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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto expert makes stunning prediction about when EVs will surpass gas cars on US roads: 'The implications to this hidden trend are wild'
Gas-powered cars are disappearing from U.S. roads and being replaced by electric vehicles at a surprising pace. This shift is occurring at a different rate per state, yet it is an impressive trend and encouraging for the health of people and our planet. As Recurrent reported, a tipping point for gas-powered cars on the road comes when a state reaches 30% in EV sales. That tipping point is 2025 in California and 2026 in Washington and Colorado. Other states will start seeing fewer gas cars added to their roads compared with the increase in EV sales between 2028 and 2035. "The implications to this hidden trend are wild," wrote Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. "Revenue from gasoline sales and oil changes will begin to decline in several states in the next year or two." Case explained that as this shift from gas to electric vehicles advances, gas car owners will find themselves driving obsolete technology that's expensive and challenging to maintain. He predicted that gas stations would start closing and gas-powered car repairs would become more costly and difficult to obtain. He also suggested that the value of used gas cars will decrease since buyers are increasingly preferring EVs. Meanwhile, the used EV market has been growing rapidly as prices for pre-owned, eco-friendly vehicles drop to affordable levels. A CarMax report shared that used EV prices dropped by over 40% between January 2022 and February 2025. Recurrent is an innovative company that connects EV sellers to networks of dealers and monitors EV battery health for free. On average, EV sellers earn approximately $1,400 more by selling their electric vehicles through Recurrent. There are now many ways to make owning an EV affordable and profitable. Do you think a majority of Americans will have EVs in 20 years? Absolutely Only in some states No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. For example, some drivers are reducing their EV operating costs by charging their vehicles at home with solar panels rather than paying for public charging stations. EnergySage is a free and convenient resource for comparing solar quotes from vetted local installers. Many people are excited about the prospect of having more EVs than gas-powered cars on their states' roads and enjoying less planet-overheating pollution in the air they breathe. On Case's LinkedIn post sharing the data, one social media user commented, "Going electric is a no-brainer." "I'd love to see the curve of adoption bend a bit more with more even electric to gas pricing and more affordable batteries," a LinkedIn user wrote. "This can't happen quickly enough," someone else shared. "Clean air is a fundamental human right." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto expert makes stunning prediction about when EVs will surpass gas cars on US roads: 'The implications to this hidden trend are wild'
Gas-powered cars are disappearing from U.S. roads and being replaced by electric vehicles at a surprising pace. This shift is occurring at a different rate per state, yet it is an impressive trend and encouraging for the health of people and our planet. As Recurrent reported, a tipping point for gas-powered cars on the road comes when a state reaches 30% in EV sales. That tipping point is 2025 in California and 2026 in Washington and Colorado. Other states will start seeing fewer gas cars added to their roads compared with the increase in EV sales between 2028 and 2035. "The implications to this hidden trend are wild," wrote Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. "Revenue from gasoline sales and oil changes will begin to decline in several states in the next year or two." Case explained that as this shift from gas to electric vehicles advances, gas car owners will find themselves driving obsolete technology that's expensive and challenging to maintain. He predicted that gas stations would start closing and gas-powered car repairs would become more costly and difficult to obtain. He also suggested that the value of used gas cars will decrease since buyers are increasingly preferring EVs. Meanwhile, the used EV market has been growing rapidly as prices for pre-owned, eco-friendly vehicles drop to affordable levels. A CarMax report shared that used EV prices dropped by over 40% between January 2022 and February 2025. Recurrent is an innovative company that connects EV sellers to networks of dealers and monitors EV battery health for free. On average, EV sellers earn approximately $1,400 more by selling their electric vehicles through Recurrent. There are now many ways to make owning an EV affordable and profitable. Do you think a majority of Americans will have EVs in 20 years? Absolutely Only in some states No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. For example, some drivers are reducing their EV operating costs by charging their vehicles at home with solar panels rather than paying for public charging stations. EnergySage is a free and convenient resource for comparing solar quotes from vetted local installers. Many people are excited about the prospect of having more EVs than gas-powered cars on their states' roads and enjoying less planet-overheating pollution in the air they breathe. On Case's LinkedIn post sharing the data, one social media user commented, "Going electric is a no-brainer." "I'd love to see the curve of adoption bend a bit more with more even electric to gas pricing and more affordable batteries," a LinkedIn user wrote. "This can't happen quickly enough," someone else shared. "Clean air is a fundamental human right." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
CNN
06-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
The quest to get REAL IDs before this week's deadline ends in frustration for many drivers
Camden, New Jersey CNN — When Scott Case realized the REAL ID deadline was coming up this week, he decided to head to his local department of motor vehicles Monday morning. 'I've known about it and I've been putting it off, so some of it's on me,' the frequent business traveler from Collingswood, New Jersey, acknowledged to CNN. But during the frenzied final weeks before the federal government starts enforcing REAL ID regulations this Wednesday, Case and others are learning that getting one at the last minute is a big challenge. 'I feel bad for anybody who doesn't have a passport,' said Case as he left without securing an ID. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 as a way to enhance security for identification, requiring new minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. While people without REAL IDs will still be able to drive using current non-compliant licenses and use that identification in other scenarios, REAL IDs will be required for domestic air travel for those without a valid passport or other approved identification. After years of pushing the deadline for Americans to get a REAL ID, the Department of Homeland Security says it will finally start enforcement May 7. From Illinois and Washington to Florida and Alabama, Americans across the country are encountering long lines as they scramble to get their REAL IDs before Wednesday. 