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

Electrek

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. more… The post Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one appeared first on Electrek.

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Even misrepresented, Michigan Senator makes case for electric car amid record gas prices

Green Car Reports

According to the reporting from Fox News, one of the most popular news organizations in the U.S., a Michigan Senator bragged about driving an expensive electric car to Washington, D.C., while avoiding gas stations amid historic prices.

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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

Teslarati

There are numerous factors to consider when one is looking to purchase an electric car. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . Don’t hesitate to contact us for news tips.

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The British have a gas shortage, so they’re Googling electric cars like crazy

Electrek

Analysis of Google search data revealed that online searches for electric cars in the UK exploded 1,600% on September 24 – the day that gas shortages became a widespread problem across the country.

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The British have a gas shortage, so they’re Googling electric cars like crazy [Update]

Electrek

Analysis of Google search data revealed that online searches for electric cars in the UK exploded 1,600% on September 24 – the day that gas shortages became a widespread problem across the country.

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Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices rise

Electrek

Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices are getting higher and more volatile. The post Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices rise appeared first on Electrek.

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Audi sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within 2-3 years

Electrek

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says that he sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within the next two to three years. more… The post Audi sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within 2-3 years appeared first on Electrek.