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0Report: Honda buys $13.8 million worth of plug-in credits from Tesla 1275828660
One of the advantages of being an automaker that produces nothing but plug-in vehicles is earning zero-emissions credits. It's long been thought that those credits could at some point become a valuable commodity. Back in 2007, when Phoenix Motorcars was still around, a big chunk of their business ...
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Auto-industry lobbyists urge Obama administration for more incentives towards EVs 1271890080
Mitsubishi i-MiEV – Click above for high-res image galleryThe U.S government has committed billions to the electric vehicle (EV) industry hoping to kick-off a battery-powered evolution. But auto-industry lobbyists fear that the investments are simply not enough and so they are turning to ... -
Ah, the luck of the Irish - government offers $7k incentives for electric car buyers 1271193240
Admittedly, it's not quite as good as finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but residents of Ireland can rejoice with the notion of receiving nearly $7,000 back on the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs). The Irish government and the Electrical Supply Board (ESB) recently agreed on this ...
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CAFE credits for EVs - will we repeat the E85 system? 1257450540
What is a plug-in vehicle worth? When it comes to CAFE credits, the answer to this question is a bit complicated. As we discussed in our Greenlings look at CAFE, the system allows for credits. One effect is that automakers who build vehicles that can burn E85 – even if these cars don't ...

