New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Plan Is More Of A Mishmash Than An Alliance
Renault and Nissan say they have devised a new power sharing scheme, but will it work or is it just an attempt to paper over differences that have festered for years?
EV incentives
New Jersey & New York Push EV Purchase & Charging Incentives
New Jersey and New York announced new programs to increase the number of electrified cars on their roads, including rebates and EV charging incentives.
Top EV Benefits, EV Range Adequacy, Driving & Charging Frequency — New Report
When asked for the top reasons the EV drivers got their cars, we got similar responses as in previous years. The largest portion of buyers in every group referenced the environmental benefits. As before, Tesla buyers in the various markets were more likely to select “fun & convenience” and “I love new tech” than other EV drivers.
Trump Kills The EV Tax Credit Extension
Bloomberg has reported that President Trump “helped nix” — or pretty much killed — any hope of the EV tax credit extension that we were hoping would pass for 2020. In fact, White House officials told lawmakers that if they tried to expand the EV credit as part of a compromise spending bill, they would stop it.
Dutch Electric Vehicle Sales Explosion — Market Will NOT Return To Normal
What is happening in the Netherlands is illustrative of what is going to happen in the surrounding countries. The key to understanding this is a European phenomenon (tax loophole) — company cars for private use.
Tesla, GM, & Other EV Companies Seek US Tax Credit Expansion
MarketWatch reports that Tesla, General Motors, and others in the electric vehicle ecosystem are seeking expansion of the US federal tax credit for EVs.
Planned Tax Increase For BEVs In Denmark Scrapped — Sales Surging
Denmark Planned Tax Increase For BEVs Scrapped — Hurray!
Tax Increase For ICEVs Scrapped Too — What?
California’s EV Rebate Changes: A Good Model For The Federal EV Tax Credit
Effective December 3, California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project will see two key changes, with the net effect being that 13 currently available electric vehicles will no longer be eligible for rebates. These changes in the California rebate program also can serve as a model for improving the federal EV tax credit.
Polls Vs Trolls: How Koch Industries Distorts EV Incentive Debate
The American Energy Alliance created a poll designed to show voters disapprove of EV incentives. It did no such thing.
Free Parking For EV Owners In Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, has come up with a creative incentive for those who own electric vehicles: Free Parking. For those who have played Monopoly — well, the way I always played it — landing on the free parking square meant you got to cash in. Electric vehicle (EV) owners in Cincinnati will be able to cash in on savings thanks to the city’s Electric Car Incentive Program.
