green Car Congress

Honda is conducting independent research on all-solid-state batteries in order to increase the capacity and lower the cost of the next generation batteries for its electrified vehicles.

Honda 400
article thumbnail

Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

Baua Electric

Depending on coverage, Amber will cover the cost of towing to a nearby Amber Authorized Repair facility and cover the repair price on approval. AmberCare will also cover rental vehicles or rideshare costs if needed. Amber designs, underwrites, and provides AmberCare plans, as well as reviews and reimburses claims in-house.

article thumbnail

Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

It was neither as clean looking nor as slick as the Aurora show car, but could be installed without major changes to the dash. The following year, the 1997 Prius became available with more accurate differential GPS, installed in-dash. Each map cartridge installed in the system cost an additional $400 ($817 adj.).

Parts 97
article thumbnail

News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. Connecticut. When it comes to sheer number of plugs available, California is far ahead of other states with 34,001 plugs installed, more than five times the number at the next state, New York. Study Ranks Best and Worst Places To Drive Electric. California.

article thumbnail

US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

The largest PV installation in Georgia. Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut: $7,000,000. Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut.

Emissions 256
article thumbnail

8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

Green Car Congress

The partner states are California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. The plan also suggests promoting the installation of charging infrastructure for commuters at public transit hubs. Remove barriers to ZEV charging and fueling station installations. Earlier post.)

Plug-in 244