China keeps getting all the good stuff, affordable small EVs that are perfect for most people’s daily needs. However, most of these small city EVs are still only sold in China. Hopefully more of these mini EVs will start to find their way to other parts of the world. There is some hope as the […]
Monthly Archive: January 2023
CES 2023 Shies Away From Autonomous Driving Technology
Self-driving technology is pretty much absent from CES 2023, as manufacturers focus more on products that are ready for market now, not years from now.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plans To Install 3000 MW of Additional Renewable Generation Capacity
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has an installed generation capacity of 1,904 MW, of which over 86% is drawn from green sources, namely: hydro (826 MW), geothermal (799 MW), and wind (25.5 MW). The rest (253 MW), is generated from fossil fuels at its thermal power plants. KenGen is the largest power generating company […]
What Does Western Grid Regionalization Mean for California?
California’s grid reliability struggles have intensified in recent years as extreme summer heat strains the system and threatens power outages. The state’s grid reliability is also inextricably linked to issues of improving energy affordability and achieving California’s ambitious clean energy goals. With California’s power woes apparent, Western grid regionalization has been raised as a potential […]
Finding Vegas VR nirvana in the backseat of a ’67 DeVille at CES 2023
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsImages of the Day: Thinning of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream
Greenland is home to the planet’s largest ice sheet outside of Antarctica. Observations collected from the ground, air, and space have revealed rapid thinning in the northeast part of this ice sheet that could contribute more to sea level rise than previously thought. “Rivers” of relatively fast-moving ice, known as ice streams, generally flow from […]
GM wants U.S. Treasury to reconsider tax credits for Cadillac Lyriq EV
General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM's electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits. The Treasury and Internal Revenue Service did not classify the Lyriq as an SUV, meaning its retail price cannot be above $55,000 to qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits. "We are addressing these concerns with Treasury and hope that forthcoming guidance on vehicle classifications will provide the needed clarity to consumers and dealers, as well as regulators and manufacturers," GM told Reuters Friday, adding Treasury should use criteria and processes similar to the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department.
GM wants U.S. Treasury to reconsider tax credits for Cadillac Lyriq EV
General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM's electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits.
GM wants U.S. Treasury to reconsider tax credits for Cadillac Lyriq EV
General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM's electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits. The Treasury and Internal Revenue Service did not classify the Lyriq as an SUV, meaning its retail price cannot be above $55,000 to qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits. "We are addressing these concerns with Treasury and hope that forthcoming guidance on vehicle classifications will provide the needed clarity to consumers and dealers, as well as regulators and manufacturers," GM told Reuters Friday, adding Treasury should use criteria and processes similar to the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department.
Volkswagen ID.4 Now 18% of Volkswagen USA Sales!
Volkswagen of America has released its 4th quarter 2022 sales numbers and its full-year 2022 sales numbers. The German automaker also highlighted that 6.8% of Volkswagen’s 2022 sales in the USA were EV sales (all ID.4 sales, as the ID.4 is the only electric vehicle Volkswagen sells in the country). The thing is: there’s a […]