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Here’s how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

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Spikes in electricity rates can raise the cost of charging an EV at home, but California has a solution. for customers of California’s three major investor-owned utilities—Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). monthly fee.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

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Whether you love them or hate them , electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles.

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Ironic Today Show segment explains tips for gas mileage while anchor sits in electric vehicle

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The Today Show released a helpful segment during this morning’s broadcast, showing tips on how consumers can increase gas mileage as prices at the gas pump are reaching record levels. The only problem is NBC showed these tips on an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. A week ago, it was $3.61, and a year ago, it was $2.77.

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Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

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A Stellantis-owned Jeep production facility in Illinois will be ceasing production and laying off over 1,000 workers as the automaker looks to cut costs ahead of its EV transition. Stellantis calls the move “difficult but necessary” as it battles with increased costs as it transitions to producing electric vehicles.

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

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Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. cents, compared to a current average gas price of $2.78 the rate of gas (or 7x on state property).

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Using modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The company has focused on developing its own technology, and now offers not only complete vehicles, but also a broad range of components, including electric drivetrain systems, control software, bidirectional charging systems, modular batteries, battery management systems and more. You call AAA, they’ll come and bring you a gallon of gas.

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The company has focused on developing its own technology, and now offers not only complete vehicles, but also a broad range of components, including electric drivetrain systems, control software, bidirectional charging systems, modular batteries, battery management systems and more. You call AAA, they’ll come and bring you a gallon of gas.