January 2020 Meet-up in Hilo
This is a belated report. On January 25th, the BIEVA held a meet-up in Just Cruisin Coffee in Hilo. We had a show of club members and good selection of
January 2020 EV Count
Curious about the number of EVs in Hawaii? Here’s the latest from the Hawaii DBEDT Research & Economic Analysis. State Electric Vehicle Count: 11,081 (1% of 1,084,527 passenger vehicles, up
Action – Support for EV Rebate
UPDATE – HB 2493 (Fee-bate) has been deferred. Thanks to all who offered testimony. The 2020 legislative session is heating up. As expected, we have a number of EV and
Support EV-Friendly Legislation
The 2020 legislative session is in progress and we expect to see bills that either support our transition to renewable energy and sustainable transportation or those that present barriers. We
BIEVA 2020 Meet-Ups
Our 2020 calendar of events is largely set. We have a variety of meet-ups, and Earth Day even, a couple of Drive Electric Week Events, an auto Show, a parade
Comparing Total Emissions
The total (cradle-to-grave) emissions of electric vehicles have been under scrutiny by groups that what to slow the transition to sustainable transportation. They argue that the big batteries in electric
e-Bikes
Bicycles (electric and pure pedal-powered kind) are an important part of a multi-modal transportation solution. We’ve seen a few of these on the road and at some of our electric
We Are 100 – BIEVA
“We Are 100“, a Blue Planet Foundation campaign designed to highlight efforts across Hawaii by individuals and organizations to facilitate our transition towards a clean energy future. “100 individuals, businesses,
Action Needed: Extend the Federal EV Tax Credit
Please take a moment to support HR 2256 (Driving America Forward Act). This legislation serves to extend the Federal EV Tax Credit. This credit offers potential EV adopters with an
Hawaii Road Use Fee
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to study the potential for the ‘Road Use Fee’, a replacement for the fuel tax that is used for the upkeep of our