RevUp Blaine

05/26/2017

What are the most climate-friendly vehicle options for Idaho? Click on the link to find out!

Electric cars are becoming the green option in the U.S., but in some states it’s better to drive a gas-powered vehicle than to plug in.

05/26/2017

Great news! Due to the continued interest in RevUp Blaine, we have extended the program through the end of June. This means you can purchase the electric vehicles at the discount price until June 30. Starting July 1, the vehicles will return to their normal pricing, so act now!

05/13/2017

If you're looking for something to do this Saturday, come give the Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf a test drive!

05/11/2017

Your first opportunity to test drive one of the vehicles being offered through RevUp Blaine is tomorrow, 2 - 6 p.m., at the Ore Wagon Museum in Ketchum! If you can't make it tomorrow, you'll have another opportunity to test drive the EVs on Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Community Campus in Hailey. The Community School's environmental class' Chevy S10 converted electric vehicle will also be on display to give you a more detailed understanding of EVs. We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions you have about electric vehicles and/or the RevUp Blaine program.

04/26/2017

Last week we had the opportunity to chat with locals Ann Christensen Chevrolet Volt owner, and Sindy Burke, BMW i3 owner, about their electric vehicles. Both EV owners mentioned that they love the quietness of their vehicles, the smooth driving, as well as the limited trips (if any!) to the gas station.

Ann Christensen with Chevrolet Volt.

04/24/2017

Electric planes, trains and automobiles! Ok, not trains or planes, but electric busses, commercial vehicles and two - wheelers are all in the plan to make India electric by 2030.

The Indian government is working on ways to incentivize consumers to purchase electric vehicles with a target to have a 100% electric car fleet by 2030. The Minister for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal recently stated that his government is looking at innovative ways to have peop...

04/13/2017

The advantages to owning an electric vehicle are abundant. However, we can't deny that the possible $7,500 credit is icing on top of the cake. We encourage all potential electric vehicle buyers to take advantage of the credit while it is still in place.

If the Trump administration doesn't extend a federal $7,500 credit, it could be the death of the electric car market in the United States.

04/13/2017

From April 1 through November 17, Idaho Power is offering an incentive to Idaho Power residential customers in Blaine County who purchase an EV through RevUp Blaine. Qualifying customers may apply for an incentive of up to $300 to offset the purchase and installation cost of one Level 2 home charging station. Funding is limited to the first 30 participants. To learn more visit idahopower.com/ev or contact [email protected]

Fluctuating gas prices, advancements in battery technology, environmental concerns and federal incentives all have led to an increased interest in electric vehicles (EVs). As your electricity provider, Idaho Power is preparing for accelerated consumer adoption of EVs and wants to help our customers…

04/13/2017

Planning a trip in your EV? Check out PlugShare to locate all public charging stations.

Find a place to plug in your electric car (EV) with PlugShare's database of over 50,000 charging stations! Map nearby Superchargers for the Tesla Model S, Quick Charge (CHAdeMO) for the Nissan LEAF, and map nearby charging stations for the Chevy Volt, BMW i3, and all other electric vehicles.

04/13/2017

RevUp Blaine, a Sun Valley Institute initiative, is a limited-time program offering the community of Blaine County steep discounts on four of the most popular electric vehicles. Want to learn more? Check out our website: www.revupblaine.org

04/13/2017

Range anxiety can often be a deterrent when considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV). The term was coined to describe the concern of running out of battery before a proper charging point or destination is reached. A study by MIT found that range anxiety is an irrational fear, and most drivers could make the switch to EVs without needing to adjust their daily driving patterns. Read more in the article below.

A new study from MIT claims that range anxiety fears are overblown -- but while that may be true, it doesn't mean there aren't significant issues between EVs and widespread adoption.