Commentary “Well, they’re out there a-having fun In that warm California sun” —(1964 song by The Rivieras) California has become an example of what a state looks like when it is controlled by a single party—in this case Democrats—who are trying to impose a green energy secular religion on their people. State officials have banned the sale of…
Bidirectional EV Chargers Do Much More Than Just Recharge Your Car
Even though the cost of running an electric vehicle is less expensive than a gasoline-powered car, there are still some new and unique ways to save money. The talk about bidirectional charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) has been taking place for some time, and it may be time for you to start thinking about…
South Korea Accuses United States of Discrimination Over Electric Vehicle Tax Credit, Considers Legal Action
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been the law of the land for less than two weeks, but it’s already harming relations between the United States and its allies. On Aug. 10, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, stating that certain sections in the…
California’s EV Car Mandate Will Create a 2-Tier Society
August 24, 2022
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Commentary Acting on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order from 2020, on Aug. 25 the California Air Resources Board will issue a mandate banning the use of fossil fuels in all vehicles sold in the state beginning in 2035. Most will be EVs—electric vehicles. This is supposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and end “climate change,”…
Electric Vehicles May Present Major Problem During Natural Disaster Evacuations: Experts
August 9, 2022
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The push to transition the national road fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) is on and while increasingly popular with buyers, experts in the transportation space are examining potential problems with mass EV adoption. One such issue involves EVs and evacuations during natural disasters. A report from Transportation Research published in ScienceDirect headlined “Can we evacuate from…
Biden Administration ‘Full Steam Ahead’ With Electric Vehicle Integration Despite Potential Issues
Thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, there’s more than $60 billion available for grid transportation investment. Plus, $5 billion is earmarked for state grants to help establish high-capacity charging stations on every highway in the United States, and an additional $2 billion for community charging. The hope, according to Alex Schroeder, executive lead…
Electric Car Drivers: Why You Might Not Be Pumped Over Privacy-Jolting Mileage Taxes
The environmental impact of electric cars may still be unknown, but leaders are growing concerned about the threat they pose to the financing of the nation’s highway system. Because freeways and bridges are funded, in large part, through federal and state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, the battery-powered future will test whether roads can…
Electric Vehicles: Not a Deal for You or the Environment
July 27, 2022
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Used cars cost more than ever, but there is an exception to this. Used electric vehicles (EVs) may appear to be a bargain in today’s used car market. A woman in Florida purchased a used 2014 Ford Focus Electric for $11,000. It had 60,000 miles on it. After driving it a few months, lights started…
Rights Abuser China Emerging as Dubious Linchpin of Biden’s Lithium-Battery Supply Chain
July 21, 2022
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A Chinese-dominated mining company has procured millions of dollars in American subsidies to extract lithium in the United States—but, given a dearth of U.S. processing capacity, the mineral is likely to be sent to China with no guarantee that the end product would return as batteries to power President Biden’s envisioned green economy. Critics say…
Buttigieg Wants to Mandate Electric Vehicles. He’s Wrong
Commentary Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, considered the most likely Democratic candidate for president in 2024 after Joe Biden in the latest Washington Post ranking, says the solution to high gas prices is getting “most Americans” to switch to electric vehicles—willingly or not. Buttigieg is issuing federal regulations to force states to limit the use of…
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