Aug 21, 2022
Porsche, Audi and Kia said their electric vehicles will no longer qualify for $7,500 tax credits in the United States when President Biden signs (which he now has) the Inflation Reduction Act and its new electric vehicle subsidy (rebate/discount) system into law. The brands urged would-be buyers to place firm orders fo ... Continue reading
Purpose-built for Performance: The New Porsche 911 GT3 RS +VIDEO
Aug 17, 2022
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes no secret of its intentions: it is uncompromisingly designed for maximum performance. ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2022
The growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales during the past year has been remarkable but has added stress to an already beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure. In this growth spurt, owners in high EV volume markets like California, Texas and Washington, for instance, are finding the charging infrastructure in ... Continue reading
New EV Tax Credits Explained Clearly By Larry Nutson
Aug 15, 2022
The Schumer-Manchin Bill with revamped EV tax credit passed the Senate and was sent to the House of Representatives who passed the billing party lines. Now it's off to the President for signing. ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich
Aug 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend which covered the electric vehicle tax credit as part of the nearly $400B over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs. The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit will be renewed in January of 2023 and last until the end of 2032. ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan
Aug 4, 2022
Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Newsletter July 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
July 26, 2022 Postal Service increases EV commitment to 40% of new delivery trucks Detroit News In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring - Electric Vehicle Technology Overview
Jul 23, 2022
But how, exactly, do electric vehicles work and what are their advantages?Let's start by considering the legacy vehicle technology: the internal combustion engine, or ICE. ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The gap between economy/range is only 7 points (on a 1,000-point scale). The drop in satisfaction with economy/range also has contributed to a one-point decline in overall new-vehicle satisfaction, the first decline since ... Continue reading
Curb side, on-street EV charging comes to Chicago.
Jul 18, 2022
Urban dwellers are good candidates to purchase or lease an all-electric vehicle, that is, a battery-electric vehicle or BEV. Why? They don’t typically drive many miles in their daily personal routine. ... Continue reading
Plan For Your First Road Trip In A Battery EV
Jul 9, 2022
Taking your first road trip in a plug-in electric car? Don’t sweat it. Traveling can be a breeze with a little planning. ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Electric Drive Report
Jun 28, 2022
NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Two Decades of the Cayenne: The 'Third Porsche' – An Extraordinary Success Story
Jun 10, 2022
Ferry Porsche predicted it back in 1989: “If we build an off-road model according to our standards of quality, and it has a Porsche crest on the front, people will buy it.” He would go on to be proved right. ... Continue reading
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