/tags/electric-cars electric cars en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:08:39 GMT /2023-08-09/how-did-indiana-come-up-with-the-fee-to-register-electric-vehicles As more people go electric, funding for roads is expected to go down. A state task force is looking into a better way to pay for Indiana's roads. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:08:39 GMT /2023-08-09/how-did-indiana-come-up-with-the-fee-to-register-electric-vehicles Rebecca Thiele /2023-06-14/odot-seeks-feedback-on-plans-for-state-wide-electric-vehicle-charging-station-network The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to fund 46 electric vehicle charging stations across the state, with a station every 50 miles along nearly 1,900 miles of interstate. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:14:10 GMT /2023-06-14/odot-seeks-feedback-on-plans-for-state-wide-electric-vehicle-charging-station-network Zaria Johnson /environment/2023-01-30/cincinnati-buying-electric-vehicles-not-easy Cincinnati officials promised to only buy electric vehicles for the city fleet, as long as that option was available. Nearly a year later, every purchase attempt has been backordered or canceled thanks to supply chain and workforce challenges. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:59:16 GMT /environment/2023-01-30/cincinnati-buying-electric-vehicles-not-easy Becca Costello /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-09-28/how-to-get-more-people-electric-vehicles Will state and federal incentives be enough to get more people driving electric vehicles? Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2022-09-28/how-to-get-more-people-electric-vehicles /environment/2022-03-17/cincinnati-will-buy-electric-vehicles The city of Cincinnati will only buy electric vehicles from now on — as long as that's an available option — with the goal of having an entirely electrified fleet by 2035. Although an electric vehicle costs more up front, city officials say they can save up to $10,000 over the car's lifetime. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:21:44 GMT /environment/2022-03-17/cincinnati-will-buy-electric-vehicles Becca Costello /2021-10-01/5-midwestern-governors-agree-to-create-a-network-to-charge-electric-vehicles The bipartisan plan will help the Midwest "lead on electric vehicle adoption, reduce carbon emissions, spur innovation, and create good-paying jobs," says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:30:32 GMT /2021-10-01/5-midwestern-governors-agree-to-create-a-network-to-charge-electric-vehicles Bill Chappell /local-news/2021-02-08/it-can-take-30-minutes-or-more-to-charge-an-electric-car-one-company-wants-to-do-it-in-5 In the next 5-10 years you may be charging your electric car at what used to be a gas station. And the charging will take only as long as the time it took… Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2021-02-08/it-can-take-30-minutes-or-more-to-charge-an-electric-car-one-company-wants-to-do-it-in-5 Ann Thompson /local-news/2019-11-25/to-keep-visually-impaired-safe-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-will-no-longer-stay-quiet Electric vehicles, equipped with a special manufactured sound at low speeds, are already hitting the car lots. The U.S. government will require the… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2019-11-25/to-keep-visually-impaired-safe-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-will-no-longer-stay-quiet Ann Thompson /local-news/2019-07-16/more-electric-vehicles-coming-to-cincinnatis-fleet Cincinnati's climate advisor says the city plans to add 20 electric vehicles and 162 charging stations by the end of 2020.Carla Walker's comments follow… Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:58:43 GMT /local-news/2019-07-16/more-electric-vehicles-coming-to-cincinnatis-fleet Ann Thompson /local-news/2016-03-02/100th-driver-signs-up-for-free-parking A city program in Cincinnati that lets owners of electric cars park for free has just received its 100th member. City spokesman Rocky Merz says despite… Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT /local-news/2016-03-02/100th-driver-signs-up-for-free-parking Bill Rinehart