'It's not gonna happen,' said driver Toe Cooper, from Burlington Township, New Jersey. At the Motor Vehicle Commission – New Jersey's version of the Department of Motor Vehicles – in Camden, customers packed the small building trying to get a REAL ID. Cooper tried to walk in to get his Monday because he couldn't get an appointment online. 'I've been on there every night looking. There's nothing on there,' explained Cooper. 'You can get an appointment for anything else, but for REAL ID it said nothing is available,' he added. In a statement, the state's Motor Vehicle Commission said it has been 'working non-stop to help as many eligible New Jerseyans as possible' obtain a REAL ID. 'Demand is very high right now,' acknowledged commission spokesperson William Connolly. 'And our challenges are not unique to New Jersey – every state in the nation is facing similar pressures as enforcement approaches,' Connolly noted. The commission said the state is issuing roughly 25,000 REAL IDs per week with 'thousands of new appointments for REAL IDs opening up on our scheduler each morning on a rolling basis.' New Jersey also has 'dedicated REAL ID days' offering thousands of additional appointments and an expanded mobile unit program for driver services, including the new IDs, he said. Cooper couldn't get a REAL ID without an appointment, but even for those with appointments, frustration was not always avoidable. Bruce Beegal, from Brigantine, New Jersey, came to the office with his daughter to get her REAL ID on Monday. But at their appointment they were told they were missing one extra form of identification, and they couldn't complete the process. 'This is a joke,' said Beegal. 'What's going on here, it's terrible.' Beegal's daughter has a passport, so he's not worried about her boarding a plane, but he said he couldn't believe he might have to do this process again after the REAL ID enforcement deadline passes. 'It sucks,' he said.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stanford study makes surprising discovery about electric vehicle batteries — here's what it means for EV owners
Scientists out of Stanford University's SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have found that electric vehicle batteries may last much longer than previously thought. In their new study, published this December in the journal Nature Energy, researchers found that the common way EV batteries have been tested — by quickly repeating a cycle of steady battery drain, followed by immediate recharging — may underestimate these batteries' lifespans. For this study, the researchers tested a number of batteries under real-world driving conditions, such as heavy traffic, freeway driving, and long stretches of being parked. They found that the more a test mimicked real-world situations, the longer a battery lasted. In fact, these tests showed some batteries "could last about a third longer than researchers have generally forecast," according to the Stanford Report. "We've not been testing EV batteries the right way," Stanford professor and study author Simona Onori told the Stanford Report. "To our surprise, real driving with frequent acceleration, braking that charges the batteries a bit, stopping to pop into a store, and letting the batteries rest for hours at a time, helps batteries last longer than we had thought based on industry standard lab tests." This is encouraging news for the growing number of drivers who use EVs for daily commuting. EV use has increased dramatically in recent years. In 2023, for the first time, more than 1 million battery EVs were sold in the United States. Globally, according to a report from the International Energy Agency, about 18% of all cars sold in 2023 were electric. The longer an EV battery lasts, the more benefits drivers can enjoy. For some, additional battery life means they will be able to own and drive the car for several more years. For others, it means they'll likely see higher resale values when they decide to move on from their current EV. Selling an EV involves some steps that are a little bit different from selling a gas-powered car. Common maintenance records for things like oil changes aren't relevant, but battery life absolutely is. A service like Recurrent can make that process easier and more lucrative for sellers. Not only does Recurrent connect sellers with dealers across the country, but it also monitors an EV's battery life, providing valuable information when selling your car. In fact, those who use Recurrent sell their EVs for an average of $1,400 more than those who don't. You can even compare your battery life to that of similar cars, which could give you another leg up when selling."It's not a competition — it's more like seeing, how's your battery doing compared to what it should be?" Recurrent CEO Scott Case told The Cool Down. "And if there are big problems, we can alert you and say, something's up with your battery." If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Selling your used EV just got more profitable — this startup can boost your sale price by $1,400
Whether you're a buyer or a seller, making sense of the used vehicle market can be a chore. However, one startup is helping electric vehicle owners get the best returns. Founded in 2020, Recurrent identified a key factor preventing EV owners from getting the best offers on their used vehicles: People know where to go to determine whether a used gas-powered vehicle is worth their money, as Carfax, Kelley Blue Book, and J.D. Power ratings are among the trusted ratings destinations. No such service existed for EVs, however, even though the demand for used EVs is booming because of perks such as reduced fueling and maintenance costs and zero tailpipe pollution associated with respiratory problems. According to Cox Automotive, November saw a 10.2% month-over-month increase in used EV sales. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Now, Recurrent's free service is helping EV drivers get $1,400 more for their vehicles on average, thanks to its monthly battery-health insights collected after owners register their car with the company — using their license plate or vehicle identification number. "We don't collect your location information or driving behavior. It's just battery data," Recurrent CEO Scott Case told The Cool Down, comparing the report to an oil change with a mechanic. "The great thing about EVs is they don't require a lot of service. The downside is, you don't get a lot of feedback on, 'Is this normal?' 'Is everything OK?' So our Recurrent Monthly Report is like a wellness check," he added, noting how the insights help buyers trust they aren't getting a lemon. When you're ready to sell your EV, Recurrent has what it needs for a transparent and streamlined process, and it will do the work for you. After pitching your EV to reputable dealerships in a 24-hour "mini auction," it will return to you with the best offer — no "feeding frenzy" from dealers and scammers weighing you down or incorrectly grading your EV's value based on standards formulated for gas-guzzlers. "Selling an electric car is not normally an enjoyable experience — at least it's not how I like to spend my weekends. … I got a better price and found a dealer I wouldn't have found otherwise," YouTuber Ryan Shaw (@RyanShawtech) shared in a clip about his experience with Recurrent. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
