(Note — just as a fun political connection — that Al Gore’s got money in Proterra.) Proterra, SEPTA, and PECO are promoting democracy-supportive transportation at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Philadelphia has always been a relatively pedestrian- and transit-friendly […]
CleanTechnica and EV Obsession recently received an email regarding a clean air story from the American Lung Assoc, Environmental Groups, auto companies, & more who are urging more action toward electric vehicles in Massachusetts in order to cut air pollution and provide cleaner air […]
If the fuel-economy standards set by many regulators around the world are to be achieved, then electric vehicle market share will need to rise to 16% by the year 2020, according to a new report from […]
Despite the fact that California represents just one amongst a great many distinct US states, the Golden State’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate has had an outsized impact on the country — with the mandate now affecting roughly […]
The Ukrainian Parliament has gone ahead and passed a bill that will see the import duty on electric vehicles dropped. The third attempt to vote on the draft law occurred in the session hall on Thursday […]
A number of potentially important bills concerning electric vehicles are up for consideration in Hawaii’s new legislative session — including one possibly repealing electric vehicle exemption from parking fees, and one establishing fines for parking facility […]
California’s electric vehicle rebate program has had its cash-flow cut off, for the time being anyways, according to recent reports from EV buyers. The Golden State’s new budget, still awaiting Governor Jerry Brown’s signature, was approved […]
Originally published on Renewables International. By Craig Morris (@PPchef) Translations of recent statements made by top German officials make it sound like the country is about to do the right thing. Reality is a bit messier. Google “all […]
Context & commentary: As I just wrote in preface to a BYD electric truck story, among hardcore EV enthusiasts, BYD is well known as the world’s leading manufacturer of electric buses, and also as the leading […]
Context & commentary: Among hardcore EV enthusiasts, BYD is well known as the world’s leading manufacturer of electric buses, and also as the leading manufacturer of electric cars in China. Even back in 2013, the head […]
Even following the passing of the 2010 deadline for compliance, 10 European Union countries have remained in breach of the individual air-pollutant emission limits established by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (2001/81/EC). That finding is based on preliminary […]
The small Spanish island of Formentera — a popular tourist destination during the summer months — is aiming to become (at some unspecified date in the future) free of non-zero-emissions vehicles, according to recent reports. As […]
Section 177 states are US states which have adopted and placed into effect California requirements under authority of Section 177 of the Clean Air Act. To explain in simple terms, Section 177 states are a group […]
As of June 24 hybrid vehicles will no longer be granted special privileges when operating within the city of London, according to recent reports. To be more specific, hybrid vehicle owners will now be forced to […]
We previously covered news of Ontario’s rumored $8.3 billion climate change plan, one which features substantial incentives for electric vehicle buyers and owners. It seems that our earlier coverage of the plan was accurate, as the […]
