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More Electric Vehicle Rebates in Massachusetts! $2 million in rebates added!
Electric Vehicle Rebates Get an Additional $2M (Thanks to the Sierra Club for this information!) Great news! Massachusetts has added $2M to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program. …
Batteries Vs. Fuel Cells
Although many believe that battery electric vehicles have overshadowed fuel cells and for good reason, as they appear to be both more efficient and better for the environment, results are coming out t…
Promising Growth for Electric Vehicles but will it Continue?
Eleven years ago there were a few hundred electric vehicle on the planet, today there are 400,000. This is a big growth spurt for EV adoption, but if we are to reach goals set by individual countries …
Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market
Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attemp…
What is in Store for Elon Musk's Second Master Plan
Elon Musk announced via Twitter this Sunday (July 10th, 2016) that he plans to unveil his second master plan for Tesla. His first master plan involved four general goals, those being; build a sports c…
Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options
It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable…
Tesla's Master Plan II Revealed
Elon Musk has revealed the second master plan for his electric car company Tesla - although in a couple years it may be a lot more than a car company. I made a prediction on what Elon's plan might ent…
Electric Car Charging Stations Surpass Gas Stations in Japan
A survey conducted by Nissan has found that there are now more electric charging stations than gas stations in Japan. The survey revealed that there are more than 40,000 electric stations in compariso…
The Exponential Growth of Electric Vehicle Adoption
The rise of electric car companies like Tesla, growing fears of climate change, and tougher policies on emissions have culminated in a growing attention on the electric vehicle industry. And the EV in…
Check out an EV FREE Saturday 9/17 at Sustainable Wellesley's Drive Electric Week Celebration
Are you considering going electric? Sustainable Wellesley invites you to the Drive Electric Week celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 9-11am in the parking lot at the Wellesley Farmers’ …
A different kind of commute: single-seat automaker aims to break into the electric car market
Jerry Kroll, a race-car driver by trade and the CEO of Electra Meccanica, aims at bringing a single-seat electric car to the global electric car market in 2017. "Most people drive by themselves in …
Green Night on July 12
Interested in learning more about clean, low-maintenance electric vehicles? Don't miss the next Green Night on July 12th! Massachusetts has been overseeing the installation of electric vehicle (EV) c…
Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive, July 31, Green Bay, WI
Now is the time to find out about the latest electric vehicle technologies and how to implement them. Learn about trends and technologies including battery systems and workplace charging stations. Ind…
National Drive Electric Week Event, Sept 8 - 16, Highland Park, IL
National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electri…
National Drive Electric Week Event -Electric Car Expo, September 16, 2018, Evanston, Illinois
Register to attend this FREE and informative event. EV owners will show you their vehicles, share personal driving experiences and answer your questions. Some will give test rides. Learn more from tho…
Electrifying Transportation in Southern California: Opportunities and Challenges for 2030, Oct 17, Los Angeles,CA
Host: Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC)
Sponsor: Edison International
Partners: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Southern California Association o
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VW and Vehicles Expo, December 6, Cocoa, FL
An event focused on Florida's Volkswagen Mitigation Plan and alternative fuel vehicle technology.
About this Event:
- Morning State Plan update and alt fuel technology sessions
- Meet wit
Did You Know that Consumer Funding for Electric Vehicles has been Reinstated in Massachusetts?
Great news: Rebates for electric vehicles have been reinstated in Massachusetts!
Rebates for electric vehicles have been reinstated in Massachusetts! For the next two years, at least $27
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EV Charge Expo 2020, June 19 (new Date!), New Delhi, India
The purpose of EV Charge 2020 is to highlight plans, grid implications, technologies and solutions to build an efficient and viable EV charging infrastructure in India. The conference will bring toget
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"Ask an Electric Vehicle Owner" During a FREE Webinar/Panel, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance, May 13, 12-1pm EST
FREE Webinar, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance:
Thinking an electric vehicle (EV) is in you future, but want to learn more about these vehicles from experienced owners? Well look no furthe
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Will electric vehicles batteries be a new source of waste?
As we know, batteries waste are one of the most polluting elements for the environment and for human health. We think that electric vehicles will be a new way to pollute less, but what's the actua
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Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST
The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl
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FREE Webinar: Decarbonizing Transportation - From Policy to Progress, March 17, 7 pm PST
Do you want to know how Sunnyvale and the South Bay plan to improve transportation? Principal Transportation Planner, Meghan, will discuss local and statewide policy solutions. Learn how shifts in dev
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Deep Dive Into Electric Vehicle Batteries, Webinar, March 3, 1 pm EST
Vehicle electrification to lower greenhouse gas emissions will largely be driven by better batteries. Though the current technology is good enough for early-adopters, how will better tech move us towa
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Green and Healthy Maine Homes - Home Energy Chats, Online: The Value of Green Home Improvements, March 30, 6pm EST
Join us for the first episode of our Home + Energy Chats webinar series, The Value of Green Home Improvements!
This online webinar will present the many ways to improve the health and eff
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