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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

Blink Charging

By switching to electric school buses and encouraging EV adoption in the community, schools can reduce air pollution and create a healthier environment for children to learn. Beyond simply paying for school buses, the EPA will also provide funding for administrative costs and even workforce training.

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. It was concerned that the market for electric car-derived vans would become increasingly competitive. Earlier post.).

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

must create a strong electric car industry. More Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The answer may lie in Silicon Valley.

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Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

EV Connect

Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tax Credit One of the best-known incentives is the Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tax Credit which provides between $2,500 and $7,500 in credit for each vehicle purchased. The total amount depends on battery capacity, along with how many electric cars the particular EV manufacturer has sold.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .