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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

64 to ‘fill up’ monthly Removing gasoline expenses is an excellent method to recover lost spending power during a recession, and driving an EV for five years will save you $8,939 on fuel expenditures. . $246 to fill up monthly The cost of electricity @ $0.1374/kWh is $ 3,846 (courtesy of El Paso Electric). $64

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National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

Green Car Congress

As of 2010, biofuel production was contingent on subsidies, tax credits, the import tariff, loan guarantees, RFS2, and similar policies. Given the current blend limit of up to 15-percent ethanol in gasoline, a maximum of 19 billion gallons of ethanol can be consumed unless the number of flex-fuel vehicles increases substantially.

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How the EV Charging Industry Is Emerging and Evolving

EV Connect

The Surge of Fast Charging Our continued dependence on gasoline has been prolonged by the limitations of technology, but this is quickly changing. The software and support makes it easy for building managers to manage costs and their overall EV charging infrastructure. This raises the ceiling for the EV charging industry dramatically.

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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

Clean Fleet Report

To stress its commitment, Cadillac will not be selling any internal combustion vehicles, gasoline for diesel, by 2030. Cadillac has designed the aerodynamics so a rear wiper is not needed, allowing water to naturally flow off the tinted rear glass. Exterior color options are Satin Steel Metallic and Stellar Black Metallic.

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Sandia Labs/GM Biofuels Systems Study Concludes Large-Scale Production of Advanced Biofuels is Achievable and Sustainable

Green Car Congress

Ninety billion gallons of ethanol (the energy equivalent of approximately 60 billion gallons of gasoline—about one-third of projected consumption by 2030) per year by 2030 was chosen as the book-end target to understand the requirements of an aggressive biofuels deployment schedule.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

For even more peace of mind, on those occasions where a long road trip is planned, original owners get 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered vehicle. The dual-wing design eliminates the need for a wiper on the power lift gate window as the air flow blows-off debris and water. It also may qualify for HOV stickers.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Clean Fleet Report

Cadillac has designed the aerodynamics so a rear wiper is not needed, allowing water to naturally flow off the tinted rear glass. The Lyriq will qualify for state and local tax credits or incentives that could reduce the final purchase price. Options were limited to wheel size and exterior color.