To explore what some of the biggest electric vehicle (EV) trends might be in 2018, I captured the insights and predictions from 14 industry experts by having them answer this question: What will be the biggest electric vehicle news story or development in 2018?
2017 has kept us busy and Plug In America has named the 10 best moments regarding electric vehicles (EV). Here’s our take on those milestones.
2017 has been an interesting year for electric vehicles (EV). We’ve seen more EVs on the road and at auto shows internationally, but affordability hasn’t changed that much. Worse yet, in the US, the new administration has been on a rampage returning to the good old polluting days, with carmakers colluding and allowing the environment to be further damaged.
This is a story of what can happen when enough people get together and tell politicians enough is enough. Next: Net Neutrality and other environmental topics?
The Santa Monica Alt Car Expo is consistently packed to the brim with useful people and experiences, which makes it one of the best events at promoting plug-in and alternative fuel vehicles. Year after year, I look forward to attending to not only see and drive the latest electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles, but to also meet up with the team of people who actually know all the ins and outs of the car.
In a push to raise awareness about electric and plug-in vehicles, Plug In America hosted a full-day ride & drive event for United States senators and their staff in the capital. Hundreds were in attendance, where they were treated with time behind the wheel and supporting education about plug-in vehicles.
When I notice a large city vehicle that is fully electric or a utility truck that is electric or even a hybrid, I breathe a sigh of relief. It is nice to know the local city transit administration is thinking. Likewise, in Los Angeles, the world is not mad.
Spurred by a $500,000 grant from the US Department of Energy, Plug In America will partner with the University of Rhode Island to promote the electric car revolution in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The Sierra Club’s press release Monday shares that, indeed, National Drive Electric Day has become a popular and expanding celebration of electric cars, a shining example of our future. Electric cars are immeasurably valuable environmental investments. A record number of cities celebrated the 6th Annual National Drive Electric Week to highlight this and to … [continued]
More than 500,000 plug-in electric vehicles have now been sold in the US, according to the nonprofit Plug In America. The announcement, which was made ahead of the ongoing (through the 18th), 6th-annual National Drive Electric Week, means that in “just” 6 or so years, the half-million mark has been … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. The sixth annual National Drive Electric Week will begin on September 10 and run through September 18. That’s a little more than a week, but that’s because the organizers couldn’t cram all the activities they have planned into just 7 days. “Each year, Plug In America, the … [continued]
