The Latest on the EV Revolution
Episode
43
Published:
Updated:
June 21, 2022
Jamie Dow from Electrek provides an update on the electric vehicle revolution underway, what's needed to accelerate it and his advice to first time EV buyers.
Jamie Dow from Electrek provides an update on the electric vehicle revolution underway, what's needed to accelerate it and his advice to first time EV buyers.
Buy Electric
If you're in the market for a new car, go electric!
Do a test drive or borrow a friend's EV
In U.S., there is a $7500 federal tax credit available for all manufacturers excluding Tesla and GM
Some states have incentives as well
If you already have an EV, encourage your friends and family to buy electric
Resources to Learn More
Electrek - EV and Tesla News, Green Energy, Ebikes, and more
Mexico has committed $2 billion to cut methane leaks
Pemex, Mexico's state-run oil company has poor record on leaks
Mexico joined global methane pledge with 100 other countries at last year's climate conference
Mexico has not provided a timeline, but committed to cut leaks by 98%
Methane is 25 times more potent than CO2 which makes announcement significant
Sources
Mexican president promises $2 billion for Pemex to cut methane emissions | Reuters
Emissions by sector - Our World in Data
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) has said we need almost 50% cut in emissions by 2030 to avoid climate tipping point
Sources