Incentivizing Good
A recent article from Electrek.com mentions attempts by New York legislators to introduce measures to help the state meet its 2030 goal of getting 2 million electric cars on their
BIEVA Scoop – Kia Niro EV
We received word from Aloha Kia that the Niro EV is available for order, with deliveries on or before the August timeframe. (There were 3 units that were island-bound and
Status – SB409 (EV Surcharge)
This legislative session was not very productive in terms of measures that support our transition to sustainable transportation. Big Island Now’s recent article, Hawai‘i House Passes 206 Bills on Final
The EV Surcharge
We previously reached out to you via email to send testimony in opposition of SB409. Thank you to all who responded and acted. This is an update on the status
Do Electric Cars Pollute More?
We’ve heard the argument before that electric vehicles have just as bad an impact to the environment (or worse) than a gas car. This has been proven false many times
April 2019 BIEVA Updates
Apologies for the overdue update – we’ve been preoccupied with the activities related to this legislative session. Thanks for taking time to respond to our earlier calls-to-action. Earth Day Event
Current State of EVs in Hawaii
Ulupono Initiative recently published their white paper on the e-mobility in Hawaii – THE EXTRA MILE: Why Electric Vehicles Make Sense for Hawai’i’s Economy, Environment, and Communities. The paper covers
Action Needed – Expand the EV Tax Credit
Please take a moment to send a note to our representatives to indicate your support of the Driving America Forward Act. This bipartisan legislation will raise the number of electric
Road Use Tax
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is proposing the replacement of the gas tax with a road use tax and is collecting community feedback in a series of meetings across
The first car to exceed 65mph… in 1899
Electric cars have been around for a long while and have astounded the crowds over 100 years ago. In fact, one of the first automobiles in Hawaii was electric! Here’s