The Swedish state media organization SVT reports in an absurdly incorrect and misleading article “Electric vehicles may be the worst for the climate” that electric vehicles are bad for the environment, especially referring to “severe” issues regarding their lithium-ion batteries.
Now Sweden is putting its money where its mouth is. It has announced a government subsidy that will cover 60% of the cost of installing a residential energy storage system up to a maximum of 50,000 kroner or $5,600. The credit applies to the battery, wiring, control systems, smart energy hub, and installation work for homes with rooftop solar systems.
Editor’s Note: Volvo and the city of Gothenburg in Sweden, as well as several other partners, are developing a pretty wicked electric bus and renewable energy initiative. Check it out in this EV Obsession repost: Buses that are silent, energy efficient, and don’t release exhaust — sounds good, doesn’t it? Just … [continued]
