Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board approved a $663-million low-carbon transportation plan to increase the use of clean cars, heavy-duty trucks, buses and freight equipment. 125 million to transportation equity projects focused on disadvantaged communities and low-income consumers.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 18, 2022

The post US utility to test electric Ford F-150 Lightning as grid resource appeared first on The Driven. The Ford F-150 Lightning ute gets chance to prove the worth of its vehicle-to-grid capabilities.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

ABB electric vehicle charging station; via ABB. A new study shows that drivers of electric cars are saving everyone billions of dollars on their monthly electricity bills — even the people who don’t drive EVs! Because of this, EVs have helped apply downward pressure on rates. SYNAPSE ENERGY ECONOMICS, INC.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment. They gathered information on the total number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 14, 2023

Consumers have a new resource for finding plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicle tax credits. Current owners and those considering an electric vehicle purchase can access a free tool developed by ORNL researchers for fueleconomy.gov.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 4, 2011

Some of the members here will find this obvious but I've spoken with several people recently who had no idea that we have such a fantastic resource built up. For those of you who don't know, we have an electric car conversion wiki which has tons of info for beginners and pros.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

Electrek can confirm that Tesla indeed put its upcoming ‘$25,000 electric car, sometimes referred to as ‘Model 2’, on the back burner despite what Elon Musk said. Tesla has been working on its ‘next-generation vehicle platform’ that is expected to enable much cheaper electric vehicles. The project was codenamed NV9.

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Green Energy Consumers

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As more and more people switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs), we hear a lot of questions along the lines of “can the grid handle it?” will we have enough clean energy resources to supply all the kilowatt-hours of electricity those EVs will need?), and sometimes it’s about costs.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board will discuss Thursday and Friday raising the state's electric vehicle rebate to offset the expiration of federal tax credits for the two largest electric-carmakers, Tesla and GM. The state offers a $2,500 subsidy for electric-car purchases.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 4, 2018

One problem with electric cars is that they may be invisible. Despite proliferating charging stations, multiplying car models, and extended range for many new electric cars, fewer than half of California drivers are even aware they exist, says Mary Nichols, head of the California Air Resources Board.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 19, 2023

and Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. CTR) announced a major investment of more than $100 million from Stellantis to advance the development of CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen project, the world’s largest geothermal lithium project with a total resource capacity to produce up to 300,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent each year. (CTR)

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Spark Powered

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I recently asked ChatGPT what the benefits to electric cars were and this is how it responded: There are several benefits to using electric vehicles (EVs), including: Environmental benefits: EVs emit significantly less greenhouse gases and other air pollutants compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2018

Our readers report they often find electric-car chargers that don't work. And a report draws some surprising conclusions about electric cars' impact on natural resources. A reader's family finds enough charging outlets to make a 2,000-mile road trip in a Chevy Bolt EV. All this and more on.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 11, 2023

Important factors for the lifecycle assessment of a plug-in hybrid vehicle include the resources consumed in production and the charging processes of the high voltage battery during vehicle operation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2017

Until the full service is available for public use later in the year, the Pico Union station will be used for community outreach, drive and ride events, and efforts to raise awareness about electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 10, 2022

Buyers are often afraid to switch to electric vehicles because of the range compared to gas cars. According to research from Bell Resources recently reported by Gizmodo, EVs could have similar range already offered by gas vehicles by 2024. But the next few years could change that — for better or worse.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2017

It's clear that incentives to buy specific cars work best when they can be applied directly at the time of sale. That's why purchase rebates are widely preferred by electric-car advocates to tax credits, which may take up to 15 months to be usable, depending on the timing of the purchase and tax filing.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2013

Rendering of the battery-electric car ferry. Siemens, together with the Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand, has developed a battery-electric car ferry, the miljøferge (environmental ferry) ZeroCat. The 80-meter vessel can carry up to 120 cars and 360 passengers. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Uber Freight, a leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics, and public electric commercial truck charging network service provider Greenlane, a $650 million joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC and BlackRock, announced a collaboration aiming to accelerate the development and installation (..)

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 24, 2014

Plug-in electric cars are driving silently off showroom floors in growing numbers--but who is buying them, and why? Data on electric-car owners can provide valuable insight for policymakers, helping to show which strategies for increased adoption are more likely to work. The California Air.'

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 5, 2023

The company laid the foundation stone for the sustainable battery recycling facility, cutting resource consumption and establishing closed-loop recycling of battery raw materials.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As of 2026, Audi will only launch all-electric models onto the global market, gradually phasing out production of its combustion models by 2033. Based on this clear decision made as part of its Vorsprung 2030 corporate strategy, Audi is now taking steps to prepare its global facilities for the production of all-electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 28, 2021

Are electric pickup trucks going to solve the carbon emissions problem? No, but that's no reason not to buy one!

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 25, 2024

REE Automotive, which recently announced FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and EPA certification, has received two certifications from California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the Class 4 P7-C chassis cab.

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Charged Future

JANUARY 25, 2021

With a new year comes a fresh new update to the Comprehensive Electric Car List. In fact, the Available and Future Electric Car List has now grown to over 120 models. In just 2021, there will be over 10 new electric vehicles (EVs). This latest update brings the most models ever added.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2011

Liberty Electric Cars, a UK company formed in 2008 to re-engineer of large luxury cars and SUVs into electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has stated that it is seeking a way to rescue electric commercial vehicle maker Modec, which recently entered administration ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 6, 2015

states, California is by far the most enthusiastic when it comes to electric cars. And that's largely due to regulations overseen by the state's Air Resources Board. But Mary Nichols--the chair of this agency since 2007--isn't satisfied with having just a few electric cars on California roads.

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

There’s never been more interest in electric cars. Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. Level 1 Chargers.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote today on the proposed Advanced Clean Cars II proposal to rapidly scale down light-duty passenger car, truck and SUV emissions starting with the 2026 model year through 2035.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 25, 2023

The addition of AGI’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehiclereadiness. […] The post Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Support National US Dealership Electrification and EV Charging (..)

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In terms of range, the IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range RWD trim received an impressive estimate from Natural Resources Canada of 581 kilometers.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nikola Corporation has received a California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) Zero Emission Powertrain (“ZEP”) Executive Order that is a requirement for Nikola’s Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (“FCEV”) to be eligible for CARB’s Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) program.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 28, 2023

To put that in context, we need to explore the cost of charging an electric car at a public charging station, and see how businesses can reduce EV charging station costs. A Level 2 unit can recharge a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in 4-10 hours and a plug-in hybrid in 1-2 hours.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2014

Oh, to have the resources available to Car and Driver, which published in its March issue a lengthy comparison test among six battery-electric cars. They are the Chevrolet Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf, and Smart Electric Drive Cabrio.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

Orocobre Limited , an Australian minerals exploration company with a focus on developing “best of class” Lithium, Potash and Boron resources in Argentina, and a Toyota Group Company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, will establish a joint venture to develop Orocobre’s flagship Salar de Olaroz Lithium-Potash Project in Argentina. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Toyota was recently granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain. The […] The post Toyota Receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD Fuel Cell Powertrain Kit appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and General Motors today announced an agreement to investigate the feasibility of integrating bidirectional EVs into the electric grid as a local energy resource.

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