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Maximize Your Business Savings in 2024 with Electric Cars

Electric vehicles aren't just good for the environment. They can be great for business, too. EVs offer lower running costs, and business owners also have access to numerous financial incentives. Here's a primer on how EVs can help your bottom line.

Chase Drum4 min read
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How Will the Auto Industry Reduce Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

The production and use of passenger vehicles accounts for 15 percent of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions. How can the automotive industry contribute to slowing climate change? A new report by Polestar and Rivian provides some answers – but also emphasizes the urgency of the issue.

Carson Bristol4 min read
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Tesla Has Highest Accident Rate of Any Brand: Report

Tesla's electric cars are packed with amazing driver-assist tech. So why are they the most accident-prone vehicles? Tesla drivers, perhaps misled by the company's marketing, might be letting the cars do too much of the driving.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Can EV Charging Stations Be a New Type of Tourist Destination?

While charging on the go can be an inconvenience for electric car drivers on a road trip, it also creates opportunities for local tourism that wouldn't have existed in the gas-and-go world of gasoline vehicles. How will the travel industry adapt?

Dr. Pavlina McGrady4 min read
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Ferrari Sold More Hybrids Than ICE Cars for the First Time

In the latter half of 2023, the majority of Ferrari vehicles sold worldwide were plug-in hybrids. The success of vehicles like the SF90 Stradale and 296 GTB show that electrification can make supercars more exciting as well as more efficient.

Laurance Yap6 min read
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Do EVs Cost More to Repair Than Gas Cars?

Many shoppers are worried that EVs will cost more to repair if they are in an accident. Fortunately, new industry data shows that average electric car repair costs are largely in line with conventional vehicles.

Laurance Yap2 min read
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Getting the Federal EV Tax Credit Will Be Easier Next Year

The $7,500 federal tax credit helps make EVs a lot more affordable - but applying for it requires patience and process. Starting next year, your car dealer will be able to apply the credit at the time of purchase.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Toyota's Stance on Electric Vehicles – Hero or Villain?

Toyota is one of the pioneers of electrification, having helped to introduce hybrid technology. However, it has drawn criticism in recent years for its slow progress on fully-electric vehicles.

Dr. Pavlina McGrady4 min read
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Tesla's Quest for Sustainable Energy

Think Tesla is all about electric cars? Think again. The company's mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy – and it's investing in far more than just EVs. Learn about their solar, energy storage, and manufacturing projects here.

Dr. Pavlina McGrady5 min read
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Do Electric Cars Get Driven Less Than Gas Cars?

A recent study from iSeeCars suggests that, on average, EVs get driven about 30 percent less than gasoline cars. Why is that? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Colorado Bumps State EV Tax Credit To $5,000

If you live in Colorado and want to switch to an EV, you should think about acting soon. Starting in July, the state is bumping its EV tax credit to $5,000.

Laurance Yap2 min read
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Future EV Battery Technology Could Offer 800 Miles of Range

Still feeling range anxiety with your EV? Innovations to improve lithium-ion EV batteries, and new tech like solid state batteries, could take the range of electric cars past gasoline vehicles - and enable ultra-fast charging.

Laurance Yap5 min read
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Are More Shoppers Rejecting Electric Cars?

While the number of EV options at all price points and charging infrastructure continue to improve, there's a growing segment of American car buyers that aren't interested in switching to electric. Learn more about the issue here.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Best and Worst Things About Driving an Electric Car

If you're switching from gasoline to an electric car, you'll want to know what to expect. Here are some of the best things you'll love about making the change - and some things you should plan ahead for.

Laurance Yap5 min read
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Electric Cars Eligible for the $7,500 Tax Credit in 2023

The federal government recently revised its rules in 2023 for which electric and plug-in hybrid cars are eligible for the $7,500 tax incentive. Which cars still qualify? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Research Shows EV Battery Replacements Very Rare

If you've experienced how your phone's battery performs worse over time, you'll understand the concern some potential EV owners have about battery degradation and EV battery replacement. But the latest research suggests there's very little to worry about.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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Hydrogen Peroxide Powered Vehicles

What if the cleanest fuel on earth turned out to be made from hydrogen peroxide? You know, that stuff that people use to bleach their hair? Cecil Mills thinks H2O2 powered vehicles could be the answer to our current and future energy woes.

Dave Nichols8 min read