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EVs and Generation Z

Posted Wed, 01/25/2012 - 4:16pm by Colby
As a young EV activist, I am often asked why I don't drive a plug-in vehicle myself. While EVs are an extremely popular topic among people in my age group, few of us drive them. It may seem hypocritical of us, but there are several reasons why EVs haven't penetrated our market...yet. read more

Urge CARB to close yet another ZEV loophole!

Posted Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:15pm by Jay

CARB Board Chair Mary Nichols negotiated a special deal which would dramatically weaken the California ZEV program allowing automakers that ‘overcomply’ with the new Federal GHG standards to get away with producing fewer EVs. This sweetheart deal allows an automaker to cut the number of pure electric-drive vehicles by as much as 50% over the 2018 to 2021 timeframe.

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Watt Fun: Driving a Nissan Leaf

Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 2:34pm by Tom
Our Nissan Leaf is the most comfortable car we've ever owned. In addition to the obvious electric vehicle advantages, the Leaf is a great car. read more

Never Wait for a Charge

Posted Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:57am by Chad
We can show gas drivers how to drive many of their miles on electricity, yet still be able to drive anywhere they like without ever draining the battery or waiting for a charge with just two very simple pieces of information. read more

Separating Gas Anxiety and Range Anxiety

Posted Sun, 01/01/2012 - 1:14pm by Chad

“Gas Anxiety” is very common among plug-in vehicle owners.  Although most of us still have access to gas propulsion, we would rather not use it

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EV Tax Incentives

Posted Thu, 12/29/2011 - 5:49am by Jay
At the end of 2011, three of our key federal electric vehicle tax credits will expire. But what keeps me awake at night are ongoing challenges to the overall plug-in tax credit. I am sure you have heard all of the major media talking about the Payroll Tax Extension; but what you may not have known is that EVs are part of the political football, too. read more

First Time Fast Charging

Posted Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:06am by Paul
Recently, I took a quick trip from Santa Monica down to Cypress, CA. to the headquarters of Mitsubishi USA to visit with David Patterson, Chief Engineer, Mobile Emissions Regulatory Affairs & Certification for Mitsubishi's R&D division. read more

Join Us as We Party with the Plug Ins

Posted Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:27am by Jennifer Krill
Plug In America Director Jennifer Krill invites you to our fall gala and celebration. This event proves to be Plug In America's best yet, with EV test drives, wine and hors 'doeuvres, and even grape crushing! All in a fantastic locale. Join us on Sunday. read more

National Plug In Day: An Accidental EV Wrangler

Posted Wed, 10/12/2011 - 4:31pm by Alexandra
Former Plug In America board member Alexandra Paul describes the process of rounding up hundreds of EVs for National Plug In Day's flagship event: history's biggest EV parade. read more

Where Do You Gas Those Things Up?

Posted Mon, 09/05/2011 - 11:54am by Tom
There are far more outlets than gas pumps, a point I've often made when talking to people about electric vehicles. This advantage of electric vehicles was made particularly clear on a trip through the islands of Washington and British Columbia. read more

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