Extend the Federal EV Tax Credit!
The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit is a valuable tool for encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles. The current tax credit is capped at 200,000 vehicles per auto manufacturer (something already
BIEVA at the Drag Strip
On July 6, I visited the Hilo Drag Strip to watch Ryan Christopher race his Tesla Model S. I had the opportunity to ride shotgun for his first run and
2019 Kona Independence Day Parade
Thanks to the persistence of Eric Hayden (BIEVA Kona Advisor), we were able to join the Kailua-Kona Community Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2019. We were limited in the
300 Miles in a Chevy Bolt?
If you are ever curious as to how far these electric vehicles can go on a full charge take a look at this. A couple of weeks ago, I was
EV Expert Certification
Our friends at the Sustainable Transportation Coalition of Hawaii (STCH) offer local car dealers with training on how to effectively sell electric vehicles. So far, Kamaaina Nissan, Kona Nissan, and
May-June 2019 BIEVA Updates
Upcoming Events July 4th Kailua-Kona Community Independence Day Parade. We’ll be there with up to six cars. We’ve got a 1st-gen Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, and Chevy
Hawaii Electric Vehicle Surcharge – Coming Soon?
One of the contentious bills coming out of the 2019 legislative session is SB 409. This bill introduces a surcharge for electric vehicles. As many have indicated earlier, this represents
Running Scared?
As the electrification of transportation (and the shift to renewables) escalates, we can expect ‘Big Oil’ to fight to maintain our dependency on fossil fuel products. Their efforts will be
Nissan LEAF Rebate Continues…
Hawaiian Electric’s Nissan LEAF Rebate continues through July 1, 2019. Customers of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawaii Electric Light can avail of a $3500 rebate for a 2019 Nissan
Hawaii’s Clean Energy Efforts
The 2019 Legislative Session has been a disappointment for those seeking a more aggressive response to our climate crisis and concrete measures towards our renewable energy goals. BeyondKona recently published