U.S. EV Tax Credit Tool Tracks Electric Car Savings

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:50:26 +0000

Consumers have a new resource for finding plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicle tax credits. Current owners and those considering an electric vehicle purchase can access a free tool developed by ORNL researchers for fueleconomy.gov. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an online resource to help consumers understand the electric vehicle tax credits available […]

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Leader & Leader of the Week: BYD & U.S. EPA

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 02:10:20 +0000

Without a doubt, BYD has to be selected as the “Leader of the Week” here on CleanTechnica this week. The reasons are … numerous. However, I didn’t spot an obvious laggard, and I did want to give props to another leader who could not be skipped. So, we’ve got a “Leader of the Week” double […]

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“15 Years” With The Tesla Model 3

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

What’s it like owning a Tesla Model 3? Furthermore, we all know what’s great about a Model 3, but what should a new owner watch out for or be aware of? It depends on who you ask — different owners have different experiences. Some experiences are more common than others, though, and some are more […]

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Fast Growing EV Sales Around The World In 2022 — Charts!

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:58:06 +0000

Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.) If you haven’t been obsessively following CleanTechnica‘s monthly EV sales reports […]

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The 82kWh BYD Seal Joins The Dolphin In Europe!

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:49:16 +0000

A few days ago, BYD announced that its new 60 kWh C-segment hatchback, the Dolphin, is coming to Europe. Now BYD has announced that its D-segment sedan, the Seal, is also coming to Europe later this year. The European version of the Seal will have an 82 kWh battery pack with a combined WLTP range […]

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BYD: A Look At The Other Side Of The Ocean & The Dynasty

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:14:24 +0000

Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles are called New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China. BYD is the leader in terms of NEV sales worldwide. Last year, BYD sold 1,868,543 NEVs. These sales were made up of 911,140 BEVs and 946,239 plug-in hybrids, which means that full BEVs accounted for 48.8% of BYD’s NEV sales […]

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“Oil On Road” … And Hotheads Too

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:27:52 +0000

That’s what the sign said: “Oil On Road.” There must have been a spillage, or perhaps an accident. How long before there is no oil on the road? Probably decades — as electric transport slowly supplants the diesel and petrol cars and trucks of today. Even without accidents, there is always a film of oil on […]

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Confessions of an EV/Tesla Fanboy: Who’s Dumber, Me or My Tesla?

Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:18:22 +0000

I’m a huge EV fanboy and have been driving electric cars now for 8 years. I also have solar panels on my house, so I can brag that I’m driving on sunshine. I owned three Nissan Leafs, with ranges of 81 miles, 115 miles, and 150 miles. My first Nissan Leaf had a 24 kWh […]

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As A Former Passat Owner, I Am Very Excited About The VW ID.7

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:05:54 +0000

Volkswagen ID.7 at CESVW has a big following in South Africa and has a strong connection to the country due to its manufacturing presence as well as its large retail footprint in the country. VW has a factory in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where it has the capacity to produce 162,000 vehicles per year. VW produces the ICE […]

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