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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. million public chargers, the less ready drivers will be to purchase an EV. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2%

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. Of course, you still have to purchase the vehicle, but the federal government will give you a tax credit of up to $7,500 if you and the vehicle both qualify for it.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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Perhaps nothing illustrates the rise of electric vehicles over the past decade more than this statistic: In 2012, the total number of electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the entire world was 120,000. The federal US government has expanded its electric vehicle tax credits for new and used EVs.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. Incentives and restrictions The extension of the light-duty EV tax credit through 2032 locks in generous savings for consumers in the short term. IEA - Executive summary – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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We plugged it in five times, and despite an overall route that skewed more to long-distance highway travel than around-town errands, we managed to do 138 miles on grid electricity alone. Plug-in hybrids that never connect to the grid might as well not have a plug at all. Over five days, we put 276 miles on our test Wrangler 4xe.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.