Romania doubles electric-car subsidies, adds ‘cash for clunkers’ program

Cash for Clunkers banner with Mercury Sable, Albany, New YorkIn recent years, governments have increasingly worked to encourage the sales of plug-in electric vehicles. Incentive programs for the purchase of a low-emission vehicle have been adopted across the world. The amounts granted and the mechanisms vary according to the individual program, but the goal is the same: reduce emissions. DON’T MISS...

Should electric-car makers subsidize fast charging for owners?

Nissan Leaf electric car using DC fast-charging station at BP in Metrolina area of Charlotte, NCBy now, purchase incentives are a well-proven and valuable tool in increasing electric-car adoption. But what if incentives were applied to more than just the cars? Different automakers have shown varying levels of interest in developing DC fast-charging networks for the electric cars they produce, with Tesla leading the way with its Supercharger...