In 2019, the American Automobile Association (AAA) surveyed the general population to gauge their feelings about adopting electric transportation as the means for their next vehicle. Based on the results, AAA estimates that approximately 40 million Americans will be purchasing an electric car the next time they are in the market for a vehicle. Most… Read More.
How the Mouse Is Helping the Environment
It’s Summer and that means family vacation time! We just returned from a week at Disneyland where from day one we saw one major change in the parks: paper straws are now exclusively used on Disneyland properties as part of their efforts to preserve our environment. So that made us wonder, “What else is Disney… Read More.
SWITCH Lab Vehicle
A green-friendly, three-wheeled electric vehicle has taken up residence at the Crater School of Business Innovation and Science. Awarded by the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition, the sporty chassis is specially designed to help train future ecologists, graphic designers and technicians. Mike Quilty, an RVCCC member and former Central Point city councilor, said that the… Read More.
E15 Fuel – Big Changes are Coming to Your Fuel Pump
On May 31 of this year, Administrator Andrew Wheeler of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the final action to remove a key regulatory barrier to using E15 fuel during the summer months. This action was part of steps taken by the EPA to follow through on President Trump’s commitment to responsible environmental protection… Read More.
Common Questions About Electric Vehicle Batteries
One of the biggest questions consumers have about electric vehicles (EVs) concerns their battery life. What is the longevity of an EV’s battery? How much does it cost to replace the vehicle’s battery? How are the batteries disposed of and what is the impact on the environment? How long does a battery last? In the… Read More.
