President's Proposed 2013 Budget Includes EV Incentives
When President Obama submitted his proposed 2013 budget to Congress, one of the items in it was the elimination of the $7,500.00 federal tax credit for purchasing an electric vehicle. But federal support for the purchase of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles won't be going away. The current incentive would be replaced by an Advanced Technology Vehicle credit of up to $10,000 per vehicle, with no limit on the number of vehicles that can be claimed. That maximum amount would remain constant through 2016; it would then gradually decrease (by $2,500 per year) through 2019. Unlike current incentives, this money would be given to the manufacturer, seller or finance company, with the purpose of encouraging the production of alternative fuel vehicles and keeping Manufacturer's...
Oklahoma Methodist Manor's Vehicle(s) Shipped
Oklahoma Methodist Manor has waited several weeks for their fully customized vehicles... they finally will get their units this Wednesday! Oklahoma Methodist Manor will be using the vehicles to help with transportation around the facility, security, and catering needs. Moto Electric vehicles did more additions on these three vehicles that we have ever done in the last seven years in business. Moto Electric Vehicles will request pictures from Oklahoma Methodist Manor once the vehicle hit their street so stay tuned! Here are some pictures to keep you interested!
Four Reasons To Drive Electric
We believe every small act of ecological stewardship contributes to the overall sustainability of life on earth. As Pam Hollis said, "I try to live by the philosophy that we can't expect to make 100 percent change in any one thing. Rather, it's the 1 percent change in 100 different things that will make the biggest impact." Moto Electric Vehicles is proud to join the 1 percent that is attempting to save our environment, while reducing our dependence on gasoline, directly lowering the cost of transportation. Miss Electric recently posted these reasons on their website. We felt that they raised valid points that deserved your consideration, so we are paraphrasing them here - and adding a few considerations of our own! Save Money Hybrid and plug-in cars have...
Rising Gas Prices Could Be Good For The Environment
Do you cringe every time you pull up at the gas pump to fill up? With gasoline prices at record highs, are you considering purchasing an electric vehicle to save fuel money? Well, if you are, you are not alone. Conservatively, it is estimated that the average cost per mile for a gasoline-powered vehicle is approximately .14 per mile, including oil and other fluids. Conversely, the cost per mile of a plug-in electric vehicle such as ours is about .07 per mile, and this includes the cost of replacement batteries amortized over two years. That’s a savings of over .07 per mile! These figures are based on national averages at the time of writing of: $3.91 per gallon for gasoline, 34 miles per gallon average mileage of a gasoline-powered vehicle,...
Incandescent Lightbulb Update
In last year’s Earth Day issue of our newsletter, we told our readers about the planned phase-out of the sale of 100-watt incandescent lightbulbs in the US. An energy law passed in 2007 required that all lightbulbs for sale in our country needed to be 25% to 35% more efficient by January 1, 2012. Manufacturers were to start phasing out production and sale incandescent bulbs, beginning with the 100 watt models, in favor of the more energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), LED lighting, and halogen bulbs as of the beginning of this year. Unfortunately, the measure has lost its teeth, due to a lack of funding. The budget passed last December failed to include any appropriations to enforce the measure, and some politicians are now rallying around the...
Range Anxiety - Reality Or Perception?
While many point to “range anxiety” as the reason that the adoption of all-electric vehicles is not proceeding at the fast pace that was predicted, it may be a figment of American imaginations. According to a January 6, 2012 article on the Treehugger.com website, Americans seem to think that they need more range than their actual travel habits would indicate. Using recent census data, information from the National Household Travel Survey of 2009 and other sources, two Columbia University researchers have found that while the average American says he or she requires a vehicle with a range of at least 272 miles before they would consider switching to an all-electric vehicle, the truth is that most trips cover considerably less miles than that> In actuality, 10% of...
Moto Maintenance Tips
Today, we want to tell you about two important fluid levels that you should check to keep your Moto Electric Vehicle in top running order. Checking Differential Fluid Levels – The differential system of a vehicle is something that sounds foreign to many, yet it is one of the most important parts of a vehicle. Without a differential system, a vehicle is unable to handle properly when traveling around corners, curves or turning at all. All electric vehicles with a manual transmission must include a differential system. The primary purpose of the differential system is to evenly distribute force to one wheel or the other, depending on the drag. Both wheels will have the same force when the drag is equal. When a vehicle is in a corner, the outside wheels...
St. Johns Town Center Welcomes Electric Vehicles
Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center, a complex of upscale shopping and dining venues, unveiled its latest “green” additions during last weekend’s Earth Day celebrations. One recent addition involved the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations, located behind Inland Ocean Surf Shop and JoS. A. Bank on Midtown Parkway. Currently, users can recharge their electric vehicles there for free, but at some point in the future, there will be a charge for this convenience. Even more exciting for those of us at Moto Electric Vehicles is the Town Center’s purchase of an electric shuttle. The 15-passenger shuttle transports shoppers and visitors around the parking lots and stores. The service operates on Thursdays and Fridays...
Pennsylvania To Consider Making NEVs Street Legal
Pennsylvania, one of the few states still holding out against legalizing the use of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) on public roadways, may soon change its opposition to the idea. Danny King, in a posting on Autoblog.com dated February 6, 2012, reported that the State Senate has passed bill that would allow the vehicles on roadways with a posted speed limit no higher than 25 mph as well as on some roads with posted speed limits as high as 35 mph. Federal regulations allow such vehicles on all roads with speed limits up to 35 mph, but leave further regulations and restrictions up to individual municipalities and jurisdictions. Currently 46 states allow their use. Sponsored by Senator Stewart Greenleaf, the bill must still go through the State House Of...
Army Residence Community Has Good Things to Say!
“Anytime you make an investment, there are obvious uncertainties. Purchasing an electric vehicle that you know little about inherently has even more uncertainties. The Army Residence Community purchased two such vehicles. One 15 passenger shuttle bus and one 4 passenger vehicle that Moto Electric converted into a Security Vehicle for us. I scheduled a trip to Florida to visit Moto Electric Vehicles and its Owner. Because I was putting my reputation on the line to authorize the purchase of these two vehicles, I wanted to get a final feel about the company and its Owner. It was a worthwhile trip and after leaving, we truly felt as a company that Moto Electric Vehicles was a great company. This is a company with great integrity. Any issues with these vehicles were repaired...