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Tesla is still the top-selling electric vehicle brand in the U.S., but its dominance is eroding as rivals offer a growing number of more affordable models, according to a report Tuesday by S&P Global Mobility.
​​​​​​​Written By Michael Wayland & Lora Kolodny from CNBC

Changes to the federal tax credit for electric vehicles have introduced lots of new provisions. Here’s what we know so far.

The electric car wave is building. EV sales are set to reach an all-time high in 2022, both in the US and globally, and we're well on our way to reaching this government's ambitious target of a 50% electric vehicle sales share in 2030.

In theory, charging an EV is no more difficult than charging, say, your mobile phone. You plug one end of the charging cable into a power source and the other into your appliance (your car) and you get comfy while you wait until the battery level is full. For home charging, it really is that easy. A level 2 home charging station ensures your car’s battery will charge quickly, leaving you to enjoy the full range of your EV with minimal fuss.

The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier. Now, cities across the U.S. are trying to come up with innovative public charging solutions as drivers string power cords across sidewalks, erect private charging stations on city right-of-ways and queue at public facilities.​​​​​​​

This project even has a corresponding codename – AEV, which stands for “Affordable Electric Vehicle”. This vehicle will be developed under the cooperation of Honda and General Motors.​​​​​​​

Just like restomods and modified cars have a place in the market, electric vehicle conversions are becoming more commonplace. This year at SEMA 2021, the Ford F-100 Eluminator truck with a Mach-E electric motor made a big splash. But there is a big market out there for classic car to EV conversions that seem to be heating up.

The future of our transportation is 100% electric. And in the United States, California is the leader of the pack. The Governor of California is keen to be a driving force in not just the U.S., but also the global transition to clean transportation. One of his aims: growing the number of EVs in his own state, especially among lower-income demographics. Here are some of the ways the Golden State is smashing its EV goals.

With the numbers of EV owners going up, and most of the charging being done at home, the math is simple: there are a lot of homes needing some kind of charging infrastructure in the near future. This doesn’t just apply to homeowners, though. It’s an issue that faces homeowner associations (HOAs) too, as well as the owners and managers of multi-unit dwellings (MuDs) – condominiums, apartments, cooperatives, mobile home parks and townhomes.

To tackle the climate crisis, governments all over the world are coming up with plans and regulations for increased electrification of the automobile market. With exhaust fumes contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, this is an important step in phasing out internal combustion engines, reducing exposure to harmful air pollutants and protecting our environment.

People who buy electric vehicles (EVs) really like them, according to U.S. vehicle registration data, which shows most EV owners tend to buy an EV for their next car, too.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Written By Joann Muller, author of Axios What's Next

With the first wave of EV lease contracts reaching their end dates, and manufacturers introducing new models on the regular, more and more used EVs are up for grabs. Time to pick yours! Here are some of America’s current secondhand favorites, in no particular order. 
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

The language of electrification can be dauntingly technical and is riddled with acronyms and other jargon. But you don’t need a degree in physics to know what the experts are on about. In this second part of our Get to Know The Lingo Guide, we will get you up to speed on all things related to charging.  
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

Slowly but surely, Americans are starting to believe in electrification. And so is the White House – last year president Biden signed a non-binding order stating that by 2030, half of all new cars sold in the USA are to be zero-emissions vehicles.​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

The language of the electric car is littered with acronyms and other jargon, creating a complicated, almost mystical air around the EV. But all is not as hard as it seems. Just read through our list of commonly used vehicle-related terms and you’ll be an EV expert in no time.
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

Curious to know how much the installation of a Level 2 charging unit in your garage or driveway will set you back? The answer depends on your personal situation. Allow us to explain which factors impact the installation costs for a single-family home.
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

​​​​​​​It’s the talk of the town and with good reason. President Biden even interrupted his holiday to sign it, asap: the Inflation Reduction Act. Dubbed ‘the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history’ by the White House, this landmark bill is aimed at all low-emissions forms of energy to fight climate change. It’s therefore no surprise that clean vehicles play a large part in the bill.
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

US federal and state governments are moving with unprecedented speed to start delivering funding for a planned national EV charging network.​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Written By Charles Morris

Green.org sat down with Paul Nijssen, the CEO of EVCharge4U, to learn how they became the premiere Commercial & Residential Electric Car Charging Specialists in the San Francisco Bay Area.
​​​​​​​Written By Jess K @ Green.Org

Whether you’re a happy EV driver or considering becoming one, charging your car’s battery while you sleep or relax at home is one of the great advantages of going electric. Here are the main considerations when contemplating a wall-mounted unit for your private home.
​​​​​​​Written By Suzanne Stougie

Convinced an EV is not your thing? Here are 5 reasons that will make you think again!
Written By Suzanne Stougie