Tag: electric vehicles

Losing the $7,500 EV tax credit may not hurt so much

Bolt EUV

EV tax credit We are nearing the end of an EV tax credit from the Federal government, and its September 30th demise may be a blessing in disguise. Here’s why… This will be the second time an electric vehicle (EV) tax credit will phase out, and when a previous version of the credit disappeared in …

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ICCT disproves dirty EVs scuttlebutt

GHG emissions

Dirty EVs Despite evidence, electric vehicle skeptics continue to suggest that EVs are as dirty as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In fact Toyota uses the dirty EVs excuse for their hesitancy to go all in on battery electric cars. But now a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that battery …

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Why are there so few affordable EVs?

Affordable EVs Inside EVs hit the nail on the head on affordable EVs in a post on X, evidently without realizing it. They that “2024 Was a Great Year for Performance EVs” and followed with “Driving enthusiasts looking to go electric have more choices than ever, although affordable options are still rare.” Well, it seems …

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Can zero-emission vehicles hit the California 35% by model year 2026? Toyota NA says no!

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California As reported by InsideEVs, zero-emission vehicle sales in California is mandated by the state’s Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 35% of new vehicle sales by model year 2026. Toyota Motor NA’s (North America) chief operating officer says the EV regulations would be “impossible” to meet, despite …

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EV Fault Warning Indicator Symbols

Critical Fault Indicator

Fault Warning These are Critical and Non-critical Fault Indicator symbols found in electric vehicles (EVs). It will appear yellow/amber at the first sign of a problem. Power may be reduced automatically, but the vehicle can be driven safely for service. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below. Otherwise …

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External Sound System Fault Indicators

External Sound System Fault Indicator

External Sound System These are External Sound System Fault Indicator symbols. An External Sound System is used and mandated in most electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrid vehicles operating in EV mode to alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle. But continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read …

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