In the United States, tax incentives and infrastructure investments play a role in speeding the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). In a new study, researchers examined the effects of competing government incentives on EV adoption in Washington state by building a structural dynamic discrete demand model. In terms of expanding the EV market, the study found that building an EV charging network is more effective than awarding a tax rebate. Politics
Equity and reliability of public electric vehicle charging stations in the United States Nature Politics
It is becoming easier to find fast chargers for electric vehicles, and they are more likely to work — and not just for Teslas. Politics
The crash occurred Monday afternoon on South Main Street. The post Juvenile charged with motor vehicle homicide after cyclist killed in Bellingham crash appeared first on Boston.com. Events
United States Attorneys stationed along the U.S./Mexico border charged 1,238 people with immigration-related criminal offenses during the past week. Most of the criminal cases involved illegal aliens charged with unlawful entry, while some cases involved U.S. citizens and legal residents who allegedly engaged in Alien Smuggling. The post 1,200 Criminal Immigration Cases Charged in Past Week Along Southwest Border appeared first on Breitbart. Events
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPT) filed a public civil lawsuit against Chinese electric carmaker BYD on allegations the company subjected 220 Chinese nationals to conditions analogous to slavery and international human trafficking at its unfinished plant in Brazil. The post Brazil Sues Chinese EV Giant BYD on Charges of Human Trafficking and Slavery appeared first on Breitbart. Events
Authorities allege the driver, a 21-year-old Franklin man, was driving under the influence at the time of the crash. The post Child killed in Franklin crash, driver charged with motor vehicle homicide, OUI appeared first on Boston.com. Events