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Governor Wolf is attempting to “clean up” Pennsylvania’s emissions.  His new Executive Order will require 25% of government vehicles to be replaced by electric vehicle by 2025.  The big push for this change is mostly financially motivated, as it is projected to gain the state just under 3 billion dollars in subsidies due to a reduction in vehicular and greenhouse gas emissions.   Major cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are doing their best to stay ahead of the curve.  Other benefits include lower greenhouse gas emissions and a speculation that respiratory disease might be reduced.

With all the recent buzz around the electric vehicle industry, there have been general statements by the public that seem to think the oil industry will begin to fall.   Each year more and more Electric Vehicles are produced and sold.  Every year, those numbers seem to rapidly increase, almost doubling in popularity! 

Back in November of 2017, Elon Musk unveiled an all-electric battery-powered Class 8 semi-trailer truck prototype. Musk provided specifics of two versions, regular production of 300 and 500 mile ranges. Just last week, the prototype traveled by itself. The Semi has been traveling thousands of miles using the existing Supercharger network. The only necessary help is an extension cord that is needed to plug the truck in when time to charge the vehicle. With the announcement of the prototype, Tesla also announced an ultra high-powered “Megacharger” that will be capable of replenishing 400 miles of range in as little as 30 minutes. .