Electric vehicles and hybrids are taking the U.S. automobile market by storm! According to the Energy Information Administration, in 2023, the combined sales of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles (BEV) surged to 16.3% of total new light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales. This significant increase highlights a growing demand for more environmentally-friendly…
The Biden administration announces $623 million in infrastructure funding to fill electric vehicle charging gaps in Ohio and other regions.
“Supply chain snags, rising costs and extreme weather are likely to continue plaguing the power sector,” Deloitte said. “But promising trends in innovation and investment, buoyed by recent legislation, can help the sector fulfill its mission.” The story >>
A research team that included University of Maryland engineers has discovered a way to make biodegradable battery components out of crab, lobster shells, and zinc. https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-future-of-renewable-energy-may-be-this-battery-made-from-crab-shells
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Pennsylvania’s registered electric vehicle count has tripled since early 2019, leading state transportation officials to file a plan to build at least 5,000 new chargers across 2,000 sites in the next six years
A Consumer Reports survey finds more than a third of Americans would consider buying an electric car, a sharp increase from 2020.
Companies plan to invest more than $700 million to boost U.S. manufacturing capacity for electric vehicle chargers, adding at least 2,000 jobs while making charging stations more accessible. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/white-house-says-companies-investing-700-million-boost-ev-charger-production-2022-06-28/
Ohio legislation would allow utilities to pass on electric vehicle charging station costs to customers while creating a $2,000 sales tax rebate for vehicle buyers. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/05/proposed-ohio-law-would-let-power-companies-bill-customers-for-utility-owned-charging-stations.html