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Carmax, Carvana, and automotive stakeholders urge U.S. Senate to keep EV tax credits

Plug in America

Many of us have built substantial used EV businesses in markets with a lower cost of living, selling to customers who can then reduce their monthly household costs. For car dealerships, these time-of-sale rebates have enabled us to better serve our customers and expand our businesses.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

Green Car Congress

The project will develop a new device called the Galloping Hydrokinetic Energy Extraction Device that will convert fast-moving river currents into an oscillating motion that will drive a dielectric elastomer generator (DEG). The project will assess the cost of manufacturing these systems at various scales. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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Why Are More U.S. Drivers Going Without Auto Insurance?

The Truth About Cars

We’ve already noted that premiums are up with car insurance costs having risen by 52 percent in just the last three years. But the cost of living has jumped dramatically within the same time frame. percent, New Mexico is the next highest — followed by Mississippi (22.2 Money is arguably the biggest factor.

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

The Truth About Cars

.& In case you were curious, in 1996 Guidestar worked in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. to have a complete set of Guidestar maps. .&

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

With gas prices going up and the cost of electric cars coming down, there are real economic benefits to driving electric,” said April Bolduc, EAA President. National Drive Electric Week event in Exeter, New Hampshire. It was a spectacular effort that is moving us forward in EV adoption and access.”.

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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.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

Leaving the Pavement: Bronco Off-Roadeo Ford hosts Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo programs in Austin, Texas; Gilford, New Hampshire, and where we went through the program—Moab, Utah. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco.

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