Scientists warned us that a pandemic like this was coming, we didn’t listen.

Both Democratic candidates for United States President support the Green New Deal – what does that mean for their plans to address climate change and make it possible for more people to drive an electric vehicle?

Let’s face it. Americans are obsessed with SUVs and crossovers, which make up around 40% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. In addition to the mounting costs of gasoline, our love of SUVs is also costing the planet in terms of carbon emitted by sports utility vehicles (compared to more efficient sedans and hybrids.)

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. are nearing 1.5 million, with significant growth recorded month over month since 2011 (see Veloz chart below). At this rate, the U.S. is slated for 1.28 million EV sales in 2026 alone. While we’re at it, let’s throw another number into the mix: 20X. That’s the projection of 20X more EVs on the road by 2030 than today.

In states like California and Colorado, it’s a no-brainer to install a home solar system. Even with the upfront costs, home solar provides a strong ROI and energy resilience amid unpredictable electricity rate hikes and natural disasters. Additionally, you can save 26% on your solar system thanks to the federal solar tax credit.

Following up on my account of our family odyssey this past summer (Part 1 + Part 2), I thought I would offer a coda on traveling in the colder months…not to mention with a third child now outside the womb! This go-round, we headed southeast, with our farthest point out being Scottsdale, AZ. The total distance traveled was right around 2,000 miles, over nine days.

The convenience of ridesharing services has made companies like Uber and Lyft as essential to daily life as the morning cup of coffee. Whether you take an Uber every day to work, use Lyft occasionally when you’re on vacation, or drive for both companies to make some money, ridesharing doesn’t look like it’s disappearing anytime soon. Due to the sudden popularity of these companies, they are constantly recruiting new drivers to their existing fleets. However, with the ever-increasing number of drivers, these companies will probably require some sort of fleet management software to ensure their drivers can be tracked. Thanks to companies like Lytx, these ridesharing fleets can improve their safety and increase their visibility. This ensures the management can keep an eye on every car going out to pick up a customer. Whilst it’s great that these ridesharing companies are constantly growing, what about their carbon footprint?

Busting myths about electric vehicles could (and probably is) a full-time job for someone out there, especially on the topics of EV batteries and charging. Today, we’re going to bust 3 of these myths that I’m sure most of you have heard.

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Burlington Electric Department and Green Mountain Power working with start-up EVmatch to reduce “range anxiety” for Vermont EV owners.

We’re excited to announce that our partnership with Burlington Electric Department (BED) to deploy Level 2 (240V/32A) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multi-unit dwelling properties in Burlington, Vermont is now underway!

Skip the long lines this holiday season by reserving a charge in advance with EVmatch. We’re kicking off our Host Spotlight series full of host stories and listing details so you can find a reservable charger that works for you this holiday season. After expanding our network nationwide earlier this year, hosts from around the U.S. have joined us to help increase the number of public charging options. If you have a personal charger and you’re inspired by our hosts, we hope you will join us as well!

The LA Auto Show wrapped up last weekend and there was plenty for our eyes to feast on in the EV showcase. Here’s a glimpse of a few EVs that automakers showcased and plan to roll out in 2020 and 2021, with special mention of SUVs and trucks – categories that have dominated the American auto market in recent years.

More than 31 million Americans are expected to fly and another 23 million will travel by car, bus, or train this Thanksgiving holiday season. Whether you’re renting a car at your destination or planning to drive the whole way, here are 3 reasons EVmatch is your go-to charging network this Thanksgiving season.

Growing up in the snowy mountains of Colorado I experienced many power outages, but they tended to last only a few hours. When I was in middle school, we had…

Republished by CleanTechnica & originally posted on EVANNEX by Charles Morris

Electric vehicles are a perfect fit for the sharing economy. Teslas are some of the most popular vehicles on peer-to-peer car rental platform Turo. In the near future, EV owners could be earning money by letting utilities use their vehicle batteries as a tool to stabilize the grid, and by renting out their cars on the Tesla Network.