New Law Mandates Cars Must Sound Alarm When Speeding
By Lauren Fix The bill requires that passive speed limiters be installed in all new cars manufactured or sold in California by 2032. Car makers are not going to make a car for just one state, which means speed limiters in all states. This is the crazy part – the bill before California lawmakers would […]
New Bill Mandates All New Cars Have ‘Automatic Speed Limit’ Devices
By Lauren Fix The National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) urged seventeen automakers to install intelligent speed-assistance technology in all new vehicles that, at a minimum, warns a driver when the vehicle is speeding. The NTSB stated that the bureau needs intelligent speed assistance technology and countermeasures including interlock program for repeat speeding offenders. What is […]
New Global Push Back Against Electric Bus Mandate – NOT WORKING!
By Lauren Fix The federal government has a mandate that requires new school buses purchased to be zero emission by 2027 and all school buses in operation to be electric by 2035. One electric school bus costs upwards of 400,000 dollars, and up to 30,000 dollars more per bus for the needed infrastructure. Not to […]
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program OUT of FUNDS
By Lauren Fix The Illinois EPA electric vehicle program is out of money – Bad news if you still haven’t applied for the Illinois EPA electric vehicle rebates – the program is now out of money. The agency says the number of applications has surpassed the amount of funding, $12 million, for the fiscal year. […]
When Can Drivers Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars on the Road?
By Martin Banks Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are two front runners for carbon-free motoring. BEVs are currently in the lead by a mile — though some in the industry consider hydrogen the superior option. With that in mind, when can drivers expect hydrogen fuel cell cars on the road? […]
Breaking News! U.S. House Adopts Bill to Stop California Gas Vehicle Ban
By Lauren Fix Some good news coming out of Washington DC. Your voice matters. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 1435) from Representative John Joyce (R-PA). The bill passed with bipartisan support (222 to 190), with eight Democrats joining their Republican colleagues to advance this legislation. The […]
Surprising Twist: Electric Vehicle Mandates May Be Blocked!
By Lauren Fix We have positive updates on the mandate to buy electric cars by 2035. U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced a bill, the “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act” (S. 2090), to protect Americans’ right to choose the technology that powers their motor vehicles. S. 2090 includes the same text as the House […]
EPA’s Bold Move: Banning Gas Vehicles and You Pay More!
By Lauren Fix Here we go again – now California wants the federal government to agrees to a nationwide ban on gas vehicles. California has asked the Biden administration to approve its plan to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move […]
Electric Cars Under Attack: The Shocking Truth About Climate Crusaders
By Lauren Fix What are 15-minute cities and why are they controversial? 15-minute mega cities are being promoted by some as the future way we will live. How does this impact automotive and your vehicles. A new report makes it clear that the ultimate goal: tiny, uncomfortable apartments and bicycles for all. No cars at […]
California’s Electric Vehicle Mandates May Be Blocked
By Lauren Fix A group of House Republicans introduced legislation Wednesday that would restrict California’s ability to ban traditional gas-powered cars as part of the state’s electric vehicle push. The four Republicans, led by Representative John Joyce of Pennsylvania, said the bill — the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act — is designed to protect American consumers’ […]