France’s Plugin EVs Back To Modest Growth, Renault Megane Favourite

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:05:22 +0000

Europe’s second largest auto market, France, saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.0% share in August, up modestly from 19.8% year on year. Overall auto volumes for the month were 91,403 units, an improvement over 2021, but still almost 30% down on August 2019. The bestselling full electric was again the new Renault Megane. August’s combined […]

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$4,000 EV Rebate Available in Illinois for Another Month

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:12:46 +0000

If you’re in Illinois and thinking about getting an electric car, you better get on it fast. A $4,000 purchase rebate for electric vehicles is available right now, but the application period ends on September 30, 2022. Note that this $4,000 rebate is for buying either a new or used electric vehicle (not including motorcycles), […]

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Why I Think The EV Tax Credits In The Inflation Reduction Act Will Work Out

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:50:38 +0000

There has been a lot of debate over the revamped EV tax credits we’re going to see as part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. While there were many other things in the bill, including a controversial expansion of the IRS, the cleantech world has been focused on how the bill will affect electric […]

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Understanding The New Federal Tax Credit For Electric Cars — It’s Complicated

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:50:49 +0000

electric carsThe federal tax incentives for electric cars in the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit many, but impose significant new restrictions.

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French New Auto Sales Crash 37%, BEVs Still Growing

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:55:16 +0000

France, Europe’s second largest auto sales market, saw plugin electric vehicle share of 18.6% in July, up from 15.9% year on year. BEVs almost doubled in share, whilst PHEVs lost share. Overall auto volumes were 107, 548 units, down a huge 37% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. July’s combined plugin result of 18.6% comprised 11.9% battery […]

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France’s Auto Sales Crash 37%, BEVs Still Growing

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:54:16 +0000

France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle share of 18.6% in July, up from 15.9% year on year. BEVs almost doubled in share, whilst PHEVs lost share. Overall auto volumes were 107, 548 units, down a huge 37% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. July’s combined plugin result of 18.6% comprised 11.9% battery electrics […]

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Sourcing Of Battery Materials Causes Rethink Of EV Incentives, CATL Pauses North America Plans

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:50:12 +0000

CATL battery packEV incentives in the new Inflation Reduction Act are causing a lot of controversy on Capitol Hill with automakers asking for more time to meet materials sourcing requirements.

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