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
NHTSA RECALLS: CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary August 15, 2022
Aug 15, 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
Letter From Europe: Mazda CX-50; Toyota Tundra (Yeehah); Lexus NX; Volvo C40 EV !
Aug 14, 2022
Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco California August 14, 2022; Since returning from Europe and my adventures with Ferrari’s new 296 things have slowed down just a little bit. Not a great deal as in quick succession I’ve had four different products from four diff ... 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
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
Jul 3, 2022
Slovakia as the location for its new plant, Volvo Cars creates a European triangle of manufacturing covering its largest sales region – complementing the Ghent plant (Belgium) in western Europe and the Torslanda plant (Sweden) in northern Europe.The new facility represents an investment of around EUR 1.2 billion (1). ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Electric Drive Report
Jun 28, 2022
NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
Yours or a friend's vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you, your and their passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
2022 Volvo S90 R-Design - Review by Mark Fulmer
May 28, 2022
The 2022 Volvo S90 is a luxury sedan that excels in comfort, style, and competitive sticker and this year the B6 powertrain (formerly the T6) includes a mild hybrid setup. Upgrades are a new front bumper, a revised fog light, an updated wheel design, and reshaping the rear spoiler, a Harmon Karden sound system, smartph ... Continue reading
Coming to America: The Volvo P1800 Cyan
May 25, 2022
Following its 2020 launch to rave reviews in Europe, the Volvo P1800 Cyan will make its official North American debut this summer at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering on August 9. ... Continue reading
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