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heThe U.S. Department of Energy has announced that the City of Auburn Hills was named a partner in the Workplace Charging Challenge. The Workplace Charging Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy and American innovators to boost the development and commercialization of plug-in vehicles and charging infrastructure. The program’s goal is to increase tenfo More [...]
[...] People who drive electric cars pay the equivalent of $1.51 per gallon of gas in fueling expense in California but only 83 cents in North Dakota, according to new federal government figures. The Energy Department data show the wide variability between states in the cost savings for charging electric vehicles. The national average is $1.14. The data are available on a new calculator th More People who drive electric cars pay the equivalent of $1.51 per gallon of gas in fueling expense in California but only 83 cents in North Dakota, according to new federal government figures. The Energy Department data show the wide variability between states in the cost savings for charging electric vehicles. The national average is $1.14. The data are available on a new calculator th More [...] FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German legislators voted in tax incentives for drivers of zero-emission corporate cars on Friday, cheering an industry so far disappointed by the country’s flagging electric car market. Chancellor Angela Merkel wants 1 million electric cars on German roads by 2020 but fewer than 3,000 were sold last year, since her centre-right government refuses to directl More FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German legislators voted in tax incentives for drivers of zero-emission corporate cars on Friday, cheering an industry so far disappointed by the country’s flagging electric car market. Chancellor Angela Merkel wants 1 million electric cars on German roads by 2020 but fewer than 3,000 were sold last year, since her centre-right government refuses to directl More [...] Political lobbyists from Palo Alto-based Tesla scored a small win this week, when they got North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory behind the wheel of a Model S for an impromptu test drive. Legislators in his state are pushing an anti-Tesla bill through state government, designed to block the luxury electric carmaker from selling Teslas direct-to-consumers. The News & Observer reports lobbyist More Political lobbyists from Palo Alto-based Tesla scored a small win this week, when they got North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory behind the wheel of a Model S for an impromptu test drive. Legislators in his state are pushing an anti-Tesla bill through state government, designed to block the luxury electric carmaker from selling Teslas direct-to-consumers. The News & Observer reports lobbyist More [...] Washington — Automakers and the Obama administration are still working to prod Americans to give electric vehicles a chance as efforts are made to improve the nation’s charging infrastructure and consumer perceptions. At the Electric Drive Transportation Association annual conference here Tuesday, automakers touted efforts to improve If you were driving an electric vehicle today in the More Washington — Automakers and the Obama administration are still working to prod Americans to give electric vehicles a chance as efforts are made to improve the nation’s charging infrastructure and consumer perceptions. At the Electric Drive Transportation Association annual conference here Tuesday, automakers touted efforts to improve If you were driving an electric vehicle today in the More [...] Washington — Automakers and the Obama administration are still working to prod Americans to give electric vehicles a chance as efforts are made to improve the nation’s charging infrastructure and consumer perceptions. At the Electric Drive Transportation Association annual conference here Tuesday, automakers touted efforts to improve charging times, and the U.S. Department of Energy unv More Washington — Automakers and the Obama administration are still working to prod Americans to give electric vehicles a chance as efforts are made to improve the nation’s charging infrastructure and consumer perceptions. At the Electric Drive Transportation Association annual conference here Tuesday, automakers touted efforts to improve charging times, and the U.S. Department of Energy unv More [...] In Minneapolis, gasoline averages $3.84 a gallon. But if you buy an electric car, you’ll pay the equivalent of $1.12 a gallon. In Florida, gas costs less, about $3.42 a gallon, but motorists will still save a bundle by driving an EV. Electricity costs about $1.10 a gallon when compared to gas. It’s all according to a fun new “eGallon” calculator launching toda More In Minneapolis, gasoline averages $3.84 a gallon. But if you buy an electric car, you’ll pay the equivalent of $1.12 a gallon. In Florida, gas costs less, about $3.42 a gallon, but motorists will still save a bundle by driving an EV. Electricity costs about $1.10 a gallon when compared to gas. It’s all according to a fun new “eGallon” calculator launching toda More [...] ChargePoint Inc. completed its ChargePoint America Program with more than 4,600 shipments and installations of its home, public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). In May 2010, ChargePoint was awarded a $15 million dollar matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Dep More ChargePoint Inc. completed its ChargePoint America Program with more than 4,600 shipments and installations of its home, public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). In May 2010, ChargePoint was awarded a $15 million dollar matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Dep More [...] To promote electric vehicles, the Obama administration unveils eGallon to show consumers that these cars — despite higher upfront prices — are significantly cheaper to drive than gasoline ones. DOE says it costs the equivalent of $1.14 a gallon to drive an electric car To promote electric vehicles, the Obama administration unveils eGallon to show consumers that these cars — despite higher upfront prices — are significantly cheaper to drive than gasoline ones. DOE says it costs the equivalent of $1.14 a gallon to drive an electric car [...] How low will they go? At least three battery vehicles are now available for $199 a month, and Honda’s $259 deal even includes a $5,000 to $10,000 garage charger. SHOCKING PRICE: The Chevrolet Spark isn’t cheap to buy, but it’s sure an affordable lease–just $199. (Chevrolet More How low will they go? At least three battery vehicles are now available for $199 a month, and Honda’s $259 deal even includes a $5,000 to $10,000 garage charger. SHOCKING PRICE: The Chevrolet Spark isn’t cheap to buy, but it’s sure an affordable lease–just $199. (Chevrolet More [...] Electric cars and plug-in hybrids have been around long enough to become an everyday part of carbuying — so much so that there’s now something of a price war playing out among the high-efficiency humpbacks. The newest warrior: Chevrolet, which