A considerable number of U.S. citizens still do not consider electric vehicles a good, practical choice, according to a recent survey by Rasmussen Reports. “Only 28 percent of American Adults believe electric cars today are practical for most drivers. Fifty-four percent think electric cars aren’t practical, while 18 percent say they’re not sure. Those findings…
Electric Vehicles: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
If you’re looking for a new vehicle, you may be thinking about an electric car. Depending on what you’re looking for in a vehicle, and your finances, there is both good news and bad when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). EV Prices Are Surging Buying an electric car or SUV in 2022 will cost…
The Electric Car Is Biden’s ‘Golden Calf’
Commentary President Joe Biden, a man who frequently touts “the science”—but, it’s rather evident, would be unlikely to do better than a “D” on a high school chemistry or physics test—has placed a civilizational-level bet on the electric car. (Pop Quiz, Joe Biden: What’s the second law of thermodynamics? Biden: Thermodynamics? I love that company!…
Victorian Govt to Spend $15 million on Fleet of 400 Zero Emissions Vehicles by 2023
The Victorian state government of Australia will spend $15 million on a fleet of 400 zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) for use by 2023 to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for Victoria. ZEVs are considered the cleaner alternative to cars that consume petrol as they run on electricity or hydrogen and therefore do not emit greenhouse…
Volkswagen Sets Eyes on $22,000 EV as It Looks to Rival Tesla, CEO Says Focus on Simplifying Company Structure, Building up Competencies
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said on Wednesday self-driving technology will be a big game-changer in the coming years and that the German automaker is working on a $22,000 electric car as it speeds up efforts to overtake current market leader Tesla Inc. in the electric vehicle space. VW and Self-Driving Diess talked about autonomous driving, which…
California’s Electric Car Tax-Boost Initiative Unlikely to Pass
February 9, 2022
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Commentary Proponents of a ballot initiative to spend from $3 billion to $4.5 billion annually advancing electric cars are making a big political mistake going for a tax increase to pay for it. With California spouting annual surpluses of $45 billion-plus, they should have gone for a piece of that action. Instead, they’re floating two initiative…
Ferrari Unveils New Organization and Top Team to Face Electrification Challenge
MILAN—Ferrari’s new chief executive on Monday unveiled a new organization and leadership changes aimed at sharpening its technology focus and product exclusivity as the luxury sports car maker embraces electrification. Benedetto Vigna, a tech industry veteran and a former top executive at chipmaker STMicroelectronics, took the CEO role in September with a task to drive…
Sony Looks to Electric Cars for Its Next Big Hit
Japan’s Sony Group Corp. plans to launch a company this spring to examine entering the electric vehicle market, looking to harness its strengths in entertainment and sensors to play a bigger role in next-generation mobility. The new company, Sony Mobility Inc., comes as the Japanese tech giant is “exploring a commercial launch” of electric vehicles,…
Buttigieg To Consumers: Fight Inflation By Spending Tens of Thousands To Buy An Electric Car
December 2, 2021
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Commentary Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom some Democrats see as President Joe Biden’s successor, told MSNBC over the weekend that thanks to “incentives that make it more affordable to buy an electric vehicle” in the Build Back Better bill, “families thinking about getting an EV … once they own that electric vehicle, will never have…
Most Popular EV in Canada, Tesla Model 3, No Longer Eligible for Federal Rebate
OTTAWA—The Tesla Model 3 will no longer top the list of Canada’s most rebated electric car. Transport Canada says the popular battery-operated vehicle was removed from the eligibility list for the federal zero-emission vehicle rebate in late November. The carmaker just raised the base price for the Model 3 to $59,990, well above the $45,000…
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