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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

Green Car Congress

A new white paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses which policy actions are behind the regional leading markets in the US for electric vehicles. charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability.

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U.S. electric cars are starting to gain mass support

Setec Powerr

Globally, electric vehicles account for 9 percent of new vehicle sales, according to the International Energy Agency. “They’re called the ‘original majority’,” said Gil Tal, director of the university’s Centre for Electric Vehicle Research. On May 13 this year, the U.S. The post U.S.

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Driving on sunshine

Plug in America

I charge at night, when rates are lowest, so there’s a speck of non-renewable energy in my battery. “I’ve had to pay the electric meter charge, but not a penny for the actual energy.” And with the solar panels, I was driving on sunshine. . Driving on sunshine! Goodbye guilt. Hello hope. No pollution, well-to-wheels.

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