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Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a bill into law on Thursday, May 16, which could result in truckers and other drivers in Maryland paying about twice as much in state taxes at the fuel pump. The governor signed a six-year, $4.4 billion transportation funding plan. The effort is touted to address a lack of new highway construction money available after 2017. Initiated by the governor, HB More [...] This month, the 100,000th plug-in vehicle will be sold in the United States! To celebrate, we have partnered with Clipper Creek to award a new EV driver with a brand new level 2 charging station, plus $300 towards installation. The contest is open to everyone who takes delivery of a qualifying new plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle between May 15th and June 15th, 2013. All you need More This month, the 100,000th plug-in vehicle will be sold in the United States! To celebrate, we have partnered with Clipper Creek to award a new EV driver with a brand new level 2 charging station, plus $300 towards installation. The contest is open to everyone who takes delivery of a qualifying new plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle between May 15th and June 15th, 2013. All you need More [...]
With US monthly sale figures headed back towards the double-digit range, Mitsubishi is once again trying to goose sales of its i electric vehicle (also known as the i-MiEV) with some heavy-duty rebates. The Japanese automaker enacted a $10,000 rebate towards the end of l More
With US monthly sale figures headed back towards the double-digit range, Mitsubishi is once again trying to goose sales of its i electric vehicle (also known as the i-MiEV) with some heavy-duty rebates. The Japanese automaker enacted a $10,000 rebate towards the end of l More [...] When planning our solar panel home project in 2011, we figured on paper that it would take nearly a dozen years to break even on the investment. Turns out that adding an electric vehicle has cut that figure roughly in half. When we discussed our home solar panel project in mid-2011 with friends, one of the first questions everyone asked was, “What’s the payback period b More When planning our solar panel home project in 2011, we figured on paper that it would take nearly a dozen years to break even on the investment. Turns out that adding an electric vehicle has cut that figure roughly in half. When we discussed our home solar panel project in mid-2011 with friends, one of the first questions everyone asked was, “What’s the payback period b More [...] Car owners would get rebates of up to $125 per month, free parking and free charges A man disconnects the plug from the charging station for his Chevrolet Volt at the Metrolink Station on Tuesday, March 7, 2013 in City of Industry, Calif. The man did not come in on a train. (Keith Birmingham Pasadena Star-News) Car owners would get rebates of up to $125 per month, free parking and free charges A man disconnects the plug from the charging station for his Chevrolet Volt at the Metrolink Station on Tuesday, March 7, 2013 in City of Industry, Calif. The man did not come in on a train. (Keith Birmingham Pasadena Star-News) [...] Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com. SOURCE Ricardo Inc. Partners with Electricore, San Diego Gas & Electric, The California Center for S More Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com. SOURCE Ricardo Inc. Partners with Electricore, San Diego Gas & Electric, The California Center for S More [...] JOHANNESBURG: South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, it was announced on Thursday. Article Tools JOHANNESBURG: South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, it was announced on Thursday. Article Tools [...] We’ve got the results of our survey on how Fisker’s struggles could affect the electric car market, government incentives and cleantech investing. Check out my 21-page report I wrote for GigaOM Pro, and some of the teasers in this post. Some of the most important feedback I got after publishing my long investigative piece on Fisker Automotive (A look under the hood: why More We’ve got the results of our survey on how Fisker’s struggles could affect the electric car market, government incentives and cleantech investing. Check out my 21-page report I wrote for GigaOM Pro, and some of the teasers in this post. Some of the most important feedback I got after publishing my long investigative piece on Fisker Automotive (A look under the hood: why More [...] Electric Vehicle Charging Partnership Signals a Continued Commitment by lynda.com Toward Sustainability CARPINTERIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 07, 2013– lynda.com, an online learning company, announced today that it has become a Partner in the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge, which aims to increase the number of American employers offeri More Electric Vehicle Charging Partnership Signals a Continued Commitment by lynda.com Toward Sustainability CARPINTERIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 07, 2013– lynda.com, an online learning company, announced today