Remove Dealers Remove Emissions Remove Installation Remove Neighborhood
article thumbnail

NY Governor Cuomo announces “Make-Ready” program for EV charging stations; >20K EV rebates approved

Green Car Congress

Given the low penetration of EVs on the road today, it is difficult to recoup installation costs from charging revenues due to low station utilization. To support EV deployment in New York, the report recommends a number of actions to leverage the utilities’ expertise and unique position to promote zero-emission vehicle adoption.

New York 170
article thumbnail

How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. Charging infrastructure installs vary, a lot.

Volvo 131
article thumbnail

National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” The result was a promise of two new Level 2 chargers to be installed in Trotwood over the next 24 months. At the end of the day, visitors, dealers, and manufacturers seemed to feel that the event was a great success,” Gross continued.

article thumbnail

In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

EVs can have issues, and If you don’t have a dealer, you can be stuck,” agreed Rob Upson, who is White’s chapter co-founder. Thomas, began his quest toward net-zero emissions when Category 5 Hurricane Hugo hit the islands in 1989. “We I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV).

article thumbnail

Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

Federal and State EV Incentives Because the recent boost in EV popularity is great for reducing emissions, California has been introducing even more programs aimed at helping people purchase electric vehicles, investing in their ultimate goal of eliminating the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.

article thumbnail

National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Every neighborhood deserves clean air and the transition to EVs is the quickest way to get there.” The result was a promise of two new Level 2 chargers to be installed in Trotwood over the next 24 months. At the end of the day, visitors, dealers, and manufacturers seemed to feel that the event was a great success,” Gross continued.

article thumbnail

GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

Green Car Congress

Although plug-ins could significantly reduce oil consumption and those associated greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity used for charging the batteries would need to be generated from lower-emission fuels such as nuclear and renewable energy rather than the fossil fuels for PHEVs to reach their full potential.

Plug-in 207