Despite a federal initiative to have electric vehicles (EVs) account for at least 50% of new car sales by 2030, and a 65% jump in EV sales in 2022, 79% of Americans are still driving gas cars in 2023 and they aren’t ready to make the switch.
This is according to a new round of survey data provided by insurance company ValuePenguin, by LendingTree.
To find out what is holding Americans back from widespread EV adoption click HERE to read David Sickels’s full article on The Buzz.
Seventy-one percent of U.S. adults surveyed say they worry about improper EV battery disposal.
A new study commissioned by engineered battery materials company Ascend Elements found that 71% of U.S. adults say they are concerned about disposal of used EV batteries, up from 54% in 2022. About 56% of survey respondents say EV batteries will cause “toxic landfills,” up from 48% in 2022. These concerns may be linked to a fundamental misunderstanding about the recyclability of EV batteries, Ascend said.
Electrify America is sharing its top five tips to keep an EV on the move this winter.
SEOUL — Uni Wheel is an integrated wheel drive system that dramatically improves available space inside an EV by moving the main drive system components to the vacant space within the wheel hub, the company stated.
LAS VEGAS — This compact solar car charges itself on direct solar energy through an integrated solar panel on the roof.
Despite a short-term slowdown in EV sales, Bullet predicts the EV’s superior technology will win in the long run.
To support growing EV adoption across the U.S., LG is introducing Level 2 and Level 3 chargers to the market next year.
SAE International released key details on the implementation of the Tesla-developed NACS connector.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Now available in 13 states, the network features an elevated charging experience, providing EV travelers access to the same amenities offered at existing Pilot and Flying J travel center locations.
The company will establish a new plant in Columbus, Ohio, that will begin EV charger production in Q1 2024.