that it has become a Partner in the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge, which aims to increase the number of American employers offeri More [...] Nissan should be pleased with its Leaf sales over the first few months of this year–not only is it beating last year’s monthly rate, but it’s on a level with the previously higher-selling Chevy Volt. Not so in Australia though, where the car is still struggling. In fact, it’s struggling enough that Nissan has cut a huge chunk off the price of a new Leaf. Accor More Nissan should be pleased with its Leaf sales over the first few months of this year–not only is it beating last year’s monthly rate, but it’s on a level with the previously higher-selling Chevy Volt. Not so in Australia though, where the car is still struggling. In fact, it’s struggling enough that Nissan has cut a huge chunk off the price of a new Leaf. Accor More [...] Zero Emission Vehicle credits could give the automaker as much as $250 million this year, highlighting the state’s effort to promote the electric car. The state’s Air Resources Board has mandated that zero-emission vehicles comprise 15% More Zero Emission Vehicle credits could give the automaker as much as $250 million this year, highlighting the state’s effort to promote the electric car. The state’s Air Resources Board has mandated that zero-emission vehicles comprise 15% More [...] ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota could soon take another step ahead in the transition to renewable energy. Minnesota utilities already are replacing coal-fired power plants with windmills, prompted by the state’s landmark 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. Partly as a result, the state has a healthy wind power industry. To continue the renewable energy effort, state legislators hav More ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota could soon take another step ahead in the transition to renewable energy. Minnesota utilities already are replacing coal-fired power plants with windmills, prompted by the state’s landmark 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. Partly as a result, the state has a healthy wind power industry. To continue the renewable energy effort, state legislators hav More [...] States and municipalities are getting creative as they look for ways to raise tax revenues from electric cars. More and more plug-in vehicles are on the roads each year, and as gasoline-engine vehicles become more fuel efficient, there’s simply less fuel tax revenue coming in. New Jersey is considering a tax scheme that will seem more reasonable to some and unfair to others. The More States and municipalities are getting creative as they look for ways to raise tax revenues from electric cars. More and more plug-in vehicles are on the roads each year, and as gasoline-engine vehicles become more fuel efficient, there’s simply less fuel tax revenue coming in. New Jersey is considering a tax scheme that will seem more reasonable to some and unfair to others. The More [...] WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Someplace in America, some very smart scientists are busy revolutionizing our economy. At least, that’s what a small federal agency — ARPA-E (the Advanced Energy Projects Agency-Energy) — hopes to accomplish by giving a few million dollars to each of hundreds of promising technologies that could change the way the world produces and consumes energy. < MoreWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Someplace in America, some very smart scientists are busy revolutionizing our economy. At least, that’s what a small federal agency — ARPA-E (the Advanced Energy Projects Agency-Energy) — hopes to accomplish by giving a few million dollars to each of hundreds of promising technologies that could change the way the world produces and consumes energy. < More[...] Local car manufacturers could find electric car development more appealing, as government announces incentives to boost production. Trade and industry minister Rob Davies yesterday announced government plans to give incentives to local car manufacturers to produce electric cars, under a scheme called the Electronic Vehicle Industry Road Map. This follows the June 2012 closure of Opt More Local car manufacturers could find electric car development more appealing, as government announces incentives to boost production. Trade and industry minister Rob Davies yesterday announced government plans to give incentives to local car manufacturers to produce electric cars, under a scheme called the Electronic Vehicle Industry Road Map. This follows the June 2012 closure of Opt More [...] WITH the London Congestion Charge set to be replaced with an ‘Ultra Low Emission Discount’, electric cars are set to reap the benefits while manufacturers struggle to bring fuel emissions so low. Londoners have reaped the benefits from the array of cars that emit less than 100g of CO2 per kilometre. But by the end of June, any new cars will have to have CO2 emissions of 75g/km or less i More WITH the London Congestion Charge set to be replaced with an ‘Ultra Low Emission Discount’, electric cars are set to reap the benefits while manufacturers struggle