has added a $4,000 rebate to its poky-selling Chevy Volt to match price cuts from Nissan and Toyota. The cash-back offer from Chevy, which can be sw More Electric cars and plug-in hybrids have been around long enough to become an everyday part of carbuying — so much so that there’s now something of a price war playing out among the high-efficiency humpbacks. The newest warrior: Chevrolet, which has added a $4,000 rebate to its poky-selling Chevy Volt to match price cuts from Nissan and Toyota. The cash-back offer from Chevy, which can be sw More [...] THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) has approved an P18.9-million electric vehicle production facility for incentives, the agency said in a statement Friday. Tax perks for electric vehicles producer approved THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) has approved an P18.9-million electric vehicle production facility for incentives, the agency said in a statement Friday. Tax perks for electric vehicles producer approved [...] As the longest-running, mass produced electric vehicle on sale today in the United States, the Chevrolet Volt has hit a wall of sorts when it comes to sales (chart below). A not at all surprising fact considering the influx of many new plug-in options over the 30+ months the extended range Chevy has now been on the market. As the longest-running, mass produced electric vehicle on sale today in the United States, the Chevrolet Volt has hit a wall of sorts when it comes to sales (chart below). A not at all surprising fact considering the influx of many new plug-in options over the 30+ months the extended range Chevy has now been on the market. [...] RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is joining a growing number of states exploring new fees for hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for revenue those drivers aren’t paying in gas taxes on their fuel-efficient vehicles. The proposal strikes many owners of alternative-fuel vehicles and some advocacy groups as a wrong-headed approach to balancing priorities of promoting U.S. en More RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is joining a growing number of states exploring new fees for hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for revenue those drivers aren’t paying in gas taxes on their fuel-efficient vehicles. The proposal strikes many owners of alternative-fuel vehicles and some advocacy groups as a wrong-headed approach to balancing priorities of promoting U.S. en More [...] Center for Design & the City Program Convenes National Sustainability Experts and Public-Private Partnership Teams from Denver, Los Angeles, Tucson and Greensboro, N.C., to Create Innovative and Actionable Design Solutions Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Google+Share on LinkedInEmail a friend Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 03, 2013 The Sustainable Cities Desi More Center for Design & the City Program Convenes National Sustainability Experts and Public-Private Partnership Teams from Denver, Los Angeles, Tucson and Greensboro, N.C., to Create Innovative and Actionable Design Solutions Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Google+Share on LinkedInEmail a friend Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 03, 2013 The Sustainable Cities Desi More [...] It is reported that Mr Frédéric Cuvillier Transport Minister launched a new funding competition for urban transport projects, including metro, light rail and tram-train schemes. The government is making a total of EUR 450 million available for projects outside the Paris region, with a portion specifically reserved for innovative projects in the field of sustainable mobility. Assess More It is reported that Mr Frédéric Cuvillier Transport Minister launched a new funding competition for urban transport projects, including metro, light rail and tram-train schemes. The government is making a total of EUR 450 million available for projects outside the Paris region, with a portion specifically reserved for innovative projects in the field of sustainable mobility. Assess More [...] On May 14, 2013, Governor Garcia Padilla issued three Executive Orders (“EO”) designed to establish an orderly plan for the gradual implementation of renewable energy sources to reduce the Island’s dependence on fossil fuels and to set forth parameters for establishing new public policy for the responsible use of alternative energy in Puerto Rico. The first EO, OE-2013 More On May 14, 2013, Governor Garcia Padilla issued three Executive Orders (“EO”) designed to establish an orderly plan for the gradual implementation of renewable energy sources to reduce the Island’s dependence on fossil fuels and to set forth parameters for establishing new public policy for the responsible use of alternative energy in Puerto Rico. The first EO, OE-2013 More [...] If you had something important to say to the President, how much would you spend to get his ear? On June 7, I’ll be eating lunch with President Obama for $32,400. Two dozen other high-dollar donors will be there, but I’ll be the only one in the room who does his own laundry. I’m not wealthy—I’m spending a large percentage of my retirement savings, at age 60, to sit at the More If you had something important to say to the President, how much would you spend to get his ear? On June 7, I’ll be eating lunch with President Obama for $32,400. Two dozen other high-dollar donors will be there, but I’ll be the only one in the room who does his own laundry. I’m not wealthy—I’m spending a large percentage of my retirement savings, at age 60, to sit at the More [...] We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so far. Learning from the Top 33 EV Stories article I recently published, I’m splitting this one into 5 posts. Otherwise, the page would take forever to load. Plus, it’s easier to swallow 10 at a time. It’s pretty hard to More We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so far. Learning from the Top 33 EV Stories article I recently published, I’m splitting this one into 5 posts. Otherwise, the page would take forever to load. Plus, it’s easier to swallow 10 at a time. It’s pretty hard to More [...] Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South officially welcomed into service the Navy’s first solar-powered electric car charging station with a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the ceremony NSA Mid-South Executive Officer Cmdr. Brad Meeks thanked the combined Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and Navy Solar EV Charging Station.jpgCommander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) team that brou More Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South officially welcomed into service the Navy’s first solar-powered electric car charging station with a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the ceremony NSA Mid-South Executive Officer Cmdr. Brad Meeks thanked the combined Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and Navy Solar EV Charging Station.jpgCommander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) team that brou More [...] Credit: Anthill Online Credit: Anthill Online [...]
