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California Governor Wants 5 Million Zero-Emission Cars

Gov. Jerry Brown outlined a $2.5 billion plan to help Californians buy electric vehicles and expand a network of charging stations as part of a goal of getting 5 million zero-emission cars on the road by 2030. The ambitious proposal …

Mercury Names Most Affordable Electric Vehicles to Insure in California

Mercury Insurance put together a list of the 10 most affordable electric vehicles to insure, and Fiat, Kia and Nissan models top the list. Mercury researchers examined the 2017 electric vehicles available at car dealerships today or in the near …

UK to Ban Sales of Fossil Fuel Powered Cars by 2040 to Cut Air Pollution

The UK became the latest European country to mark the end of the line for diesel and gasoline fueled cars as automakers such as Volvo race to build electric vehicles or face the consequences of getting left behind. In London, …

What Happens When Golf Carts Hit the Streets

At retirement communities from California to Florida, golf carts have become a way of life. They’re energy-efficient, cheaper to buy and maintain than regular cars, and, seniors say, fun to drive. For many, they’re the main way to get from …

Parr Insurance Launches Ridesharing Policy for Electric Vehicle Fleets in Chicago

Parr Insurance Brokerage, an independent insurance agency, has created a new policy for electric vehicles (EV) ridesharing in Chicago. Parr developed the policy for Chicago-based E-Rive, an electric-vehicle car sharing service. Electric vehicle maker BYD will provide its e6 cross-over …

2 New Mexico Cities Opening Car Charging Stations

Two New Mexico cities are preparing to begin operating public charging stations for electric vehicles. Last week, Gallup opened a Tesla Motors supercharger station and Farmington is scheduled to open one next month, The Farmington Daily Times reported. The two …

$350K Added For Hawaii Electric Vehicle Rebates

Hawaii is adding more money to an electric vehicle rebate program and extending the deadline for the rebates. State officials said Tuesday that because of an increase in demand for electrical vehicles, $350,000 is being added for rebates on new …