to bring fuel emissions so low. Londoners have reaped the benefits from the array of cars that emit less than 100g of CO2 per kilometre. But by the end of June, any new cars will have to have CO2 emissions of 75g/km or less i More [...] Johannesburg – South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, it was announced on Thursday. “South Africa must not be left behind in greening initiatives and technology,” Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told reporters in Johannesburg. He was speaking at the announcement of what had been dubbed the Electronic Vehicle Indu More Johannesburg – South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, it was announced on Thursday. “South Africa must not be left behind in greening initiatives and technology,” Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told reporters in Johannesburg. He was speaking at the announcement of what had been dubbed the Electronic Vehicle Indu More [...] Electric cars heading to a dead end? South Africa has always lagged behind the world when it came to offering incentives for greener motoring, but now local manufacturers will be receiving incentives to build electric cars in the country. ̶ More Electric cars heading to a dead end? South Africa has always lagged behind the world when it came to offering incentives for greener motoring, but now local manufacturers will be receiving incentives to build electric cars in the country. ̶ More [...] The only real drawback is the purchase price The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will remain exempt from the new London Congestion Charging structure under the newly confirmed Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) rules, when it comes into place on the 1st July 2013. The new rules mean that cars must emit CO2 emissions of less than 75 g/km, which has reduced the number of eligible cars signi More The only real drawback is the purchase price The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will remain exempt from the new London Congestion Charging structure under the newly confirmed Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) rules, when it comes into place on the 1st July 2013. The new rules mean that cars must emit CO2 emissions of less than 75 g/km, which has reduced the number of eligible cars signi More [...]
A scheme to encourage drivers to use electric cars by giving wider access to public charging points has been launched in Greater Manchester. The £2.7m Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle scheme will see 200 bays placed in 10 local authority areas. T More
A scheme to encourage drivers to use electric cars by giving wider access to public charging points has been launched in Greater Manchester. The £2.7m Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle scheme will see 200 bays placed in 10 local authority areas. T More [...] Hybrid vehicle owners may save money on gas, but they could face new taxes elsewhere. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed a new law that lowers gas taxes, but slaps a $64 per year fee on hybrid and electric car owners, to help make up for what those drivers aren’t paying at the pump. Legislation that would levy a fee or tax on greener vehicles is now pending in Texas, M More Hybrid vehicle owners may save money on gas, but they could face new taxes elsewhere. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed a new law that lowers gas taxes, but slaps a $64 per year fee on hybrid and electric car owners, to help make up for what those drivers aren’t paying at the pump. Legislation that would levy a fee or tax on greener vehicles is now pending in Texas, M More [...] A technology developed with the University of Delaware has sold power from electric vehicles to the power grid for the first time, the power company NRG Energy Inc said on Friday (26 April). In a joint statement, the university and NRG said that they began work on the so-called eV2g program in September 2011 to provide a two-way interface between electric vehicles and the power grid, enabli More A technology developed with the University of Delaware has sold power from electric vehicles to the power grid for the first time, the power company NRG Energy Inc said on Friday (26 April). In a joint statement, the university and NRG said that they began work on the so-called eV2g program in September 2011 to provide a two-way interface between electric vehicles and the power grid, enabli More [...] Nissan Motor Co. (7201) is joining General Motors Co. (GM) and Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), the largest U.S. sellers of rechargeable autos, in promoting the money-saving benefits of battery-powered cars over saving the planet. Nissan is readying new advertisements for the 2013 Leaf hatchback to expand its appeal beyond environmentally conscious drivers who’ve bought the car since it debuted More Nissan Motor Co. (7201) is joining General Motors Co. (GM) and Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), the largest U.S. sellers of rechargeable autos, in promoting the money-saving benefits of battery-powered cars over saving the planet. Nissan is readying new advertisements for the 