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, center, holds a press conference at the on ramp to Interstate 83 in New Cumberland on Thursday afternoon to emphasize transportation’ More
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, center, holds a press conference at the on ramp to Interstate 83 in New Cumberland on Thursday afternoon to emphasize transportation’ More [...] DETROIT — Auto companies are hoping lower lease prices can put a charge into sluggish electric car sales. Honda announced Thursday that it’s slashing the monthly lease cost of its tiny Fit EV by one third, following similar moves by other automakers. Honda also is throwing in other goodies, such as a free home charging station and unlimited mileage. Electric vehicles once More DETROIT — Auto companies are hoping lower lease prices can put a charge into sluggish electric car sales. Honda announced Thursday that it’s slashing the monthly lease cost of its tiny Fit EV by one third, following similar moves by other automakers. Honda also is throwing in other goodies, such as a free home charging station and unlimited mileage. Electric vehicles once More [...] Though popular in Europe, the Chevy Spark EV will have a limited release in California and Oregon in 2013. It can be leased for $199 per month with $999 down. (Chevrolet) By Robert Duffer, Chicago Tribune Do you pay more than $200 a month in gas? Would you lease a new electric vehicle if it cost less per month than filling up your tank? Au More Though popular in Europe, the Chevy Spark EV will have a limited release in California and Oregon in 2013. It can be leased for $199 per month with $999 down. (Chevrolet) By Robert Duffer, Chicago Tribune Do you pay more than $200 a month in gas? Would you lease a new electric vehicle if it cost less per month than filling up your tank? Au More [...] SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State officials announced Wednesday that they have hired an independent organization to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the California Department of Transportation, which has come under scrutiny over safety concerns related to construction on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The state hired an expert group called State Smart Transportation Initiative to assess More SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State officials announced Wednesday that they have hired an independent organization to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the California Department of Transportation, which has come under scrutiny over safety concerns related to construction on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The state hired an expert group called State Smart Transportation Initiative to assess More [...] If You Are In The Market For An Inexpensive EV To Just Get You Around, The i-MiEV Is A Fine Choice If You Are In The Market For An Inexpensive EV To Just Get You Around, The i-MiEV Is A Fine Choice Our electric vehicle deal of the day is brought to you by Ourisman Mitsubishi, which is located in Marlow Heights, Maryland. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Inter More If You Are In The Market For An Inexpensive EV To Just Get You Around, The i-MiEV Is A Fine Choice If You Are In The Market For An Inexpensive EV To Just Get You Around, The i-MiEV Is A Fine Choice Our electric vehicle deal of the day is brought to you by Ourisman Mitsubishi, which is located in Marlow Heights, Maryland. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Inter More [...]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right) stands next to an electrically powered car by Continental AG, as Elmar Degenhart, CEO of Germany’s Continental AG (centre) and Saxony’s Federal State Premier Stanislaw Tillich watc More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right) stands next to an electrically powered car by Continental AG, as Elmar Degenhart, CEO of Germany’s Continental AG (centre) and Saxony’s Federal State Premier Stanislaw Tillich watc More [...]
The Department of Defense plans to spend $20 million to increase the number of electric cars in use at six armed forces installations by up to a total 500 vehicles. That electric investment may end up saving taxpayers’ money in the long run. When the DO More
The Department of Defense plans to spend $20 million to increase the number of electric cars in use at six armed forces installations by up to a total 500 vehicles. That electric investment may end up saving taxpayers’ money in the long run. When the DO More [...] plug-in electric carAre you looking to “go green” with your next vehicle purchase? Sadly, the tax benefits for buying hybrid cars are no longer available. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t drive a hard “tax bargain” if you’re energy-conscious. Strategy: Consider a plug-in electric vehicle. If the vehicle qualifies under the latest tax laws, you can claim a credit of up t More plug-in electric carAre you looking to “go green” with your next vehicle purchase? Sadly, the tax benefits for buying hybrid cars are no longer available. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t drive a hard “tax bargain” if you’re energy-conscious. Strategy: Consider a plug-in electric vehicle. If the vehicle qualifies under the latest tax laws, you can claim a credit of up t More [...] |
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