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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

Green Car Congress

This could include sharing lessons learned by both jurisdictions about requirements, incentives, and dealer inducements to boost sales, along with sharing approaches to developing charging infrastructure. Combined, these states and California constitute more than 40% of the US passenger vehicle market.

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Top 10 states offering EV incentives

Plug in America

Various states across the United States offer electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives to help accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. Below is a list of the top 10 states who provide valuable incentives. Find out if your state is on the list! . Connecticut. Massachusetts.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

Teslarati

Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. It was an easy way out.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

The Dealer Son-Nim Experience Our silent, all-electric drive departed New York City and took us over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge onto Staten Island and then on to New Jersey. Genesis is on schedule to have 100+ dealers across the country in the coming years. Until then, Hyundai dealers will handle Genesis sales.

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Chevrolet Volt plant prepping for boost in Volt and Ampera production; exports to Canada, China and Europe this year

Green Car Congress

The 2011 Volt was launched in California, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, DC. In 2012, global production capacity is expected to be 60,000 vehicles with an estimated 45,000 to be delivered in the United States.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

Green Car Congress

There are substantial purchase incentives in California, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Washington. State regulations also play a key role. These growing electric vehicle markets across the United States might signal an increased awareness in these communities regarding the emerging electric vehicle technology.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

Green Car Congress

The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits.

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