Category: Government & Legislation
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Cash 4 Clunkers– Again?!
Old Ideas, New Applications Dodge Caravan turned in through the Cash 4 Clunkers program. One of an estimated 695,000 cars removed from the road through this program. The jury is in: people need to be pushed harder if we hope to achieve climate goals attempting to limit warming to 2º C. For good reason, fleet…
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The Constant Evolution of Car Battery Cells: Understanding General Motors’ Decision to Cancel the Chevy Bolt
What can a recall of battery cells tell us about balancing affordability with ever-advancing technology? The Chevy Bolt is officially CANCELLED. The evolution of battery cells has been a crucial factor in the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs). Battery cells have become more efficient, powerful, and cost-effective over the years. This makes EVs increasingly attractive…
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The Economy of Sending Junk Cars to Developing Countries
The Demand, Economics, and Environmental Impact Secondhand vehicles at a car dealership in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2012. Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/GettyImages Many people associate junk cars with scrap yards and recycling facilities, where they disassemble and recycle valuable parts. However, developing countries still have a demand for many of these older and less efficient vehicles, despite their age…
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Biden Administration releases multi-billion plan to expand EV charging network
Applauded by climate activists as a positive step for the future of electric vehicles and protecting our plant, the Biden Administration released the details of a multi-billion dollar plan focused on amplifying a charging network to support future EV’s. In addition to the plan laying out support for expanding access to charging stations in urban…
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California SHIFTs into High Gear
Last week California regulators passed an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the California. For the past 20 years governments around the world have discussed ways to incentivize consumers to shift to electric vehicles. Simultaneously incentivizing and encouraging automakers to ramp up production of electric vehicles, California legislators just…