Hello MissElectric.com readers,
I just wanted to send a little note to let you know I will be back to deliver more cutting-edge clean tech content after this week. I am on a little hiatus to complete the finishing touches on my Ph.D. dissertation, “Changing the Game in the U.S. Auto Industry: The Plug-In Vehicle Movement.”
Wish me luck!!!
If you are in the market for the cleanest vehicle available right now, which one should you choose? That is the question I have for the 2010 Hybrid Challenge. In this video, I take a test drive in the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. You can read my full review here. Enjoy!
$100 Fee for my EV?
The State of Washington is currently considering a new policy that would implement a new annual registration fee of $100 on electric vehicles. This new fee would be in addition to other registration fees currently assessed on all highway vehicles. Is this a fair policy for electric vehicle owners?
Apparently, the Washigton State Senate is concerned about losing revenue from state gas taxes from plug-in vehicles. This preemptive fear could be a result of recent statements from the Federal Highway Trust that allude to losing revenue from plug-in cars.
Interestingly enough, however, the bill (known as SB 6377) takes a rather optimistic perspective towards the role that electric vehicles have as part of the state’s transportation system. The authors of the bill state that the new policy is necessary “as the state’s fleet changes from motor vehicles powered by traditional sources, such as gasoline and diesel, to those powered by electricity.”
Check out the rest of the article on AllCarsElectric.com…
With the release of the Nissan Leaf commercial set to air during this year’s Winter Olympics, it is fascinating to take a little trip down memory lane and remember G.I. Joe and Barbie’s first television appearance in an electric hot rod. This commercial, also put out by Nissan, is entertaining, energizing (VanHalen soundtrack!), and has a great twist of humor at the end. Enjoy!
(tip courtesy of Stefano Paris)
The Chevy Volt may soon have some competition. This week, both BMW and Jaguar have announced intentions to produce and sell plug-in hybrid models. Each of these models will be based on an extended-range electric vehicle platform. So, how will they compare?
First, in terms of all electric range, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt wins with 40 miles. BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics sports coupe is quoted at a 31-mile all electric range. Jaguar hasn’t yet specified the all-electric range of its future electric XJ luxury sedan.
To continue reading the full article on GreenCarReports.com, click here.
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