#Electric Vehicles
Hawaii First to Get Mitsubishi’s New Electric “i”, $16,000 After Rebates
Come November, a new electric vehicle, priced at $16,000, after state and federal tax rebates, and called the “i”, will begin rolling out statewide from Cutter Mitsubishi in Aiea.
$2.6M Federal Funds Deploy EV Charging Stations Statewide
At the First Hawaiian Bank International Auto Show Friday, the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s State Energy Office announced the awarding of $2.6 million in federal stimulus funds to six organizations that will accelerate Hawaii’s adoption of electric vehicles (EV).
Congress Suggests Electric Vehicles Are Too Quiet
When most people think of automotive noise they think of loud stereo systems, aftermarket exhausts or the sound of cars zipping on the freeway at highway speeds, but Congress is concerned new cars may be too quiet. A new bill passed by both the House and Senate has called for a new regulation on electric […]
Hydrogen Fuel Stations Coming Soon to Hawaii
General Motors has partnered with The Gas Company, and the Hawaii state government to bring as many as 25 new hydrogen fueling stations to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The partnership aims to install the hydrogen infrastructure which would allow vehicles to transcend the island solely on compressed hydrogen gas. Hydrogen powered cars have lost […]
For GM’s Volt, It Takes 3 MPG Ratings
While car shoppers are used to miles per gallon stickers emblazoned on the rear passenger window of new automobiles, they may notice a difference with the Chevy Volt: three MPG ratings. The Environmental Protection Agency has scored the Volt at 37, 60, and 93 miles per gallon equivalent depending on the driving habits of its […]
Lower electric vehicle charge rates available for Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved the Hawaiian Electric companies’ pilot Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rates and customers may now apply to take advantage of the rates. The rates are designed to encourage early adoption of electric vehicles and incentivize customers to charge EVs during off-peak times of the day that best match the […]
Hawaii selected as early launch site for 5-cent per mile Nissan LEAF
Hawaii has been selected as an early launch site for the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle. As a selected launch state, the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be available to Hawaii consumers before the other locations. The initial U.S. launch is targeted for the early part of 2011. Nissan earlier announced that the LEAF would have a […]