Oregon’s super popular EV rebate that ran out of money is making a comeback

By Joey Klender Posted on February 21, 2024 Oregon’s super popular EV rebate program that ran out of money due to so many people applying for it is making a comeback after being suspended. Last year, we reported on the program, which was favorable for a number of reasons, including the fact that it brought …

France had to ditch an EV leasing incentive program because it was too popular

By Joey Klender Posted on February 14, 2024 France had to ditch an electric vehicle leasing incentive program that helped low-income households obtain zero-emission vehicles because it was too popular. “It’s a real success story and symbolic of French environmental policy. It is good for the wallet and good for the planet,” President Emmanuel Macron …

Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

By Joey Klender Posted on January 11, 2024 Hertz announced on Thursday in a regulatory filing with the SEC that it has made a “strategic decision” to slash its electric vehicle fleet by 20,000 vehicles. In the filing, Hertz said the figure is roughly one-third of its global EV fleet. “These vehicle dispositions, which were …