2013 Leaf hatchback to expand its appeal beyond environmentally conscious drivers who’ve bought the car since it debuted More [...] Believe it or not, in many U.S. states one of the biggest obstacles to active transportation is in the constitution. Embedded in the constitutions of 22 U.S. states are bans on spending gas tax revenues and/or vehicle registration fees on anything but highways and bridges. That means no matter how much practical value a sidewalk, busway, or bike lane would add, those projects must go beggin More Believe it or not, in many U.S. states one of the biggest obstacles to active transportation is in the constitution. Embedded in the constitutions of 22 U.S. states are bans on spending gas tax revenues and/or vehicle registration fees on anything but highways and bridges. That means no matter how much practical value a sidewalk, busway, or bike lane would add, those projects must go beggin More [...] At less than $30,000 without tax credits, we can actually start calling the Leaf a deal among electric cars. When Nissan announced in January that it would sell a cheaper model of its all-electric Leaf, we figured the price would drop by about $3,000. Wrong. Nissan has taken our offer and more than doubled it. The 2013 Leaf S is now $6,400 cheaper than the base 2012 model, wit More At less than $30,000 without tax credits, we can actually start calling the Leaf a deal among electric cars. When Nissan announced in January that it would sell a cheaper model of its all-electric Leaf, we figured the price would drop by about $3,000. Wrong. Nissan has taken our offer and more than doubled it. The 2013 Leaf S is now $6,400 cheaper than the base 2012 model, wit More [...] NISSAN bosses have unveiled the asking price for the new Wearside-built Leaf. The firm is cutting the cost of emission-free motoring by changing the way it charges to charge up, offering drivers the chance to lease the car’s battery rather than buy it outright. Cars bought with leased batteries will be known as “Flex” models, and buyers will be able to get behind the wheel of a More NISSAN bosses have unveiled the asking price for the new Wearside-built Leaf. The firm is cutting the cost of emission-free motoring by changing the way it charges to charge up, offering drivers the chance to lease the car’s battery rather than buy it outright. Cars bought with leased batteries will be known as “Flex” models, and buyers will be able to get behind the wheel of a More [...] ully loaded Model S Performance 85 cars or Tesla Roadsters as loaners Making Service Better Than Invisible The best way to experience service is, of course, not to exp More ully loaded Model S Performance 85 cars or Tesla Roadsters as loaners Making Service Better Than Invisible The best way to experience service is, of course, not to exp More [...] Let me start with some unsolicited advice. To the unhinged driver who gave his horn a good beating Thursday afternoon as traffic stopped for a family of ducks jaywalking across Southwest Garden Home Road near Oleson: Dude, get help. Road raging against people who stop for baby ducklings? Really? I’m worried about you. Now, to the mailbag: Q: I’ve seen ch More Let me start with some unsolicited advice. To the unhinged driver who gave his horn a good beating Thursday afternoon as traffic stopped for a family of ducks jaywalking across Southwest Garden Home Road near Oleson: Dude, get help. Road raging against people who stop for baby ducklings? Really? I’m worried about you. Now, to the mailbag: Q: I’ve seen ch More [...] A senator in New Jersey wants to recoup revenues lost from gas taxes on electric car drivers with a new fee that would charge them by the mile for their travels. The electric car tax would go toward state maintenance costs, USA Today reported. But the proposal is likely to dissuade buyers from making the move to clean-fuel cars. That’s because the bill, as it is now written, would lead to More A senator in New Jersey wants to recoup revenues lost from gas taxes on electric car drivers with a new fee that would charge them by the mile for their travels. The electric car tax would go toward state maintenance costs, USA Today reported. But the proposal is likely to dissuade buyers from making the move to clean-fuel cars. That’s because the bill, as it is now written, would lead to More [...] PORTLAND – A proposal to tax fuel efficient cars could be getting some mileage in the Oregon legislature. Though lawmakers are more than halfway through the session and the bill that would put a per-mile fee on cars that get 55 miles to the gallon or more still sits in committee, it’s far from dead. House Bill 2453 is scheduled for a work session Wednesday in the House Revenue Committee More PORTLAND – A proposal to tax fuel efficient cars could be getting some mileage in the Oregon legislature. Though lawmakers are more than halfway through the session and the bill that would put a per-mile fee on cars that get 55 miles to the gallon or more still sits in committee, it’s far from dead. House Bill 2453 is scheduled for a work session Wednesday in the House Revenue Committee More [...] |
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