The number of electric vehicle propulsion technologies that have become available is significant. The general impression is that pure electric vehicles have become the dominant technology, and for the time being, this is true. At a Glance:Acronyms like ICE, MHEV, HEV, BEV, PHEV, and FCEV have been introduced into modern-day language and, to many, seem…
In the EV universe, there are several types of all-electric vehicles, including cars, scooters, motorbikes, vans, and trucks, and each of those has various models. At a Glance:1️⃣ Electric vehicles include BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs. 2️⃣ Electric trucks include garbage trucks, buses, and delivery trucks. 3️⃣ For electric two-wheeled vehicles, there are street bikes,…
Bidirectional charging is an exciting technology that allows charging of an EV and the distribution of charge back to the grid to balance the demand by taking power stored in the EV battery and pushing it back into the grid. At a Glance:1️⃣ Bidirectional charging is dependent on smart charging capability. 2️⃣ Vehicle-to-grid or V2G…
Charging your EV using the sun is essentially running your car on sunshine, but several factors contribute to calculating how many solar panels you need to charge your car. At a Glance:1️⃣ The average electric vehicle would require between 8 and 12 solar panels to charge it. 2️⃣ The battery size, the panel wattage and…
It is becoming easier and easier to be self-sufficient regarding utilities such as electricity. With solar power and then an electric vehicle, you seldom have to visit the gas station, but what is the best time to charge an electric car with solar panels? 1️⃣ In most cases, solar panels generate the most power between…
Using the sun’s energy and power to charge your electric vehicle (EV) is the ultimate option for reducing operational costs associated with charging. Still, there are additional ways to maximize your solar investment. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Pay less tax with the Federal EV Tax credit for buying an EV and installing a home charger. 2️⃣…
Washington offers several tax incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage their adoption as clean and energy-efficient transportation options. Here’s a quick snapshot of the major tax benefits for EVs in the state: At A Glance: 1️⃣ Federal Tax Credit 2️⃣ Property Sales Tax Exemption 3️⃣ Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Conversion 4️⃣ Tax Credit…
Utah has several state incentives for electric vehicles. The state is rather generous compared with others and comes close to California with its incentives. Here are a few key takeaways: 1️⃣ Utah offers 9 incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, around 5 of which apply to electric cars. 2️⃣ Utah residents also qualify for utility rebates…
Texas has the third largest number (5.56%) of electric vehicles registered in America. As of December 31, 2021, there were 80,900 EVs in Texas. At that time, there were 8,088,058 registered automobiles in Texas, meaning 1% were EVs. At A Glance: 1️⃣ The federal government provides a generous electric vehicle rebate and a rebate of…
Ohio is not a leader in the adoption of EVs. By July 2022, only 21,200 electric vehicles were registered in the state. This represents a conversion to electric vehicles of only 0.212% of the 10 million vehicles registered. At A Glance: 1️⃣ Ohio has only 217 publicly available direct current fast chargers. In addition, only…
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