Judy Rife: Free travel perks add to region’s budget woes

When New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said “jump” in November, the Port Authority voted to phase out free E-ZPass benefits for board members and non-union employees and retirees – and recoup at least $1.5 million a year in lost revenue in the process.

$7,500 Tax Credit for First 500,000 of Each Electric Vehicle?

If you are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle, but are still on the fence with your decision, you may have more time to consider it before you plunge. Legislation is in the works that may allow more EV buyers to be eligible for government tax…

Despite favorable American views of hybrids and EVs, few sales

Why pay extra for a hybrid?
Are consumer studies irrelevant?
Numerous consumer surveys suggest that Americans have a strong interest in hybrid and electric cars, and a recent study by Pike suggests the same. According to Pike 64 percent of Americans ha…

Canada Thinks Green Cars are a Problem (Really)

Alberta’s tar sands have been called “the dirtiest oil in the world” by Greenpeace and National Geographic, and “mining” these fields means high carbon emissions and serious pollution of natural water supplies. So why are Canadians afraid of e…

California Electricity Rates Could Increase for EV Owners

Electric cars are supposed to help protect and improve the environment, while also lowering the cost of automobile ownership. Well, the California government is making it a bit more expensive to own electric vehicles.
The California government is allow…