Technological processes that will move us closer to emission reductions sparked our readers' interests this week on Gas2. One of the most compelling stories discussed Havelaar Canada's reveal of its Bison electric pickup truck with #nextgen connectivity. Then, too, climate change activists and deniers alike spoke with passion regarding Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris a … [Read more...] about Gas2 Week in Review, June 4: Technological Processes that Benefit EVs and Climate
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Tesla to India! What Challenges and Opportunities Are Ahead for Musk and Team? (w. Video)
With the Twittersphere as the new hot place to broadcast political and corporate news, it comes as no surprise that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced via Tweet his company's plans to open up the India market. India first offered tangible support to the EV industry around 2010 when the new and renewable energy ministry announced incentives for manufacturers that included a … [Read more...] about Tesla to India! What Challenges and Opportunities Are Ahead for Musk and Team? (w. Video)
Which States Are Raising The Gas Tax?
Over the last few years, raising gas taxes has been a trendy answer to improving transportation infrastructure across the United States. When raising funds for improving transit, it has often been suggested that states raise the tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. This year, there are at least 9 states, according to taxjusticeblog.org, that are seriously considering raising such … [Read more...] about Which States Are Raising The Gas Tax?
California Strengthens EV Incentives
California has some of the best electric vehicle incentives in the nation, and now thanks to the leadership of Governor Jerry Brown those incentives are even stronger. Governor Brown has signed into law six bills in a continuing effort by California to grow the EV market within the state. Currently California makes up 40% of US plug in electric vehicle sales and last year … [Read more...] about California Strengthens EV Incentives
Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Insure
CoverHound Insurance has released a newly completed study that shows electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to insure than gas powered vehicles. The study shows on average drivers of EVs save around $200 on insurance when they make the upgrade from gas to electric. CoverHound is a predominantly web-based insurance company that was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, … [Read more...] about Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Insure
Study Predicts That In 20 Years, You Won’t Be Driving
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has released a study that suggests that in 20 years, cars won't resemble what we drive now. That's because we won't be driving, meaning no need for steering wheels, no pedals, no shifter...no nothing. For the most part cars have been the same for close over 100 years. Steering wheels, brakes, gear shift, and acc … [Read more...] about Study Predicts That In 20 Years, You Won’t Be Driving
California Continues To Quietly Court Tesla Gigafactory
Tesla is still on the hunt for a location to build its Gigafactory, and while California was not on the short list of locations initially, Governor Jerry Brown has still approved potential property tax breaks for the electric car maker. California has been lobbying hard to land the first Gigafactory. Governor Jerry Brown and a bi-partisan group of law makers for the state h … [Read more...] about California Continues To Quietly Court Tesla Gigafactory
$6 Million Brooklyn Condo Comes With Tesla Model S
If you have $6 million dollars and you want to live in Brooklyn NY you can get a free Tesla Model S with your condo purchase. Eitan Baron, president of ecofriendly property development company Greenstone, is offering a free Tesla Model S for whomever buys the 709 Sackett Street property reports Investor Place. The building comes with a garage, a nice perk in general, that by … [Read more...] about $6 Million Brooklyn Condo Comes With Tesla Model S
Tesla Expanding Supercharger Network Through Europe
Tesla is moving into Europe in a big way, with hopes to have its Supercharger network covering most of the European continent by the end of the year. According to Autoblog Green, so far Tesla has a total of 23 Superchargers stations already up and running in Europe, while the U.S. is home to approximately 100 stations while Asia has just three. Germany has the most stations w … [Read more...] about Tesla Expanding Supercharger Network Through Europe
California Cuts Red Tape For Tesla Gigafactory
Bipartisan legislation backed by California Governor Jerry Brown has been introduced to make California the home of the first Tesla Gigafactory. Originally California did not make the cut on Tesla’s list for potential sites for the Gigafactory, while states like Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas did. Tesla had concerns over being able to quickly secure permit in Ca … [Read more...] about California Cuts Red Tape For Tesla Gigafactory