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Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
No, this image does not show abandoned electric vehicles in France
Paris electric car graveyard posts that claim to show abandoned vehicles in France have been shared on social media for years. Here are two that we know are false.
Electric Vehicles
No, it doesn’t cost between $25-30K to replace most electric vehicle batteries
Experts say electric vehicle batteries typically cost between $2,000 and $10,000 to replace, but some are more expensive.
Expert Interviews
Cold Temps effects on the range of electric vehicles | Expert Interview with Mark Ehsani
Did you know cold weather can affect the range of an electric vehicle? Electrical Engineering professor Mark Ehsani spoke with VERIFY about this interesting question
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Electric Vehicles
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Electric Vehicles
No, electric cars are not worse for the environment than gas-powered cars
Energy experts say greenhouse gas emissions associated with an electric vehicle over its lifetime are typically lower than those from a gas-powered car.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
No, this image does not show abandoned electric vehicles in France
Paris electric car graveyard posts that claim to show abandoned vehicles in France have been shared on social media for years. Here are two that we know are false.
Electric Vehicles
No, it doesn’t cost between $25-30K to replace most electric vehicle batteries
Experts say electric vehicle batteries typically cost between $2,000 and $10,000 to replace, but some are more expensive.
Expert Interviews
Cold Temps effects on the range of electric vehicles | Expert Interview with Mark Ehsani
Did you know cold weather can affect the range of an electric vehicle? Electrical Engineering professor Mark Ehsani spoke with VERIFY about this interesting question
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Electric Vehicles
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Electric Vehicles
No, electric cars are not worse for the environment than gas-powered cars
Energy experts say greenhouse gas emissions associated with an electric vehicle over its lifetime are typically lower than those from a gas-powered car.
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