EV News and Developments
Another exciting round of news and developments, including the Route Zero Relay, an Ioniq 6 and Model 3 comparison, electric school bus news, workplace charging, and more!
A great feature-by-feature comparison of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3
A Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Last month, we talked about model variety, and this comparison video provides an excellent look at two stylish Electric Vehicle sedans, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model 3. Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range and RWD models qualify for a $3,750 tax credit, and the M3 Performance receives a full $7,500 tax credit. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 does not qualify.
Are Automakers Producing Enough Electric Vehicles?
It’s time for regulators and automakers to hit the accelerator on electric vehicle production, according to Consumer Reports.
The Route Zero Relay Zips Across the U.S.
Stay up-to-date on the Route Zero Relay via our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as it promotes EPA’s clean air standards.
Announcing the 2023 Clean School Bus Grant Program
The EPA has been busy — see Route Zero Relay — with a new clean air rule, and now the electric school bus funding period is open. The EPA says, “the program is soliciting applications nationwide for a grant competition to fund the replacement of existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) school buses.” Also, the EPA will host a series of public webinars regarding this NOFO from May through August to provide potential applicants with an overview of the NOFO and how to apply.
The “e” symbol designates that the cars qualify for the U.S. EV tax credit. (Source: Electric Vehicle Association)
Find What Cars Qualify for the EV Tax Credits
The Electric Vehicle Association is now offering an EV Tax Credit guide on popular EV models and which ones qualify for a tax credit.
Deploy, deploy, and deploy!
MIT Study | Where to Locate Chargers and Minimize Impact on the Grid
This study and article examine the best way to deploy EV charging and how to leverage workplace charging as Virtual Power Plant.
”Better availability of charging stations at workplaces, for example, could help to soak up peak power being produced at midday from solar power installations, which might otherwise go to waste because it is not economical to build enough battery or other storage capacity to save all of it for later in the day.
A mini-van or van, in general, is another vehicle segment that’s been overlooked.
This Minivan PHEV is Eligible for the Federal Tax Credit
Many EV enthusiasts know that the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid mini-van has been a cult favorite of families for over seven years. This analysis discusses how this driver goes electric most of the time — 30 miles approximately — and can achieve up to 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas. See below:
Chrysler sold 14,392 Pacifica Hybrids in 2022, accounting for 15% of the model’s total sales including its combustion-engine counterpart. Feuell says demand for the hybrid variant continues to exceed supply: “We'll be producing at least 30% more PHEV’s this year than last year and trying to get more.”.
The EVA has produced our EV Federal Tax Guide, updated as of April 21. See all the all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles eligible for a Federal tax credit.
In cities, every square inch of real estate is valuable whether its living space, curb space for EV chargers or pedestals and any cables or dongles they might have hanging off of them.
Itselectric Launches First Pilot in NY City
A new pilot program is coming to Brooklyn, involving curbside EV chargers. The first pilot will include three charging installations, and EV drivers must bring their own cable.